Sandblasting is an abrasive application that can create high levels of dust and noise. These abrasive materials and the surfaces being blasted may contain toxic materials that when inhaled can be hazardous to employees causing ailments such as silicosis, lung cancer and breathing problems. To solve this and protect workers from lung damage and health issues in the future, a suitable dust collector needs to be installed to contain the particles. However, it must also be noted that the abrasiveness of sandblasting can also cause damage to the dust collector and the filter cartridges. Choosing a dust collector with a filter bag is a better option, as this has a higher opportunity to withstand this type of dust.
Envirox supplier for Nederman dust collectors, supplies a range of dust collectors that can be used for all applications. For sandblasting, Envirox suggests the following Nederman dust collectors:
LBP Dust Collector
The LBP dust collector is an all-round bag filter that can be installed both indoors and outdoors and used for continuous use. It can be used for various applications, including sandblasting, and be customised with three different bag lengths to fit the client’s needs. It includes generously sized pre-separation chambers to increase the dust load capacity, while reducing the load on the filter bags. The high-level in let and top-to-bottom air flow direction can reduce velocity problems, resulting in high collector load ability.
AutoM Dust Collector
This is a free-standing unit which is suitable for abrasive and combustible dust in categories St1, St2 and St3. It is cleaned mechanically, and is suitable for non-continuous use in industrial, commercial and educational locations. It is weatherproofed for outdoor placement and is used for air volumes of between 850 and 10 000 m³/hr. Various dust containers are available which are determined by your dust collection rate.
Envirox is able to assist with all dust collecting needs for all applications. Through years of extensive experience and knowledge gained, this allows Envirox to provide solutions that are based on training and fact and are able to assist their client’s every step of the way – from purchase to installation to after sales support.
