Three big apps for dust extractors

Dust extraction has several applications with quite differing specifications.

First is dust extraction for OH&S, the second is environmental protection and third is for effective dry sanding.

For OH&S, dust extraction collects the dust from the point of sanding where it is generated before the dust becomes airborne, thus protecting the operator.

This is achieved by connection of the sanding tool to a positive pressure vacuum system that automatically turns on when the sanding tool starts up.

This also protects the environment by preventing dust becoming airborne and then being blown around the environment, thus satisfying environmental regulations.

The most important application for dust extraction is for the effective process of dry sanding.

Dry sanding requires a far more specific vacuum “flow rate” and “suction rate” for effective dry sanding.

Each and every individual tool must have – or be close to – this specific flow and suction rate in order to obtain the best possible finish in the shortest possible time.

In other words, correct dust extraction will improve the finish, shorten the sanding time and extend the life of the abrasive.

It is important to note that each individual operator should have a vacuum system dedicated to him for effective dry sanding whereas for environmental and OH&S one vacuum unit no matter what size it may be may well satisfy OH&S and environmental regulations.

GPI Automotive Products, located throughout Australia, have a very large, versatile and effective range of dust extractions systems to suit the individual and/or the entire workshop.

The range includes STAYER, TELESCH, GPIAIR, and VELOCITY.

For further details contact GPI on 1800 334898 or Alan Thomson on 0408 755185.