Wet Dust Collector for Aluminum Dust
A Wet Dust Collector is designed for safe collection of aluminum dust.
The Challenge:
Aluminum is used heavily in aircraft and automobile manufacturing, as well as countless other industries. It is very lightweight and easy to work with, but is also one of the most explosive organic dusts.
We were approached by a systems integrator who needed a safe and reliable means of collecting aluminum dust in the work cells they were building for a client. It needed to be compliant with NFPA 660 requirements for conductive metal dusts. They also requested that the equipment be made in the USA.
The Solution:
We recommended our 2500 cfm 5HP Wet Collector with an 8” inlet. The NFPA/OSHA Compliance Package was recommended, along with an Explosion-Proof Motor and 1.5” Drain Valve.
The OSHA/NFPA Package includes a panel that mounts to the side of the unit. It contains a high-water/low water alarm and shut off.
We also recommended hard-piping a water supply line, as the process uses about 1 gallon of water per hour. The customer integrated the system into one of their work cells and noticed immediately how quietly and efficiently the unit operated. They also requested a custom paint color, which we were able to provide at no extra charge. The Wet Dust Collector Package included a powerful venturi vacuum for cleaning the sludge that accumulates in the sump.
The customer was very pleased with the system, and their local AHJ recommended it for future projects. We take pride in noting that they have become a happy repeat customer.
