Dust, Mist, Fume & Fire Protection Solutions

Hello Kel,

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 kel.ferris@astgroup.ca

Kind regards,

Kel Ferris,

AST Group

In this newsletter, you will find:

Six Tips to Properly Maintain Your Dust Collector
Stevenson Sprinkler - Backflow Prevention
Event: Webinar: New Innovations in Combustible Dust Control
Product Feature: Services offered by AST Mechanical
ICYMI - Grain Elevator Explosion Rocks Texas
Used Equipment Spotlight: New Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860

Dust Collection Industry News

Six Tips to Properly Maintaining Your Dust Collector

How to optimize underperforming dust collectors

An underperforming dust collector is often the result of very high dust loading, ineffective cleaning, or a combination of the two. Left unchecked, these problems can result in unplanned downtime and increased operating costs.

What you can do...

So, while this is not necessarily an exhaustive rollout of potential issues, listed below you will find a handy checklist of measures you and your staff can take to avoid costly shutdowns and frequent filter changes.

Backflow Prevention in Fire Sprinkler Systems | Ontario

Stevenson Sprinkler

Backflow Prevention is the installation of a Backflow Preventer, which is a device designed to keep the water inside the fire-protection system on a property and preventing it from backflowing into the municipal system. Thus the water can only flow in one direction — into the building’s fire-protection system.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

Webinar

Series

Webinar:

New Innovations in Combustible Dust Control – Raising the Bar on Prevention

by SonicAire

This is a live event

This webinar highlights how advanced technology is opening new doors in the fight against fugitive combustible dust, and why prevention, not cleanup, must be the industry standard.

Despite growing awareness of combustible dust hazards, many facilities still depend on traditional methods like filtration, vacuuming, or blowdowns. These reactive approaches fall short in overhead and classified environments where dust quietly accumulates, creating dangerous, hidden risks.

Date: May 22, 2025

Time: 1:00pm EDT (GMT-4)

Place: Online

Product Feature

Dust Collection System Installation

Fabrication, installation, and maintenance of industrial ventilation systems and dust collection solutions across Ontario are performed by AST Mechanical - part of the AST Group of Companies

Services:

Ventilation System Installation and Reconfiguration
Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication
Industrial HVAC Services
Dust Collector Maintenance and Repair

Learn More

ICYMI...

Agricultural Dust Explosions

Grain dust explosion prevention: Grain dust explosions are a hazard faced by any industry handling grain-based materials. Our research has shown that grain dust explosions have been occurring at a constant rate in the US over the past decade. We conduct hazard awareness and safety training amongst workers in grain elevators, feed mills, and grain processors.

Read Full Article

Deals on Used Equipment

New Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing

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 and Safety of your workers and your facility is our priority.

Call AST Canada

905-821-8860

for more details

Go to Our Used Equipment Webpage

Download Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing

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, with over 40 years of experience. 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