The Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry estimates that 3.3 million people die every year worldwide, due to the effects of fine dust which can be evident in welding fumes. By 2050, this number may rise to up to 6.6 million. The world health organization classes fine dust as a direct cause of [...]
Making Happy Clients South Pacific Vacuums proud to be bringing clients together. Having spent many years in an Industry for commercial and Industrial cleaning equipment we were able to satisfy two customers and provide a positive outcome for both. A client no longer had the use or need for a [...]
Silica dust is a big problem for many New Zealand businesses. We have a vacuum solution with this fine dust extractor. Silica Dust Silicosis is a progressive and deadly disease that causes fibrosis of the lungs from the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. As a PCBU, you have [...]
HEPA Filters - High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA), also known as high-efficiency particulate absorbing and high-efficiency particulate arrestance, is an efficiency standard of air filter. Filters meeting the HEPA standard must satisfy certain levels of efficiency. Common standards require that a HEPA air filter must remove—from the air that passes through—at [...]
When equipment is rated as ATEX, what does this mean? ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European directives for controlling explosive atmospheres. ATEX lifting equipment can mean electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists and belt hoists, winches, trolleys and pneumatic lifting equipment, and can be referred to [...]