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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
In this newsletter you will find:
- Dust Safety Science Podcasts
- Stevenson Sprinkler - Emergency Light Packs & Signage
- Event: Webinar - Dust Collection Hood Design for Engineers & Non-Engineers
- Product Feature: BOSS VigiFlap Explosion Isolation Valve
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ICYMI - Meet the Team at AST Mechanical
- Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit DFO 3-18 Downflo Dust Collector
Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
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Dust Collection Industry News |
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Learn About Dust Collection Safety via Podcast |
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Did you know that DustSafetyScience.com has a series of podcasts that you can listen to for free. These podcasts have knowledgeable guests that dive into the intersection between engineered safety systems, regulation and design guidance, and actual human behaviour during normal and non-normal operating conditions.
In regards to combustible dust, this includes having the correct safety systems in place, following existing engineering standards and guidelines, and focusing on a safety culture to prevent and protect from fire and explosion incidents.
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Who Are These Podcasts For? |
Technical decision-makers or business owners trying to understand the requirements around combustible dust, consultants, regulators, OEM or safety systems providers trying to increase awareness of the potential hazards can all gain needed knowledge listening to these podcasts.
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Misconceptions About Collecting Combustible Dust with Chrissy Klocker, Donaldson Company Engineering Manager
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In this podcast, Chrissy Klocker, Applications Engineering Manager at Donaldson Company, talks about five misconceptions surrounding combustible dust collection.
Chrissy did a presentation on common dust collection and combustible dust misconceptions at this year’s Dust Safety Conference. She speaks from a position of experience and authority: in her current position at Donaldson Company, she helps the field sales team and end-users mitigate the challenges that combustible dust presents in their processes and applications.
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Emergency Light Packs & Exit Signage |
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The EBST series of commercial steel battery units are designed to provide efficient and reliable emergency lighting. Utilizing sturdy, all-steel housing, the EBST presents a modern and unobtrusive design. On higher capacity models, the cabinet front is sloped to allow better internal access and superior low angle light distribution. Units are typically supplied with two top-mounted PAR18 or PAR36 type heads, however, a wide range of head types, numbers and placement are available including MR16 type. The EBST can also accommodate a wide variety of options, including auto-testing self-diagnostics and remote testing. |
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Upcoming Events - Webinar |
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Dust collection hood design for engineers and non-engineers |
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Webinar Details:
Proper dust collection hood design doesn’t require an engineering degree. Successful hood design isn’t magic, but the common-sense application of certain fundamentals is required. This webinar will explain these fundamentals and how they’re applied, enabling webinar participants to be able to determine the differences between a successful and an unsuccessful hood design.
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Start Date: Tuesday, 10 August 2021
End Date: -
Start Time: - 12:00 pm (Noon) EDT
Place: Online Webinar
Presenter: Jack Osborn Senior Project Engineer for Airdusco Engineering and Design Services
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Boss VigiFlap Explosion Isolation Valve EV-VF |
The VigiFlap is an explosion isolation valve designed to prevent the propagation of overpressure or flame front caused by an explosion downstream in vessels such as dust collectors, cyclones, and filters.
The valve is held open either by airflow or a proprietary locking mechanism. As a result, the VigiFlap valve can be used as an explosion isolation device for both the inlet and outlet of a vessel.
The Explosion Isolation Valve EV-VF VigiFlap complies with NFPA guidelines and is an ATEX Certified device for the containment of explosions.
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AST Mechanical - The Team that Gets Things Done |
AST Mechanical is part of the AST Group of Companies, and yes, they are the guys that get things done. Where AST Canada can source your needs and offer equipment options and AST Engineering can make sure things are designed within tolerances and comply with regulations, AST Mechanical are the boots on the ground, installing your equipment, hooking it all together by bending sheet-metal around those odd corners in your facility, welding safety enclosures, building housing structures on the outside of your plant, moving stuff around and generally making things work.
AST Mechanical operates in a 13000 sq.ft. facility in Burlington, a space that is large enough to accommodate the largest projects or several concurrent projects.
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AST Mechanical capabilities include:
- Sheet Metal Fabrication & Installation
- Structural Steel Fabrication for Equipment Housings
- Custom Duct Work Fabrication & Installation
- Custom Collection Point Creation eg. process booths, fume hoods
- Industrial & Commercial Equipment Installation or Relocation
- Dust Collector Maintenance
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AST Mechanical has a fully-qualified in-house team that includes:
- ACR Technician Journeyman with 313A
- Gas 1 Certified Technician
- Gas 2 Certified Technician
- Sheet Metal License
- Red Seal Welder
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Used Donaldson Torit DFO 3-18 DownFlo Oval Dust Collector
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 |
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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. 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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