“The grind never stops” may be a popular figure of speech across all fields, but in manufacturing it can be taken quite literally. Grinding is a key operation to many manufacturing processes in metal fabrication, masonry, and woodworking. Often used as a finishing step, grinding can be performed on the go with the use of an angle grinder or a grinding wheel attachment on a drill. However, grinding material away from a dedicated station can pose numerous challenges- namely the health and safety hazards that become a risk.
Il existe un moyen simple de résoudre ce problème de santé et de sécurité : l'utilisation d'un extracteur de fumées portable. Dans le blog d'aujourd'hui, nous aborderons l'importance du meulage en déplacement, les risques qui y sont liés et comment un extracteur de fumées portable peut vous aider à travailler en toute sécurité.
Broyage de matériaux sur et hors de l'atelier
Le traitement des matériaux ne se déroule pas toujours en atelier. Il arrive souvent que des matériaux doivent être broyés hors des murs d'une usine, par exemple sur un chantier ou chez un client. Dans ce cas, la portabilité des équipements est essentielle à la sécurité et à la réussite. Même au sein d'une même usine, un extracteur de fumées portable offre aux opérateurs la flexibilité de se déplacer facilement d'un poste à l'autre selon les besoins, tout en garantissant une qualité d'air constante, quel que soit l'environnement.
Que vous travailliez en déplacement ou que vous restiez à l'atelier, Diversitech propose une variété de solutions de filtration d'air industriel, y compris des machines portables et stationnaires.
Les dangers du broyage sans extraction des fumées
Without the proper fume extraction equipment, material grinding can pose safety risks to nearby operators as well as dangers for the entire workplace. Here’s how.
Risques pour la santé liés au broyage sans extraction des fumées
When a part is ground into its final shape, the excess material doesn’t just disappear. Every particle of that material enters the air, and a significant portion of that can enter the operator’s airways without proper ventilation or air filtration. When these ground materials like wood, minerals, and metals become embedded in the lungs, they can cause both acute and chronic respiratory conditions. In the short term this can take the form of increased coughing and overall discomfort- but in the long term, serious conditions like silicosis and cancer are very much possible.
Risques sur le lieu de travail liés au meulage sans extraction des fumées
Beyond the health risks that come with industrial material grinding, insufficient fume extraction can result in additional workplace hazards. One extreme danger that is produced by grinding operations is the creation of combustible dusts. These dusts consist of flammable particles like sawdust and ground metals which travel through the air. As these particles make their way around the shop floor, any surrounding operations that involve the use of high heat- like welding- are capable of igniting them. The resulting explosions can deal devastating damage to manufacturing facilities and personnel, creating a hazard that nobody wants to leave unchecked.
Comment un extracteur de fumée portable rend le meulage plus sûr
Alors, comment minimiser les risques liés aux poussières combustibles générées par le broyage de matériaux industriels ? Une solution consiste à utiliser un ou plusieurs extracteurs de fumées portables.
While fume extractors are commonly applied in welding operations to capture fumes and particulate matter (PM) directly from the source, they can also be applied similarly in grinding operations. Despite the name, fume extraction equipment isn’t just for capturing smoke. Our equipment can also extract process dust from the air thanks to its high capture velocity. The key here is to employ a method of dust collection not just at one station, but at both stations. This prevents the spread of PM away from the grinding area, and also captures fumes from the welding table before they have the chance to mix with any combustible dusts in the air.
By using a portable fume extractor for grinding and one for welding (or multiple, if your facility has different stations for multiple operators) the dangers of combustible dust can be drastically cut, resulting in a safer manufacturing facility with improved air quality overall.
Aucun autre fabricant de filtres à air ne peut égaler la robustesse de Diversitech. Si vous recherchez un extracteur de fumées portable performant sur tous les chantiers, découvrez nos offres dès aujourd'hui.
Nos options d'extracteurs de fumée portables
While there are many options available for extracting fumes and capturing dust on the go, Diversitech’s equipment stands out for its durable construction that helps maximize machine longevity.
Extracteurs de fumées portables FRED
Our flagship line of fume extraction equipment is the FRED collection. This line has been engineered for maximum portability without sacrificing performance, making it the ideal solution for fume extraction both on and off the shop floor. If you need only mild fume extraction, choose our FRED Mini-Vac II unit- or if your requirements are more demanding, try out FRED Sr. Our equipment covers a broad range of capabilities with air flow rates as low as 210 CFM up to as high as 2,500 CFM to reliably provide the right amount of fume capture wherever your job may take you. With the ability to capture particles as small as 0.5 micron directly from the source, the FRED family of fume extractors can help you safely stay on your grind- any time, any place.
