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Dust, Mist, Fume, & Fire Protection Solutions
Greetings!
AST Group of Companies is open for business. We are part of the essential supply chain for many of the designated essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are doing our part to help combat the pandemic and support the Canadian economy.

In this newsletter you will find:

  • A case study for an Ontario Paint Manufacturer
  • Stevenson Sprinkler - Fire System Backflow Prevention
  • Event: Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Show - Live Event!
  • Product Feature: Nilfisk Pneumatic Conveyors
  • ICYMI - Case Study: Ontario Aggregate Company
  • Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit VS3000 Vibra Shake Dust Collector

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860

Dust Collection Industry News
Case Study: Ontario Paint & Coatings Manufacturer
An American Fortune 500 paint company contacted us to add a dust collection system for their electrostatic paint line. This leading paint manufacturer, located in Southern Ontario, has roots in Canada dating back to the 19th Century and is among the largest producers of paints and coatings in the world. 

The dust collection system needed to be upgraded to comply with the most current fire and explosion protection systems. Having the stakeholders in mind, the system needed to optimize the dust collection in every part of the process while preserving optimal manufacturing temperature inside the plant.
The project goals were:
  • Capture airborne particulate generated in all the processes of the plant
  • Replace obsolete dust collectors
  • Reduce the equipment footprint
  • Preserve plant energy and temperature
  • Comply with the highest safety standards and comply with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Ontario Fire Code, and NFPA
 
Backflow Prevention in Fire Sprinkler Systems
Backflow prevention valves are now mandatory on fire sprinkler systems to prevent contamination of potable municipal water sources.
Upcoming Events - Live, In-Person
The #1 Processing Event in North America
The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition, also known as “The Powder Show”, is the only event in the western hemisphere bringing together the powder & bulk solids handling and dry processing sector – the community of OEMs, process engineers, and executives whose activity accounts for 70% of the manufacturing lifecycle of every product on earth.
Start Date: August 24, 2021
End Date: August 26, 2021
Start Time: -
Place: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center


Product Feature
Nilfisk Pneumatic Conveyors
Portable - Central - Custom Engineered - Accessories
Why Choose Nilfisk Pneumatic Conveyors?


FLEXIBILITY: Nilfisk conveyors are perfectly integrated in the production process and are available in electric and pneumatic models with capacities ranging from 2 to 11 litres and conveyance of materials from 10 kg/h to 1300 kg/h.

PRODUCT QUALITY: Move pharmaceutical mixtures while still preserving their integrity and keeping the percentages of single components intact. (Validated by a study made in collaboration with the University of Parma.)

PRODUCTIVITY: Increase automation, and health and safety of your personnel by eliminating the task of manually scooping the powder into the process machines.
ICYMI...
In Case You Missed It
Case Study: Ontario Aggregate Company
A leading aggregate company in Southern Ontario was having dust issues in their sifting building and truck filling area. The dust problem was so bad inside the building you could not enter the building as visibility was reduced to zero. The truck filling area also had a dust issue. During the trailer-filling process, dust would billow out from the area.

The solution for the sifting building was to extract air from the building on the opposite side of overhead doors, exchanging the air once every four minutes, on a continuous basis. The truck filling area problem was remedied by enclosing the area and extracting air from the side at each silo, thus maintaining a slight negative air pressure within the loading area. The building required 40,000 cfm to exchange the air every 4 minutes, and by using auto blast gates on the building, when a truck is to be filled (a few times a day), the airstream of 40,000 cfm is redirected to the truck loading area.
Deals on Used Equipment
Used Donaldson Torit VS3000 Vibra Shake Dust Collector

All equipment sold as used/refurbished by the AST Group is subject to the following:
  • Inspected & verified to be operational & in good working order
  • All moving parts including motors, fans & solenoids have been tested & verified as functional
  • Door gaskets & diaphragms have been checked or replaced to ensure proper sealing

Be assured when buying used equipment from the AST Group that the quality and advice you receive are second to none in the industry. The Health & Safety of your workers & your facility is our priority.
 
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Call AST Canada 905-821-8860 for more details
The AST Group of Companies was formed in 2019 to bring together all aspects of worker safety pertaining to air quality. We brought together Engineers, Millwrights, HVAC Journeymen, Specialized Installers & Fire Suppression Technicians, all drawing on the AST Canada team of product experts and estimators. Together we form a cohesive group to meet all your clean-air needs.
AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860