Implement Sanding and Finishing Dust Collection Equipment in Your Facility
Whether you’re sanding wood, metal, plastic, or something else, dust is a pesky byproduct that can negatively impact your health, work environment, and equipment. Sinkable dust is best collected using a wet dust collector that captures particles before they can reach your employees or machinery and cause problems.
Why Dust Collection Is Vital
Implementing proper dust collection when sanding and finishing can keep your staff, products, and equipment safe. Here’s what’s at stake when dust is left unmanaged:
| Risk Area | ✖Product Impact | ✖Health & Equipment Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Product Defects | Dust sanded onto the surface instead of the work surface itself visible defects when staining or coating is applied | Lung and eye irritation in the short term potential for chronic health issues with prolonged exposure |
| Equipment Damage | Time-consuming fixes and compromised finished product quality | Short circuits, increased wear and tear, and premature equipment failure |
Overall, implementing proper dust collection when sanding and finishing can meaningfully improve the quality of your products and promote safety throughout your facility.
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Our Selection of Wet Dust Collector Systems
AT Industrial Products provides a variety of wet dust collectors helpful for sanding and finishing dust collection. Choose from the following systems:
Our wet dust collection systems feature custom table sizes, an OSHA/NFPA-compliant electrical panel, pneumatic and electric power outlets, a wheel grinding fixture, removeable deflector walls, and beyond. Additionally, all of our machines are tested and run before they leave our shop to ensure that CFM production is correct and that water doesn’t migrate out of the machine. This is essential because correct water levels ensure that dust collectors don’t weep, seep, or leak.
When choosing your wet dust collection system for grinding and finishing applications, be sure to consider the following:
- Dust characteristics – To properly collect dust particles from sanding and finishing, identify the dust type, density, size, toxicity, and moisture content.
- Your facility – Knowing the size of the area being ventilated can help you select the right wet dust collector for combustible dust, as well as determine the airflow needed to efficiently remove particles from the source.
- Level of air quality and dust recovery required – OHSA and other organizations have set standards for dust collection. If you need to comply with these or other industry regulations, choose a wet dust collector that has a higher air-to-cloth ratio.
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If you’re looking for efficient wet dust collectors, AT Industrial Products is ready to provide the best solutions for your applications. Contact us today with any questions or to get started.
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If you need high-quality aluminum dust collection equipment to keep your facility operating at its best, contact us today to get started with an order. Our team is standing by to offer insights and assistance.