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 kel.ferris@astgroup.ca

Kind regards,
Kel Ferris,
AST Group

In this newsletter you will find:

  • Understanding Connected Equipment
  • Stevenson Sprinkler - Fire Extinguishers
  • Event: Free Webinar - Fume Hood Design
  • Product Feature: Baghouse Dust Collectors
  • ICYMI - Three Steps to Better Fume Management
  • Used Equipment Spotlight: Donaldson Torit DFO 3-18 Dust Collector

Feel free to contact us at 905-821-8860
Dust Collection Industry News
Understanding Connected Equipment
Taking the Mystery out of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
How Connected Equipment Can Benefit Manufacturers of All Sizes
IIoT IS NOT The Same as Automated Systems
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) has generated a lot of press, but still faces obstacles in adoption. Some of it stems from doubts about return on investment. IoT is often confused with automation systems, the expensive IT networks running large manufacturing operations. The expense and specialized personnel these systems require put them out of reach for many operations.

Internet connectivity is different—in how it works, the purpose it serves, and who can take advantage of it. It’s relatively affordable to install sensors on equipment and send data to the cloud, making its benefits available to manufacturers of all sizes.
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Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguisher Types
The Essentials of Fire Extinguishers

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
Upcoming Events
Free Hood Design Webinar
Course Details:

Donaldson Filtration Solutions & Nordfab Ducting are proudly co-sponsoring the upcoming Hood Design Optimization for Effective Dust Control webinar presented by Powder & Bulk Solids magazine. 

Webinar Details:

Speaker: Diane Cave, Regional Manager of Eastern Canada, Element6 Solutions
Moderator: Kevin Cronin, Editor in Chief, Powder, Bulk and Solids

Abstract: In many dust collection applications, there is little thought given to the final collection point: the hood. Hoods can be the most important part of the system; if the hood is located poorly or designed inadequately, then the system will not collect the dust effectively. The objective of this webinar is to provide an overview of the following:

• Why hoods are important
• How hoods affect the system collection 
• Hood locations
• Basic design of common hoods
Start Date: January 25, 2022
End Date: -
Times: 2:00pm EST
Place: Online
Presenter: Diane Cave, Kevin Cronin, Nordfad Ducting
Cost: Free


Product Feature
Baghouse Dust Collectors
We are the largest supplier of Baghouse dust collectors in Ontario - used for industrial applications producing high volumes & mixed ranges of dust particles.
Baghouse Dust Collector Operation

Baghouses are industrial dust collectors that use anywhere from 6 to 900 felt bags to filter dusty air produced by various manufacturing and processing applications. In most baghouses, a large fan pulls dust-ladened air into the collector where the dust is collected on the exterior of the felt bags. Clean air then exits the collector. 

Types of Baghouse Collectors

Donaldson® Torit® offers a complete line of dependable, rugged baghouse dust collectors including:
  • RP - Rugged Pleat
  • RF Series
  • Dalamatic®
  • LP Series
  • Modular
  • IRD
  • Unimaster® 
  • FS Series Pulse-Jet Baghouse
  • FT Series Pulse-Jet Baghouse
  • Cabinet Series
  • Downdraft Bench DB-800

Baghouse dust collectors have been used for industrial dust collection for over 50 years, providing a full range of solutions from nuisance dust to extremely heavy dust loads along with bin venting and product reclaim.

The biggest advancement in dust collector bags is Dura-Life™ dust collector filter bags. Dura-Life™ filter bags provide twice the bag life and lower maintenance costs. Dura-Life filter technology is standard in all Donaldson Torit baghouse dust collectors.
ICYMI...
In Case You Missed It
Three Steps to Better Fume Management
Proactive assessment, remediation, and monitoring can have a positive impact on your facility
Although there is no single guideline regarding a safe amount of weld fume exposure, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety enforces specific occupational exposure limits.

Many Canadian welding operations also strive to stay below threshold limit values for weld fume exposure spelled out by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, which is internationally recognized for setting industry best practices. It is the respective Canadian territories and provinces though, that determine the exact limits, so be sure to seek out local regulatory information and use approved materials in your jurisdiction to ensure you’re meeting the necessary thresholds.

To proactively manage weld fume generated in your plant and help reduce exposure to workers, take the following three steps.

  1. Conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis in Your Facility
  2. Install a Dust Collector
  3. Remote Monitoring
Deals on Used Equipment
Used Donaldson Torit DFO 3-18 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
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