Combustible Dusts - The Risks and How to Control Them
Combustible dust, or explosive dust is created from manufacturing processes that involve combustible raw materials such as light metals, wood, chemicals, and agricultural products such as grain. Aside from the health risks of working in a dust filled environment if combustible dust particles come in contact with spark, metal ember, or any other ignition source, they will cause an explosion.
Most importantly, the combustible dust spreads in the workplace affecting product quality and employee´s health. Having a dust-free environment is essential to the health and safety of the workforce. Not only does it affect the health of employees but this dust covers the equipment affecting production processes and quality of the products. This will in turn impact the frequency the machines receive maintenance. As the dust is combustible, it can explode inside the workplace, giving devastating outcomes. Composite Manufacturing & Dust
When manufacturing composite materials, many methods are used such as cutting, grinding, milling or polishing. These processes can release many particles such as dust and fibres that are extremely harmful and combustible. The amount of combustible dust that is released in composite machining is very high compared to other sectors.
Dust Regulations in UK and EU- What is ATEX?
ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European Directives that control explosive atmospheres:
- Directive 99/92/EX (also known as ATEX 137 or the ATEX Workplace Directive) sets minimum requirements for improving the health and safety protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. In the UK this EU Directive was put in place via the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR)- these requirements apply to most workplaces where a potentially explosive atmosphere may occur.
- Directive 2014/34/EU (also known as ATEX 114 or The ATEX Equipment Directive) deals concerns equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
If you have potentially explosive dusts in your manufacturing environment it is essential you familiarize yourself with these directives and DSEAR in the UK.
Requirements of DSEAR
- Manufacturers must classify areas where explosive atmospheres may occur into zones
- Selection of equipment and protective systems must match the risks associated with each zone
- Workers in zoned areas must wear appropriate clothing
- Manufacturers must ensure that explosive safety measures are verified as being safe before the workforce comes into operation.
- Capturing the dust right at the source to prevent it from spreading is the most crucial part of being safe; this is done by using a dust extractor to facilitate the important housekeeping to avoid it from accumulating on the floor and machinery. Facilities that are well maintained experience fewer fires, accidents, and explosions. To avoid any accidents good housekeeping is extremely important.
- A hazardous dust control program that includes testing, housekeeping and dust inspection is critical.
- Equipping your facility with suitable dust extractor systems and filters, vacuum cleaners for dust collection, will be an essential part of managing dust
- Training employees on the hazards of combustible dust are factors that need to take place in the workplace.
- Ensuring wiring methods and appropriate electrical equipment, controlling the use of open flames (such as prohibiting lighters of cigarettes), and keeping heated systems and surfaces away from combustible dust are good practices to prevent accidents.
Steps to Control Dust in the Workplace
Capturing the dust right at the source to prevent it from spreading is the most crucial part of being safe; this is done by using a dust extractor to facilitate the important housekeeping to avoid it from accumulating on the floor and machinery.
- Facilities that are well maintained experience fewer fires, accidents, and explosions. To avoid any accidents good housekeeping is extremely important.
- A hazardous dust control program that includes testing, housekeeping and dust inspection is critical.
- Equipping your facility with suitable dust extractor systems and filters, vacuum cleaners for dust collection, will be an essential part of managing dust
- Training employees on the hazards of combustible dust are factors that need to take place in the workplace.
- Ensuring wiring methods and appropriate electrical equipment, controlling the use of open flames (such prohibiting lighters of cigarettes), and keeping heated systems and surfaces away from combustible dust are good practices to prevent accidents.
Dust Extractors
Dust extractors improve health and safety of workforce, increase productivity, lead to better product quality and help you meet compliance regulations. At Riley Surface World, we have high quality dust extraction machines that are well maintained, and highly specified.
Pura 2000 Clean Air Work Station
Pura's 2000 line of Horizontal Laminar Flow Clean Air Work Stations are engineered to enhance the performance of the cabinet and the overall airflow efficiency of the cleanroom.
Zubler V7000 Dust Collector
Zubler single suction units are highly versatile, used for a wide range of low dust and fume applications, and ideal for use in dental laboratories.
- Stock No
- EC2038
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- Zubler V7000
- Year of Manufacture
- Unused
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 53-80 // 90-135 @ 34 in wg // 85mbar
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 43 + 75 // .4 + .7
- Other Info
- Suction of 20-40 L/S
- Condition
- Excellent Condition, Unused, Current Model
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Zubler V7000 Dust Collector
Zubler single suction units are highly versatile, used for a wide range of low dust and fume applications, and ideal for use in dental laboratories.
Zubler V7000 Dust Collector
Zubler single suction units are highly versatile, used for a wide range of low dust and fume applications, and ideal for use in dental laboratories.
Zubler V7000 Dust Collector
Zubler single suction units are highly versatile, used for a wide range of low dust and fume applications, and ideal for use in dental laboratories.
Tilghman (Wheelabrator) 4 Cartridge, Reverse Pulse Dust Extractor
This second hand Tilghman extraction unit with 4.0kW / 5.3 Hp motor is an extremely versatile fine dust filter, capable of handling numerous dust types over a wide range of applications. Pulse jet cleaning system, inlet deflector and large dust collection bucket.
Donaldson Torit (DCE) 200 Series Dust Collector
This refurbished DCE 2000 series dust filter unit is an automatic bag house reverse-jet cleaned type of dust collector designed to handle large quantities of dust-laden air and are capable of continuous operation over extended periods.
- Stock No
- EC2112
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- Donaldson Torit (DCE) F2018 BSF40
- Year of Manufacture
- 2010
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 1800 // 3060
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 194 // 18
- Other Info
- ATEX Rated Explosion Relief Outdoor Unit
- Condition
- Refurbished by RSW, Excellent Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
HN Technical Services Ltd Reverse Pulse, 6 Cartridge Dust Extraction Unit
The HNTS product line offers state of-the-art cleaning power and dust collection capacity. Designed to collect process-generated metal laden dusts. Featuring roof explosion panels, inlet deflection, reverse pulse jet cartridge filter cleaning and collected dust extraction via a suitable vacuum system (not included).
- Stock No
- ED2142
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- HN Technical Services Ltd 6 Cartridge, Reverse Pulse
- Year of Manufacture
- 03-2002
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 5250 // 8925
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 1860 // 175
- Other Info
- Floor Mounted Fan, 7.5kW Fan 3432Pa
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Teka Mobile Dust Extraction Unit
The Strongmaster BIA is a portable extraction & filter unit for the removal of welding fumes from the work environment. Including new ducting for suit arm to be supplied
- Stock No
- ED2144
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- Teka Strongmaster BIA
- Year of Manufacture
- 2003
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 1766//3000 @ 2500Pa
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 353/10
- Other Info
- New ducting to suit arm will be supplied
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Tongbao Free Standing Air Handling None Powered Dust Filter Plant
A stand alone venting unit ideal for inclusion in a dust extraction system to add additional capacity or give an existing process enhanced environmental and operator safety benefits. Manual shaker sock cleaning mechanism. (Please ask for details of suitable fans we have in stock to go with this unit)
Nederman Sherpa M Dust Extractor
This pre-owned Nederman Sherpa M collects dust at the source, drawing it through ducting and depositing it in the filter system, discharging the cleaned extracted air into the atmosphere.
- Stock No
- EE2212
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- Nederman Sherpa M
- Year of Manufacture
- 2002
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 300cfm // 500M3/Hr
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 15ft // 1.5m2
- Other Info
- Compact & Portable Unit
- Condition
- Good Condition, Current Model, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Guyson International Type 80 / 150 Series Manual Shaker Dust Collection Unit
Basic type of dust collector including a fan, bag filter housing and manually operated dust bag shaking system. Ideal for a small workshop.
- Stock No
- EE2222
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- Guyson International Type 80 / Manual Bag Shaker
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 700 // 1200
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 150 // 15
- Other Info
- Dust Drawer 75 Litres
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
West Midlands Filtration Ltd. Titan 4 Mini Cartridge Dust Extractor
The Titan 4 offers state of-the-art cleaning power of fume and dust collection. Designed to collect laser fumes and dust within the cartridge filter. Controlled pulse jet cleaning system ensured the extractor is working to its optimum performance.
- Stock No
- EE2227
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- West Midlands Filtration Ltd. Titan 4
- Year of Manufacture
- 09/2021
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 530CMF // 900M3/Hr
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 430ft2// 40M2 - 4kW motor
- Other Info
- Originally Design, Laser Fume Extraction
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Dust Control Environmental Tornado 16 Xcell R Reverse Jet Extraction Unit
The Tornado 16 Xcell R reverse jet cartridge filter dust extractor features rotary valve discharge, one 45 gallon drum waste collection and pedestal floor mounted fan set complete with a 15kW motor.
- Stock No
- EE2228J
- Category
- Dry Dust Filters
- Model
- Dust Control Environmental Tornado 16 Xcell R ATEX
- Year of Manufacture
- May 2018
- Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
- 9,900 // 16,750
- Filter Area ft² / m²
- 2329 // 232
- Other Info
- R = Reinforced plus : ATEX rated
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Draper Portable 1200W Extraction Unit
Capable of extracting small to medium particles, ideal for a small toolroom or work shop.
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