Editorial | What to Do When Old Dust Collectors No Longer Comply With New Standards
As seen in Powder Bulk Solids, an excelent article by By Ed Ravert, United Air Specialists Editorial | What to Do When Old Dust Collectors No Longer Comply With New Standards Some Key Points: *Although seemingly cost-effective for a company to hold onto a dust collection system for so many years, this may also be a potentially hazardous decision when it involves combustible dusts. *Also noteworthy is the re-issue of the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion by Deflagration Venting. The completely revised Guideline is now a Standard that is enforceable by OSHA. *Combustible Dust: What Is It? *Options for Existing Equipment *Staying Safe If you are contemplating utilizing a used dust collector in a new application, I urge you to take a minute and click on the link above to read the rest of this article.