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Removing oil mist from the production environment creates golden opportunities for Schalins

31-05-2017

Schalins experienced issues with oil mist not being properly extracted from the work environment and gold dust getting caught in the duct system. The impact was an unhealthy work environment with risk for allergies, and loss of profit. To achieve a healthier workplace and reduced maintenance cost, Schalin decided to install Nederman Filtac OSF 2000 filter with trap for gold dust and powder.

Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) sets a new standard for process air purification in the metalworking industry

16-01-2017

MQL is a solution that reduces the consumption of oil and water in metalworking processes, leading to considerable cost savings. As the rate of production and metalworking has risen, the use of cutting agent and lubrication known as coolant has increased. Maintaining the coolant can be very costly. MQL can be used to achieve major cost savings and decrease environmental impacts by reducing the consumption of oil and water.

Crystalline silica dust – the health hazards and how to recognize them

18-12-2016

The inhalation of dust containing quartz particles (crystalline silica) is a recognized health hazard, which, among other things, can lead to the fatal occupational lung disease Silicosis (commonly known as “grinder’s asthma”). Examples where the silica dust occurs include quarrying, the sand-, gravel-, and mining industry, foundries, asphalt, the manufacturing of glue, paint and plastic as well as steel and metal processing. Symptoms of silicosis include cough, fever, shortness of breath and cyanosis (bluish skin).