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:

  • Laser & Plasma Applications: Selecting a Dust Collection System
  • Stevenson Sprinkler - Backflow Prevention
  • Event: Webinar:  I've completed my DHA, now what?
  • Product Feature: VIDEO - W/D Series Laser Weld Fume Extraction System
  • ICYMI - AST Group now Member of Dust Safety Professionals
  • Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit DFO 3-3 Dust Collector + Accessories

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
Dust Collection Industry News
Laser & Plasma Applications: Selecting a Dust Collection System
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Thermal cutting applications, such as plasma and laser cutting, generate considerable levels of fume and particulate that may present a health risk to operators and be detrimental to cutting machinery.

Frequently, integrated dust collectors in cutting systems help reduce worker exposure to fume and help protect expensive machinery. When selecting and designing a dust collector, consideration of thermally generated dusts should include the filtration challenges for collectors due to particle size, loading, and combustible dust risks.
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Backflow Prevention
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 prevent it from backflowing into the municipal system. Thus the water can only flow in one direction — into the building’s fire-protection system.
Backflow Prevention Testing - Repair - Installation
Backflow preventer valves are required on all fire sprinkler systems to prevent contamination of the municipal water supply. A regular check valve or alarm check valve is usually adequate.
Upcoming Events
Webinar - I've completed my DHA, now what?
Details:

It was a major pain and time-consuming to complete the required Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA) and now you are faced with what to do with the resulting mountain of information and recommendations. It’s not time to panic or just throw up your hands in frustration. The purpose of this webinar will be to explain the true meaning of those recommendations based on extensive experience with DHAs and the systems that create combustible dust hazards. This includes (as time allows) most bulk handling, processing, and other systems that require combustible dust compliance.

Attend this webinar and learn:

General description of what a properly executed DHA will provide.
What the “typical” recommendations for combustible dust compliance really mean by use of multiple examples.
How to prioritize the recommendations.
Examples of solutions.
Start Date: July 13, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
End Date: -
Place: Online
Presenter: Jack E. Osborn, Senior Project Engineer, Airdusco & Kevin Cronin, Editor-in-Chief, Powder & Bulk SolidsEDS



Product Feature
W/D Series Wet/Dry Weld Fume Extraction System
Did you know that AST Canada manufactures a proprietary weld fume extraction system designed specifically for robotic and plasma welding applications?
The W/D Series Filtration (Patent Pending) Wet/Dry fume extraction system is specifically designed to deal with harmful fumes produced in automated robotic welding applications. This system boasts many advantages over other systems available today, including a water chamber for spark & ember arresting to ensure maximum protection against a themal event occurring in the dry filtration section of the fume extractor.
W/D Series Fume Extractor Demonstration Video
ICYMI...
In Case You Missed It
AST Group of Companies Now Member of Dust Safety Professionals
AST Group of Companies is proud to become a member of the Dust Safety Professionals community.

Dust Safety Professionals provides information, resources and listings of companies in your area with a proven track record of safety in industries handling combustible dust.  
Deals on Used Equipment
Used Donaldson Torit DFO 3-3 Dust Collector c/w Torit Delta P w/ starter controls, 10-gal dust container & carbon afterfilter

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