Clearing the Air

Clean air insights and best practices blog from Camfil APC's dust collection experts

The Importance of Pulse Cleaning for Dust Collection Systems

Industrial dust collection systems are used in many facilities to remove the fine dust particles that escape into the air during manufacturing operations.Dust collectors typically contain multiple filters that capture the dust and other airborne particles as the a...

Understanding OSHA and NFPA Regulations for Metal Dust Collection

Metal dust collection plays a crucial role in the safety of manufacturing operations that generate metal dust. This dust can pose health risks to workers by introducing metallic compounds into the environment as airborne particles. Furthermore, when metal dust acc...

A Guide to Dust Collection in Battery Manufacturing

Dust collection in battery manufacturing is a control that is often overlooked. Battery manufacturing can release toxic dust particles into the air—including lead, nickel, cobalt and aluminum particles. Exposure to these particles can lead to serious health problems ...

What You May Not Know About Dust Collector Filter Monitoring

This blog post is about dust collector filter monitoring, an IoT technology that is now being implemented more widely. The purpose of this technology is to save money on energy costs and consumables by running dust collectors more efficiently. Remote filter monitorin...

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Understanding The Different Types of Dust Collection Systems

Industrial dust collection systems are designed to prevent harmful and bothersome dust and fumes from settling on surfaces. They are commonly used in manufacturing and processing operations, both indoor and outdoor dust collectors, to ensure compliance with major reg...