Combustible Dust Extraction
The safety of your employees in the workplace is of the utmost importance to Eurovac. With years of experience dealing with the various NFPA codes and OSHA safety guidelines, our staff will ensure your collector is designed to collect the dust in a safe manner.
Some of the system requirements to meet the various codes may include the following:
- Explosion venting
- Minimum duct velocity
- Fire suppression
- System location
- Barrier and warning sign
- Blow back damper
- Sprinkler port
- Specialized ducting
- Specialized motor and panel upgrade
- Bag in Bag Out filter arrangement
Make sure you are meeting the codes and contact a Eurovac representative today.
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Dust Collection in Woodworking Shops: Compliance, Cleanup, and What Most Facilities Get Wrong
August 27, 2025
In a busy woodworking shop, dust is more than a nuisance — it’s a health hazard, a fire risk, and a regulatory concern. Whether you're operating a cabinet shop, furniture plant, or millwork facility, the way you manage fine wood dust can have lasting consequences on worker safety, equipment performance, and inspection outcomes. Yet, many shops — even well-run ones — are making mistakes that compromise both safety and efficiency. In this article, we’ll break down: Why wood dust is a serious concern Common gaps in workshop dust management What compliance really looks like How to choose the right extraction system for your space Why Wood Dust Isn’t Just a “Housekeeping Issue” Fine sawdust from cutting, sanding, or routing wood...
Taming the Fire Within: A Guide to Combustible Dust Safety & Eurovac Solutions
July 8, 2025
In countless industries – from sophisticated aerospace manufacturing and high-volume woodworking to food processing and metal fabrication – the creation of dust is an unavoidable part of doing business. While often seen as a housekeeping issue, many types of fine dust carry a far more serious risk: the potential for a catastrophic fire or explosion. Understanding and mitigating these risks isn't just good practice; it's a legal and moral imperative. Eurovac has long been at the forefront of providing engineered solutions for handling potentially hazardous materials. We design and build systems that not only clean your facility but, more importantly, help protect your people and your infrastructure from the dangers of combustible dust. The Hidden Danger: Understanding Combustible Dust Risks...