No one often thinks about it, but industrial dust collectors play a vital role in numerous tissue manufacturing companies.
Reducing the dust generated during various processing phases is an ongoing concern and necessity for companies operating in this sector.
Indeed, dust negatively impacts:
- productivity along the production line;
- the quality of the final product;
- the health and safety of operators.
For this reason, the design and tailor-made construction of industrial extraction systems can offer effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of customers.
So, it’s important to prioritize investing in expertise, training, and research, allowing us to gain substantial experience in the field.
Working with companies of different sizes, each with unique requirements, you can deliver engineering and construction quality that customers recognize and appreciate.
Meticulous attention to detail it’s important: it’s not just an aesthetic issue!
For instance, extractor hoods should also be as inconspicuous as possible, while ensuring easy access for operators when needed.
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Ergonomic design and functionality of dust collectors
Ergonomic and practicality are crucial aspects of the industrial dust collectors design.
A well-functioning system must be human centered, specifically on the line operators and their working conditions.
Consequently, when designing extractor hoods, pipes, filters, or shredders, it’s important to balance two requirements: optimal performance and utmost simplicity and ease of use.
A good dust collector needs to have:
- integration of hoods seamlessly into the production line, minimizing disruptions to the operators’ maneuvers and procedures.
- Moving hoods to facilitate maintenance operations at specific points along the line.
- Compact pipes that occupy minimal space in maneuvering and operator passage areas.
- Filters and machines equipped with automated work cycle management, minimizing interactions and enhancing system safety.
- Systems that adapt to the working conditions of the line, optimizing performance while safeguarding operator safety.
So, can you evaluate your dust collector performance?
What’s the evaluation criteria to know if your industrial dust collector is working well and is safe?
The performance of industrial dust collectors can be assessed using various criteria, also to evaluate the healthiness of the working environment for operators, for instance, measuring the amount of breathable and inhalable dust near the production lines.
This test involves using a calibrated device that:
- detects dust particles of a specific size;
- is positioned near the production line;
- records the quantity of airborne dust in the surrounding area.
Another type of test involves measuring the amount of dust present on the line within a specific time interval.
In this case, we compare the results obtained when the dust collection system is turned off and when it is operational.
By comparing those values, we can assess the dust removal performance of the system.
A practical example of industrial dust collectors in use
Sorgato, a tailor-made systems of dust suction, air filtering and industrial waste management company, conducted a performance test on one of dust collection systems installed on a customer’s production line.
We are speaking about the tissue sector.
The test revealed a remarkable 78% reduction in dust accumulation on the ground and machinery, comparing – as previously explained – dust levels with and without the extraction system active, while all other operating conditions remained constant, for an indisputable outcome.
The data also prove that the quality of industrial dust collectors can reduce manual cleaning time and related costs, for a better working environment and higher productivity of your business.
To conclude: always look for the most performant, most flexible dedusting system able to offer the best working conditions for your company!