Conveyor Products
Confined Space
April 17, 2013
Any discussion of access to equipment, whether for routine maintenance or emergency repair, should include the topic of confined space. The U.S.
Settling Zone
April 4, 2013
The settling zone, typically installed after the spoon on the receiving conveyor, corresponds to the conventional skirted and covered portion of the receiving conveyor.
Selection and Application of an Insertable Dust-Collection System
April 1, 2013
An insertable collector is a self-contained piece of dust-collection equipment. To properly size one, total airflow, combustibility of the material, and basic size restraints of the area on top of the transfer chute need to be known.
Dust Pickup Size and Location
April 1, 2013
An old saying goes, "The three most important things for a retail business are location, location, and location." The same is true in dust collection: The most critical element in the design of the dust-collection system is the location of th
Modular chutewall systems
March 28, 2013
Skirtboard areas can be built or enlarged to serve as effective settling zones through the use of modular chutewall systems.
Visual opacity readings
March 28, 2013
A visual opacity reading is performed by a trained licensed inspector who observes the area for a set amount of time and documents the amount of visible dust in the air.
Measurement of Dust
March 28, 2013
Proper dust studies are needed to evaluate an operation's compliance with regulations as well as the effectiveness of its dust-control measures. The method of dust sampling is specific to the region and the agency doing the survey.
Fabric Dust Collectors
March 23, 2013
Perhaps the most common dust-separation technology is the use of fabric collectors, which are placed in structures commonly called baghouses. Fabric collectors use filtration to separate dust particulates from airflow.
Electrostatic Precipitators
March 23, 2013
Electrostatic precipitators are often used to handle large volumes of dust-laden air at wide ranges of temperature and pressure. These systems apply a negative electrical charge, ionizing the particles as they pass into the collection area.
Wet Scrubbers
March 23, 2013
In wet-scrubber systems, a liquid (most commonly water) is sprayed down into the stream of dust-bearing air. The dust particles are captured by water droplets and fall out of suspension in the air.