Our new S3 vacuum can be equipped with an automatic solid-level sensor that shuts off the industrial vacuum cleaner when maximum capacity is achieved. This feature is great for increasing productivity since workers don’t have to worry about overfilling the vacuum—instead, the vacuum tells them when it needs to be emptied. Perfect for collecting large amounts of grain or whey powder in the food industry. Check out the below demonstration and to get more information on the new S3 vacuum, visit www.NewNilfiskVacuums.com!
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Automatic Shut-Off System on S3 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner
Friday, July 16th, 2010READY AND RELIABLE! We have 2 NEW Industrial Vacuum Cleaners!!!
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Reporting for duty and ready to serve on the front lines of any industrial maintenance plan, our NEW Nilfisk CFM S2 and S3 industrial vacuum cleaners feature cutting-edge innovations never before seen in the industry until now!
- The Longopac® collection system: this “endless” bag can be dispensed as needed to your desired length. Once filled, it can be cut, sealed, disposed and restored for a new use.
- LED indicators that automatically monitor filter performance and increase productivity.
- Liquid and Solid Level LED sensors (100 L machines only) that automatically shut-off the machine when maximum capacity is achieved.
- Ergonomic design for ease-of-use; includes an accessory storage tray.
- Multiple configurations, including stainless steel construction, automatic filter cleaning systems, and HEPA filtration.
- Dozens of hose, filters and accessories to meet any industrial cleaning challenge.
The two-motor S2 comes with a 50 liter (13 gallon) collection container, while the S3, three-motor machine, is available with 50 or 100 liter (26 gallon) collection capacities. Both models feature a modular design for easy modifications, upgrades and servicing and are NRTL-approved for electrical safety.
These vacuums are the next generation of our most popular single-phase vacuums; Perfect for everything from general maintenance in a food facility, to spill control in a pharmaceutical processing plant, to overhead cleaning, and preventative combustible dust maintenance.
So, are you ready to enlist the new Nilfisk CFM S2 and S3 for the front lines of your maintenance plan? www.NewNilfiskVacuums.com
Ready for the Battle Against Contamination?
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Check out the video on our NEW S2 and S3 industrial vacuums (more blog posts coming!) Ready to enlist the S2 and S3 in your maintenance plan? Visit www.NewNilfiskVacuums.com for more information!
Combustible Dust Stakeholder Meeting A Success
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Last week, OSHA held their first ever virtual stakholder meeting to gather more input on the proposed combustible dust rule. The informal chat was just like any other “chat room,” with OSHA posing 4 specific questions (see below) to attendees. Not surprisingly, it seemed that most attendees ignored OSHA’s specific (and technical) questions and instead opted to address other aspects of the rule. Also not surprisingly, the #1 question was “when can we expect to see a rule.” (Answer: it’s going to take time.) For your convenience, we’ve posted the entire transcript of the stakeholder meeting below. It can also be accessed here.
Occupational Health and Safety also has a great summary of the event, here: http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/05/parts-of-dust-standard-likely-to-be-retroactive.aspx?admgarea=news (more…)
Food Industry Sees Increase in Capital Budgets; Safety to blame
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Good news for the food industry! Business is booming. Food Processing magazine recently conducted a survey of 32 public companies in their Top 100 list and uncovered 13.6 million dollars budgeted for capital expenditures. Overall, captial spending is up almost 20% in the industry, compared to last year’s decline of 8.7%.
The reason? Well, some companies, like PepsiCo have completed mergers, which make them a larger company than they were last year–$60 billion larger. But safety has also played a critical role. As FP mentions, noone wants to be the next Peanut Corp. of America, and extra meausures have been put in place to improve sanitation and cleanability. (Hello food processing vacuums!)
Along the lines of safety, but not mentioned in the article, is combustible dust. Imperial Sugar made combustible dust a very critical issue in the food industry and got every plant manager listening and wondering if their flour, whey powder, dried milk, cinnamon, peanut dust, etc., etc. was “combustible.” Not surprisingly, Imperial Sugar’s capital expenditures budget is way low this year (compared to previous years), since they’ve had to put their money towards rebuilding the Port Wentworth facility. So, noone wants to be next Imperial Sugar either, and are budgeting money to invest in the proper equipment like explosion proof vacuum cleaners, venting systems, etc.
Read the entire report here…
2010 Capital Spending Outlook: Pent-Up Demand Causes an Explosion in Projects
Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief; After last year’s drop in capital expenditures, budgets for the Food Processing Top 100 survey group are up 19 percent for 2010.
OSHA Hosting Virtual Combustible Dust Stakeholder Meeting
Thursday, June 10th, 2010Are you a manufacturer concerned about forthcoming combustible dust regulations? Have you shared your throughts with OSHA yet? If not, then be sure to sign up for their upcoming virtual stakeholder meeting (the agency’s first web-based stakeholder meeting ever!) on Monday, June 28th at 1pm.
OSHA says the chat will focus on major issues such as the proposed standard’s scope; the balance between performance- and specification-based requirements; economic impacts; and definitions.
Register here http://www.dol.gov/dol/chat.htm. The site will remain open for feedback through July 7th.
Stay Safe! In and Out of Work!
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010It’s National Safety Month! Yes, safety is ALWAYS important, but during the month of June the National Safety Council (NSC), which sponsors the initiative, is putting in extra effort to remind people to live and work safely. The organization has identified weekly safety-themes and is encouraging companies to spend some time this month focusing on safe practices in the workplace. You can see the full list of weekly themes as well as posters, tip sheets and other materials you can use for your own safety events here.
Many of the topics chosen by the NSC for this year’s National Safety Month are not necessarily related to workplace safety. They are topics like teen driving, prescription overdose prevention, summer safety, etc.
And as Christie (blogger on Online Safety Community), points out, out-of work safety is also important, which even we tend to forget (as an industrial manufacturer). But after all, if your employees aren’t safe outside of work, their unsafe habits can easily be brought into the workplace through sickness, lack of sleep, or just plain bad decisions that impair abilities.
“Encouraging your employees not only to be safe at work, but at home too, is great way to help ensure you have happy, healthy employees in the workplace each day.”
Source: Online Safety Community, http://www.safetycommunity.com/profiles/blogs/june-is-national-safety-month-2
Stay safe with Industrial Vacuum Cleaners!
- A clean plant makes clean air, which equals healthy employees (no silicosis)…and better products for happy customers!
- Industrial vacuums can easily and efficiently minimize dust accumulations on overhead pipes, machinery, etc. to reduce the risk of combustible dust fires and explosions
- Integrated into food processing lines, industrial vacuums prevent cross-contamination of bacteria and allergens (ultimately keeping the end-user safe).
-Reduce falls by vacuuming up dust and debris on walking working surfaces
- Industrial vacuums are user-friendly and way more efficient than brooms, etc. Not only can employees clean faster, they also can eliminate injuries caused by repetitious movements.
- Reduce occurrence of lead poisoning (and meet the Lead RRP) by using a HEPA filter vacuum when renovating homes or schools built before 1978!
Want to know more about industrial vacuums and safety, visist www.nilfiskcfm.com or call us!
Going to AIHCE? Come to our combustible dust event!
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Are you attending AIHCE next week in Denver???
What: Clearing the Air: Preventing Combustible Dust Hazards with Proper Cleaning Equipment
When: Monday, May 24, 2010; 2:30 – 4:00pm CDT
Where: American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce)Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center (Centennial C) across the street from AIHCE.
Sign-up: http://ohsonline.com/nilfisk
Combustible dust-related fires and explosions are a constant threat for manufacturers. In fact OSHA estimates that in the U.S. alone, over 30,000 facilities are at risk for major combustible dust explosions. While these incidents are not 100% preventable, they are certainly not inevitable. You can significantly reduce the risk of a combustible dust accident by instilling best engineering practices — practices that include a solid maintenance plan in order to reduce or eliminate dangerous dust that settles on floors, walls, machinery, and overhead areas.
This event will provide attendees with a basic understanding of combustible dust issues and discuss critical housekeeping tips and recommendations. We’ll answer your questions:
- How OSHA define combustible dust?
- How does the OSHA Combustible Dust NEP pertain to maintenance?
- Why is proper maintenance so critical?
- What are “properly-equipped” industrial vacuums to combat combustible dust?
- Are “explosion-proof” vacuums always necessary? (more…)
Clearing the Air! We’re holding a special combustible dust event!
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Planning on attending AIHCE at the end of the month in Denver, CO? If so, we hope you’ll sign up to attend our special event, Clearing the Air: Preventing Combustible Hazards with the Proper Cleaning Equipment. This FREE event event will take place on Monday, May 24th at 2:30pm, across the street at the Hyatt Regency, Denver.
The event will provide attendees with a basic understanding of combustible dust issues and discuss critical housekeeping tips and recommendations. We’ll answer your questions:
- How does OSHA define combustible dust?
- How does the OSHA Combustible Dust NEP pertain to maintenance?
- Why is proper maintenance so critical?
- What are “properly-equipped” industrial vacuums to combat combustible dust?
- Are “explosion-proof” vacuums always necessary?
To sign-up, click here: http://ohsonline.com/nilfisk. Limited seats available!
Combustible Dust Laws in Canada
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Even though we are still waiting on a Combustible Dust rule here in the U.S., industrial facilities are all “governed” under one regulatory safety body, OSHA. Many states also have their own safety agency and have the power to adopt their own rules and recommendations.
In contrast, our neighbor to the North, Canada, doesn’t really have a federal safety agency. Instead, each province, or jurisdiction, creates their own rules and regulations…similiar to the power our states have here. Despite this, Canada often follow’s OSHA recommendations for worker safety, including those outlined in the Combustible Dust NEP. (Combustible Dust is not just a U.S. problem!)
Here’s how Canadian jurisdictions’ OHS law addresses the hazards related to combustible dust (taken from OHS Insider): (more…)