Purchasing A Suitable Oil Mist Collector

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Purchasing A Suitable Oil Mist Collector
In industries where oil mist is generated, it can
build an environment that can be very harmful
for workers to work in. There are a number of
possibilities that can occur when workers work
in such a misty environment, such as eye
irritation, skin irritation, burning sensation in
mouth and throat, shortness of breath, rapid
heartbeat, and more. In addition, the mist can
also damage the equipment within the premises,
and can also result in slip and fall accidents.
It thus becomes highly important to eliminate
this harmful mist so as to protect the
equipment, as well as keep the workers safe. One
best solution is to install an oil mist
collector. What is an oil mist collector? Oil
mist collectors are machines that remove airborne
particles and contaminants from the air, thus
bringing out clean filtered air into the
premises, through the outlet, so as to keep the
working environment safe and healthy. Such oil
mist collectors can be used in a variety of
industries like metalworking, air purification,
commercial food production, CNC machining,
drilling, milling, and grinding. How are oil
mist collectors installed? Oil mist collectors
can be installed in many different ways, with the
most common and most effective one being to
install them directly onto the source of the oil
mist. Another way is to duct them into the source
of the mist. These
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collectors can also be used as portable units, a
movable and flexible way to install them
anywhere within the premises, as and where
required. What factors should be considered when
purchasing an oil mist collector? To ensure that
youre purchasing the right mist collector, you
must look out for the following
standards. Application Different mist collectors
are effective in different industries and
application. You must choose one that is
designed for your specific application or
industry, to ensure optimal performance. Air
quality standard A variety of air contaminants
like smoke, dust, fumes, and aerosol can be
generated from metalworking processes. You must
choose a mist collector that is specifically
designed to remove the type of contaminant you
are to deal with. Filtration capability The size
and weight of the mist collector can be
determined by the amount of airflow required for
your specific application. When selecting your
mist collector, the static pressure should be
considered. The higher the static pressure, the
more efficient the unit will be at removing the
contaminants from the air. Installation What
kind of setup do you need? Are your metalworking
practices confined to one single place, or do
you have multiple processes or different
placements frequently? For the former kind of
setup, a fixed immovable installation is the
best choice and for the latter, you could always
choose to purchase a portable mist collector. If
you often need to move or relocate your unit for
the working processes, a portable unit is a
better choice. Noise level Mist collectors are
available in both high and low noise level
options. While the noise level shouldnt cause
much of a difference in performance, but when the
equipment is to be used in a premise where
workers will be in close proximity, a low noise
level unit should be considered. Thats because a
high noise level
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unit used in such a case can prove disruptive and
dangerous for workers in close proximity. As you
can see, installing oil mist collectors is highly
recommended if you have a working space where
harmful mist is generated. And, if youre
confused as to which mist collector you should
install within your premises, you must follow
the guidelines laid out in this blog to help you
find the perfect equipment for your
requirements. Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt.
Ltd. is a trusted supplier of a unique kind of
oil mist collector, under the trademarked name
Mistkiller, which is a high-efficiency
centrifugal collector, designed and developed for
the control of most types of mist generated by
the use of water-based liquids and coolants,
effective for most applications and industries.