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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 kel.ferris@astgroup.ca
Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group
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In this newsletter, you will find:
- AST is attending the Woodworking Machinery Show
- Stevenson Sprinkler: Fire Extinguishers
- Case Study: General Hammer Mill Operation - BOSS Products
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Product Feature: BOSS Fire & Explosion Mitigation Products
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ICYMI - Donaldson Launches Contura Pulse Controller to Enhance Dust Collector Performance
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Used Equipment Spotlight: New Used Equipment Guide and Inventory Listing
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Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
| | Dust Collection Industry News & Upcoming Event | |
AST Group will be attending the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo
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Get a FREE hall pass on us! ...
Register at the link below
Use VIP Code: ASTech25
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Come see us at Booth #827
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November 12-14, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke
Booth #827
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Fire Extinguisher Types
The Essentials of Fire Extinguishers
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There are many types of fire extinguishers. It is important to use the proper extinguisher for the specific job. It also needs to be noted that for a fire extinguisher to be effective the extinguisher must be:
- the right type/rating for the job
- accessible and close at hand
- in good working order
- used on a fire that is still small
- used by a trained person
| | This month we are bringing you a Case Study | |
BOSS Products presents a case study on
General Hammer Mill Operation
| | Hammer Mills are a group of machines which are universally used for rough particle size reduction in grain mills and similar operations—typical applications include grinding whole grains, screenings, animal feed ingredients and related products. | | |
Due to their position in the process, Hammer Mills are often subjected to foreign objects such as stones, metal and other debris, potentially creating sparks.
Other potential risks include overheated conveyor bearings and failure.
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Proper operation requires constant airflow sweeping through the mill, requiring air exhaust systems like bin vent filters, cyclones or baghouse filters.
Air intake is done either through the product feeder housing or louvres in the mill presenting isolation challenges.
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Fire & Explosion—Isolation, Suppression, Venting and Diversion—All from One Source
| | AST Canada provides a full range of fire & explosion mitigation solutions, including prevention, isolation, diversion, and venting—supplied by BOSS Products. | | Prevalence & Costs of Combustible Dust | | Combustible dust is present in nearly every manufacturing and industrial processing facility across the globe and serious accidents can occur if a manufacturing facility does not employ a proper Fire & Explosion Mitigation strategy. According to OSHA, the number of catastrophic fires and explosions caused by combustible dust has been significantly increasing in the past 25 years, causing loss of life and injury as well as a significant loss of property, production, and wages to the labour force. | |
Donaldson Launches Contura Pulse Controller to Enhance Dust Collector Performance
| Donaldson’s Contura Pulse Controller gives real-time dust collector data to boost uptime, streamline maintenance, and support compliance. | |
By 2031, sodium-ion batteries in Canada will become a mainstream energy storage solution, especially for grid stabilization, renewable energy integration, and mid-range electric vehicles. Advances in electrode materials, electrolyte formulation, and cell design will continue to improve performance metrics, enabling wider adoption. The ecosystem will benefit from increasing government incentives, strategic alliances, and growing consumer acceptance. The expansion of local supply chains and production capacity in Canada will reduce reliance on imported lithium technologies, thereby boosting regional energy resilience and economic growth.
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Donaldson Company, Inc., a global leader in filtration products and solutions, has introduced the Contura Pulse Controller, now available on select Donaldson dust collectors in North America and Europe. The system provides operators with real-time data to help optimize performance and manage maintenance proactively.
Powered by the company’s ICue™ Connected Technology, the Contura Pulse Controller uses integrated sensors and a secure cloud-based platform to collect and analyze data from industrial dust collectors. Users can monitor critical indicators, receive insights through an online dashboard, and support uptime, maintenance efficiency, and compliance tracking.
| | 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.
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Call AST Canada
905-821-8860
for more details
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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.
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AST GROUP of Companies
3435 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1T4
1-905-821-8860
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