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As the name indicates, a dust collector system traps dust particles and purifies the air. It is an industrial piece of equipment that’s used in wood or metal working processes. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about these machines. What Are Dust Collectors? These systems are designed to filter air. Dust collector systems are available in a wide range of designs and sizes. You’ll find much smaller designs that are suitable for small woodshops or larger, more robust machines that are used in industrial sites. You can also opt for customer dust collection systems that are tailor-designed to attain better air quality and higher levels of sanitation. Why Do We Need Dust Collector Systems? The answer to this question is fairly straightforward – to comply with dust-control government regulations. Dust collector systems also contribute to employee safety, ensuring the air is cleaner. In some cases, these systems may also help you reduce cost and reduce the risk of fire hazards. Where Are They Used? Dust collector systems are commonly used in the manufacturing sector where excess dust and fumes in the air can be detrimental to an employee’s health and safety. They can be found in: FactoriesWoodworking...

A downdraft table works as a self-contained filtration system. It’s not only portable, but also customizable and multipurpose – in that, you can also use it as your workstation, dust collectors, and fume extractors. Simply put, downdraft tables will remove harmful particulates from the immediate environment and replace dusty air with filtered, breathable air. You will discover how they work and the way they can be customized for lower operating costs and better performance. What Are Downdraft Tables? Consider these as indoor air quality devices that work without external ventilation. They will draw-down air during finishing processes, such as welding, sanding, and grinding. Thus, the dust-laden air and fumes can be removed from the breathing zones of workers. The filters on downdraft tables can snatch up particles as small as .5 microns. Pulse-jet blasts of compressed-air ensure that those filters function at peak operational efficiency. What Are the Different Types of Downdraft Tables? The two basic types are wet and dry downdraft tables. Wet downdraft tables have both a liquid – usually water, and a standard filter element. They are more commonly employed for the capture of flammable/explosive metal dust. On the other hand, dry downdraft tables have only a...

Downdraft tables are useful for any type of machining, including plasma cutting. Take a closer look at how these tables can improve your plasma cutting.  A Brief Introduction to Downdraft Tables Downdraft tables are a type of workbench that includes ventilation built into the unit. This ventilation is designed to bring smoke, fumes, and dust away from the current project as well as the person working on it. Most downdraft tables achieve this goal with perforations connected to a dust collection system or ventilation that draws the materials like smoke and dust away.  Benefits of Downdraft Tables From health to efficiency, downdraft tables are associated with a number of benefits. Overall, these tables can improve various aspects of the work area.  Fire minimization benefits: Some excess dust, like oxy-acetylene and plasma, could start a fire. By controlling this dust, downdraft tables reduce the risk of fire. Health benefits: Breathing in the smoke and dust present without a downdraft table can lead to long-term health issues. These include continuous coughing, throat and lung cancer, asthma, eye irritation, and more. Therefore, downdraft tables protect employees from these health problems. Businesses can also avoid expenses related to sick employees, such as workers’ compensation claims...

Machine shops can serve a variety of purposes, as the term refers to anywhere that machining takes place. This means that as long as your shop takes raw materials and converts them to a different shape and size, it is a machine shop. Machine shops can include inspection equipment, welding machines, drill presses, milling machines, metal lathe machines, grinding machines, and more. Machine shops can be part of numerous industries, from aircraft to automotive to customized parts.  The Poor Air Quality Typical of Machine Shops Unfortunately for those who work in machine shops, as well as those who run them, the metalworking that is so common in machine shops can generate pollutants and debris. Just some of the potential pollutants include hexavalent chromium, lead, and manganese in fumes, as well as dust and oil mist. The risk associated with these pollutants and debris is so strong that OSHA carefully monitors metalworking facilities and has regulations in place for air quality.  Most of the air quality issues associated with machine shops are from fumes and weld smoke. The specific problem depends on the materials and processes used. Generally, welding results in between 1 and 2 percent of the metal for weld-joining...

When you run a woodworking shop, an efficient dust collection system is more than an optional add-on. The issues that can arise from fugitive dust go beyond a messy workshop: wood dust is highly combustible and can present a health and safety hazard. In this blog, we’ll review the various ways that downdraft tables can make your woodworking facility a cleaner and safer place to work.  What Is a Downdraft Table? Downdraft tables are workbenches with a built-in system for drawing smoke, fumes, and dust away from the work area and sending it into a dust collection system, where it is filtered before being released back into the environment. Unlike other types of dust collectors, such as cyclones and baghouses, they double as a work surface for cutting, sanding, welding, and other operations involving wood, plastics, metal, and certain other materials. In general, you won’t have to invest in a separate dust collection system, so you save money. How Does Downdraft Tables Support Woodworking? Woodworking facilities such as pallets and furniture manufacturers can generate huge volumes of sawdust. These fine particles can cause breathing problems if they get into your respiratory system and larger pieces often fly up during the...

Downdraft tables give you the best of both worlds. You get a work surface designed specifically for your application and a dust collection technology that draws smoke, dirt, dust, and shavings away from the work area. This contaminated air is filtered before being sent back into the environment, reducing energy loss and making expensive exhaust systems unnecessary. For years, VeriCUT Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high-performing and energy-efficient downdraft tables for metal and woodworking applications. In this blog, we’ll provide an overview of the various ways that these systems can improve your operation. Create a Healthier and Safer Workplace When you work with metal and wood, it can release pollutants into the atmosphere. When inhaled, fumes, fine particles, and smoke can all be dangerous to a worker's health and lead to both short and long-term illnesses and complications. Larger particles can even interfere with one’s line of sight, increasing the risk of an accident. Downdraft tables are designed to maintain the health and safety of your workforce, especially if you deal with welding, composites, plastics, and other applications that produce large amounts of toxic dust.  When you support a clean work environment, it sustains a healthy workforce and...

All manufacturing facilities, no matter how big or small, can cut their carbon footprint and become more sustainable by changing the way they operate. This includes increasing the efficiency of indoor lighting, optimizing their HVAC use, and investing in production equipment that lets you manage their energy usage. Dust collector efficiency can play a key role in improving the sustainability of your business. A system designed and programmed specifically for your operation and its schedule is a proven engineering control that removes dust and fumes from the air while minimizing energy waste. At VeriCUT, we have spent over 10 years designing, developing, and engineering next-generation downdraft cutting tables. Our commitment to the community and the environment at large is reflected in the dust collector systems that we make available to clients across a wide range of industries. In this blog, we’ll review the ways that our equipment makes your shop sustainable as well as safe. Cleans the air 99% Downdraft tables operate by drawing fumes and dust away from the breathing zones of personnel working at the table. Our dust collectors have a smoke draw system that pulls polluted air with equal efficiency across the full width of the table....

Metal downdraft tables are increasingly popular in workshops that generate a lot of dust and fumes on their work surfaces. They pull contaminated air away and downward, removing it from the worker’s breathing area and preventing dirt and debris from building up on fixtures and equipment. Cutting, grinding, and welding are all applications that can be made safer and more efficient by installing a downdraft table. How a metal downdraft table works Downdraft tables are built-in ventilation systems for workstations. They are designed to catch and filter dust, smoke, and fumes. A blower installed under the table’s surface sucks in the air, which is enclosed in an airtight space to prevent contaminants from getting out. The air is then filtered through the ventilation system to eliminate any impurities before being sent back into the environment. What are the health and safety benefits of metal downdraft tables? Downdraft tables accomplish two important workplace goals: protecting employees and meeting industry-specific workplace standards. VeriCUT’s mechanical systems will deliver the following health and safety benefits to your facility: Minimize employee exposure to contaminated air. A metal downdraft table can help prevent coughing, sneezing, and throat phlegm build-up triggered by exposure to airborne pollutants. Your...

Downdraft cutting tables are gaining in popularity as an effective and sustainable method of dust and smoke collection and removal, particularly in plasma and laser cutting applications. While the plate is being cut, a blower pulls air out of the enclosed table underneath, preventing unhealthy smoke from escaping into the building. VeriCUT manufactures downdraft cutting tables with a zoned design, meaning that they are divided into sections (zones). A duct runs down the length of the table, with an opening in each zone where it pulls in smoke right at the cutting source. Our tables improve the air quality in manufacturing and production environments where dust and fumes are produced, with a smoke capture and removal rate of 99%. Because the system draws smoke only in the cutting area instead of across the whole table, no energy is wasted and you can save money. The VeriCUT system also has a dust control variable motor that automatically scales back when your production lines are closed down for the day. Although dust collectors rarely operate for over 30% of a production shift, they run constantly, which means that you’re paying for energy that you’re not actually using. Our software allows you to...

If you own or manage a facility that generates combustible dust, dust collection is a fundamental consideration. It doesn’t matter whether you run a large commercial metalworking operation or a smaller shop where you pursue a woodworking hobby: once dust accumulates, it can become dangerous. The solution: a professional dust collection system. There are different types of dust safety solutions out there, from baghouses and cyclones to downdraft tables that filter smoke and particles created by grinding, welding, and polishing operations. In this blog, the team at VeriCUT will introduce and explain the important considerations in buying a professional dust collection system that works for you. What to look for When you’re on the market for a dust collector, there are six considerations that should inform your final purchase. It must be able to capture different types of dust. Not all dust is powder-fine. Some processing operations produce larger particles that still present a combustion hazard. You need to invest in a system that captures all types and sizes of dust equally effectively.It should be easy to maintain. While advanced problems should only be addressed by the pros, a good dust collector needs to be easy for you and your...