AEROSPACE
Issues Encountered During Our Interventions
Humidity
Humidity level control is vital for the production of this application type.
Temperature
Some tasks require precise temperature control throughout product processing.
Dust
Particles generated by this application field accumulate quickly and must be addressed efficiently.
Air Change
To ensure ambient air quality standards, multiple air exchanges per hour are required.
Toxic
Exposure to substances released during the processing of a product is harmful to your short and long-term health.
High Energy Consumption
Processes related to this application field consume high amounts of energy.
Explosion Hazard
Dust particulate from some materials may be flammable and/or combustible.
The Aerospace Industry And Its Contaminants: What Do You Need To Know?
When manufacturing aerospace components, there are multiple standards to keep in mind, not to mention safety issues! As you know, your processes produce many particles that can be harmful to your workforce. Examine those processes and ask yourself:
- Is there a deflagration risk in connection with the dust in your facilities? Your teams probably handle some combustible materials like aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or beryllium, all of which increase the risk of fire and explosion.
- What type of particles are produced? The aerospace industry generates waste loaded with heavy metals and harmful resin.
- Do you use composite materials, such as carbon fibre? It creates a fine, extremely volatile black dust requiring a specific type of capturing. This is in addition to carbon smoke that spreads very easily.
Are You Aware Of The Risks Associated With Your Processes?
Whether you build aircraft, their equipment or engines, the risks of fire and explosion must be controlled and reduced… in addition to protecting your workers from respiratory and skin problems!
We know that your industry has its share of constraints. For example, aerospace components must be light weight, have superior mechanical strength and a high melting point. That’s why aluminum, magnesium, titanium and beryllium have an important role in this industry. What else do they have in common? They are highly combustible materials. (Remember that a deflagration can occur if the size and concentration of the dust in the atmosphere meet the flammability criteria.)
Did you know that it is strongly discouraged to capture particles created by cutting and drilling parts made of aluminum (and other explosive metals) with a dry dust collection system? By opting for a wet dust collector, you will reduce the risk of incidents by submerging the sparks produced by your processes and capturing the fine particles more effectively. Prevention comes first!