Spark Arrestor protects against dust collector fires.
Press Release Summary:
Adding protection to Gold Series® cartridge dust and fume collection systems, Spark Arrestor operates without perforations or screens to take control of sparks and channel them away from filters and into dust collector's hopper. Unit works by creating torturous paths that give sparks and embers time to lose energy as they are directed to safe area. Each module can handle max of 10,000 cfm, but optimal volume is 7,000 cfm where static pressure is less than 2 in. w.g.
Original Press Release:
New Spark Arrestor Protects Against Dust Collector Fires
Jonesboro, Ark., - Camfil Farr APC has introduced a new spark arrestor that provides superior protection to its Gold Series® cartridge dust and fume collection systems. The new spark arrestor works without perforations or screens to take control of sparks and channel them away from the filters and into the dust collector's hopper, reducing the chance of fire. Applications include welding, plasma cutting, laser cutting and other spark-producing operations that do not involve combustible dust.*
Unlike conventional perforated plate-type arrestors, the Camfil Farr APC device works by creating torturous paths that give sparks and embers more time to lose the energy that they contain as they are directed to a safe area, while adding very little static pressure loss to the system. In addition, it is less likely to plug and accumulate material than perforated spark baffle systems. The inlet transition is reversible and provides horizontal or vertical entry without compromising control of the spark.
Modular construction of the arrestor makes it possible to handle varying air flow volumes. Each module can handle a maximum of 10,000 cfm, but the optimal volume is 7,000 cfm where static pressure is less than 2" w.g. The unit also contains an access door to clean out debris that may enter the dust collection system.
The new spark arrestor is offered as an option on new or existing Gold Series dust collectors. For product information, go to www.farrapc.com/products/gold-series/spark-arrestor. For general company information in the U.S. and Canada, contact Camfil Farr APC at (800) 479-6801 or (870) 933-8048; e-mail filterman@farrapc.com; web www.farrapc.com. For general information outside the U.S. and Canada, visit www.camfilfarrapc.com.
*Combustible dusts require a spark trap that directs the sparks to a suitable container isolated from the dust collector.
