A leading manufacturer of transportation solutions faced a critical challenge in their production welding facility: persistent smoke, haze, and fine dust particles that undermined comfort and safety. After a previous used collector failed, the team needed a dependable welding dust collection systemthat could support robotic cells and everyday fabrication. Here's how A.C.T....

When a Tier 1 automotive supplier relocated a robotic welding line, the clock was ticking.

A globally-based high alloy scrap recycler - the largest of its kind - was using oxy‑propane torch cutting to downsize oversized titanium scrap. The process produced dense smoke and metallic debris that had been exhausted outdoors, creating visible opacity and drawing regulatory scrutiny. To keep production on schedule and meet stringent air quality expectations (including...

The P-946 Corrosion Control Hangar, located in Hawaii and built for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, is a state-of-the-art, 29,408-square-foot facility, built in 26 months and completed in December 2022. The hangar includes a refitting and rebuilding area for the maintenance, repair, paint preparation and painting of H-1, H-60, CH-53 and MV22 series aircraft. The facility has...

The Challenge of Torch Cutting Scrap Metal

A Pennsylvania industrial manufacturer installed a new plasma table in the spring to increase their machining capabilities. However, once production ramped up, a major problem arose.

Increased production over the last few years lead one Texas customer to purchase multiple units and more recently upgrade to a central system. They reached out to A.C.T. Dust Collectors for the solution with each growth spurt. Texas Nameplate, a 76-year-old family company, has seen its fair share of transformation and growth during its impressive history. President of Texas...

An Ohio importer of fiber laser cutting tables recently sold one of their combo table+dust collectors to their customer in Noblesville, IN. The customer wanted an entire package unit that included the fiber laser cutting table and a dust collector so the unit they were offering seemed to fit the bill.

A precision metal component manufacturer required multiple dust collection systems for a new facility buildout in a large manufacturing plant. The project involved retrofitting a 250,000 square foot building to support modern metalworking operations. A.C.T. Dust Collectors worked with a local dealer to design a system that would support airflow demands, improve efficiency, and...

Recently, a South Carolina company that makes alloys for the aerospace, medical and electronics industries needed to replace their corrosion-ridden dust collector.

A Midwest-based industrial shredder manufacturer needed an effective dust collection system for weld smoke and fume in a new facility. The application presented multiple challenges, including limited floor space and large-scale fabrication work. A.C.T. Dust Collectors worked with a local distributor to design a system that captures airborne weld fumes while maintaining...

A large snack food manufacturer needed a food processing dust collection system to improve air quality and meet current safety standards. Their production process generated dust from ingredients like sugar and flour, creating both air quality concerns and potential explosion risks. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed to capture combustible dust, support safe...

A foundry in Minnesota needed a dust collection system but faced a major challenge with system placement. Limited space around the facility made it difficult to install equipment at ground level. A.C.T. Dust Collectors designed a custom solution that allowed the system to be installed on the roof while maintaining safe and efficient operation.

A company that manufactures doors had a welding application that desperately needed a dust collector.

A global manufacturer of earth moving equipment needed a more effective dust collection solution for their thermal spray booths. Their existing systems were sourced from another provider but did not offer the performance and value required for ongoing operations. A.C.T. Dust Collectors evaluated the application and delivered a system that improved performance while reducing...

A trailer manufacturer up north needed an effective weld fume extraction system to improve air quality inside their facility. Welding operations were generating airborne smoke and particulate, while the existing ventilation approach created additional operational challenges. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed to capture weld fumes, improve indoor air quality,...

A pharmaceutical manufacturer required multiple dust collection systems for a fluidized tablet coating process. The application generated fine airborne particulate that needed to be captured to maintain clean equipment and controlled production conditions. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed for high-efficiency filtration and compatibility with pharmaceutical...

A welding facility in North Dakota required an effective weld fume extraction systemto improve air quality in a large production environment. Welding processes generate smoke and airborne particulates that must be controlled to maintain safe and efficient working conditions. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed to capture weld smoke, support consistent air...

Cybex International, a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment needed to replace an aging dust collection system supporting their blast machine operation. The existing unit required frequent repairs and created maintenance challenges that impacted production efficiency. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed to improve airflow, simplify maintenance, and...

Jordan Transformer, located in Jordan, Minnesota specializes in the redesign and remanufacture of power transformers with ratings up to 200 MVA and voltages of up to 230 kV. The company was shipping out the transformers for off-site sandblasting which was becoming very expensive and resulting in longer turnaround times for their customers. A change was required to improve the...

Park Industries located in St Cloud MN, is the largest North American manufacturer of stone working equipment including CNC saws and routers. Starting in the fall of 2014, Park Industries began an expansion with the goal to increase manufacturing capacity and space to support their growth. Over 17% of extra capacity and over 17,000 square ft. of manufacturing space were added...

SWI Interiors in Osage, MN is a very established interior design and cabinet production facility. Steve Pachel is the entrepreneurial force behind this growing company. In the spring of 2015 Steve decided he was going to take the next step in growing his shop, both in efficiency and healthy working environment.

A manufacturing facility needed an effective dust collection system for a laser cutting table located in a confined space. The process generated fine particulates and fumes that required proper filtration to maintain air quality and protect workers. A.C.T. Dust Collectors designed a solution that provided efficient filtration while fitting within tight space constraints.

A.C.T. Dust Collectors was contacted by a customer in the northern climate who cuts steel on a plasma table. Plasma cutting is a popular process for cutting steel and is widely used in the manufacturing industry.

A valued customer approached us with exactly what we love: a challenging application for industrial air filtration. They were running an enclosed laser-cutting system at a university tech center, near high-traffic classrooms in a compact space.

A mining operation required an effective dust collection system for plasma cuttingnearly half a mile below ground. The process generated significant dust and fumes, creating a potential health risk for workers in a confined underground environment. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed to capture airborne particulate and improve air quality in a challenging...

A major automotive parts manufacturer in Michigan had a welding operation making an unacceptable amount of fume/smoke, and needed a fume collection system. Time was critical. They needed a quick solution to get an effective filtration system installed before the end of the month. The operations manager and his team had only two weeks to install the equipment. He was losing...

A specialty grain milling facilityneeded a dust collection system to support a newly expanded operation. With high dust loads expected and tight timelines, the facility required a reliable solution that could be delivered and installed quickly. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a system designed to handle heavy particulate while meeting production demands without delays.

Recently, a manufacturer purchased a fiber laser cutting table. The manufacturer was concerned as to how they could best collect the dust. They knew if the dust and fumes were not collected properly

Recently, a manufacturer for roadway paint in North Carolina reached out to us because their dust collection methods were inefficient. The dust they were collecting was the dust from mixing and melting color dies for paints and plastics. They were mixing the materials in what they call “reactors” and had a cartridge dust collector connected to these units. The dust being...

Ambient Air Application: More than one dust collection need?

A commercial flooring company needed to improve dust control in their equipment cleaning process. Their existing ventilation and filtration system was not meeting performance expectations or regulatory requirements. A.C.T. Dust Collectors designed a solution to capture grinding dust and debris while improving efficiency in a controlled cleaning environment.

A customer in Texas purchased a new fiber laser cutting machine. The machine offers incredible precision and speed but produces an extremely fine dust during operation. The company reached out to A.C.T. Dust Collectors to find a solution to their fiber laser dust collection.

An international tire manufacturer needed to improve air quality and emissions control during a rubber production process. At a key stage in manufacturing, airborne compounds and odors were being released, creating challenges for both workplace conditions and environmental control. A.C.T. Dust Collectors provided a solution designed to capture particulate before downstream VOC...

A wire manufacturing plant needed to upgrade its dust collection system to support increased production. The existing unit no longer had the capacity to handle the dust load generated by the wire drawing process. A.C.T. Dust Collectors evaluated the application and provided a system designed to deliver the airflow and filtration needed for reliable performance.

A high school in Virginia needed a dust collection system for a newwelding and metalworking facility. As part of an expansion project, the school added a dedicated grinding room with multiple workstations that required effective dust control. A.C.T. Dust Collectors designed a system to capture metal grinding dust, improve air quality, and support a safe learning environment.

A global manufacturer of honeycomb core structural boards in Michigan needed to make an upgrade to their dust collection system.

One of the largest metal fabrication shops in North America required a high-capacity dust collection system to support a major facility upgrade. The operation involved metalizing large steel structures for bridge building and transportation projects, requiring efficient filtration of large volumes of air. A.C.T. Dust Collectors designed a solution to capture airborne...

A.C.T. Dust Collectors was contacted by a metal recycling customer in Ohio that uses torches to cut large chunks of steel down to smaller sizes, which results in a nasty plume of yellow smoke. All this was done outside. It was an environmental hazard; they had to do something to contain the smoke.

Project Snapshot Industry: Refractory manufacturing Application: Grinding and sanding dust collection Dust Type: Fine particulate (plaster-like material) Solution: 2 ACTion Booth Power Modules Booth Size: 8’ x 8’ (expanded to 16’ x 8’) Outcome: Improved air quality and expanded coverage per unit A national manufacturer of refractory products in New Jersey needed an effective...