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Particulate Matter Sensing for Air Quality Measurements

Real-time optical particle counters (OPCs) can provide efficient air quality monitoring and additional benefits for ceramic manufacturers.

Livio Lattanzio Ph.D

April 26, 2019

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Particulate matter (PM) is a mixture of airborne solid particles and liquid droplets that can be inhaled and may cause serious health problems.

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SCHENCK PROCESS: Vertical Cartridge Filter for Industrial Dust Collection

According to Schenck Process, the new dust collector comes equipped with many time- and cost-savings features.

July 12, 2018

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Schenck Process has introduced its new vertical cartridge filter (VCF) that reportedly removes industrial dust while incorporating a unique design for handling medium to high air volumes.

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Carbon Dioxide Spray Cleaning for Modern Manufacturing

Precision cleaning with carbon dioxide provides significant cost-of-ownership, environmental and performance benefits.

David Jackson

November 1, 2016

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Several important factors, such as concern for the environment, economic competitiveness and technology, have converged over the past 25 years to cause both industry and government to constantly reassess the cleaning phase of manufacturing processes.

What You Need to Know About NFPA 86-2015

Adherence to NFPA 86 presents good business sense and ethical design for kilns and furnaces in the ceramic industry.

Ralph Ruark

October 3, 2016

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In the U.S., the main body developing the design standards of kilns, furnaces and ovens is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), through NFPA 86 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces. But the ceramic industry has misconceptions about NFPA 86, and no wonder.

Sweeping Changes in Wake of New OSHA Silica Guidelines

The brick, ceramic, advanced ceramic and glass industries are all going to be impacted by the aggressive new silica standard.

Dan Coley

June 1, 2016

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OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1053 is not the first time that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set limits on crystalline silica.