The Metalworking and Welding Industry, also known as the Metal Processing Industry, the Metallurgical Industry and the Iron and Steel Industry, includes three major components, metal forming, metal casting and metal joining.
Many dust producing processes are involved in these three industry branches including blasting, crushing, milling, grinding, compressing, cutting, polishing, soldering, and riveting.
The processes involved in welding and metalwork create serious air pollution challenges for the work environment. They release poisonous metals, such as arsenic, lead and aluminum and dangerous gasses, such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen fluoride into the air. Exposure to these metals and gasses can be poisonous to workers and lead to suffocation risks.
Dust particles released by welding and metalwork processes are combustible. High concentrations of dust buildup in the air and on expensive equipment can lead to clogs, damage to delicate mechanisms, fires, and explosions. Dust collectors, if not designed correctly, impact worker health and production output.
Airtight Solutions has extensive experience in all areas of dust extraction and collection for the welding and metalworking industry.
Our customizable solutions will provide:
We provide efficient and effective fume extraction at all essential points along the welding and metalworking process. In foundries, these points include at the furnace, during sand storage, conveying and handling and at molding, casting, and shakeout points. Some customizable dust collection and fume extraction solutions include:
Dust collection requirements in the welding and metalworking industry are complex and involve strict OSHA regulations. A reputable dust collection engineering and manufacturing firm will customize a safe, effective, low maintenance solution that will help you: