Case Studies and Blogs

Case Studies on practical and safe solutions to unique dust, fume and mist applications.

OSHA & NFPA compliance issues through analytical problem solving.

Expert solutions for unique applications

Case studies and blogs about past jobs and our approach to problem solving

These case studies and essays provide insight into our various experiences in facilities across the USA, where we solve air and dust problems for our clients.

Case Studies

Need Help Selecting a Vacuum?

Tell us what you’re collecting, how much material you need to recover, and how the vacuum will be used.

Selecting the Right System for Combustible Dust

A customer contacted Controlled Air Design looking for an explosion-proof solution to capture combustible aluminum dust generated during an industrial process.

Metals that can generate a spark in HAZLOC

Metal objects can create a spark when they touch. Knowing which metals to use to avoid this is crucial.

Brushless Explosion-Proof Vacuums

Compact 120V Electric Vacuums for explosive powders in food production.

Explosion Proof Vacuum Cleaners

Explosion-proof vacuums are industrial tools designed to prevent ignition of hazardous materials

Fume Capture & Extraction

Effective thermal and laser welding fume capture requires specialized systems to manage fine, toxic submicron particles, typically using cartridge dust collectors with MERV 15-16 or HEPA filters