Anyone working in construction is all too familiar with how poor indoor air quality can be. This is especially true for contractors in the construction space doing concrete surface and floor preparation work.

Concrete floor grinders and machines create a high volume of crystalline silica dust which is highly hazardous and must be controlled correctly. Because of this, every construction site should be fitted with reliable industrial air purifiers to control dust on site.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE INHALE CONCRETE DUST?

Various airborne and breathable dust types, such as silica dust, can cause severe health damage, leading to silicosis and lung cancer. Breathable dust means dust particles that have a size smaller than 5 micrometres. They can end up in the lungs, where they can cause severe harm. These are the most dangerous particles, and they are also more challenging to separate than larger particles.

WILL A GOOD DUST VACUUM OR EXTRACTOR BE ENOUGH?

Handheld grinding, cutting, polishing or demolition tools are the major contributors to dust spread in the worksite. While a source dust extraction system or compatible vacuum should always be used, these extractors cannot always capture all the fine particles; not to mention dust coming from other sources around the area. The best approach is to use a vacuum and dust shroud or casing connection to control the dust from its source alongside an industrial air scrubber to create a full clean air filtration system for silica.

WHICH AIR SCRUBBER OR AIR CLEANER UNIT SHOULD I USE?

The general guideline is to multiply a room’s cubic metres by 10. For example, if you have a room measuring 50 cubic metres, you will need commercial air cleaners with a capacity of 500 cubic metres.

DUSTCONTROL DC AIR SCRUBBER CUBE OPTIONS

The most dangerous type of construction dust is the particles you can’t see. High-efficiency air cleaners from All Preparation Equipment are designed to separate dust and particles smaller than 0.3 micrometres. Despite their small size, these particles can pose significant health risks when they find their way into the lungs.

Each unit is H Class and fitted with H13 HEPA filters, you’ll see when looking at the specs compared to other units in the design and construction of these units helps ensure maximum suction and efficiency when controlling the dust on site.

DUSTCONTROL AIRCUBE CLEANER DC500

Developed with durability and ease of use in mind, the DC AirCube 500 boasts a radial blower capable of building high pressure across its entire flow range. This innovation translates to the unit generating a large volume of airflow during its entire lifetime.

Using an exhaust hose, this unit can also create negative pressure inside a sealed room. The fan has two-speed settings, translating to an economic advantage when running for extended periods.

DUSTCONTROL AIRCUBE CLEANER DC1200

This robust air cleaner is highly efficient in cleaning the air within large rooms. At a rate of 1600 cubic metres of air per hour, the Dustcontrol AirCube DC1200 will be your perfect companion for larger rooms and amounts of dust.

Its encapsulated fan housing cradles a radial blower-type fan that continuously builds high pressure across the entire flow range. This feature allows the unit to provide adequate air purification for the whole lifetime of the filter.

The Dustcontrol Air Scrubber - DC1200 model is fitted with both a pre-filter and an H13 HEPA filter for optimal dust control. It also features an integrated light that alerts the user whenever the filters need replacing.

DUSTCONTROL AIRCUBE CLEANER DC2000

Moving 1800 cubic metres of air per hour, the Dustcontrol AirCube DC2000 is a portable air scrubber and one of the most powerful air cleaner in the market. This unit steps up to the task of cleaning dust from the most extensive areas.

Its variable-speed encapsulated fan is housed in a robust, stainless-steel chassis for maximum durability and efficiency. Its ergonomic design makes it easy to set up and transport wherever it’s needed. It can also operate even when positioned horizontally.

The Dustcontrol AirCube DC2000 industrial-strength air purifier is equipped with a pre-filter and an H13 HEPA filter, giving it optimum airborne dust control capacity. It also has an integrated light to indicate when the HEPA filters need replacing.

• Why Do We Need a HEPA H13 Filter?
  Dangerous airborne particles, including silica dust in construction sites, can be encountered in the course of routine work. To protect your team against such particles, you should utilise a commercial HEPA air scrubber, with a degree of separation of not less than 99.9995%.

• Which Industries Need Airborne Particle Filters?
  Construction environments—specifically, decontamination areas, demolition work, clearance of water and fire damage, chiselling operations, soundproofing and insulation work, bathroom renovations, tiling and tile removal, concrete floor preparation, grinding and polishing projects, internal demolition, de-fit and make good projects as well as carpentry projects, onsite installation and manufacturing, plasterboard, and timber sanding work, concrete floor levelling projects and many more.

In construction, renovation, refurbishment and making good projects often there can be multiple trades working onsite where the dust and dirt from the projects they are doing cannot easily be controlled. By running an Air Cleaner or Dustcontrol Air Scrubber system on your site you can easily, and efficiently control airborne dust without it becoming a hazard.

Other industries where Air Scrubbers are used include food industries, bakeries, public buildings, and carpentry workshops – who also benefit from efficient air filtrations systems.

TOUGH JOBS MADE EASY

You can trust All Preparation Equipment to promptly provide you with an Air Filtration System best-suited for your needs. You can also turn to us for various accessories including ducting and temporary wall or dust barrier systems to further enhance dust control and clean air safety on your sites. 

Air Scrubbers, Air Cleaners and Air Purifiers are widely being used to help control airborne and surface dust on sites. Not only were airborne dust is visible but also where it is not visible as the hazards are often what you cannot see.  

Contact the team at All Preparation Equipment today, contact us to discuss your dust control requirements and projects needing safer, cleaner, dust control solutions.

ph. 1800 422 992 
Our team is here to help you choose the best air scrubber for sale for your site.