Many 3D printers release ultrafine particles (UFPs) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during operations. These are specifically from thermoplastic feedstocks used for printing in 3D printers.
Ultrafine particles, otherwise known as nanoparticles, are tiny substances that can be inhaled easily into the respiratory system without noticing it.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) on the other hand are organic chemicals with high vapour pressure at room temperature. Ultrafine particles and Volatile Organic Compounds can continue to remain in the vicinity where they are generated for a long period of time after printing. This means that employees within the area of operations are exposed to these harmful compounds. Additionally, 3D printing of metals such as Titanium generates dust during the printing process and can be highly explosive.
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH 3D PRINTING.
Exposure to Ultrafine Particles and Volatile Compounds of 3D printing poses health risks to those who inhale them. These health risks can lead to diseases including but not limited to; Asthma, Pneumonia, Cough, nasal irritation, pulmonary effusion, eye irritation, hypertension, heart arrest, heart failure, neurological diseases, brain damage, liver damage, kidney damage, skin diseases, and cancer.
DUST EXTRACTION AND FILTRATION SOLUTIONS FOR 3D PRINTING.
With a policy of putting the health of employees first, Envirox is helping industries protect their most valuable assets (the employees) against the harmful effects of dust from 3D printing.
PRODUCTS FOR DESKTOP 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS
Below are a few solutions to keep the dust at bay.
BenchTop Extraction Arm
The BenchTop Extraction Arm is an extraction system that is perfect for use in areas where small, flexible, and easy-to-use arms are needed.
The Benchtop extraction kit can easily be fixed on walls, ceilings, floors, and worktops. It provides maximum installation flexibility which is facilitated by a non-contendable cut-to-fit extension profile design. In addition, BenchTop Extraction Arm has two outermost arm joints that can rotate and swivel in all directions. This makes it easy to maneuver and extract dust efficiently.
BenchTop Extraction Arm complies with the ATEX directive, making it the most ideal choice for 3D printing of metals such as Titanium.
ENVIROX PRODUCTS FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING MACHINES.
FMC(Z) Dust Collectors:
Nederman FMC(Z) are dust filtration systems designed to solve dust problems within a wide range of industries including large 3D printing environments where the potential risk of dust explosion is most likely.Our FMC(Z) dust collectors are ATEX approved.
NEX D Extraction Arm:
NEX D is an extraction arm that is flexible and easy to position, easy to clean, double earthed with little maintenance requirements. It is the ideal arm in the market designed to fit into environments where explosive dusts of 3D printing dust are generated. This is specifically in reference to Zone 22 classification because it is manufactured to meet ATEX approved standards.
Our NEX D extraction arm has an enclosed support arm, separate hose and stainless-steel hood which ensures that combustible dusts are extracted at source immediately from large 3D printing machines and transported to a dust collector.
NEX S Extraction Arm:
NEX S is a high functional extraction system originally designed to arrest explosive dust and gas at source in environments where hygienic demands are exceptionally high. The arm has a double earthed system and an antistatic earthed ventilation hose that prevents static electricity and sparks from occurring. NEX S extraction arm is designed as an open support system and hood of acid proofed polished stainless steel. NEX S extraction arm is suitable for use in explosion-prone 3D printing environments which include zone 1/21 and 2/22 classifications. Our NEX S extraction arms ensure cost efficiency for increased output and profit as it requires very little maintenance and is very easy to clean as well.
CARZ Valve :
CARZ valve is an explosion isolation flap valve installed in your extraction duct line and engineered to serve as a protective system against explosions in environments where large 3D printing processes take place. CARZ valve functions as a pressure-resistant system that is capable of preventing the transmission of dangerous effects of explosion pressure waves and flames from downstream work areas to upstream work areas. Envirox offers unparalleled 3D printing dust extraction solutions that meet the best standards of practice.
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