The Customer Problems That Built SonicAire’s Dust Control Solutions
Brad Carr didn’t set out to build an industry-leading company. He set out to pay his bills. It was 2004; textiles were leaving the United States, and the career Brad had built in textile air-conditioning and filtration was evaporating alongside them. So he did what any practical, determined person does when the ground shifts beneath […]
A Combustible Dust Explosion Shuts Down One of America’s Most Innovative Recycling Facilities. Is Your Plant Next?
Shortly after 5 p.m. on March 1, 2026, Greene County Fire Director Joe Bashore got a call no emergency official wants to receive. A combustible dust explosion had torn through the Novelis aluminum recycling plant in Greensboro, Georgia, and was powerful enough that Bashore, five miles away, felt it rattle his house. What Happened at […]
How Industrial Dust Control Systems Improve Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance
SonicAire focuses on proactive dust control solutions that help facilities manage dust before it turns into a hazard. With the right system in place, businesses can create a safer, cleaner, and more efficient environment. Every facility manager knows the feeling. You walk the floor, everything looks clean, production is humming, and then an inspector climbs […]
Will SonicAire Fans Work in My Industry? A Combustible Dust Control Reality Check
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably doing your homework. You may have heard SonicAire mentioned in an NFPA compliance conversation, or a peer from another facility swears by them. Either way, you’ve got one very reasonable question: will this actually work for us? It’s a fair ask. No two facilities are the same, […]
Beyond the Purchase: Why SonicAire Fan Installation is Critical for Dust Control Success
When investing in a dust control solution, the quality of installation can make the difference between optimal performance and compromised effectiveness. While SonicAire’s engineered fan systems represent the pinnacle of dust control technology, even the most advanced equipment requires precise installation to deliver its full potential. The complexity of industrial dust control means that proper […]
Industrial Dust Control – 5 Mistakes You May Be Making
Heightened standards for industrial dust control and news coverage of combustible dust incidents have increased the awareness of industrial dust hazards. Yet, some common misconceptions regarding this key safety issue continue to circulate. These misconceptions can cause facility managers to make critical mistakes with their industrial dust control procedures. Following are five of the most […]
Dust Control Fans Presentation at Dust Safety Conference
SonicAire’s COO Jordan Newton is a featured speaker at the upcoming Digital Dust Safety Conference sponsored by Dust Safety Science. His presentation, “Using Fan Systems to Control Fugitive Dust Accumulation,” will address how overhead fan systems prevent combustible dust from settling out on equipment, rafters and overhead structures in processing operations. Jordan is a Professional […]
Could Industrial Dust Control Fans Save You Millions?
All it takes is one incident to send every penny of your company’s profits up in smoke … literally. In seconds, a combustible dust event can destroy facilities and put lives at risk. The aftermath of injuries, lawsuits and OSHA fines can cripple a business. And just how much is at risk? After a combustible […]
FAQs on Combustible Dust
What is combustible dust, and how does it affect your operations? Discover what you need to know as we answer the most frequently asked questions about combustible dust. What is combustible dust? OSHA defines combustible dust as “fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions.” These particles come in […]
Lint and Pathogens: How to Protect Patients and Staff with Overhead Lint Control
Roughly 5 billion pounds of linens are laundered in health care settings each year in the United States. To prevent the spread of pathogens, these health care textiles (HCTs) must be properly managed throughout the cleaning and storage cycles.When appropriate measures are not in place, outbreaks can occur. Case in point: In 2015, an outbreak […]