Smelting processes emit metal oxides and other oxygen compounds from aggregates and refining agents. Cleaning molten aluminum produces casting fumes, and during the seeding of gray cast alloy into ductile cast iron, magnesium oxides are created which produce heavy smoke.
The capture, extraction and separation of these emissions is mandatory. Foundries were one of the first industries to be affected by ventilation and exhaust standards. Harmful levels of pollutants that come from foundry projects need to have highly efficient dust, fume and smoke collection equipment installed to evacuate these chemicals.
APPLICATIONS REQUIRING WELDING FUME EXTRACTION
Combine Foundry Dust Collecting Equipment for Optimal Efficiency
OSHA is continuing to establish standards of what materials can be used and produced in most foundry processes. The foundry dust collection equipment we offer can help meet those standards without resulting in large filtering expenses. Use a combination of equipment to keep employees safe and protect equipment from wear by effectively eliminating pollutants. With a system of one or more Donaldson Torit dust collectors from Pollution Control Systems in your foundry, you’ll benefit from improved airflow and improved OSHA compliance. We have the top-of-the-line equipment to give your facility the results you want from dust collection systems, with all of the benefits you won’t find with inferior machinery.
Contact Pollution Control Systems for a FREE facility evaluation to determine the best dust collector for your individual application. We can help you select the right machinery to install in your foundry or other type of facility. We also carry a selection of mist and fume collectors for operations that produce these hazardous materials. Using one or more of our dust collector units in your facility can greatly improve your operations, helping make sure you have a consistently safe and clean workspace for many years.
Hexavalent chromium is a common chemical compound that is generated from any source of ‘hot work’ on stainless steel. Inhaled hexavalent chromium is widely recognized as a human carcinogen that is extremely harmful to employee’s lungs if overly exposed. Some of the negative health effects associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium include occupational asthma, eye damage, respiratory irritation, and perforated eardrums. More severe internal effects may include kidney damage, liver damage, respiratory cancer, and pulmonary congestion. The health risks of exposure to this chemical can not only harm your staff, but they can also lead to lawsuits that may contribute to the decommissioning of your facility.[read_more id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]Depending on the type of metal undergoing welding, different types of fumes and smoke will be produced and released in the workspace. Certain coatings can also have a toxic effect, including metal working fluids, oils, rust inhibitors, paints, solvents, plastics, cadmium plating, and more. Each of these chemicals can cause serious harm to employees or damage equipment over time, which is why it’s important to remove them from your facility as much as possible. With the right smoke and weld fume collection equipment installed in your facility, you’ll be able to provide sufficient protection for employees at all times, significantly reducing the possibility of health issues.
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Depending on the size of your facility and the level of hazardous dust your operations produce, DeGATECH Engineering team can design and install a system of dust collectors to reduce this risk and maintain employee health. Our dust collectors require minimal maintenance, with lower initial purchase prices.
