Dust extraction is not just advisable it will some become law to ensure that respiratory conditions are minimised when sanding. There are however 5 other reasons why you should use a dust extractor to get the best out of your woodwork projects.
Author Andy Potts | Reading time approx 2 mins
No1 - Vacuums Are Used And Needed In Almost Every Industry
Because so many industries use tools and equipment that either create a lot of dust or require an extractor system, this type of equipment isn’t limited to simply the construction and demolition industry. Vacuums are used in almost every industry including renovations, maritime industry, and even by at-home DIY users, so there is little concern that they will not be rented on a frequent basis to your market.
There are many dust extractor systems out in the market with American and Finnish companies taking the lead. You can find an extractor to suit almost any budget, but i'd recommend sticking with tried and tested brands such as Mirka. Extractor systems are complex pieces of kit and over multiple uses they tend to come under significant wear and tear (dust is a fairly horrible by product for any machine to deal with). By sticking with the main brands you may pay a little more for the privelege, however you'll find the lasting power of the products keep you away from the warranty calls.
No.2 - Increase the Life of Your Sander
Using a certied vacuum or dust extractor system will increase the life of the sanding equipment being used alongside it.
Extractor units benet both sides of the purchasing equation. The supplier doesn't want to deal with your warranty calls and spend lots of time on aftercare because it doesn't make them any money. On the flip side of that equation the contractor or DIY home user will spend less time de-clogging the sander unit and will spend less time on routine maintenance or sander engine issues caused by dust particles.
Dust particles can prove frustrating as they jam up a sander causing downtime and downtime can be costly when you are trying to get a job finished on time. Dust extractors cause happy and satised joinery professionals and thus more likely to come back to a brand to purchase more products.
Dust extraction machines are also a good idea as they help to protect the life and eciency of the machines in a companies eet: less maintenance, repairs and therefore increasing the opportunity to be sent out onto jobs for owners.
No3. Contributes to Increased Productivity for Your Customers
Using certied industry leading dust extractors reduces equipment downtime, creating less dust in the air which results in a reduced risk of dust inhalation within your workforce. If your workforce inhale less dust their health improves and fewer worker sick days will be recorded. Dust on the lungs is a serious respiratory condition and if inhaled over many years turns into Silicosis. For more information on Silicosis you can view the NHS website for further details.
No4. - Reduces Maintenance Expenses and Increased Equipment Life
By eliminating the amount of dust that gets into the machine/engine, certied dust extractors will save you money in repairs and time which ultimately translates into more prot or in the case of a DIY'er a more satifying job with better finished results.
No5. - Return On Investment
Not only will having a certified vacuum or dust extractor system bring a large amount of profit and a positive ROI, but it will increase the ROI opportunity on the other equipment and tools that are being used with it by protecting them from the damage caused by dust particles getting into the critical parts of the equipment.
Hope this article helps your understanding of extractor systems when dealing with dust.
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