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

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

The Nilfisk GD 930 is a durable steel-canister industrial vacuum built for solid performance in abusive environments. Key components for lead dust collection include:

• Multi-stage filtration system
• Paper bag, foam filter, and upstream HEPA filter ensure that 99.97% of particles, down to and including 0.3 microns are captured and NOT released back into the environment.
• Designed with large wheels and a carrying handle, the GD 930 is extremely portable.
• Optional electric power nozzle to insure that embedded paint chips and fine dust are completely removed from the work area.

For more information and the Lead RRP, visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.  For more information about HEPA-filtered industrial vacuums visit www.nilfiskcfm.com.

“Nilfisk CFM is thrilled about the opportunity to work with Grainger as a supplier of industrial vacuums,” said Paul Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Nilfisk CFM North America. “As a company that strives to provide excellent products and support to all our customers, we are committed to fostering this new relationship with Grainger, a company with similar goals.”

Nilfisk products are now available on www.grainger.com and will also be included in the company’s 2010 catalog.

“Now more than ever, businesses and institutions of all sizes are counting on Grainger for quick, easy access to all of their facilities maintenance supplies,” said Fred Costello, Vice President, Product Management, Grainger. “We’re pleased to provide our customers high-performance Nilfisk vacuum cleaners to meet their cleaning challenges.”

For more information, visit www.nilfiskcfm.com or www.grainger.com.

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The 5th Annual Industrial Fire, Safety, and Security Conference (IFSS) in Houston, Texas will be hosting a Full-Day Combustible Dust Workshop on February 2, 2010, which will provide information assisting stakeholders in addressing potential combustible dust ignition sources. During one segment of the workshop, guest speaker Robert Zuiderveld, General Manager of Business Development Americas from Pyroban Corp. will share with attendees specific information on the operation of powered industrial trucks in combustible dust. work environments. Information throughout the full day workshop will assist stakeholders in operating and maintaining a safe workplace in addition to achieving OSHA regulatory compliance.

Good housekeeping is a major issue at facilities with the generation of combustible dust from combustible particulate solids. Many facility managers and owners are not aware of the proper methods in cleaning up the dust. You just can’t take a compressed air hose and start blowing down the area nor sweeping while unaware of the dust clouds that can be generated, which provide an explosive atmosphere similar to a flammable vapor cloud. Potential ignition sources in the process are inherent at many facilities. The safe and approved alternative is the use of an explosive-proof rated vacuum cleaner.

Guest speaker Bruce Gordon, Senior District Manager, from Nilfisk CFM will speak in the afternoon at the Combustible Dust workshop on “Proper Housekeeping and Explosion-Proof Vacuums Hazardous Locations” concerning good housekeeping that will minimize the likelihood of a combustible dust related fire or explosion in addition to achieving regulatory compliance. OSHA combustible dust citations are costly yet a catastrophic secondary dust explosion leveling the facility can be even more of problem. Do you know about the combustible dust hazards at your facility? www.explosionproof-vacuum.com

The continuous-duty Nilfisk CFM 3306 pharmaceutical vacuum is designed for fixed installations with drug-processing equipment including milling, filling, dedusting, polishing, and packaging machines. It collects ultra-fine powders and debris straight from the source, virtually eliminating the risk of contamination. The small footprint requires minimal space and provides maneuverability in tight areas.

Also available in stainless steel, the 3306 is ideal for cleanrooms down to Class 100 due to its multi-stage filtration system that traps particles using a series of increasingly smaller filters, while an oversized main filter prevents premature clogging and helps maintain suction power. An optional HEPA upstream (after the motor) filter decontaminates the exhaust stream for assured environmental and product purity.

The Nilfisk CFM 3306 is also available with Nilfisk’s Safe-Pak™ system, a HEPA-filtered collection container for safe collection and disposal of potent compounds.

For more information, visit www.pharmaceuticalvacuum.com.

The Nilfisk CFM 125 will help industry professionals maintain a dust-free environment while protecting the quality of their work.  Powered by two, 800-watt motors, the plastic constructed vacuum is ideal for use with surface preparation tools and equipment.  Other features and benefits include:

• Oversized main filter ensures minimal maintenance, reducing down time.
• External filter shaker maintains the vacuum’s maximum suction power and filtration performance.
• Equipped with a paper bag filter for fine dust collection.
• Optional upstream HEPA filter for safe containment of collected debris.  HEPA filter exceeds standards of 99.97% efficiency, down to and including 0.3 microns.
• Ergonomic container release for easy emptying
• Large fixed rear wheels and locking swivel casters for improved maneuverability

The Nilfisk CFM 125 is compatible with Nilfisk CFM’s comprehensive line of accessories, including those for overheard cleaning, allowing the user to find the perfect solution for their dust and debris application.

For more information, visit www.nilfiskcfm.com.

To meet their maintenance needs, NWFPA attendees will want to stop by booth # 320 where Nilfisk CFM will display several of their food processing vacuums, proven to be successful in a variety of food industry cleaning applications.

• The Nilfisk GWD 220, is a double-motor wet/dry vac with a 20-gallon stainless steel collection container. It can be fitted with an upstream HEPA filter and requires no filter change between liquid and dry collection.
• The Nilfisk CFM 137 is a compact, full-feature vacuum useful for general plant maintenance, overhead cleaning, and the collection of fine powders and debris. The vacuum offers high filtration performance, noise control, quality construction and user-friendly controls.
• The Nilfisk CFM 118EXP is an explosion-proof vacuum suitable for collecting hazardous materials, thus decreasing the risk of a combustible dust accident. Composed of 304 stainless steel, the 118EXP is CSA certified for use in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G environments.

All Nilfisk CFM vacuums can be equipped with special hose and accessories, including those for use in hot ovens and overhead cleaning of pipes and machinery. For more information, visit www.foodprocessingvacuum.com.

For more information, visit www.foodprocessingvacuum.com.