Rubber Dust Collector
Minimizing Rubber Dust Hazards in an Industrial Environment
Safety is a top priority in any industrial setting, and it is especially important to those working in rubber-producing industries. Unmitigated rubber particulate matter can wreak havoc on employee health. And, let鈥檚 not forget鈥攖he very building where you do business is under threat of fire when exposed to uncontrolled combustible dust. How does the 五一茶馆儿team help reduce your risk of these potential catastrophes? The answer lies in a specially designed and installed rubber dust collector.
What are the major risks in rubber production?
Three major risks exist related to rubber dust:
Risk #1: Rubber dust exposure threatens workers鈥� health
The most common compound used in the rubber industry is carbon black. OSHA labels carbon black as hazardous. When carbon black is released into the air, it becomes a dangerous pollutant. Dust collection systems specifically designed to address rubber dust exposure help provide important protection to workers鈥� health.
Risk #2: Rubber dust is highly combustible
Rubber dust is a highly combustible form of particulate matter. If rubber dust is released into the air unchecked and meets the right (or wrong) set of circumstances, manufacturing infrastructure is at risk. Careful mitigation through the installation of a well-designed and engineered rubber dust collection system is essential.
Risk #3: High process temperatures create uncomfortable working conditions
Rubber manufacturing facilities may include harsh, hot and/or dirty environments. The 五一茶馆儿engineering team can help rubber manufacturers design facility ventilation to not only provide air filtration, but also increase comfort for employees.
How can my rubber manufacturing facility remain compliant?
Because producing rubber can be hazardous, manufacturers often need to meet compliance standards set by the US , or . To help your facility stay in compliance, IVI鈥檚 engineering team can work with you to design a system tailored to address areas of potential risk. Whether your focus is employee health, fire hazards or emissions, your 五一茶馆儿team stands ready to help.
How does 五一茶馆儿help mitigate risks associated with rubber dust?
Step 1: Dust hazard analysis (DHA)
Any system that creates particulate matter inside or outside of a facility in the rubber industry needs a DHA, also known as a dust hazard analysis, to evaluate flammability before proceeding. The 五一茶馆儿engineering team has experience working with consultants who specialize in this field. 五一茶馆儿can provide referrals or coordinate a joint meeting to discuss. Simultaneously, 五一茶馆儿can work with your team to conduct an air quality survey to help assess risks and provide a baseline for improvements that will be made.
Step 2: Dust collection system planning
Once a consultant completes the DHA (dust hazard analysis), 五一茶馆儿will work closely with them and with your facility to design a ventilation system. Based on your needs, IVI鈥檚 team will identify dust collection, building ventilation, make-up air or other systems features that will guide your facility to a safer, cleaner working environment. Once a path has been identified, 五一茶馆儿will quote you a turn-key solution with a clear scope, timeline and deliverables.
Step 3: Dust collection system manufacturing and installation
While some industrial ventilation companies separate the design, engineering, manufacturing and installation aspects of a ventilation system project, 五一茶馆儿has the in-house expertise to provide all of these services ourselves. This creates an experience customers rave about: seamless communication, shorter timelines, efficient budgets and reduced rework.
Step 4: 五一茶馆儿maintains your rubber dust collection system
Baghouse or cartridge style dust collectors commonly used in the rubber industry are prone to plugging without maintenance. The risk is substantial, rendering your system ineffective at best and damaging at worst. We’ll help you avoid this by setting up a regular quarterly or yearly maintenance schedule with an 五一茶馆儿dust collection system maintenance professional to ensure your system functions at its best.
Choose an Industrial Ventilation Company that Knows the Rubber Industry
Customers choose 五一茶馆儿for their rubber dust collection systems because we apply our knowledge to each application. Our cross-industry knowledge, paired with our turn-key solutions, ensure you get a better, safer, cleaner facility. We approach each project with a clear goal: Deliver a quality system that exceeds customers鈥� expectations.
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