Everyday shop activities, such as bench grinding, belt sanding, deburring, or blending, can be putting your workers at risk of serious pulmonary illnesses. The severity depends on factors such as:
Submicron dusts (measuring 0.5 micron and smaller) are particularly dangerous if inhaled, as they can easily settle in the lungs. Health risks from grinding dust may include:
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When processed, some materials create Combustible Dust, a serious hazard to workers and business continuity. Commonly used materials with fire or explosion risk:
METAL DUST: | including – aluminum, magnesium, and titanium | ||
PLASTIC DUST: | including – polyethylene, acrylamide, and phenolic resin |
Downdraft tables and booths are the ideal workstation for most grinding and deburring processes. No operator intervention or re-positioning is required for work performed close to the table’s ventilated surface. The dust generated from the benchtop and handheld equipment listed below are easily contained with a downdraft table:
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Sparks created from grinding steel parts need to be extinguished before reaching a filter cartridge. Our innovative 5-stage spark arrestance system uses a series of baffles and metal mesh prefilters to safely extinguish sparks, avoiding a potential filter fire. To help contain grinding and deburring dust over the table surface, we recommend an optional Side and Back Wall enclosure.