Knowledge that Improves Your Business!

08/05/2018

The popularity of 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has increased greatly in the past few years. Because of this, it is important to raise awareness of the potential health hazards associated with using the technology. In this blog article, you will learn more about this as well as get an insight into how we provide Swerea IVF with fume and dust extraction solutions for their 3D printing research laboratory.

06/04/2018

One of the major challenges for the company was to reduce energy costs with the use of compressed air for general production cleaning. The implementation of the Nederman high vacuum system created a reduction of 89.88MWh / year and the return on investment was less than three years.

26/02/2018

Combustible dust is tiny particles, less than 0,5 mm, many practically invisible, with potentially hazardous effects. Combustible dust is a by-product of the manufacturing process of combustible raw material s.a. wood, grain, many chemicals and light metals. The dust can become explosive under certain conditions. Many industries are affected and need to take actions to prevent accidents causing injuries to employees and damages to facilities. In this blog article, I will introduce you to what combustible dust is and describe a few ways for you to prevent it.

29/09/2016

Explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres occur in a wide variety of workplaces where process dust comprises fine aluminium dust, organic powders or other similar substances. They can also be found where flammable gases or fumes derived from chemicals or petroleum products are present. The consequences of explosions can be extensive. Besides causing direct injuries to employees, filter systems can be ruptured and contaminated air recirculated, with subsequent health risks.