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

Industrial Dust Collection Case Studies & Application Solutions

Explore real-world industrial dust collection, fume extraction, and air filtration applications. Drawing on more than 40 years of industry experience, Controlled Air Design develops practical solutions to challenging airborne contamination problems across a wide range of manufacturing environments.

Case Studies

NFPA 660 8 ft³ Rule

If the dirty-side volume of an air-material separator is greater than 8 cubic feet, the enclosure should be protected against the effects of an explosion.

Combustible Dust Vacuums

Combustible Dust Vacuums and Dust Collectors

Static Resistant Hoses

Static electricity and XP dust vacuuming

Hazardous Locations HAZLOC Explained

Hazardous area classification systems identify electrical equipment locations with potential fire and explosion risks.

Buying a Fully XP Vacuum Isn’t Always Necessary

We had a DHA done and the dust has a KST of 98. We have dust and curlicues from wood and some plastics.

Ceiling Collectors are unsafe for Titanium Dust

Aluminum, Magnesium, and Titanium are combustible when finely sanded.