Dust Collectors
How do industrial dust collectors work?
Dust collectors draw in contaminated air, separate out dust particles using filters or cyclonic action, and return clean air to the workspace. They’re a cornerstone of safe, breathable environments in manufacturing and fabrication.
What kinds of dust can your systems handle?
Our solutions can handle most common manufacturing and industrial dust types.
From fine wood dust and food processing particles to heavy grinding residue and combustible metal dust, our systems are built to capture and clean up a wide range of materials across multiple industries.
What’s the difference between a dust collector and a portable dust collector?
Dust collectors are typically fixed installations designed to manage large-scale dust extraction across a facility. Portable dust collectors offer the same functionality but with flexibility, ideal for smaller work areas or operations where mobility is key.
Mist Collectors
Where are mist collectors most useful?
Industrial mist collectors are commonly used in CNC machining, milling, and turning operations where oil- and water-based coolants are atomized into the air. Airflow Systems mist collectors capture and contain these emissions, helping you stay within recommended exposure limits.
Can mist collectors reduce maintenance on equipment?
Yes, by removing mist from the air, mist collection systems prevent buildup on machinery, floors and electronics. In addition to improving safety, mist collection extends lifespan and minimizes downtime due to cleaning or electrical failures.
Air Cleaners
Are your air cleaners suitable for industrial smoke and fume removal?
Yes, our air cleaners are engineered to target fine particulates, welding fumes, and airborne smoke in environments like metal fabrication shops, woodworking facilities, and industrial processing plants. They’re high-efficiency systems that filter, improve air circulation, and reduce long-term exposure risks.
What’s the difference between air cleaners and dust collectors?
Air cleaners are designed to handle finer airborne contaminants like smoke, odors, and ultra-fine dust, often in enclosed or office-adjacent spaces. Dust collectors are better for heavier particulate capture at source.
Are your air cleaners HEPA-rated?
Many of Airflow Systems’ models can be fitted with HEPA filtration options, depending on the application required. HEPA filters are often used in pharmaceutical, medical, or precision electronics environments.
Portable Dust Collectors
Do portable collectors require permanent ducting?
No, these units are mobile, self-contained, and require minimal installation. They’re particularly ideal for changing job sites or operations that can’t commit to fixed ductwork.
Are portable systems powerful enough for heavy-duty use?
Absolutely. We build portable dust collectors with serious manufacturing in mind. That means industrial-grade motors and filters that rival some stationary systems, especially in applications like welding fume control and sanding dust extraction.
What industries use your portable dust collectors?
Our range of clients has seen our machines in heavy use across food processing, composite fabrication, electronics manufacturing, and metalworking industries. Our portable dust units are compact, rugged, and ideal for operations needing source capture without a permanent setup.
Collection Arms
How adjustable are fume extraction arms?
Our collection arms are highly flexible, with 360° articulation and variable-length reach. They’re perfect for tight workstations where mobility and precision matter.
Do they capture all fumes at the source?
When positioned correctly, yes. Source capture from collection arms significantly reduces airborne spread, especially in processes like soldering, welding, or working with chemical adhesives.
Downdraft Tables
Can downdraft tables handle grinding dust?
Our industrial downdraft tables are designed to handle high-volume grinding and sanding operations. Models with spark arrestors are also available for metal and combustible dust.
How do downdraft tables improve combustible dust safety?
Downdraft tables work by drawing particles downward and away from the breathing zone, downdraft tables help reduce dust accumulation and fire risk.
These tables are especially valuable in sanding, grinding, and cutting tasks where airborne dust can otherwise linger or settle in dangerous quantities.
What materials can be used on your downdraft tables?
Everything from metals to composites and plastics. We match table surfaces and filter configurations to the dust type.
Dust Booths
How are dust booths different from downdraft tables?
Dust booths offer full enclosures, containing more of the airborne contaminants and allowing for larger or messier tasks. They’re great for sanding, bag dumping, or manual powder handling.
Can your dust booths handle odor control as well?
Yes, many of our dust and fume control systems also mitigate industrial odors. We design booths with multi-stage filtration, including activated carbon when necessary, to address not just dust, but vaporized chemicals and nuisance smells.
Can dust booths be customized for odor control?
Yes, we offer booth filtration options that include activated carbon and chemical filters to manage strong industrial odors or vapor-phase contaminants.
Paint & Fume Booths
What are key requirements for spray booth ventilation?
To guarantee proper, compliant ventilation in a spray booth, you’ll need consistent airflow, overspray capture, and properly filtered exhaust. We can also help meet OSHA spray booth regulations and fire suppression standards.
Do you offer booths for large equipment painting?
Yes, we design custom paint booth systems for oversized vehicles, equipment, and parts. That includes auto paint booths, truck paint booths, and aerospace applications.
What’s the role of a paint/fume booth in industrial filtration?
Paint booths and fume booths are designed to contain overspray, capture airborne particulates, and manage vapors generated during painting, coating, or chemical processing. They create a controlled environment that protects both the product and the operator.
High Vacuum Systems
How does high vacuum filtration differ from standard systems?
High vacuum systems are built for powerful, localized extraction in high-residue environments—think heavy grinding, plasma cutting, or dense particulate removal. They require precise airflow design and are ideal where contaminants must be pulled from small nozzles or tight spaces.
What applications require high vacuum filtration?
When you're removing heavy, sticky, or dense particulates (such as during thermal cutting, weld slag cleanup, or powder recovery) you’ll need high vacuum performance.
Can high vacuum systems be used for combustible dust?
Yes, and we offer explosion isolation, grounding, and compliant design for those environments as well. Get in touch to find out what will suit your requirements best.
Vehicle Exhaust Systems
What solutions do you offer for vehicle exhaust?
We provide vehicle exhaust extraction systems that capture harmful emissions directly from the tailpipe before they enter the workspace.
These are essential in enclosed garages, fleet maintenance bays, and facilities where idling engines can cause dangerous CO buildup.
Why is vehicle exhaust extraction important indoors?
Carbon monoxide and other gases can build up quickly in garages and maintenance bays. Our exhaust systems capture emissions at the source, keeping air breathable and compliant with industry regulations.
Airflow Systems products are trusted by governmental departments as well as leading companies across the USA.
Industrial Dust Control
How do I know if I need a full-scale dust control system?
If your process produces visible dust, coats surfaces quickly, or triggers air quality alarms, it's time to look at centralized or point-source dust control options.
Can dust control systems help with product quality?
Yes. By minimizing airborne particulates, dust control systems help prevent contamination during sensitive processes like painting, packaging, and electronics assembly.
Oil Mist Collection
How does oil mist collection improve workplace safety?
Oil mist in machining environments can create hazardous, slippery surfaces and degrade indoor air quality over time.
Mist collectors capture airborne droplets at the source, helping prevent accidents, extend equipment life, and protect workers’ lungs.
Does oil mist impact air quality long-term?
Yes. Without proper filtration, oil mist can become a persistent indoor air pollutant, degrading health and equipment over time.
What kind of maintenance do oil mist collectors require?
Oil mist collection systems will typically need routine filter checks, fluid drainage, and airflow monitoring. Our systems are built for easy access and minimal service interruptions. We can help with maintenance, fixes and long-term support.
Fume & Smoke Removal
Can fume extraction systems be integrated with existing ductwork?
In many cases, yes. The Airflow Systems team can retrofit fume capture points into your current layout or design parallel systems that work alongside your existing ventilation.
Combustible Dust Safety
Are these systems compatible with emergency vehicles?
Yes. We design systems specifically for fire stations, ambulance bays, and fleet garages—where fast, reliable tailpipe capture is essential. Airflow Systems products are trusted by governmental departments as well as leading companies across the USA.
Are your systems compliant with NFPA 660?
Yes, we design with NFPA and OSHA standards in mind, and our team can assist with dust hazard analysis (DHA) requirements and explosion mitigation planning.
Odor Control for Industrial Facilities
Can odor be filtered out like dust?
Odors require different filter media (typically activated carbon or chemical absorbers) but yes, we can integrate those into booth and air cleaner systems for industrial use.
Manufacturing Air Filtration
What’s the most common mistake in manufacturing air system design?
According to our team, undersizing. A filtration system that can’t keep up with process output will degrade fast and fail safety thresholds left and right. We always right-size based on real output and air volume needs.
Can you isolate zones within a large manufacturing space?
Absolutely. We design systems that compartmentalize filtration by zone, process, or shift, improving energy efficiency and contaminant control.
Custom Engineered Filtration Solutions
Do you offer custom-engineered air filtration systems?
Yes, we specialize in them. Every facility has unique airflow, space, and contaminant challenges. Our Airflow engineers work directly with your team to design filtration systems tailored to your industry, equipment, and safety requirements.
How do I know if I need a custom system?
If you’re handling mixed contaminants, dealing with spatial constraints, or struggling to meet air quality thresholds with off-the-shelf gear, it’s time to talk custom. Our team will guide you through every step.
Welding Applications
Do you offer equipment suitable for welding environments?
Our welding fume extraction systems include source capture arms, portable units, and centralized filtration setups. They're designed to meet strict OSHA and ACGIH exposure guidelines, improving air quality where fumes, metal particulates, and gases are generated.
Are there portable systems for welding fume extraction?
Yes. Our portable welding units are compact, powerful, and ideal for mobile workstations, repair bays, and field environments.
Do fume extraction arms work for welding applications?
Yes, our collection arms are highly effective in capturing weld fumes at the source. With flexible positioning and adjustable reach, they minimize contaminant spread and improve compliance with air quality regulations.
