In manufacturing industries, frequent sanding operations can cause the formation of dust that can be hazardous to workers' health and endanger productivity in the company.
Installing state-of-the-art industrial dust extraction systems is therefore essential, but how do you choose them? We discuss this in today's article!
The supplier's role in choosing industrial dust extraction systems
Deciding to invest in an industrial dust extraction system is necessary to ensure maximum efficiency of the Company and to comply with current regulations in terms of the healthiness of the working area.
Powdered filler (in suspension), for example, is toxic and carcinogenic, especially for operators subjected to prolonged exposure.
Moreover, if dust settles on the vehicle or on the sanded object before it is painted, the quality of the final work will be jeopardised, with the consequent need to redo the job, wasting time and resources.
That is why installing state-of-the-art systems is essential!
How to recognize a reliable and competent supplier who knows how to design functional and effective systems?
Not all Companies need the same extraction system. Each type of business has very specific requirements; hence the need for customised machinery.
Not only need of aspiration- which therefore depend on the types of work performed - but also of available spaces, standards to be met, structural, architectural and design needs.
In Companies where small and not very frequent work is carried out, for example, it will not be necessary to install industrial dust extraction systems with high extraction capacities.
Similarly, if the Company needs to extract a large amount of dust, it will need high power extraction systems.
Installing a system that is in line with the requirements, in order to avoid wasting time, resources and energy, is essential to ensure efficiency and healthiness in the working area.
For that reason, it is necessary to rely on an experienced partner who knows how to design a system that meets the real needs of the company, developing a tailor-made project.
In general, however, there are some very specific characteristics that an industrial extraction system should have in order to be considered modern and state-of-the-art. Let us look at them below.
Industrial dust extraction systems: the essential features
An industrial extraction system, in order to ensure that all dust is really removed from the work area, must be able to extract it in directly at the source before dispersing in the working environment, passing through the sanding machine itself.
The first point to check is therefore that extraction takes place centrally and at the same time as sanding, in order to ensure the highest quality of workmanship.
The second point concerns the choice between fixed or mobile extraction equipment.
Choosing for the best one depends on several factors:
- the dimensions of the working area
- the Company needs
- the extraction frequency
- possible structural limitations
The supplier has different tasks:
- to carefully study the floor plans of the area in order to recommend the best industrial dust extraction systems for the company
- to understand where to install them
- how to position them to optimise space
In general, stationary systems are ideal when sanding takes place in a limited area of the company, with a rather high frequency.
These systems can include arms, power units or wall panels to connect the extraction pipe and centralise extraction with a high-pressure turbine positioned outside the working area.
This video shows the DTE, a multifunctional WORKY sanding dust extraction unit in action.
Mobile systems are very manoeuvrable and easy to move from one area to another, ideal for those seeking maximum flexibility without a dedicated sanding area. The models range from compact to turbines with lateral channels that can work 24/7.
Choosing the right system means meeting the needs of the company without slowing down the work of the technicians, thus ensuring maximum productivity and, at the same time, safeguarding the safety of personnel.
WORKY offers a wide range of industrial dust extraction systems to meet every need.
Our technology solutions are in line with Industry 4.0 standards and regulations, enabling Companies that decide to implement them to take advantage of all the tax benefits.
Whether you are looking for a mobile or stationary dust extraction system, our experts are available to create a customised, tailor-made project: book a free, no-obligation consultation to discover the most suitable solutions for your Company's needs!
