Dust Extractors

Do I need a wet and dry vacuum cleaner?

As the name suggests, wet and dry vacuum cleaners can handle both liquids and solids.

Not just for tradespeople, home DIYers can also utilise the many benefits of wet and dry vacuum cleaners. These benefits include:

• Suitable for use indoors and outdoors.
• Unblocking sinks and drains.
• Keeping gardens clear from fallen leaves and natural debris.
• Keeping tools and work sheds dust-free at the touch of a button.
• Clearing soot and ash from fireplaces, chimeneas, and fireboxes.
• Inflating and deflating anything- you’ll never have to blow up a paddling pool manually again!
• Cleaning the car and upholstery with ease.Convinced? Browse our range of wet & dry vacuum cleaners today. Or, to ask for our personal recommendations, you can call us or send us an email.

Is dust extraction essential in the workplace?

As of April 2022, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been targeting woodworking businesses due to the number of deaths from lung diseases. In 2021, there were 12,000 deaths from people exposed to wood dust at work.

Other conditions that can also be caused by exposure to wood dust, include:

• Asthma and other respiratory disorders.
• Nose cancer, and other forms of cancers.
• Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
• Dermatitis, a form of skin irritation.As such, employers and people who spend a lot of time working with wood should reduce their exposure and install dust extraction measures before it can cause harm.If you are looking for dust extraction systems, Kendal Tools & Machinery can share our expertise with you. Simply call us or fill in our enquiry form, outlining your requirements, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is a single-cartridge dust collector?

There are several types of dust collectors on the market, and single-cartridge dust collectors are just one variety.

In contrast to a baghouse dust collector, cartridge dust collectors use pleated cartridge filters. This filtered structure increases the total filtering surface area, making them smaller.

Similarly, they have increased efficiency, collecting large percentages of dust down to the tiniest of microns, as small as just 1µm.

If you are looking for a dust collector for fine particles, consider the SIP 01990 1HP Single Cartridge Dust Collector Package. Suitable for use on a wide range of materials including MDF, wheel-mounted for easy manoeuvrability, and with a 2- year warranty, order from Kendal Tools & Machinery today and enjoy free delivery with a range of payment options, including PayPal.

Which industries need dust extraction?

Dust can become a problem in a range of industries, including:

• Factories
• Warehouses
• Other manufacturing settings
• Recycling
• Automotive and engineeringThe easiest way to know if you need a dust extraction system is if the production of dust and fine particulate matter interferes with the smooth operation of processes and could be a threat to the health of your employees.This is then at risk of exceeding workplace exposure limits, WELs, which goes against COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) 2002 guidance.As such, it is important to consider installing a dust extraction system to ensure you protect your staff, and also work within the legal boundaries expected for this type of workplace.As a leading supplier of dust extraction units, including portable dust extractors and wall-mounted units, we are confident that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for within our dust extractor range. For more advice on which unit would be best for you, you can call us or drop us an email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.