A tiny amount of dust can turn into a disaster in the blink of an eye. While such small particles may seem harmless, certain materials can ignite and even explode, causing serious damage and risks to equipment, facilities, and employees.
Understanding these risks, and taking preventative measures like following safety standards and using proper equipment, can make all the difference in creating a safe work environment.
How Dust Explosions Work and Who’s at Risk
Dust explosions occur when tiny, combustible particles mix with the air and ignite. The finer the particles, the more dangerous the combustible dust becomes. Like all fires, a dust fire requires fuel, oxygen, and an ignition source. However, a dust explosion requires two additional elements: dispersion and confinement.
Many materials used across industries can become explosive, including food, grain, tobacco, paper, wood, plastics, rubber, dyes, metals, coal, and more. Industries at risk that commonly work with these materials include:
- Agriculture
- Chemical manufacturing
- Furniture production
- Textiles
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Recycling operations
- Power generation
- Metalworking and processing
- Food production
- And more
The Solution: Reliable Wet Dust Collection Equipment
AT Industrial understands the risks that combustible dust poses, which is why we are proud to offer equipment designed to help create a safe working environment. Our wet dust collection equipment features a stainless-steel, precision-balanced fan that agitates the water inside the unit while particulate matter is pulled into the collector.
The dust and water mixture is then forced upward in a “wave” motion through a series of baffles, ensuring that the dust is submerged. The mixture is then redirected to the collector sump, where gravity forces the dust to settle. Our options for wet dust collector systems include:
Some features of our wet dust collectors include:
- Easily removable doors for maintenance and cleaning
- 304 seam-welded stainless-steel cabinets, USA-certified
- CFM tests performed at the inlet without the duct attached
- Electrical control with dial-type starter and thermal overloads
- Easily accessible hoods with front-facing latches and foam sound suppression panels for maximum noise reduction
- Automatic water level controls
- Custom table sizes available
- OSHA-/NFPA-compliant electrical panels
Along with selecting the right dust collector, other steps you can take to reduce risks in your facility include:
- Following safety standards and regulations
- Providing regular safety training for employees
- Prioritizing cleaning and maintenance to prevent dust buildup
How AT Industrial Stands Out
When you choose AT Industrial for wet dust collection equipment, you’ll receive dust collectors that are built to the highest standards, using 304 stainless steel. In addition to these attributes, we stand out from the competition thanks to our:
- Experience – We have been in business since 1997, working diligently to exceed our customers’ expectations by following a set of guiding principles for workmanship and customer service.
- Quality – Quality isn’t optional with us – it’s standard. Each of our machines are tested thoroughly before leaving our shop to ensure correct CFM production and that water doesn’t migrate up and out of the system.
- Commitment to safety – We know dust fires can cause millions of dollars in damages. To help combat this, our equipment is designed to make your facilities safer, capturing, collecting, and containing combustible dust.
Contact Us Today for Safety Equipment
By implementing preventive measures like high-quality dust collectors and having a well-defined emergency plan in place, you can create a safer environment and help protect those around you. Reach out today if you have any questions or want to learn more about our equipment’s role in helping to safely capture combustible dust.