Bulk dust particulate can be created in manufacturing facilities such as paper, food, or plastic processing. These dust particles are harmful to workers who breathe them in. Dust collectors mitigate this by extracting this particulate out of the air.
In doing so, they create a concentrated fire risk. The primary fire hazards in dust collectors are: 1) the combustible bulk dust particulate, and 2) the dust collector filter material. A single spark can create a serious fire that puts your facility and people in jeopardy.
Laser cutting and welding machines process extremely small, oxidized particles that can be harmful and toxic. Fume collectors help combat this by extracting and filtering the fumes away from workers.
The primary fire risk within fume collectors are the filters themselves. A superheated particle landing on the filter can ignite a major fire, endangering both your facility and your personnel.
