Content tagged with "fume-extraction"
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June 29, 2009
Venting on the subject of clean shop air
For a ventilation system connected to a thermal cutting machine to function properly, it is best that the equipment is placed away from open shop doors and standing fans. A moderate breeze can overpower the ventilation effort very quickly. However, another reality is that today's fabricating... Read more...
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March 14, 2009
Fumes + Weld students = Bad news
Keeping students safe and healthy became a top priority for NPC/NAVIT welding instructors and staff. Located in the mountains of northeastern Arizona, Northland Pioneer College provides real-life experiences to high school juniors and seniors in 11 area school districts through its dual... Read more...
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March 11, 2008
Cleaning the air, boosting morale
An aggressive approach to health and safety and an equally uncompromising approach to air filtration at the E&E Manufacturing Plant in Plymouth, Mich., has helped the company earn a safety award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), garnered appreciation from its... Read more...
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August 8, 2007
Why doesn't my fume extraction work?
Many welding manufacturers today have experienced a great disappointment with fume extraction systems for their welding processes. Often this problem has little to do with the actual filtration equipment itself, but with the way it is applied to the application. Improper sizing and... Read more...
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May 8, 2007
Breathing easy
Being in the health care business, Carroll Healthcare Inc. supports the long-term health needs of patients. It's now doing the same for its welders. Carroll Healthcare, London, Ont., Canada, manufactures a variety of furniture for the long-term health care market, including more than 20,000... Read more...
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May 9, 2006
OSHA's new hexavalent chromium standard
Photo courtesy of 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division, St. Paul, Minn. On Feb. 28 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) amended the existing standard that limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium . This new rule significantly reduces... Read more...
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November 8, 2005
Taking one step at a time
RoboVent Floor Saver, a self-contained filtration system that mounts on top of a robotic welding workcell, helped Pridgeon & Clay execute its plan for equipment versatility throughout its Franklin, Ind., facility. If the company wants to reconfigure the manufacturing floor, it can move... Read more...
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