Clean air in defence, military equipment, and service centres

Dust, fumes, oil mist, and diesel exhaust are all common airborne contaminants within facilities that manufacture or service defence equipment. Welding, metalworking, grinding, finishing, composite processing, and vehicle exhaust are all applications that create contaminants that workers need to be protected from. Many of these processes produce toxic contaminants that pose a significant risk to workers when inhaled. Many of these materials are also considered combustible dust, creating a risk of fire or explosion that must be mitigated.

Air filtration and vehicle exhaust solutions for military equipment manufacturing

As the world’s leading provider of industrial air filtration and vehicle exhaust equipment, we are your total solutions provider for military equipment manufacturing and service facilities. With our broad range of solutions, experience, and expertise, we guide you through the challenges and help you improve the efficiency and safety of your workers and facility.

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What is meant by the arms industry?

The arms industry, also called the defence industry or military industry, consists of a wide range of manufacturing processes, commercial installations and service facilities. Here are a few examples of arms industries where dust and fume extraction are paramount:

Weapons and Vehicles - Anything from simple arms, weapons and ammunition to more complex equipment like missiles, aircraft, drones, ships, armoured vehicles or even satellites. Processes welding, metal working, CNC machining, advanced materials, coatings and more are all common applications where effective filtration is essential.
Gear and supplies - Clothing textiles, food processing and medical devices are some examples. Airborne dusts and fibres are common hazards to be controlled.
Commercial Facilities - Training locations, laborites, R&D centres and medical facilities could be included. Extraction of fumes, chemicals or aerosols are common within these locations.
Service Centres - The service, maintenance and repair facilities are all very important parts of the military industry. Protecting workers during the repair work and from vehicle exhaust is critical.

Combustible dust challenges in the defence industry

Many of the materials used in military and defence products are considered combustible dust. Metal dust, titanium, composites, aluminum, and powders all pose a significant fire or explosion hazard. It is imperative to capture and filter the dust in accordance with the latest ATEX or NFPA standards to mitigate the risk to workers and facilities. Nederman's solutions, experience, and expertise help manufacturers across the defence industry stay compliant and reduce the risk of fire and explosions.

Exposure to toxic weld fumes and smoke in military equipment manufacturing

Welding and metal fabrication are important processes for many military and defence products. Shipbuilding, aircraft, and armoured vehicles all require heavy welding and generate a great deal of smoke and fume. Weld fume has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, so capturing and controlling these fumes is essential to ensure safe and productive working conditions. Nederman offers a wide range of solutions for local source capture, on-torch, and ambient fume extraction for large assemblies that can reduce fume exposure and help maintain acceptable exposure limits.

Protecting service and maintenance teams from hazardous vehicle exhaust and welding fumes

Servicing and maintaining military vehicles often requires operating them indoors. The diesel exhaust from these vehicles is a known carcinogen and presents a significant risk to technicians and staff in the facility. We offer source exhaust extraction solutions and hose reels that prevent exposure for a wide range of vehicle and workshop configurations.

For welding repair work, we also offer portable fume extraction equipment that can be used in confined spaces or hard-to-reach locations common in the shipbuilding industry.

Clean air solutions for the military industry

Clean air solutions for military equipment industries

We have all of your needs covered from weld fume extraction, to combustible dust handling, industrial housekeeping and even vehicle exhaust.

Combustible Dust Welding Fume Extraction Industrial Housekeeping Oil Mist Collection Exhaust Extraction Hose Reels, Cable Reels and Lubrication

Clean air solutions for the defence industry

We have the solutions, expertise and experience to deliver clean air solutions to the defence industry

Industry Expertise and Experience - Clean air experts since 1944 with thousands of successful installations throughout the world.

Combustible Dust Expertise - Nederman is a global leader in ATEX and NFPA compliance and leverages that knowledge through the design, installation and maintenance process.

Solution Range - Our range of exhaust and high-vacuum dust collectors allows us to meet unique customer needs.

Quality and Reliability - Solutions engineered for high quality and reliability to ensure longevity and avoid costly downtime. ISO 9001 & 14001 Certified.

Global Presence - Regional sales offices and partner networks uniquely position Nederman to support customers anywhere in the world.

Sustainability - A commitment to sustainable, clean air solutions that are energy efficient and reclaim waste material.

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We have extensive experience with various challenges across different industries, and our experts are highly skilled, helpful, and professional. With us, you can feel confident that we take care of you and your needs. You are always welcome to contact us, whether you have a brief question or a more complex one. A warm welcome to Nederman.