As defined by OSHA, combustible dust is “a solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or chemical composition, which can present a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations.”
VAC-U-MAX, a leading provider of bulk material handling and industrial vacuum cleaning systems announces 2019 as a banner year for company milestones. Founded in 1954 by Frank Pendleton, VAC-U-MAX celebrated 65-years providing growth, industry leadership and innovations.
Camfil APC introduces the Gold Series X-Flo Package (GSXP) dust and fume collectors designed for fast, easy integration with CNC laser and plasma cutting systems. The GSXP collector is built on core technology that has been proven in the field for more than 20 years with the original Gold Series collector.
A heavy-duty tool backpack, a methane detection system and wet scrubbers to prevent combustible dust explosions were the top products featured on ISHN.com this week.
Hinged knee pads that grip better, color blocked protective apparel and cutting edge dust removal equipment were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.
Gloves that are oil resistant and cut resistant, lifts that are safer than ladders and a major industrial vacuum maker reaches a milestone. These were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.
A dust collection system for the food processing industry connected safety for gas detectors were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.
A mobile risk management app, an award-winning mud glove and safety messages you can eat were among the top safety products featured on ISHN.com this week.
The potential for a combustible dust explosion is a reality in many manufacturing and processing operations, even within a dust collection system itself. An explosion in an unprotected dust collector can fragment the housing and send heat, flames and dangerous projectiles into the workplace.
