When you have come to the decision it is time to install a dust collector, there are many things you will need to consider. The biggest decision being, should you install the system inside or outside? To help you make that choice we have put together a list of variables that should make the verdict…
Is your business quickly expanding? Do you require more space to work with? It can be costly to a business to have to relocate to acquire more space. It may be time for you to consider installing a mezzanine floor. The benefits are significant and the impact to your business is minimal during construction. The…
Metal fabrication is the process of bending, cutting, welding or assembling metal materials. This process results in the creation of new items or structures. Metal fabrication adds value to a product which was once, just simply metal. Metal workers, boiler makers or sheet metal workers are people who fabricate metal. In addition, these titles are all depending on their qualifications.…
In many workplaces there is a by-product as a result of your work application – combustible dust. In many cases, it can prove to be dangerous. They can also be harmless. In some cases the dust created can be combustible – and this is a big issue! Combustible dust is capable of causing an explosion. Combustible dust comes…
Here are a few dust collector terms for begginners. Bleedthrough – Dust or fume particles that are able to migrate through a bag. Blinding – A closing of the filter pores which as a result, causes either a reduced gas flow or an increased pressure drop across the medium. Damper – Dampers are used in dust collection systems…
One of the most vital parts of a dust collector system is the filter bags, cartridges or filters. Regular cleaning and maintenance are very important. There are a few methods that could be put to use to clean filters and key things to look out for when the filters are on their way out. It is…
Whilst on your mission to acquire a satisfactory ventilation system for your home or business, you may have come across the term HVAC. It stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and refers to the expertise of indoor environmental comfort essentially providing you with thermal comfort and satisfactory indoor air quality. Ventilation is one of…
Are you the owner of or preparing to open a food or beverage establishment? One of the key factors of your kitchen will be adequate ventilation and exhaust outlets. Keeping in line with the Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia will be a sure way to help your business succeed. The requirement states that…
A fume is a gas, vapor or smoke that is unpleasant or unhealthy. They usually have a strong or irritating odour and are generally harmful to living things. Fumes can come from substances such as fuel or chemicals or can be emitted through the processes of burning or cooking. Some fumes are more dangerous than…
In Western Australian workplaces, almost 24% of all lost time injuries happen because of slips, trips and falls. Slips are the result of loss of traction of footwear to the floor. A trip is the loss of balance by a foot colliding or striking an object. Both slips and trips account to around 66% of workplace…