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3D PRINTING COMBUSTIBLE DUST DANGER

With the exploding popularity of 3D printing, it’s inevitable that combustible dust hazards would become part of the process. After all, 3D printing uses materials from plastics and nylon to aluminum and titanium. Almost all of them are combustible and can form...

Dust Collection and 3D Printing

Imperial Systems Quarterly Newsletter | Issue 6

  Imperial Systems Newsletter Issue 6 is the second quarter issue of the year. Make sure to check out all of the articles and interviews. Some of the articles include dealing with cement dust, giving a Vo-tech student some real world experience, Charlie back...

Dusty Jobs Issue 6 Cover

KST Values of Common Combustible Dusts [Infographic]

This infographic identifies the KST values of common metal, chemical, natural, and agricultural dusts found in manufacturing processes. KST is a general measurement of explosiveness and is a standard measurement for dust collection system design purposes. The...

IMPERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE!

At Imperial Systems we’re very proud of our products and our company, and now they’re finally going to have the website they deserve! The new Imperial Systems website is expected to launch in June, and we think you’ll find many benefits to the new design. We’ve...

Hot Work and Your Dust Collector

Sometimes it’s necessary to cut or weld, or hot work in the vicinity of your dust collector. However, this can be extremely dangerous if your dust is explosive. A dust collector, after all, is an accumulation of dust.  If that material is combustible, careless hot...

Cutting Shelves