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Greetings! Hope you are enjoying our monthly newsletters. These newsletters are intended to keep you abreast of the latest changes in our industry and let you know about any upcoming tradeshows and educational events. If there is something you think we should include in these newsletters please email me at kel.ferris@astgroup.ca
Kind regards, Kel Ferris, AST Group
In this newsletter you will find: - Case Study - Lincoln Electric - Toronto
- Stevenson Sprinkler - Smoke, Carbon Monoxide & Gas Alarms
- Event: Webinar - Introduction to Dust Sampling
- Product Feature: Welding Fume Extractors
- ICYMI - Learn About Dust Safety via Podcast
- Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit DFT 3-12 Dust Collector
Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
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Dust Collection Industry News |
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Case Study - Lincoln Electric |
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LINCOLN ELECTRIC, located in Toronto, Ontario, is the global leader in arc welding and cutting, and is renowned as The Welding Experts® worldwide. The success story began on December 5, 1895, in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Their enduring passion for the development and application of their technologies allows them to create complete solutions that make their customers more productive and successful.
The Challenge Lincoln Electric had three drawing lines which needed a dust collection system for capturing airborne soap/lubricant powdery dust. The dust collection systems needed to match the following design criteria:
- Extract the airborne soap at the pullies (from customer’s capture hoods with 4”Ø connection ports)
- Contain, capture and filter the dust, and prevent it from escaping to the facility
- Comply with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Ontario Fire Code and NFPA
The Solution
The solution was to capture at source from the pulleys on three drawing lines which were equipped with capture/enclosed hoods with 4ӯ suction ports. The hoods were installed by Lincoln Electric after consultation with AST for the design. Each line has twelve 4ӯ ports (thirty-six in total). All the ports are connected to rigid spiral galvanized ductwork by flexible hoses. The ductwork has been designed based on ACGIH and Fire Code by AST. The collected airborne dust is collected at the source via the above-mentioned hood and ductwork system and transported with proper duct velocity as per ACGIH and Fire Code to the dust collector outside of the building. The dust collector has a dual-hopper and is equipped with an explosion protection system. The dust collector airflow is rated up to 12,600 CFM. The dust collector has a full VFD control panel which provides constant airflow regardless of the filter condition. |
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Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide & Natural Gas Alarms |
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Stevenson Sprinkler carries a variety of alarms to detect Carbon Monoxide (CO), Natural Gas, Propane and Smoke |
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Upcoming Events - Webinar |
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Introduction to Dust Sampling |
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Webinar Details:
This webinar will guide attendees through different facets of dust monitoring using air sampling pumps, including types of dust to measure and the selection of equipment, such as sampling heads or filters. Additionally, the webinar will cover how to calculate airborne concentration and exposure. |
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Start Date: 15 September 2021 End Date: - Start Time: - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Noon) ADT (Atlantic Daylight Time) Place: Online Webinar Presenter: - |
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In welding operations, workers are in daily contact with harmful weld fume particulate. Fumes from welding operations consist of 30 to 80 percent submicron-sized particles which means that most of these particles are respirable (can enter the lungs). It is critical to have reliable, high-performance fume collectors, weld fume extraction and weld smoke filters to collect this particulate before it reaches the workers' breathing zones.
Welding Fume Capture Solutions
Control of exposure to welding fumes can usually be achieved with the help of extraction and ventilation. The choice of technique depends on the operational circumstances. Capturing welding fumes as close to the source as possible protects the welder, close-proximity workers and nearby equipment.
AST Canada designs systems to extract welding smoke efficiently and safely dependent upon your operational situation and requirements. |
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Learn About Dust Collection Safety via Podcast |
Did you know that DustSafetyScience.com has a series of podcasts that you can listen to for free. These podcasts have knowledgeable guests that dive into the intersection between engineered safety systems, regulation and design guidance, and actual human behaviour during normal and non-normal operating conditions. In regards to combustible dust, this includes having the correct safety systems in place, following existing engineering standards and guidelines, and focusing on a safety culture to prevent and protect from fire and explosion incidents. |
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Misconceptions About Collecting Combustible Dust with Chrissy Klocker, Donaldson Company Engineering Manager |
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In this podcast, Chrissy Klocker, Applications Engineering Manager at Donaldson Company, talks about five misconceptions surrounding combustible dust collection.
Chrissy did a presentation on common dust collection and combustible dust misconceptions at this year’s Dust Safety Conference. She speaks from a position of experience and authority: in her current position at Donaldson Company, she helps the field sales team and end-users mitigate the challenges that combustible dust presents in their processes and applications.
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Used Donaldson Torit DFO 3-18 DownFlo Oval 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. |
| Call AST Canada 905-821-8860 for more details |
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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. |
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