Language selector

Industrial Cleaning Networks: Maintaining Efficiency and Health in the Work Environment

Industrial vacuum suction systems, commonly known as “cleaning nets”, play a crucial role in industrial environments by maintaining a clean and safe environment in the production areas of factories and industrial plants. These systems are designed to effectively vacuum and remove accumulated dust and debris, helping to maintain clean areas in productive environments and minimising health risks to workers.

The main usefulness of these systems lies in facilitating the cleaning of large areas efficiently, reducing the human effort necessary, improving productivity and bettering safety in the workplace.

What it consists of and how it works:

A vacuum suction system consists of several main components:

  1. Firstly, vacuum attachments, such as special brooms, are used to collect dust and debris from production areas.

  2. This waste is then transported through a network of pipes, with multiple suction points, leading to a common point where a dust collector is located. This filter is highly efficient in retaining all solid particles and emitting clean air into the environment within the permitted environmental limits.

  3. Downstream of the dust collector is the blower, a key component that creates negative pressure in the pipe network, inducing air flow and suction of particles into the dust collector.

  4. The vacuumed and filtered dust and debris are discharged from the bottom of the filter (hopper).

To consider:

  • The design of the dust collector: special care must be taken in the design due to the high concentration of dust (g/m3) that can enter, in addition to a variety of particles, objects… Cyclonic filters with high decantation of particles are highly advisable.

  • Dust discharge element: To discharge dust from the filter hopper and maintain tightness between the inside of the filter and the outside, a honeycomb valve or a double flap valve can be installed. If large items such as screws and welding rods can be vacuumed, the double flap valve would be ideal.

  • Simultaneity in suction points: So that a suction network can have the largest cleaning area possible, it is common to have suction points up to 200m from the filter, while other suction points can be closer. This difference in lengths and a blower that may be more limited in flow means that it may not be effective to have more than one suction point open and sucking (due to pressure decompensation). Having an automated system with light indications can help prevent malfunctions.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

  1. Operating efficiency: Industrial vacuum cleaning systems reduce the need for manual cleaning, cutting labour costs and improving production efficiency.

  2. Health and security: Industrial vacuum systems contribute to the health and safety of workers by reducing exposure to dust particles and contaminants, thus reducing the risk of respiratory diseases and occupational allergies, in addition to having cleaner and more visible areas that minimise accidents.

  3. Environment: The efficient removal of contaminating particles helps maintain a clean work environment and reduces environmental impact by preventing the dispersion of contaminants into the air.

Disadvantages:

  1. Initial Cost: Installing a vacuum suction system can require a significant initial investment, although this investment is recovered over time through reduced labour costs and improved efficiency.

In summary, industrial vacuum suction systems are essential tools for maintaining cleanliness and health and safety in industrial environments. Despite the initial investment, they offer a number of significant long-term benefits.

If you are interested in learning more, contact us to receive advice from a specialist technician.

PRODUCTS

Each solution consists of products designed to ensure maximum system efficiency. efficiency. AIR JET's goal is to offer efficient and quality equipment to eliminate unnecessary plant shutdowns, reduce energy consumption and ensure the limits of air emissions. unnecessary plant shutdowns, reduce energy consumption and ensure the limits of atmospheric emissions.