Archive for March, 2010

Dress up your food vacuum cleaner with accessories!

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Who said accessories are just for spicing up clothes?!  Not us!  

From high-temperature cleaning nozzles, FDA-approved polymer-constructed hoses, overhead cleaning wands, to accessories for floors, equipment, pipes, corners, and other hard-to-clean areas in food processing plants, we have the vacuum cleaner accessory to match any outfit…I mean application.  And our line wouldn’t be complete without our popular color-coded vacuum cleaner nozzles, which allow the  user to easily match the right nozzle with the right application to prevent cross-contamination.  

Chances are, we have the right attachment for whatever you need to clean. If you’re looking to clean the plant floor, we offer tools for bare floors and carpeted floors; dry floors and wet floors; rough surfaces and delicate surfaces. Or, if you need to get into all the nooks and crannies at your plant, we offer specialized tools ranging from crevice nozzles to curved wands for overhead cleaning. It’s truly the largest product offering of its kind for the food processing industry.

And best of all, they never go out of style! For more information, visit www.foodprocessingvacuum.com

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Am I at risk for combustible dust? Assume Yes.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

It seems like every other day there’s an article like this one http://www.sssnews.com/archives/61-januaryfebruary-2010/142-understanding-the-dangers-of-combustible-dust  popping up in my inbox that cries out  “X” Industry at Risk for Combustible Dust!  Well, the unfortunate truth is that dust is everywhere, and with the right conditions so is the potential for a combustible dust event.   Yes, some combustible dusts are more surprising than others (cinnamon isn’t as sweet as we once thought), but the bottom line is, with manufacturing comes dust.  Luckily not all preventative measures need to cost a fortune.  In fact, housekeeping is a HUGE part of the equation.  If you can remove the dust, than you’ve removed a key part of the ComDust pentagon. Just be sure you’re using safe techniques

1. Don’t create dust clouds while sweeping (or using compressed air, which doesn’t  remove the dust anyways)

2. If your dust is “classed” be sure to use non-sparking, anti-static accessories

3. Make sure your vacuums are approved for use in your classed environment (consult with your AHJ to determine if your environment requires explosion-proof equipment). In many cases, a standard vacuum with anti-static accessories will do the trick, but check with your AHJ first.

4. Don’t forget those hard-to-reach areas, especially tops of machinery, ceiling pipes, lights, etc.

5. If you opt for a contract cleaner, make sure they’re trained and certified to deal with combustible dust; and make sure they have the right equipment! Beware of companies who use shop-style vacuums to collect hazardous materials.  Improper equipment can actually cause the deadly spark.

Want more info, check out www.explosionproof-vacuum.com

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