RUBBER INDUSTRY EXHAUST SYSTEMS

The rubber industry presents a high-risk profile from the point of view of the emission of polluting substances, which can be present as dusts, fumes, and odors of high toxicity. To overcome this problem, the installation of appropriate and articulated systems is necessary, aspiration systems , custom-made for the specific plant, and able to capture and convey towards the filtration all emissions of this kind.

In the rubber industry, harmful emissions occur in two fundamental aspects, both solvable with the installation of appropriate aspiration systems.

The first is that of dust, common to all companies that produce rubber compounds, and which present serious health risks to operators if inhaled; the second is related to the so-called VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, which are released, for example, during vulcanization processes and are also highly toxic and carcinogenic. In addition to this, it must be considered that rubber is combustible, and that therefore its dust can generate an explosion hazard that requires the use of ATEX systems.

In addition to the production of rubber, finally, it should not be forgotten that even during its processing, for example in extrusion, molding, cutting and gluing processes, fumes, vapors and highly toxic exhalations are released, which also require aspiration.

Starting from the on-site inspection, and continuing throughout the design phase, Balducci offers free expert advice to all its customers on the creation of all industrial aspiration systems. The industrial aspiration sector always requires taking into account conditions, application situations and particular needs that are inevitably specific and different for each client. None of our systems are standard: all are custom-made. One of the fundamental considerations that, for example, must be made when designing an industrial aspiration system is that relating to abatement. noises ; Balducci specializes in this sector, and can always provide the ideal solution for each proposed system. Where necessary, the systems can be built in accordance with all ATEX regulations .

Balducci's industrial aspiration system maintenance service is aimed at both customers who have one of our systems installed and those who have relied on other companies for the construction of their own, and includes both ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. There are at least three reasons why it is absolutely necessary to regularly carry out periodic maintenance of industrial aspiration systems: to ensure trouble-free operation of production lines, avoiding the deposit of materials; to protect the health of operators by eliminating all potentially harmful substances from the air; and to prevent fire or explosion hazards by preventing the uncontrolled accumulation of fine dust in the air.

The main operations related to the maintenance of industrial aspiration systems can be summarized as follows:

• Accurate control of the plant's conditions and verification of component wear

• Cleaning or replacement of the installed filter elements

• Repair of any damage; if necessary, replacement of damaged components

• Verification of the functionality of the aspiration system according to the established efficiency parameters

• Check of the safety devices installed on the system

• Restoration of any compromised functionalities