One of PROAC’s most notable projects was recently completed at Just Born Candies in Bethlehem, PA. We were enlisted by Just Born to complete a comprehensive combustible dust cleaning and removal for their facility. This project gave us a chance to tell more about our explosive dust removal, and show how we can help food manufacturers and other businesses take care of their facilities and keep them a safe place to work.
Our HVAC Services At Just Born Candies
Our project at Just Born Candies was an in-depth explosive dust removal operation across their entire production facility. We worked on the overhead ductwork, conduit, ledges, interior of ducts, bins, dust collectors, drying rooms, and even the floors across their operation. A large facility like this one has lots of hard-to-reach areas where explosive dust can accumulate, making a thorough and consistent cleaning plan extremely important.
One noteworthy aspect of this project was the specialized grounding equipment that we had to use. In any combustible dust removal project, it is extremely important not to create any sparks or flames that could set the dust off and create an explosion. To protect against this danger while also being able to use explosive dust removal equipment that provides an effective clean, we used HEPA vacuums grounded with copper wire. This gave us what we needed to get the dust removed effectively, and protected against creating any sparks. This was an essential step that allowed us to serve this facility.
How Did Our Work Help Just Born Candies?
Our combustible dust cleaning was essential to keeping Just Born’s facility safe and ready to work. Removing combustible dust significantly reduces the risk of an explosion or fire that could damage the entire facility and put workers’ lives at risk. Explosive dust is a serious hazard, and by taking cleaning measures seriously, this risk can be confidently mitigated.
Another important benefit that explosive dust removal provides is reducing equipment downtime. Any type of dust and debris can get caught up in both manufacturing equipment and ventilation systems. These can all lead to breakdowns and damage to equipment, halting operations and costing businesses lots of time and money. Luckily, with frequent cleaning, facilities can keep their equipment running smoothly and free from dust-related breakdowns.
The last key benefit that our work provided Just Born was through reducing the chances of product contamination. Any dust, especially combustible dusts, can get blown or knocked off of surfaces and fall onto the production line. These contaminants, if not detected, can significantly reduce product quality and pose risks to consumers. That’s why removing explosive dust and other cleaning services are so important in a food manufacturing setting.
Just Born’s Facility Without Our Combustible Dust Cleaning
If Just Born had skipped out on removing explosive dusts and neglected their industrial cleaning altogether, things would seem fine for the moment. Production would move along, products would get shipped out across the country, and it might seem like nothing would go wrong. But when combustible dust removal is ignored, it sets the stage for things to go very wrong. Whether it’s a large fire and explosion that puts lives at risk or a significant breakdown that puts business at risk, forgoing explosive dust removal is a dangerous choice with serious consequences. However, all of this can be avoided with regular cleanings and maintenance.
Protect Your Facility Like Just Born Candies. Choose PROAC.
If you want to protect your business from the risks associated with combustible dusts, be like Just Born Candies and contact PROAC for professional explosive dust removal services. Whether you need explosive dust cleaning for food manufacturing plants, textile mill combustible dust removal, explosive dust removal for lumber mills, or for any other industry, our experienced team can get the job done. Invest in your facility’s care with proactive building maintenance from PROAC. Contact us today to get started!