Health and Safety should be one of the main concerns for all employers no matter the industry. During certain applications such as welding and blasting, dust is emitted into the air which can settle on equipment and be inhaled by the employees on the workshop floor. Different types of dust when inhaled can cause various illnesses and diseases, especially when poisonous fumes are expelled simultaneously. This inhalation can have an immediate effect on the employee’s health, or when inhaled overtime can cause extensive damage to their lungs. Some dusts have even been labelled as carcinogenic.
Other than the negative health effects that certain dusts can inflict, there is also the chance that the dust can be combustible. It is up to the company to determine if the dust emitted during applications can cause an explosion when met with a spark.
If the dust particles emitted are dangerous to the employees’ health, or classified as carcinogenic, or both the simplest option is to instal a dust collector system that will eradicate the workshop of all dust. Envirox, supplier of Nederman products , knows that although some dust filtration systems can be costly to instal, at-source extraction by using extraction arms is the most cost effective and is also efficient in eradicating dust particles.
Envirox suggests the following Nederman at source extraction arms:
Original extraction arm is ideal for extracting welding smoke, fumes and dust and can swivel 360° to ensure optimal fume and dust capturing capacity. It can work with airflows of up to 700 – 1000m3/hr and with a maximum temperature of 70°C. The arms are available in 2m, 3m and 4m lengths and includes easy to reach buttons for lighting and fan control and can be mounted on a ceiling, wall, bench, extension bracket, extension rails or onto fixed or mobile filter equipment.
NEX HD extraction arm is built for high temperatures of up to 120°C and high airflow of up 1900m3/hr applications, and is ideal for environments with heavy smoke, vapours and non-explosive dust. Suitable for heavy engineering workshops and metal fabrication operations including welding, laser or hand plasma cutting, metal spraying and grinding, this extraction arm is precisely balanced and offers a 360° swivel. The arm length is available in 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m.
For all at-source extraction units and other dust collector needs, Envirox is available to provide suitable solutions. Experience within in various industries has given Envirox the tools needed to provide efficient and effective opinions on all dust collector related equipment.
