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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

In short, no. SonicAire fans create a barrier, or a horizontal curtain of air that keeps the dust from making a free trip to the ceiling via rising warm air currents. The air in your facility will actually have less free-floating particulate in it than it did before you had SonicAire fans installed.

Check out our white paper on Dynamic Particle Control for more information.

There’s no one answer to this question, as there are many, many different types of dust, even at different points along a single process. Additionally, the layout and machinery used in each facility is different. Our sales and engineering team will determine what fan type works best in your facility with your dust and processes.

SonicAire fans improve air quality. They make for happier employees, and more importantly, safer employees. Check out the air quality study we did in a PVC blending/composite lumber facility in the Dynamic Particle Control white paper.

SonicAire fans robotically reduce fugitive dust accumulation. High-velocity, high-mass airflow from our fans creates an overhead barrier. Our BarrierAire™ technology forces dust to the floor by preventing upward currents and stagnant air that keeps dust in suspension, preventing accumulation of fugitive dust in overhead and hard-to-reach places. All you have to do is sweep it up off the floor!

The type (size, weight, moisture-content, etc.) of dust you make will determine how many fans you’ll need. Facilities can use $2.25 per square foot as a budgetary figure for an installed system. The specific cost for your facility can be determined once our engineers fully understand your particular situation.

The number of fans required is based on a number of factors including the size of the dust producing area as well as the type and quantity of dust produced. Our team can create an engineered solution for your facility to ensure minimal dust buildup in overhead spaces. Click here to request your Free Dust Management Plan with ROI Analysis.

Plastics and Powder Bulk and Solids Industries

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Plastics Industry Overview

Plastics is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. It employs nearly 1 million people, supplies components for a wide range of production, and generates almost $451 billion in shipments per year.

The demand for plastics has never been greater and continues to grow, particularly in the automotive industry. Plastics are versatile and durable, making them highly sought after in many industries, such as industrial and consumer goods and the medical, military and construction sectors. Suffice to say, plastics are present in almost every facet of our lives and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

Powder and Bulk Solids Industry

Another massive industry also involved with plastics is the Powder and Bulk Solids (PBS) industry. Established in 1983 PBS serves a variety of industries that process, handle, and package dry particulate matter, including plastics.

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Here’s the Problem

Since plastics have become integral to our society and play a part in virtually all manufacturing, the production of plastics has dramatically increased. While the increase in production is a good thing, the combustible dust from trimming and shaping plastic components presents a significant challenge.

As the plastic dust accumulates, it poses a fire and explosion hazard. The dust heats up, melts and evaporates, generating volatile, flammable gas. Some plastics facilities use dust collection systems, but they don’t capture all the particles and fail to fully mitigate the risk of explosion or fire. In October 2019, a Connecticut-based manufacturer experienced an explosion in its dust collection unit, causing extensive damage.

Not only does uncollected plastic dust pose a significant hazard, but its collection and storage do as well.

So what is the solution?

How SonicAire Can Help

SonicAire utilizes precision dust-control technology, engineered specifically for the plastics industry. SonicAire’s industrial control fans proactively prevent combustible dust build-up, thereby maintaining a clean and safe environment in a cost-effective manner.

How SonicAire Can Help

SonicAire utilizes precision dust-control technology, engineered specifically for the plastics industry. SonicAire’s industrial control fans proactively prevent combustible dust build-up, thereby maintaining a clean and safe environment in a cost-effective manner.

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The SonicAire Solution

SonicAire’s proprietary technology combines two state-of-the-art methods, High-Velocity Airflow and Thermal-Current Control, to control dust flow.

High-Velocity Airflow

SonicAire’s specialized fans use high-velocity airflow to clean overhead areas. This ultra-powerful airflow effectively prevents the accumulation of combustible dust particles on overhead structures.

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Thermal-Current Control

Typical airflow involves warm air currents naturally rising and lifting plastic particles to overhead structures where plastic dust accumulates quickly. SonicAire’s industrial dust control fans prevent these naturally occurring upward thermal currents from holding dust in the air in the first place. Our fans create an air barrier below the overhead structures, so the dust doesn’t rise above them and then settle on top.

Using these two unique and efficient technologies, and with the help of our specialists, you can be assured that flammable plastic dust accumulation in your facility will be kept at a safe, minimal level.

Contact us today to speak to one of our trained specialists about how SonicAire can mitigate the danger of explosive plastic dust in your facility. We would love to show you exactly how to make your workspace as safe as possible from dangerous plastic dust as well as save you time and money from having to do manual clean-up.

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Additional Resources

Learn more about how we helped companies like yours find solutions to their dust problems.

Commonwealth Linen Case Study
Linen Industry Case History
Plastics Industry Case History

The SonicAire Solution

Learn more about how we helped companies like yours find solutions to their plastic dust problems.

The AZEK Company
Case History
Plastics Industry
Case History
Dynamic Particle Control
White Paper

Complimentary Dust Management Plan with ROI Analysis

Sonicaire Dust Management ROISonicAire is committed to helping our clients tackle combustible dust in their facilities. We will review your facility specifications and develop a custom analysis of how SonicAire fans can use our BarrierAire™ technology to reduce combustible dust accumulation, improve worker safety and productivity and keep your facility compliant with OSHA and NFPA regulations.

Our analysis will also show you the expected Return on Investment, including equipment investment, estimated annual savings and cumulative cashflow benefit.

Get started by contacting us today for your custom facility review, ROI analysis and fan technology proposal.

Complimentary Dust Management Plan with ROI Analysis

Sonicaire Dust Management ROISonicAire is committed to helping our clients tackle combustible dust in their facilities. We will review your facility specifications and develop a custom analysis of how SonicAire fans can use our BarrierAire™ technology to reduce combustible dust accumulation, improve worker safety and productivity and keep your facility compliant with OSHA and NFPA regulations.

Our analysis will also show you the expected Return on Investment, including equipment investment, estimated annual savings and cumulative cashflow benefit.

Get started by contacting us today for your custom facility review, ROI analysis and fan technology proposal.