Dust extraction system at corrugated board facility

Case Study

Project Overview

integratedAIR Systems have recently completed a bespoke dust extraction solution for a leading corrugated board manufacturer in Stockport. This system was designed to integrate seamlessly with existing machinery to extract dust from seven spigots on the EMBA Casemaker. Our client was seeing increased cleaning and related disruptions having a negative impact on the production volume of the facility. As a valued local supplier of corrugated boxes and packaging, our client was concerned this could have knock-on effects to their customer base especially in the run up to winter holidays.

Errant Dust

The dust produced in the manufacturing process was causing a multitude of issues for this client;

  • Dust produced by the EMBA Casemaker was regularly falling back down on to the machine, causing issues with increased cleaning and maintenance for this essential part of the wider production line.
  • Dust was also being spread throughout the facility across multiple stages of the production line
  • Our client was concerned for the health and wellbeing of operators at the Prefeeder who faced longer exposure and closer proximity to the errant dusts
  • Workers from across the facility were using valuable time to clean down the machines to ensure products were meeting the high-quality standards of our client.

A Comprehensive Solution

Our team was able to design a system to convey dust particles directly from the source through high-quality ducting into one of our BlueClean® VT Filter Units.

Our BlueClean® VT Filter Unit utilises reverse-jet cleaning technology to clean the vertical tubular bag filters to minimise workers' exposure to harmful or irritating dusts. In addition to this, an externally placed control panel allows operators to easily monitor and control the reverse-jet cleaning system to ensure optimum function.

Following separation from the airstream by the filter unit, the dust will drop down into a waste container mounted on a pallet truck to ensure quick and easy disposal. A filter isolating valve placed above this bin will ensure the waste product can be removed whilst the system is still running, minimising downtime and ensuring high levels of productivity can be maintained throughout the year.

VT Filter Unit with explosion panels
VT Filter Unit with explosion panels
“The integratedAIR Group have provided a range of systems from HVAC, waste & trim extraction, and dust control to the corrugated board manufacturing and processing industry in our 20 years of service. The client was very accommodating to the integratedAIR Team, from quotation through to commissioning. Our BlueClean® VT Filter Units are always finished with a high-quality powder coating, ensuring our client has a long-term turnkey solution to dust control in their facility.”
Design Engineer, George Pottle
"The system has reduced the need for cleaning allowing us to meet our high standard within production and reducing downtime; the Team from integratedAIR worked well around our facility to install and commission the system without disrupting production. We would highly recommend integratedAIR Systems for both the supply and install of waste and dust removal systems and were impressed with the quality of the filter system unit. Overall, we are very happy with all aspects of this projects."
Technical Manager, Client
VT Filter Unit with fan silencer
VT Filter Unit with fan silencer
“We were pleased to be able to offer a complete dust extraction solution for this client; from design, manufacture, installation and commissioning, the integratedAIR Team have worked exceptionally well to provide a turnkey dust extraction solution. It is always a pleasure to work with local businesses to ensure longevity and sustainability of their enterprise and we look forward to working with our client in the future as their business continues to grow.”
Technical Sales Manager, Darren Shaw

Overview

Our Team was pleased to be able to provide our client with a lasting dust control system. 
If your business needs a turnkey dust control solution, or if your packaging facility requires an extraction system, you can trust integratedAIR Systems to design, install, and commission a bespoke system to suit your exact requirements.

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