Protect Your Team From The Risks Of Textile Mill Explosive Dust
Textile mills handle a wide range of materials that create airborne dusts, including cotton, polyester, rayon, nylon, and other fine fibers. While these facilities are well aware of the safety concerns involving these materials, one area that is often overlooked is the threat of combustible dust. These fibers and particles can travel across the facility, settle in ductwork and machinery, and pose a serious risk of fire or explosion if not removed regularly.
PROAC is a trusted provider of building maintenance and facility management, with years of experience in explosive dust removal. Our team is equipped to handle the unique risks found in combustible dusts, and is here to help keep your textile plant safe and running at its best.
What Types of Explosive Dusts Are Found in Textile Mills?
During textile production, machines create dust byproducts that can become airborne and spread throughout the facility and settle in hard-to-reach places. Even in plants with top-tier ventilation and filtration systems, these dusts can accumulate within the ductwork and pose a risk of explosion. Some of these dusts and particles include cotton fibers, nylon dust, polyester, wool fibers, and even particles from some of the chemicals used in the process.
After being released into the air of your facility, these materials can readily gather on overhead surfaces such as equipment, light fixtures, support beams, ducting, and others. When exposed to the proper conditions, even a small amount of this substance can result in a fire or explosion.
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The Dangers Of Combustible Dusts In Textile Manufacturing
Combustible dusts in textile mills pose a significant threat to both worker safety and facility operations. If a spark from a motor, static charge, or improperly placed wire comes in contact with these explosive particles, it can quickly cause a large explosion and fire across your entire plant, putting your entire team in jeopardy.
In addition to explosion risk, these particles can negatively impact air quality and contribute to respiratory problems among your staff. It is extremely important that your textile facility receives regular HVAC inspections and explosive dust removal to keep your workplace as safe as possible for your employees and visitors. Check out our guide on additional ways your textile mill can reduce dust explosion risks.
How Does PROAC Remove Textile Mill Combustible Dust?
PROAC technicians are trained to identify, contain, and safely remove combustible dust in textile production facilities. We use special dust removal equipment like non-sparking tools, grounded vacuums, and specialty brushes to avoid disturbing the dust in a way that could increase the risk of ignition. This work requires extreme attention to detail and strict safety measures, which is why it is important that only an experienced HVAC maintenance service like PROAC should handle explosive dusts. Our team has the resources and expertise to make sure that the job is done safely and without creating unnecessary safety hazards.
Why Choose PROAC For Your Textile Mill Combustible Dust Cleaning?
PROAC has over 200 years of combined team experience in HVAC maintenance, air quality services, and combustible dust removal. We are certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association and have dealt with explosive dust in a wide range of industries, including lumber processing, manufacturing, food production.
Textile mills rely on us because we understand the importance of keeping your facility safe and running effectively. We want to work with your business and see how our services can help your entire operation succeed with a facility that works hard for you.
Get Rid Of Your Textile Mill Explosive Dust With PROAC
Contact the team at PROAC to remove your facility’s combustible dust and protect your team from the risk of explosion or fire. We are proud of the work we accomplish and maintain our dedication to safety and doing the task correctly the first time. Reach out today to speak with our team and to see how we can support your textile company.
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