Air Cleaning Blowers™ for Explosive Dust Control in Sawmills and Furniture Plants
Eliminate Dust Hazards. Enhance Safety. Protect Equipment.
- Wood dust generated in sawmills, furniture manufacturing plants, and cabinetry shops isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a serious fire and explosion hazard. Combustible dust from sanding, milling, and cutting operations can ignite with devastating consequences, especially when suspended in the air near ignition sources such as motors or saws.
The Problem: Fine Wood Dust in Industrial Environments
- Sawdust and fine particulates accumulate quickly in woodworking facilities. These airborne particles not only pose a risk to worker health and equipment function but are also highly combustible. Traditional HVAC filters clog easily, become fire hazards themselves, and require constant maintenance and replacement.
- In addition to explosion risk, excess airborne sawdust settles onto surfaces and can be inhaled by workers, reducing visibility and endangering respiratory health. This dust also compromises sensitive equipment like air compressors, which rely on clean air for optimal performance and longevity.
Applications for ACBs in the Woodworking Industry
Our units are ideal for use in:
Sawmills and lumber yards
Furniture and cabinetry manufacturing plants
Woodshop control rooms and equipment enclosures
Dust-prone HVAC intakes and exhausts
Areas subject to OSHA combustible dust standards
The Solution: Air Cleaning Blowers™ (ACBs)
Our patented Air Cleaning Blowers™ are engineered to remove airborne wood dust and particulates—without the use of filter media. This unique self-cleaning system expels debris continuously, ensuring uninterrupted operation and reducing maintenance time and costs.
Key Benefits of ACBs in Woodworking Facilities:
Explosion Risk Reduction: Mitigates dust buildup in control rooms, electrical cabinets, CNC enclosures, and more.
Filter-less Design: No clogging. No replacements. No fire-prone filters.
Continuous Operation: Keeps systems clean without shutting down for maintenance.
Supplying Air Compressors with Clean Air: Protects compressors from ingesting abrasive or combustible dust.
Control Excess Sawdust in the Air: Keeps workspaces cleaner and safer by reducing the dust that settles on surfaces or is inhaled by workers—whether at the point of need or throughout the facility.
Rugged & Reliable: Built for harsh industrial settings with high particulate loads.
Improved Air Quality: Promotes healthier work environments for employees.
Explosion-Resistant Configurations Available
- For facilities subject to NFPA 652, ATEX, or OSHA dust hazard regulations, we offer models designed for hazardous (classified) locations. These are suitable for use in Class II, Division 2 (or ATEX Zone 22) environments, helping you meet compliance requirements without sacrificing airflow or safety.
Why Choose Air Cleaning Blowers™?
- Unlike traditional filtration systems, ACBs do not rely on filter cartridges or bags. This drastically cuts down on downtime, replacement costs, and the risk of combustible filter ignition. Our systems are used by clients across manufacturing, military, food processing, and energy sectors.
- Installed in control rooms, machinery cabinets, facility HVAC systems, and air compressor inlets, ACBs keep your environment clean—without filter maintenance, even in dusty or hazardous areas.
Ready to Make Your Facility Safer?
- Contact us today to speak with an air systems engineer about dust hazard mitigation in your facility. Discover how Air Cleaning Blowers™ can help you comply with OSHA regulations, reduce explosion risk, and eliminate costly maintenance.