Most end users request dust collection for woodworking due to the nuisance dust that is generated from all wood applications. To handle these various applications from hand tools to large CNCs, whether cutting, sanding, planning, edge banding, dowel drilling and other woodworking processes can create large amounts of wood dust.
Wood dust is also very explosive, and NFPA provides guidance and codes to follow on all woodworking projects. Due to the diverse projects and dust collectors available for the woodworking field, it is important to look at all aspects of your application and speak to a knowledgeable sales associate of DeGATECH.
[read_more id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]DeGATECH wood dust collectors are reliable, efficient and economical. Depending on the size of your facility and the specific application, we can help you choose the right combination of wood dust collectors to install.
We are recognized industry leader in safe handling of combustible dust, understands the full picture providing not only a dust collector but can design safe solutions that meet the requirements of ATEX and NFPA standards. [/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.
