In-Plant Air Management Profiles

COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM
eliminates coolant mist and smoke from machine tools

ipam 2003/951PlymoVent has just introduced a new patented coolant recovery system which is self-contained and will capture coolant mist and smoke with an efficiency of up to 99.9%. It is suitable for single or multiple machine tool applications. The system minimizes health risks by removing hazardous coolant fumes out of the operator's breathing zone and also saves on energy consumption due to the fan/filter's advanced technology.

PlymoVent


CLEANING SYSTEM
extends filter life

ipam 2003/953The Roto-Pulse™ cartridge-cleaning system features incremental-spin cleaning. It cleans the entire length of the dust collector cartridge and also focuses incremental, controlled blasts of air into each section of the cartridge for more concentrated and complete cleaning of cartridge-clogging dust. Cartridge filters are cleaned by pulsing air into a specially designed stainless steel rotating tube with pre-drilled holes. As air enters the tube it incrementally rotates a number of degrees, distributing the pulse of air across the length of the inside surface of that cartridge, dislodging dirt from outside the cartridge. The number of increments per revolution can be adjusted, as well as the time between  pulses, for maximum flexibility.

Micro Air


ipam 2003/952SELF-CONTAINED UNIT
eradicates quality control problems

The Airflow PowerBooth™ is a completely self-contained unit, eliminating the need for costly ductwork and a separate dust collection system. Units come standard with a 5 HP blower drawing up to 4500 cfm at a noise level of 77dBA. A large inlet grille area keeps contaminants effectively away from the workers' breathing zone and costly equipment. Further versatility is available with Airflow's portable design option.

LEV-CO


VENTURI SCRUBBER
removes particulates from air

The Sly venturi scrubber vents 12,000 ACFM from storage tanks with a 99% collection efficiency on particulate as small as one micron with a pressure drop of 12"wg. To reduce water consumption, the system recirculates scrubbing solution. The units collect ultra fine particles and mists, using the differential between high velocity gases and free-flowing water to create droplets which entrap and collect contaminants.

Sly Inc.


PORTABLE WELDING SMOKE EXTRACTORS
for maintenance and repair welding

ipam 2003/954The Enviroflex Smoke Extractors are lightweight, suitcase sized air cleaners that are very easy to carry. The contaminant is trapped at the source, thus maximizing the protection to the operator by removing contaminant before it enters the operator's breathing area. The unit recycles clean air back into the building thus eliminating additional heating or cooling costs. The unit has been designed to accommodate an optional charcoal filter to eliminate various gases after the particulate has been collected. The various models are suitable for maintenance and repair welding or they can be utilized with a MIG smoke exhaust gun.

Enviroflex International Inc.


CARTRIDGE FILTERS
recirculate plant air

Precisely engineered to work with the AAF OptiFlo™ pulse-jet dust collectors, the OptiKlean cartridge filters are made of a proprietary high strength polyester reinforced media. The filters were specifically developed to withstand the rigors of pulse cleaning. Designed to operate in industrial environments, the media is moisture resistant while maintaining a low pressure drop, high dust holding capacity and high airflow. The filters are also available in flame retardant media, high-temperature media and conductive media to reduce the effects of static build-up.

AAF International


ipam 2003/960DUST COLLECTORS
square pulse jet bag type

In this Square Pulse Jet Bag dust and particle-laden air enters the separator section and passes through the media, the dust is captured and deposited on the outside of the individual filter tubes. The clean air progresses upward through the filter tubes into a clean air plenum and is exhausted through the outlet at the top. The clean air is returned to the plant or to the atmosphere. Filters are constantly cleaned by an injection of compressed air.

ACT Air Control Technology


ipam 2003/955FUME ARMS
extract hazardous materials

The 3" diameter standard or stainless steel range of extractor arms is designed to provide a non-corrosive, easily washable means by which to extract hazardous materials such as pharmaceutical dusts, acidic or caustic chemicals. They provide acid resistance as well as washability. Custom hoses can be installed at the joints in order to suit particular applications. The fume arms have no encumbrances inside the arm which allows for clear and free movement of contaminated air and eliminates the possibility of any residue buildup. Units come in a variety of standard production models both with or without fans and filters or may be customized to suit specific  applications.

OsKar Antipollution Inc.


PORTABLE FUME AND DUST COLLECTOR
offers three-stage filtration

ipam 2003/956This updated portable fume and dust collector combines three-stage filtration with versatile performance and ease of use. The Zephyr® II collector is intended for industrial fume source capture and for plants requiring periodic dust collection at various locations. Applications include welding fumes, grinding dusts, dry dusts, soldering fumes and other airborne particles. Easy to move and position, the portable collector comes as a self-contained unit. The user need only plug in the 110v power cord and compressed air line, install the fume arm and the unit is capturing dust and fumes. Contaminants entering the collector are removed by three independent stages of filtration: a metal filter that functions as a spark trap, a spun-bond polyester main filter for fine particle removal and a carbon after filter for odors and gases. The main filter, which uses a reverse pulse cleaning system to extend filter life, offers 99.9% efficiency on 0.5 micron and larger particles.

Farr Air Pollution Control


AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS
remove dust, odours, VOCs, mists

The Duster 3000 cleans all the shop air up to 5,000 sq. ft. It is engineered to remove dust, odours, smoke, VOCs, mists, spray powder, toxic fumes and allergens. Lightweight and mobile, it features floor level pickup and vacuum cleanable filters. No assembly is required -- it is ready to use. It operates on standard 110 volts and has heavy duty construction and quiet operation.

Island Clean Air Inc.


ipam 2003/958AIR CLEANING SYSTEMS
designed to eliminate dust

Micro Air® air cleaning systems for grinding applications offer several ways to handle grinding dust in any manufacturing or fabricating application. To eliminate grinding pollutants from plant air, the systems include downdraft tables, portable source capture air cleaners, source capture exhauster arms, ambient air cleaning units, dust collectors and large ducted collection systems. Cartridge model air cleaners and dust collectors incorporate the Roto-Pulse™ cartridge cleaning system which cleans the air filtration cartridges with up to 90% efficiency.

Micro Air


SOURCE CAPTURE ARMS
feature positive placement

The counterbalanced MAX FLEXAIR Source Capture Arms feature ease of positioning and positive placement through a new design that has eliminated the conventional problems that have plagued most arms of this type. The externally articulated arm features counter-weight and gas springs and is available in 6" and 8" diameter with standard lengths of 7'. 11' or 15'. Extension booms of 5' or 10' in length are available for extended reach applications. The arms are available with MAX POWERAIR blowers or on their own for retrofit to existing filtration or evacuation systems.

MAX Air Systems


ipam 2003/961D-SHAPE SURFACE MOUNTED DUCT
for low ceilings

The D-Shape surface-mount system transforms fabric duct into a low profile, half-round HVAC air distribution solution for low ceiling applications. The system which can be installed onto drop ceilings as well as sheet rock surfaces, is suitable for production equipment areas with low clearance and other low profile spaces. The fabric duct offers draft-free distribution. Available in black, white, green, blue, red or custom colours, the D-Shape features finished seams, a zippered inlet collar, and the DuctBuckle™ fastener.

Enerconcept


ipam 2003/962FILTRATION MEDIA
for use in industrial HVAC filters

The INTREPID® Filtration Media for use in HVAC filters for industrial applications is designed to offer better filtration performance than traditional cotton/poly filter media for cleaner air, high energy efficiency and longer filter life. INTREPID® Media is made of thermally bonded, continuous hydrophobic polyolefin fibers that will not shed or absorb moisture. In addition, no chemical binders are used during the manufacturing process. Its design features a structured density gradient which improves energy efficiency and a solid mechanical foundation to maintain high efficiency over the useful life of the filter, with high  dust-holding capacity for long life. There are four pleat filter media grades and four stiff pocket media grades in the line.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation


ipam 2003/963MEDIA-BASED ABSORBER
removes airborne gaseous contaminants

CitySorb™ CH is a media-based adsorber for the control of airborne gaseous contaminants. It is ideal for HVAC applications in geographic areas where ozone may be a concern and/or wherever the use of outside air for indoor contamination dilution may be problematic based upon elevated levels of other gaseous pollutants. The adsorber will remove airborne gaseous contaminants specific to the medical, pharmaceutical and electronics industries and other applications where continuous control of low-level molecular contaminants is needed to ensure reliability of production processes. The adsorber is available with a variety of media blends to suit different requirements ranging from standard odour and VOC removal in HVAC systems to the control of corrosive gases, ammonia/amines, or oxidizable gases in specialized industrial settings.

Camfil Farr


ipam 2003/964DUST/FUME COLLECTORS
solve in-plant dust and fume problems

AerPro® AerModule dust/fume collectors are simple to install and solve in-plant dust/fume control problems. The Aer
Module is capable of removing 99+% of airborne sub-micron particulate (0.5 micron or greater) which exceeds current OSHA and EPA permissible exposure levels for most materials. Filtered clean air is recycled into the work area resulting in lower energy costs. The unit was designed for weld dust and fume, grinding dust, woodworking, composite dust, sanding, plasma cutting, plastic grinding, powder coating, abrasive blasting, process dust. The module includes: 5 HP direct drive blower with optional 7.5 HP; aluminum blower wheel; pre-wired valves and solenoids; 3 pin timer wired to junction box; six standard cellulose  cartridges and built-in sound attenuation 76 dBA.

AerPro Air Cleaning Solutions, Inc.


ipam 2003/965INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITOR
is pocket PC based

The DirectSense IAQ PPC is a pocket PC based system that not only makes possible accurate measurement of key indoor air quality parameters (IAQ), but also allows for extensive information from measurement locations to be input into the mobile computer, facilitating efficient, detailed reporting. Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide (and other toxic gases), Relative Humidity, Temperature, Airspeed, Particulates (count or concentration) and more may be displayed and data logged. Instantaneously record data during a walkthrough, or store it on timed intervals to trend measurement parameters over time. Each individual file may also have text notes, audio notes.

GrayWolf Sensing Solutions


CLEAN AIR BOOTHS
are modular, easy to use

The clean air booth allows customizable size and configuration and includes the Roto-Pulse™ cartridge cleaning system. Its walls and ceilings are constructed from 2'x4' galvanized panels, providing easy width, depth and height flexibility. Custom booths are also available. Clean air booths feature a high capacity power module, providing maximum air movement at high static pressures to assure constant air movement throughout filter life.

Micro Air


ipam 2003/966COMPACT DUST COLLECTORS
clean in-plant air

The Sternvent Vibraclean series of compact dust collectors is designed to filter fine wood, metal, chemical and pharmaceutical dust and/or provide equipment room ventilation for cement plants. Suitable for medium duty intermittent operations, the unit is typically installed outdoors, since it utilizes an eccentric driven motorized shaker to rejuvenate the filters, instead of compressed air, which is difficult to maintain when outdoor temperatures are below freezing. The Vibraclean is available from 1,200 to 8,000 CFM, with 3 to 30 HP. Options include a belt driven fan, explosion relief vent and factory wired safety  disconnect switch.

Sternvent Co., Inc.


ipam 2003/967MODULAR AIR FILTER
for many applications

The modular air filters are designed to be added to or reduced in size to accommodate whatever change a facility is going through. Each filter is supplied with a venturi assisted reverse pulse cleaning system with air tank. They can be used in a variety of applications such as welding smoke, dry dusts and pharmaceutical dusts. All modules come in standard production models both with or without fans and filters or may be customized to suit specific applications. A direct drive fan can be mounted directly on top of the
module.

OsKar Antipollution Inc.


ipam 2003/969PORTABLE FUME/PARTICLE EXTRACTOR
for work spaces too small for conventional fume hoods

The Scavenger HS3000 series portable fume/particle extractor combines a 480 CFM blower with either one or two intake scoops, each with a 5 foot heavy duty flex hose, which can be easily moved to capture the contaminants at the source. The powerful, yet quiet, fully portable system is suitable for use in work spaces that are too small for conventional fume hoods. It can be table-top or wall-mounted. The system accommodates a variety of filters: charcoal, three stage dacron and HEPA filters, to capture a broad range of chemical fumes, odours and particle at their  source.

Airfiltronix Corp.


ipam 2003/970DUST COLLECTORS
easily clean airborne dust and pollutants

Micro Air RP4, RP6 and RP8 dust collectors can capture general plant air and can be ducted to source capture arms or hoods for localized air cleaning. The Roto-Pulse™ cartridge cleaning system automatically cleans the filter cartridges with up to 99.9% efficiency. The gravity flow design adds to the effectiveness of the dust collector by bringing air from the top, down through the filters and out the bottom, where the motor is located. Because of their modular design, multiple units can be bolted together to handle larger air-cleaning requirements or future facility expansions.

Micro Air


ipam 2003/971INDUSTRIAL FILTERS
five series available

Kice offers five series of high-ratio filter to cover most every type of application, indoors or outdoors, in capacities from less than one hundred CFM to hundreds of thousands of CFM and using a wide selection of filtering media. Features include PneuJets, large volume air tanks and high air inlets to reduce reentrainment of dust on the bags. They also have durable and reversible access doors, wide exterior flanges made of thick steel for strength, tube collars crimped for an airtight seal, ten durable vertical wires on each cage for maximum strength and alignment, and 10 or 12 gauge steel housings are available on modular, round and square filters.

Kice Industries, Inc.


Canadian Industrial Equipment News September 2003

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