Five Key Steps Towards Mitigating Combustible Dust Hazards

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector

December 1, 2022

A fine dust coating anywhere on equipment, ductwork or other areas of your facility means it is past time to institute proper housekeeping measures, and/or to evaluate the dust collection system. Even small quantities of dust, any accumulation, may be considered a workplace hazard depending on the...

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Nothing to Sneeze At—5 Keys to Improving Dust Removal Efficiency

Topics: dust collection equipment, dust collection system, dust collector

August 26, 2022

There are at least five keys to help improve your dust collection system and greatly reduce if not eliminate these consequences by increasing dust collection efficiencies for a cleaner, safer work environment and enhanced product quality and production.  

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Troubleshooting Basics for TubeJet® (Pulse-Jet) Dust Collection Systems

Topics: dust collection system

March 31, 2022

While dust collection systems and components are durable, they need proper maintenance to avoid problems down the road. Regular maintenance and thorough troubleshooting can prevent and help fix problems with your dust collector, reducing downtime, cutting costs, and improving productivity. It will...

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6 Signs of an Unsafe Dust Collection System

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector inspection, dust collector maintenance

December 7, 2021

Where combustible dust is a concern, there is only one sure sign that your safety protocols are working: zero safety incidents. But even a perfect past safety record is no guarantee that you will never have an incident in the future. Keeping your facility and your workers safe requires constant...

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Industrial Dust and Dust Safety: Your Questions Answered

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector system, dust collectors, dust collector maintenance, industrial dust collector

November 9, 2021

As awareness of industrial dust and dust safety grows, so does the need for accurate information. Although it is not possible in this short article to answer every question, we hope the following list of frequently asked questions and answers will be helpful.

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What is Total Dust Management?

Topics: dust collection equipment, dust collection system, dust collector system, dust collector maintenance, industrial dust collector

March 1, 2021

Do you have a dust problem? Are you concerned with the air quality in your facility? If so, then you need to use proper air quality control equipment, like a dust collector or wet scrubber, to ensure that you keep your site safe and maintain regulatory compliance.  

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Infographic: How to Design a Dust Collection System

Topics: dust collection system, industrial dust collector

October 30, 2018

Dust collection systems are essential in many industrial facilities for adhering to clean air standards. Do you know the basics of designing a dust collection system?

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Electrostatic Precipitators vs. Baghouse Dust Collectors

Topics: dust collection system, baghouse

December 22, 2017

A search for dust collection solutions will turn up a number of possible technologies.  One of the more common questions we receive is about electrostatic precipitators (ESPs).  In this blog post, we will define what an ESP is, and explain the primary reasons most companies have moved away from...

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Dust Collector Filter Cleaning: Compressed Air Requirements for Cleaning Bag Filters

Topics: dust collection system, bag filter cleaning

November 21, 2017

If you operate a pulse-jet dust collector system, you need to keep the filter bags clean. This requires a reliable source of compressed air to pulse-clean the bags. But how much compressed air do you need? This will depend on how many bags you are cleaning, their diameter and their length. 

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What You Need to Know About Venturis and Dust Collection

Topics: dust collection system, venturi

November 16, 2017

You’ve probably heard of a venturi, but do you know what it actually is or how it relates to dust collection? Let’s start with the basics. The Mirriam-Webster dictionary defines “venturi” as:

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Is Your Dust Collection System Ready for a Change in Seasons?

Topics: dust collection system

November 14, 2017

As summer gives way to autumn, you may notice a little nip in the air (depending on where you are). Leaves changing color, the start of football season and pumpkin-flavored everything are sure signs of the change in the season. While enjoying these, it’s also a good time to consider the challenges...

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Should You Customize Your Dust Collection System Design?

Topics: dust collection system

November 1, 2017

Sourcing a dust collection system means considering a variety of factors: wet or dry, efficiency levels, space constraints, pressure levels, energy consumption and more. Another question that engineers have to consider is whether to buy an off-the-shelf dust collection system or configure a...

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How to Ensure NFPA and OSHA Compliance in Your Dust Collection System

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector, dust collector system, Blog, osha compliance

August 5, 2016

As anyone who operates a facility can tell you, complying with safety rules and requirements is not just a moral obligation, it’s hugely important to company success.

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Sly Inc.’s Top 5 Most Viewed Videos of All Time

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector, Blog

July 13, 2016

Sly Inc. has a YouTube channel not only designed to showcase our products and company, but to provide tutorials and explanations on how to operate some of our basic offerings. Over the years, we have accumulated over 20,000  views. Here are our top five videos of all time from our YouTube channel.

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