Dust Collector Advantages

Dust Collector Advantages
Ambient dust collectors work by first pulling air pollutants into the inlets. From there, the polluted air is taken to the dust collector and through the filters. The filtered clean air is then returned to the workshop and is often used to direct or "push" the more polluted air into the duct intakes.
It can be difficult to collect smoke and dust particles from the ambient air. Unlike source capture applications, where the air is confined to a small area and dust and fume collection is done primarily with collection hoods or fume hoods, ambient air applications require a dust collection system that can clean the air over a large area.

The air volume required for proper filtration of the ambient air is calculated according to the volume of the area to be cleaned. Air volume calculations are then used to determine the size of the system needed. With an on-site industrial dust collector, you will see a positive difference in productivity, better product quality and happier employees.
On a case-by-case basis, it is typically recommended to use a cartridge dust collector for ambient air filtration as they use dense pleated filters with a high surface area. This means they can handle a lot of airflow.
Extraction at welding is the most effective and efficient solution for capturing welding and cutting fumes. Welding fume evacuation at the source minimizes the risk of the welder or operator being exposed to hazardous fumes.
How is Ambient Air Filtered?
Welders especially need to be protected from hexavalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium is a type of chromium and can cause health problems if inhaled at high levels.

ACT Dust Collectors offer fume sleeves that are perfect for medium to heavy duty welding fume and welding dust and fume applications. Smoke sleeves allow you to capture and extract containment fumes at their source. The self-supporting fume extraction arms of ACT Dust Collectors are made of steel with external connections that can be fully adjusted to the tension desired by the workers.
Welding fumes and fume-generating processes use ambient dust collectors to improve air quality. Capturing welding fumes and fumes from a metal fabrication facility can be difficult, but having an on-site fume and dust collector helps filter the ambient air and keeps your employees safe and ensures the company complies with regulations.