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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...
Vo-Tech Trade School Student Trains at Imperial Systems
Like many companies in the USA, Imperial Systems wouldn’t exist without our skilled tradespeople. Making a quality product comes from training and experience. Right now we’re lucky enough to have a young man enrolled in a local trade school. He has come here for...
Answering Your Airflow and Ductwork Questions: Part Two
1. What information do we need to start designing a system and what are the considerations for ductwork? First, you need to know about your dust. Important details: how it’s being generated, how toxic or hazardous it is, what exposure levels OSHA considers to be...
Answering Your Airflow and Ductwork Questions: Part One
1. What do the different types of pressure measurements mean for airflow in ductwork? The basic behavior of airflow: it always travels through the past of least resistance, from higher pressures to lower pressures. STATIC PRESSURE: potential pressure exerted in...
