Dry sanding filler and primer are some of the methods to prepare vehicle body surfaces before painting. However, this process produces dust which must not be inhaled by those who work closely with it, nor be deposited on equipment and floors.
WORKY dust extraction systems are used precisely to prevent this from happening, ensuring a clean and healthy environment. Find out how to choose them, in today's article!
How to choose the best dust extraction systems
Enviromental dust is a real threat to a company's efficiency and productivity, as well as cleanliness.
If these volatile material deposits on the vehicle or on the sanded object before painting, the quality of the final work will not be at all optimal and therefore the work will have to be done again, with consequent considerable losses in terms of money and time.
In addition, dust from dry sanding of filler can endanger the health of operators in two ways:
- suspended powdered filler is toxic and carcinogenic, especially for technicians working in close contact with it, who are subject to long exposure
- the sanding process on some metals can create residues of potentially hazardous substances, if their powders accumulate in closed containers with possible sudden increase in temperature
For these reasons, it is essential to remove dusts with a suitable dust extraction system, to ensure the best quality of the final work and the cleanliness and healthiness of the workplace. In case of explosion-risk dust, in particular, it is necessary to install ATEX-certified equipment both to adhere to regulations and to safeguard the safety of the company.
The characteristics of an effective dust extraction system
A truly effective extraction system ensures that sanding dust is extracted in before being spreaded into the environment, passing through the same sanding machine.
Before proceeding with the purchase, it must be ensured that extraction takes place centrally and at the same time as sanding. In this way, a high quality of the workmanship is ensured, in particular of the painting, and it is avoided to waste time to the technician, who will get the same result with a single operation.
The second point to be considered concerns the choice between fixed or mobile extraction systems. The choice depends on several factors, including the size of the bodywork and the frequency with which sanding operations take place.
Fixed systems are ideal when sanding takes place in a confined area of the company, with a fairly high frequency.
These systems can include extraction arms, control units or wall panels to connect the pipes and centralize the extraction with a high pressure turbine positioned outside the working area.
In this video you can see in action DTE, a multifunction unit designed by WORKY for the extraction of sanding powders.
Mobile systems, on the other hand, are extremely manoeuvrable and convenient to move from one area to another and are perfect if there is no dedicated sanding area. From the most compact models up to side-channel turbines that can work up to 24 hours a day.
It is important to evaluate well the choice of the best type of dust extraction system, so that it meets the actual needs of the company and does not hinder the activity of technicians and operators. To optimize space and allow operators to work at their best, it is necessary to verify that the machines chosen are as manoeuvrable, easy to use and compact as possible.
The extraction system must facilitate the work, not make it more complicated!
WORKY offers a wide range of dust extraction systems to suit every individual need.
Our technology solutions are in line with 4.0 Industry standards and regulations.
If you are looking for a mobile or fixed dust extraction system, our experts are available to create a customized project: book a free consultation and without commitment to discover the most suitable solutions for the needs of your company!
