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Vacuum Transfer Systems for Silica Sand Waste Dust & Fines Removal

Written by IAC | Mar 17, 2020 3:57:20 PM

IAC’s newest innovation provides a labor saving and environmentally safe solution to capture, convey and remove waste dust and fines from collection points within your plant. Our Vacuum Transfer Systems pneumatically convey the waste dust and transfer them to a dedicated waste silo or other accumulation point with an automated truck loadout system for removal from the plant. These systems are designed to convey the waste material with 100% safety factor in design to rapidly deal with surges and unwanted slugs of material.

Key Features of IAC’s Vacuum Transfer Systems Include:
• Elimination of Fine Airborne Silica Dust
• Integral for Respirable Crystalline Silica Mitigation
• Supports Worker Friendly Plant Hygiene
• IAC’s ability to Design, Fabricate s & Install the Vacuum Transfer System to Easily Retrofit Existing Plants
• Can Be Used as a Plant Dust Spill Central Vacuum Clean-up System

Automated Control System
Built in pressure sensors and automated controls allow remote monitoring the Vacuum Transfer System. The system can be programmed for continuous cycling of each waste dust pick up point or time delayed for non-continuous cycling.


Protect Workers from Overexposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
OSHA Standards require employers to use dust control systems to prevent employees from overexposure to respirable crystalline silica above the permissible exposure limit of 50 ug/m averaged over an 8 hour day. IAC’s team of highly skilled pneumatic conveying system engineers and construction teams have designed and installed numerous retrofit Vacuum Transfer Systems for a variety of industries including frac sand, cement and steel.

Installation & Field Service:
Vacuum Transfer Systems are cost effective and provide an almost immediate return on investment in labor hours saved and reduce the chance of potential health and environmental fines. IAC is a complete solutions provider that will work with your team to provide Project Management, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, and commissioning services.

Fabrication:
IAC’s centrally located fabrication facilities are in close proximity to our engineering and corporate offices resulting in improved communication and quality control. State-of-the-art equipment including CNC laser and plasma cutting tables, press brakes to 350 ton, TIG/MIG/SUBARC welders, tank rolls, overhead cranes, stainless safe areas and modern painting booths ensure top quality, fit and finish.

If Silica Dust & Respirable Crystalline Silica Mitigation has been an issue at your plant, IAC’s Vacuum Transfer Systems may be the solution for you. Contact your IAC Sales Representative today to further discuss our systems.