Dust, Mist, Fume, & Fire Protection Solutions
Greetings!
Hope you are enjoying our monthly newsletters. These newsletters are intended to keep you abreast of the latest changes in our industry and let you know about any upcoming tradeshows and educational events. If there is something you think we should include in these newsletters please email me at [email protected]

Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group

In this newsletter you will find:

  • Dust Safety Journal - Issue 6
  • Stevenson Sprinkler - Wet Chemical K Class Fire Extinguishers
  • Event: Overlooked Aspects of Combustible Dust Design
  • Product Feature: DuroVac Industrial Vacuums
  • ICYMI - Nilfisk Releases Its First Battery-Powered Vacuum
  • Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit DFT 2-4 (ADF4) 
Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
Dust Collection Industry News
Dust Safety Journal - Issue 6
A 4-Question Framework to Know How to Protect Your Dust Collector
Designing inherently safer systems involves minimizing the hazards, eliminating them, substituting them, moderating them, or simplifying them. The fact remains, however: putting a control in place doesn't remove the hazard.

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Wet Chemical K Class Extinguishers
ABC or Multi-Purpose extinguishers utilize a specially fluidized and siliconized mono ammonium phosphate dry chemical. It chemically insulates Class A fires by melting at approximately 350°F and coats the surface to which it is applied. It smothers and breaks the chain reaction of Class B fires and will not conduct electricity back to the operator.
Archived Event
Webinar: Overlooked Aspects of Combustible Dust Design
Details
Combustible dust design is more than inlet isolation, discharge isolation, and explosion protection. This webinar delves into the aspects of combustible dust design that are often overlooked, such as explosion vent placement to create safe blast zones, blast zones in general, vessel strength, vent duct design, and interlock. The webinar will look at some common issues with these various topics, as well as the correct implementation of design and NFPA requirements.

This webinar will cover the following topics:

* Explosion vent placement with respect to safe blast zones
* Thrust force of explosion vents
* Strength of ducting
* Strength of explosion vent ducts
* Vessel strength (Pred)
* Interlocks
Dates: Past Event Archive - you still have to register but the event will play immediately.
Time: Anytime
End Time: -
Place: online
Presenters: Diane Cave, P.Eng, regional manager of Eastern Canada, Element6 Solutions


Product Feature
DuroVac Industrial Vacuums
AST Canada installs DuroVac industrial vacuums to deliver reliable, high-performance operation for portable, central & custom design-build equipment and accessories.
DuroVac Industrial Vacuum Systems & Cleaners
A Wide Selection of Vacuum Solutions
DuroVac has designed, fabricated, and installed heavy-duty central and portable vacuum systems for industrial customers in Canada and Worldwide for more than 30 years. Regardless of application size or complexity — be it a single operator moving 15 TPH or 100 operators using palm sanders — our team will configure the exact system to meet your needs.
Lowest Cost of Ownership in the Industry
DuroVac Vacuum Systems and Cleaners are built to keep runtime up and maintenance down and offers the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.
NFPA & OSHA Compliance
The DuroVac Team is highly knowledgeable and has spent over 30+ years building a reputable brand within the industrial vacuum industry. Their solutions are designed to boost productivity, cost savings, and NFPA and OSHA compliance in your facility.
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In Case You Missed It
Nilfisk Releases Its First Battery-Powered Vacuum
The VHB436 is Nilfisk’s first battery-powered industrial vacuum. This product maintains the top-tier performance and filtration capabilities of our industrial portfolio, while coupling them with the Lithium-ion battery for added versatility. It’s ideal for use in high-traffic environments where efficiency matters as much as safety, and uncompromising results are key to business success.
Deals on Used Equipment
Used Donaldson Torit DFT 2-4 (ADF4)

All equipment sold as used/refurbished by the AST Group is subject to the following:
  • Inspected & verified to be operational & in good working order
  • All moving parts including motors, fans & solenoids have been tested & verified as functional
  • Door gaskets & diaphragms have been checked or replaced to ensure proper sealing

Be assured when buying used equipment from the AST Group that the quality and advice you receive are second to none in the industry. The Health & Safety of your workers & your facility is our priority.
 
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Call AST Canada 905-821-8860 for more details
The AST Group of Companies was formed in 2019 to bring together all aspects of worker safety pertaining to air quality. We brought together Engineers, Millwrights, HVAC Journeymen, Specialized Installers & Fire Suppression Technicians, all drawing on the AST Canada team of product experts and estimators. Together we form a cohesive group to meet all your clean-air needs.
AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860