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We’ve spoken before to the performance, and reliability of HEPA filtration in industrial vacuums. HEPA filters are known for their ability to capture airborne particulates as small as 0.3 microns and contain them resulting in a successful and safe disposal process. It is crucial to contain these particulates considering they are small than the human eye can… Read more »

Renting industrial equipment is an investment that cannot be properly justified if the equipment is not up to safety standards and regulations within your industry. In the construction industry, if a piece of machinery or heavy equipment breaks down, or you come across a piece of your machinery that breaks, the need for renting or… Read more »

Air quality plays a significant role in creating a proper work environment. Workers exposed to pollution face several risks that affect both their health and productivity. Industrial blowers create air movement within enclosed areas, replacing contaminated air with fresh air. In doing so, workers are able to perform without the risks associated with air contaminants.… Read more »

Yet another option for all our clients’ dust collection needs The PDC-2500. With Industrial Vacuum’s new Filt-Aire 2500 CFM Portable Cyclone Dust Collection System, also known as the “PDC-2500”, dust-intensive areas don’t stand a chance.  This model is the perfect solution for smaller jobs and provides an economic solution to a wide range of dust problems.… Read more »

The construction zone is oftentimes overlooked when it comes to dust collectors due to the assumption of the air quality surrounding the construction zone. When looking at a construction zone, it is assumed that workers are consistently breathing in the fresh air surrounding them outside. However, this very assumption is what is threatening workers safety, workability, and,… Read more »

What is Oil Tank Sludge? When water vapor condenses inside an oil tank due to temperature fluctuations, it results in petroleum sludge. Over time as the water vapor forms into droplets inside the tank, it causes rust. The rust particles and water eventually sink to the bottom of the tank since oil is less dense.… Read more »

Our Vactagon Drum Top Vacuums are known for being the best 55 Gallon vacuum you will ever own. The best vacuum must always give consumers options with air input, air flow, inches of Hg, tool kits, and filtration. Filtration is a vital component based on the type of materials being cleaned up, the longevity of the filter,… Read more »

Your first question is probably what is a Kst value? Kst is better known as the dust deflagration index. This value is one outlined by OSHA as a parameter for granting merit to the severity of a dust explosion. Once testing the dust in a facility, it is then determined how severe an explosion would… Read more »

Most flat roof industrial buildings and facilities have rocks on the roof. Rocks remain on flat roofs to extend the life of the roof itself. The structure of the roof will consist of several thin layers made of tar, asphalt and/or bitumen material. Pebbles or rocks are spread over this thin layer to protect cracking… Read more »

We pride ourselves in turning a 55-gallon drum into the best vacuum ever owned. Whether its dust and debris, or silica dust and hazardous materials, the right vacuum and drum top vac must be chosen. Two options – pneumatic and electric will garner successful results depending on the required cleanup. Both vacuums are wet and… Read more »