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Camfil APC’s new Quad Pulse Package 2 dust collector for chemical processing facilities increases filtration capacity with two main cartridges

March 13, 2019

Chemical processing facilities that produce high concentrations of fine, hazardous, combustible and nuisance dust need an industrial dust collector that is cost effective to operate and easy to maintain on the plant floor. The Quad Pulse Package 2 (QPP2) dust collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has two main filter cartridges designed for 590-1765 cubic-feet-per-minute air volumes to increase filtration capacity.

Hi-Visibility garments continue to evolve

Damages, injuries, expenses following a combustible dust incident

Be aware of the many losses that can pile up

Timothy Heneks, PE

March 12, 2019

Most organizational leaders are aware of the direct impact that a dust explosion could have on their facility. Even when it is understood that hazards exist within a system and that protection measures have been recommended, a flawed cost-benefit analysis could result in no action being taken.

combustible dust in secondary explosions

Detecting dangerous combustible dust

Know how to measure levels, mitigate risks & comply with standards to avoid explosions

Steve Ochs

March 8, 2019

Manufacturing locations can be dirty, dusty environments by nature, depending on what is produced in a given location. As a result, many manufacturers are no stranger to airborne dust and the health hazards it can pose to workers regularly exposed to it.

Combustible dust FAQs

Know the hierarchy of risk controls to effectively mitigate hazards

Scott Francis

February 1, 2019

Combustible dust is present in a variety of industries and is the precursor to a serious hazard. This hazard's often-destructive nature makes it vitally important to understand. When accounting for the hazard, several questions arise, highlighting the true complexities of combustible dust.

Camfil APC launches affordable, small-footprint mist collector for smaller machine shops

January 14, 2019

The EM-O Compact mist collector from Camfil APC is an affordable option for smaller machine shops looking to provide a cleaner and safer work environment. This plug-and-play, small-footprint mist collector was designed to separate either oil or synthetic coolant mist from the air before it is inhaled by operators or settles on machines, floors and other surfaces.

2019 Top Standards- NFPA Voluntary Standards

NFPA 652 2016 Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dusts®

December 20, 2018

The standard provides requirements for managing combustible dust fire and explosion hazards. It directs the users to appropriate NFPA industry or commodity-specific standards by establishing a relationship and hierarchy between them.

Top products of the week

November 18, 2018

A lockout tagout safety center, dust and fume collectors and hard hits that fit were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

Dust Hound dust collector is as efficient as cyclones half its size

Fits tight spaces without costly renovations

November 13, 2018

Aerodyne Environmental www.dustcollectorhq.com, a manufacturer of industrial dust collectors and material handling valves, announced its Dust Hound Dust Collector. About 55% as tall as a standard cyclone for the same efficiency and airflow, it more easily fits available space without costly facility and process line renovations. Also, it lowers cost by allowing the smallest size cyclone that will do the job.

Prevent explosions that can occur in dust collectors

Catastrophic consequences

Brian Richardson

November 4, 2018

For operations that produce toxic or explosive dusts, it is a priority to keep the workplace safe and compliant. Industrial dust collectors equipped with integrated safety monitoring filters (iSMFs) can isolate dust particulates to ensure that no measurable weight of emissions is discharged.

Top products of the week

November 4, 2018

Disposable protective clothing, award-winning Kevlar gloves and a best-in-class dust collector system were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.