How to choose the right industrial dust extractor?

Getting equipped with an effective industrial dust extractor is the first step towards a healthy working environment, safeguarding workers and allowing them to carry out every activity to the best of their ability and without exposing themselves to risks.

In today's article, we look at how to choose the most suitable dust extractor.

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There are many types of industrial dust extractors on the market today. Their function is to take particles during work processes and prevent them from spreading inside the working area thanks to special filters.

There are several sectors in which these technologies find application, for example:

• manufacturing companies
• shipyards
• mechanical and railway workshops, etc.
• laboratories and training centres

The first fundamental point to remember is that each type of company has very specific characteristics, which distinguish it from others both in terms of the type of work carried out and the need for extraction: this is why there is no such thing as a universal industrial dust extractor!

It is important to assess the specifics of your company well before investing in a system.

If the dust extractor is designed according to the specifics needed, it will not only be more effective, but also improve the efficiency of the company.

First of all, it needs to be calibrated to the specific needs and the type of work carried out (there is no point in buying a system that is too powerful if not required, and vice versa), but also to the space available.

We must in fact bear in mind that, for example, a fixed dust extractor is not optimal if there is no area specifically dedicated to the activities that produce the dust to be removed.

If, on the other hand, there is a need to move the industrial dust extractor from one part of the company to another, it is better to opt for a mobile or stand-alone solution: let's look at them in detail.

• Commercially available mobile industrial dust extractors are designed to perform their function without any special design features. As they are very flexible, they can be integrated into different environments, always guaranteeing the highest standards of efficiency when extracting dust.
  
  
• Fixed industrial dust extractors, on the other hand, require a careful study of the available space before installation: it is in fact advisable to establish from the design phase which components to use to optimise their effectiveness, in relation to the needs of the company's specification.

As far as fixed systems are concerned, the following elements must be evaluated:

1. Choosing the best turbine for the task at hand: is it better to have a single or double blower turbine? ATEX version or not? Single-blower turbines are suitable for situations where fixed suction power is required for up to 5 operators at the same time; the double-blower turbine allows the turbine power to be doubled if necessary, ensuring energy efficiency and making it the ideal solution where more power is required. With regard to the ATEX version, this is necessary for the suction of potentially explosive dust, as required by current ATEX regulations.
   
   
2. Hoses: which are the best? For a fixed industrial dust extractor, aluminium piping is the best solution, as it prevents dust from sticking and accumulating on the inner surface of the pipe.
   
   
3. The most suitable type of service unit: wall-mounted or hanging? Integrated in the panels of the prep area? Again, the choice of the best solution depends on the study of space and the specific needs of each working area.

There are several factors to consider when choosing an industrial dust extractor fan, and it is often difficult to decide independently.

Relying on a team of experts is necessary to understand which type of system is best for your company and to position it in such a way as to optimise the available space and not hinder the work of your staff, guaranteeing maximum productivity.

WORKY is an Italian company that creates gas and dust extraction systems by developing customised projects, tailored to the needs and requirements of the individual customer, analysing each case in depth and studying ad hoc solutions that achieve the desired result.

One of our strengths is the three-dimensional design of working environments to locate and contextualise the products offered, optimising spaces through a photorealistic rendering service.

If you are looking for industrial dust extractors for your company, book a free, customised consultation! Our technicians are at your disposal to advise you on the most suitable system for your needs!

And don't worry: even after installation, we will support you with an attentive and precise tailor-made service.