Metalworking is a widespread industrial application that encompasses several processes including dry metal grinding, buffing/polishing, welding, plasma/laser cutting and other related processes which produce hazardous fumes, smoke, dust and sparks.
Metalworking is one of the most dangerous applications for workers so hazards from its processes come in many forms. Some of the gases produced, mostly from dry processing machines and cutting, can prove dangerous if ventilation is inadequate such as carbon dioxide and ozone as they have the potential to combust or explode when collected. Certain processes like machine work are more dangerous as they tend to have heavy smoke and dust emissions. Exposure to these fumes is known to cause respiratory and neurological problems including Metal Fume Fever and various forms of cancer. Metallic fumes especially, as they are toxic when inhaled. In addition to definite health risks, uncontrolled metalworking fumes/dusts results in reduced productivity, loss of quality control, maintenance issues as microscopic particulates can affect sensitive electronics and even environmental complications.
Exposure to these dusts and fumes is governed by OSHA and monitored by other organizations. We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with the statutory parameters. View Laws & Regulations
To minimize these risks, implement quality air filtration products and systems. Below is an outline of the solutions we recommend.
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Ducting |
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Nordfab Quick Fit Ductwork |
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Quick, simple and strong clamp type ducting to modify, expand or reduce most dust collection systems in a matter of seconds. |
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Fume Arms |
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Extraction Arm |
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BISCO Fume Extraction Arms are the most versatile, durable and economical method of at source air pollution capture. |
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Flex Hose |
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General Purpose Flex Hose |
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Medium weight, black thermoplastic rubber hose reinforced with a spring wire helix. |
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Light Dust Collection Hose |
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Light weight, clear or black polyurethane hose reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix. |
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Medium Duty Debris Collection Hose |
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Medium weight black or clear polyurethane hose reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix. |
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Double Ply Fabric Hose |
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Double ply, black neoprene coated polyester fabric hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix. |
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Flame Retardant Double Ply Hose |
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Double ply black PVC vinyl coated polyester fabric hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix and an orange external PVC wear strip. |
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Light PVC Hose |
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Light weight blue or clear PVC hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix. |
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Flame Retardant Single Ply Hose |
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Single ply black PVC vinyl coated polyester fabric hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix and orange external PVC wear strip. |
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Single Ply Acrylic Coated Fabric Hose |
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Single ply, black acrylic coated polyester fabric hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix. |
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Medium Temp Exhaust Hose |
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Single ply silver silicone coated fiberglass fabric hose mechanically crimped in a continuous process. |
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High Temp Exhaust Hose |
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Double ply construction, silver aluminum coated fiberglass fabric hose with a silver heat resistant fiberglass liner. |
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Self-Extinguishing Dust Collection Hose |
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Self extinguishing, medium weight clear polyurethane hose reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix. |
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High Flex Exhaust Hose |
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Single ply green Para-Aramid fabric hose mechanically crimped in a continuous process. |
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Low Temp Exhaust Hose |
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Single ply, black, neoprene coated polyester fabric hose mechanically crimped in a continuous process. |
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Dry Dust Collectors |
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OptiFlo® RC |
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A cartridge collector that's the optimal solution to many applications with an optimized design and enhanced filtration performance. |
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FabriPulse® Fusion |
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A dry dust collector that's the optimum solution to a variety of air quality problems and can be tailored to specific applications. |
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FabriPulse® M |
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A pulse jet bag collector that's engineered to give years of efficient service and minimum downtime in continuous duty dust collection applications. |
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PulsePak® Prime |
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A cartridge dry dust collector designed to meet today’s high efficiency and compact size requirements for in plant recirculation installations. |
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Cyclone |
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A dust collector that will remove up to 99% (by weight) of moderate to coarse particle size dust. |
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Wet Dust Collectors |
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RotoClone® W |
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A cost effective, high efficiency wet dust collector that combines a dust collector with a centrifugal fan. |
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RotoClone® N |
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A wet dust collector that combines high efficiency, low maintenance costs, simplicity, flexibility and low water usage to maximize performance. |
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RotoClone® LVN |
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An efficient, compact and economical wet type dust collector specifically designed for volumetric flow rates of 2,500 CFM or less. |
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Mist Eliminators |
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DynaMist® |
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Versatile, heavy duty mist/smoke collection systems designed for continuous duty with maintained airflow throughout operation with high filtration efficiency. |
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DynaPure® |
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A unique flexible self-contained filtration system for source capture of mist generated by wet machining, spraying and lubrication systems. |
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Side Access Housings |
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AstroSeal® Type S |
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Designed to meet the stringent requirements of HEPA filter applications, this housing is engineered to perform reliably, even in the toughest environments. |
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Portable Air Cleaners |
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FilterCart Carbon |
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This filter unit is specially designed for extraction of odors. |
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FilterCart Advanced |
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This filter unit is designed for light welding and extraction applications. |
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FilterBox |
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A filtering system that solves most common demands regarding extraction of welding fumes and dust. |
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