The importance of Industrial Vacuum Cleaners in Wood processing

The importance of Industrial Vacuum Cleaners in Wood processing
September 27, 2023 ivision_vacuum

The WOOD LINE industrial vacuum cleaners of iVision Vacuum play an essential role during wood processing. The wood industry deals with the presence of toxic dust, which is dangerous to the health of workers and to the surrounding environment. Much of this dust is combustible and also poses a serious risk of fire and explosion.

In this article we will discuss the role played by WOOD LINE industrial vacuum cleaners for a safer working environment during the woodworking process.

The risk associated with the presence of dust in the wood industry

In the wood industry, airborne dust particles pose a serious risk to the health and safety of workers and the surrounding environment. The main challenges related to these particles come from the formation of both dust clouds and dust layers.

Dust clouds, a direct result of woodworking, are created when a large amount of dust particles are dispersed into the air, resulting in highly flammable environments and increasing the risk of explosions. On the other hand, dust layers accumulate on various surfaces including floors, equipment, trusses, beams, roofs and other surfaces and areas within the work environment, posing a possible threat to workers’ health even in the absence of airlifting

How to prevent risks caused by wood dusts

To prevent and manage the risks generated by wood dust, it is essential to implement appropriate safety solutions and measures within woodworking industry. These include:

  • Prevent dust accumulation

To reduce dust in the air of the work environment, it is necessary to install vacuum system to prevent the formation of dust layers that can cause health problems and start fires.

  • Limit sources of ignition

Reducing opportunities for ignition, such as sparks and open flames, reduces fire hazards.

  • Training operators

It is critical to train operators on how to handle combustible dusts and what the safety practices are, providing information on how to identify and handle hazardous situations.

  • Use personal protective equipment

It is essential to provide workers with the appropriate personal protective equipment, such as respiratory masks, goggles and clothing, to avoid direct contact with toxic dust.

Implementing these prevention and safety strategies is crucial to create a safer working environment in the wood industries. WOOD INDUSTRIAL LINE of iVision Vacuum is designed to ensure maximum safety in situations where people are dealing with combustible and toxic dust from wood chips, wood dusts and sawdust.

The characteristics of the new WOOD INDUSTRIAL LINE

The vacuum cleaner of the WOOD INDUSTRIAL LINE are equipped with:

Direct suction of wood chips

These vacuum cleaners are equipped with a powerful suction capacity to suck up wood chips at the source of machining process, eliminating excess dust. This reduces the presence of hazardous dust in the work area and the maintenance of a healthier and safer environment.

Advanced filtration systems

WOOD INDUSTRIAL LINE vacuum cleaners are equipped with advanced filtration systems that capture fine dust particles and preserve clean air for operators. They are designed to eliminate dust effectively and make the work environment safer for operators.

Adaptability to various woodworking machinery

WOOD line vacuum cleaners integrate perfectly with various machinery used for woodworking, including circular saws, thickness planers, grinders and other tools.

Durable and quality materials

WOOD line vacuum cleaners are built with high-quality materials, withstanding the challenges of the working environment and ensuring a long-life cycle and consistent performance over time.

Easy maintenance

Special attention has been paid to ease of maintenance in the design of the vacuum cleaners. Replacement and cleaning of filters and wear parts are easy, contributing to uncomplicated maintenance and prolonged operating efficiency over time.

More features

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  • WOOD 180

    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR WOOD AND PVC CHIPS

    The 180 industrial vacuum cleaners of the WOOD line are mainly selected to collect and capture dust, wood shavings and PVC shavings and are associated to be combined with circular saws, thickness planers, grinders or calibrators, cutters and analog disconnectors.Due to the conformation of the aspirator the high performance of the centrifugal fans are fully exploited the results of extremely efficient aspiration.Thanks to the maximum flow values reached by these vacuum cleaners it is possible to use them on machines with a very large suction diameter (200mm +).Use of puncture resistant PVC bags facilitates the collection of chips and all materials extracted.
  • WOOD 360

    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR WOOD AND PVC CHIPS

    The 360 industrial vacuum cleaners of the WOOD line are mainly used to collect and capture large amount of dust, wood shavings and PVC shavings and are associated to be combined with circular saws, thickness planers, grinders or calibrators, cutters and analog disconnectors.Due to the conformation of the aspirator the high performance of the centrifugal fans are fully exploited the results of extremely efficient aspiration.Thanks to the maximum flow values reached by these vacuum cleaners it is possible to use them on machines with a very large suction diameter (200mm +).Use of puncture resistant PVC bags facilitates the collection of chips and all materials extracted.
  • WOOD 165

    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR WOOD AND PVC CHIPS

    The 165 industrial vacuum cleaners WOOD line are mainly used to collect and capture large volumes of dust, wood shavings and PVC chips. They are designed to be combined with circular saws, thickness planers, grinders or graders, cutters and vertical panel saws. Their filter surface area is high and they are equipped with M-class bag filters. In addition, the compressed air filter cleaning system makes it easy to clean the filters whenever necessary, facilitating regular maintenance. WOOD 165 vacuum cleaners are also equipped with a separator unit to protect the filter area and optimise the storage of the sucked material in the collection containers, which are characterised by their large tank capacity.
  • WOOD 330

    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR WOOD AND PVC CHIPS

    The 330 industrial vacuum cleaners WOOD line are mainly used to collect and capture large volumes of dust, wood shavings and PVC chips. They are designed to be combined with circular saws, thickness planers, grinders or graders, cutters and vertical panel saws. Their filter surface area is high and they are equipped with M-class bag filters. In addition, the compressed air filter cleaning system makes it easy to clean the filters whenever necessary, facilitating regular maintenance. WOOD 330 vacuum cleaners are also equipped with a separator unit to protect the filter area and optimise the storage of the sucked material in the collection containers, which are characterised by their large tank capacity.
  • WOOD 495

    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR WOOD AND PVC CHIPS

    The 495 industrial vacuum cleaners WOOD line are mainly used to collect and capture large volumes of dust, wood shavings and PVC chips. They are designed to be combined with circular saws, thickness planers, grinders or graders, cutters and vertical panel saws. Their filter surface area is high and they are equipped with M-class bag filters. In addition, the compressed air filter cleaning system makes it easy to clean the filters whenever necessary, facilitating regular maintenance. WOOD 495 vacuum cleaners are also equipped with a separator unit to protect the filter area and optimise the storage of the sucked material in the collection containers, which are characterised by their large tank capacity. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a fire kit that automatically intervenes if a high temperature rise is detected within the system.
  • WOOD CUSTOM

    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER FOR WOOD AND PVC CHIPS

    The CUSTOM model is dedicated to intensive and continuous machining on automatic cutting centres with high chip production. Thanks to the discharge system with rotary valve it is used in all working environments where, due to production requirements, suction is required 24/7. The vacuum cleaners can be supplied with different accessories to make work easier in large manufacturing companies. Each model has been designed, developed and assembled to meet the specific requirements of each customer, focusing above all on the realisation of a product able to work side by side with each customer's machine tools. The careful study of details, the attention dedicated to design, the use of strong materials and the production of a simple but high-performance model are the features of a product entirely developed and manufactured in Italy.