Safer Quieter and More Efficient Personnel De-dusting Solution

“Safety, noise reduction and reduced costs are all factors that led to the company installing the blower powered ‘JetBlack’ personnel de-dusting units”, said Mick Wragg, Health & Safety Officer for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions of Rotherham.

At its Rotherham factory, Trelleborg manufactures its ‘Orkot’ tube and laminate bearings from polyester resin and fabric composites for the marine industry. Components are machined using conventional techniques, producing both swarf and dust. Most of this dust is eliminated by efficient extraction systems but employees still get some on their clothes and themselves. Noticing some employees were using the dangerous technique of blowing it off with compressed air the company sought an alternative, safe means of de-dusting to eliminate this health hazard. The solution found by Mick Wragg was the JetBlack from Air Control Industries of Chard.

Initially, the company took one unit on a free trial basis. The JetBlack proved so effective Trelleborg purchased four units which are now installed in strategic locations in the production area where machine operators are using them to remove dust and fragments from their clothes and bodies - even their hair.