Choosing the Correct Size Dust Collector for Your Job

Ensuring worker safety and compliance with regulations is critical in any industrial workspace, and dust collectors play a vital role in maintaining a safe environment. Selecting the right size dust collector (CFM) is essential for effectively managing dust and protecting your team.

Why Dust Collectors Matter:

• Improved Air Quality: Dust collectors effectively remove impurities from the air, significantly enhancing air quality at your worksite. This not only protects worker health but also ensures compliance with regulations and job site codes.
• Enhanced Worker Safety: While blast helmets offer some level of protection, dust collectors provide a crucial line of defense by maintaining proper airflow and preventing dust accumulation in the breathing zone.

Choosing the Right Size Dust Collector:

Selecting the appropriate dust collector size is key to optimal performance. Here’s how to determine the correct size based on your specific needs:

• Ventilation Requirements:
  • For non-hazardous dust, aim for a horizontal air movement of 80 ft/minute.
  • For hazardous dust, a horizontal air movement of 100 ft/minute is required.
• Calculation Method: To calculate the required dust collector size (CFM – cubic feet per minute), multiply the work area’s cross-sectional area (length x width) by the necessary air speed (ft/minute).

Example Calculation:

• Non-hazardous dust in a 10 ft x 10 ft workspace:
  • Area = 10 ft x 10 ft = 100 sq ft
  • Required air speed = 80 ft/minute
  • Dust collector size = 100 sq ft x 80 ft/minute = 8,000 CFM

For hazardous dust, use the same calculation method but with the 100 ft/minute air speed requirement.

Remember:

• Always refer to local regulations and job site codes for specific dust control requirements.
• Prioritizing worker safety and selecting the correct dust collector size will help create a healthier and more compliant work environment.

With nearly 50 years of experience, BlastOne offers expert recommendations for the best dust control solutions tailored to your needs. Learn more about BlastOne’s current fleet of dust collectors.

BlastOne has nearly 50 years of experience with dust control equipment and can recommend the best solution for any dust control problem. Learn more about BlastOne’s current fleet of dust collectors.

Overview:

• Improved Air Quality: Enhances air quality and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Enhanced Worker Safety: Prevents dust accumulation in the breathing zone, protecting workers.
• Ventilation Requirements: 80 ft/minute for non-hazardous dust; 100 ft/minute for hazardous dust.
• Calculation Method: Work area (sq ft) x air speed (ft/minute) = required CFM.