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Fume Collection for Pipe Plasma Cutting
Problem: James is the senior industrial engineer at a company in Kansas. Recently, the company bought a pipe plasma cutting machine. At the time, James knew that plasma cutting would produce a lot of smoke and that he needed a dust and fume collector. James and...
Environmental Air Quality: For the World’s Clean Air
In honor of Air Quality Awareness Week, we’re focusing on environmental air quality, indoors and out. When talking about dust and fume collection systems, we often discuss OSHA regulations for exposure inside the building. However, EPA regulations on dust and fume...
Skilled Trades in Our Industrial Fabrication Shop
An industrial fabrication shop like Imperial Systems needs its skilled tradespeople. When you see pictures of our facility, you see lots of welders and other metalworkers. These people are certainly the backbone of any fabrication company. But pictures don’t always...
Case Study: New Welding Ventilation System Clears Air for Workers
Problem: Welding Ventilation This company manufactures many types of metal parts for the power grid industry. They have several robotic weld cells and also a number of human welders. Between these two sources, the company produced a large amount of weld fumes. High...
National Welding Month: Welding Facts and Trivia
Some Interesting Welding Facts As We Recognize National Welding Month Welding started in the Bronze Age when people first began using different types of metals. Blacksmiths mastered the art of forge welding, or heating pieces of metal to red heat and then...
The Dangers of Phosgene Exposure [Infographic]
This brief infographic describes the dangers of phosgene exposure. Phosgene is a potentially deadly gas that should be avoided at all costs. Phosgene gas is created when heat is applied to brake cleaner, making it a potential hazard to welders. While a dust and...
