Sawing, sanding and machining produce wood dust, while drying and pressing add heat to the process. Extraction systems connect machines to filters and storage, making the movement of ignition sources an important part of the protection picture.
Sawmills · Joinery · Wood-based panels
Typical processes
- Machining & sanding
- Dust extraction
- Drying & pressing
Protection priorities
Consider ignition sources in material flows, dust collection equipment and the connections between production areas.
Protection review
What we assess.
Machining & dust generation
Identify where sawing, sanding and machining generate wood dust and potential ignition sources.
Extraction networks
Review the ducts that carry dust and particles between machines and collection equipment.
Filters & dust collectors
Assess the collection equipment and its connections as part of the complete protection concept.
Useful information for your project discussion.
- Dust characteristics and available test data
- Extraction routes and connections between machines
- Drying, pressing and potential ignition sources