Excessive dust in the workplace can be highly dangerous on a number of levels. Firstly, although it’s rare, a cloud of concentrated dust is potentially combustible and can therefore cause explosions, so it’s important that companies keep their working environments as relatively dust-free as they can to avoid such catastrophes. However, the most common problem associated with dust in the workplace arises from dust-related illnesses, which have been found to be one of the major killers in the UK and across the world when it comes to occupational health. The solution is the MS range of dust fume extraction.

Main Features

• Perfect for use in schools and workshop environments.
• Suitable for use with surface grinders, finishing machines and other light machinery.
• Easy to operate.
• Several inlet positions and sizes are available.
• Quick to install.
• Filter area of 10ft² (1m²).

How it works

Dust laden air is drawn in through the extractor hood which is connected to the unit by ductwork. On entering the unit, the air is given a sudden change of direction and velocity which clears the air of heavier particles, which end up in the dust tray. The finer particles get caught in the filter bag. The clean air then passes through the fan and out of the discharge. The filters are cleaned using the shaker handle with the fan stopped.

Specifications for MS 10

Base unit

• Perfect for use in a school or workshop environment.
• Dimensions are: Width 550mm x Height 675mm x Depth 780mm (a clearance of 1000mm is required to empty the dust tray).
• Inlet box fitted with 3” DIA inlet as standard; other diameters and several positions are available (see diagram overleaf).
• Base frame is available with swivel or lockable castors or bolt-down feet.
• Shaker handle is fitted on RHS or LHS if requested.
• Explosion relief and blast barrier can be fitted.
• The bin can hold up to 10 litres of dust.
• The unit weighs 54kg.

Motor

• 0.75 HP (0.55kW) which can be either 230V or 415V (3 phase FLA 1.3 Amps or 1 phase FLA 3 Amps).
• The motor is a 2-pole TEFV motor driving a high-efficiency B.I.B centrifugal fan.
• Operating noise level of 72–74 dBA at 3m.

Filter

• Terylene needle felt (TNF) filter.
• For lengthy life, use the shaker handle regularly to dislodge dust particles.
• Filter area of 10ft² (1m²).

Extra details

• Finishes can be any RAL colour paint.
• Thermal overload no volt release (TONVR) starter wired and fitted as an optional extra.
• Choice of rigid or flexible ductwork.
• Stiffeners positioned in lid to customer’s requirements, making it suitable for supporting small machines.