Air Filtration Systems involve different designs and custom features, but they all require maintenance to operate properly and last a long time. This calls for regular inspections and evaluations of key system components.

Key System Components

A proper system inspection includes a thorough evaluation of all vital components that make up your dust collection system. The list of components and considerations include, but are not limited to:

• Ductwork
  Are there any leaks, blockages, or any damage in the ducts that transport the dust from the source to the collector?
• Hoods
  Are the hoods properly aligned and not damaged where they capture the dust at their source?
• Fans
  Is there any sign of wear, material buildup, or imbalance?
• Filters
  Are there signs of clogging, damage, or wear? Are they in need of cleaning or replacement?
• Electrical Components
  Are all electrical connections secure and free of corrosion or damage?
• Access Panels and Doors
  Are they secure and functioning correctly?
• Airflow
  Is the system maintaining the recommended airflow to capture and contain the dust effectively?

Additional Consideration: Combustible Dust and NFPA Inspections

If your processes generate combustible dust, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires the use of ducting equipment with dampers and isolation valves to minimize the risk of explosion. Having these components regularly inspected is especially vital for the wellbeing and safety of your workplace.

Reach Out

Regular maintenance of your air filtration system keeps it operating efficiently and keeps your workers safe. At 3B Air Systems, we provide preventative maintenance services, filter changes and solutions for your air movement systems (from baghouses and cartridges to cyclones and vacuums for dust collection and disposal), and NFPA filtration system inspections on combustible dust applications.  Contact us today to discuss next steps.