Fan Shroud Air Intake Filter Screen Stops Dust Blowing

Fan Shroud Air Filter Stops Dust Blowing

The Challenge - Recirculating Dust with Cooling Fan

Processing plant items manufactured with heat require high velocity air cooling from recirculating fans blowing directly onto the product before it can be packaged.  

Unfortunately the mobile and pedestal style air circulator fan components become covered in airborne debris as the equipment draws in the local air, picking up the particles which are then spread throughout the motor, blades and fan guards. 

These contaminants can, potentially, be blown back into the cooling area and onto the finished product.

 

The Solution - Fan Shroud Air Filter

Custom sized to fit securely on the backside of a fan guard, the filter wraps around the motor encasement and is held securely in place with an elastic edge and hook/loop attachment.  

Available in a washable woven electrostatic polypropylene media or disposable nonwoven polyester, the fan shroud attracts and holds the particles before they can enter the equipment. 

Easily removed, the washable filters can be changed out with a second set of filters as needed, rinsed and reused.  

The disposable polyester fan shrouds can be removed and disposed of depending on which model best meets the factory needs.  

Both the equipment and the product stay clean.

Inspection guidelines will include that Dust Collection & Filtering Devices be put in place to prevent possible contamination to food products from threads, lint and fibres.  

In GENERAL RULES FOR ALL FOOD PREMISES & FOODSTUFFS - the layout, design, construction, siting and size of food premises are to:

1. Permit adequate maintenance, cleaning and/or disinfection, avoid or minimise air borne contamination, and provide adequate working space to allow for the hygienic performance of all operations.
2. Be such as to protect against the accumulation of dirt, contact with toxic materials, the shedding of particles into food and the formation of condensation or undesirable mould on surfaces.

PreVent® Equipment Protection bonnet filters are one positive solution to this problem. For details please see Bonnet Filters