Battery manufacturing demands extremely efficient and reliable dust collection. Because of the presence of lead and other dangerous materials, the battery manufacturing process creates health and environmental hazards. The dust collection system and Wet Scrubbing System, helps lead acid battery manufacturers meet OSHA and EPA standards. lead acid battery process that can release lead include Welding or tacking lead bars, Transport of lead plates, Handling plates during the drying oven process, Lead scraps from plate manufacture, Dross forming on top of lead pots, Battery repair and reclaim.
Other hazards in battery manufacturing may include exposure to arsenic, cadmium, and other dangerous materials. Dust and fume collection for the battery production industry must be very efficient. A failure in cheaply made equipment could put lives in danger.
[read_more id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]Because lead exposure causes so much harm, dust and fume collection systems for lead acid batteries often have HEPA after-filters. These ultra-efficient filters serve as a backup to catch any lead dust that might get past the primary filters.[/read_more]
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.
