{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil","title":"Guide to Industrial Dust Collection","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1389,"description":"Operating a manufacturing facility without a properly calibrated dust collector is a gamble that risks product quality and worker safety. Many facilities rely on outdated systems that look functional on paper but fail to perform under the heavy demands of modern 24 hour production cycles. This episode explores the critical difference between off the shelf vacuums and engineered dust collection systems. We discuss how environmental factors like humidity and static electricity impact safety and how modular retrofitting can save significant capital expenditure while ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations. Our guest is Randi Huckaby, Technical Director at Camfil APC. She brings extensive experience in helping global manufacturers navigate complex safety standards and sustainable manufacturing practices to protect both people and profits. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT - Triggers for investing in collectors- Risks of buying off the shelf- Conditioned air and energy savings- Importance of dust hazard analysis- Modular retrofitting for facility growth MORE INFORMATION Links we referred to during the podcast;Upcoming Events in Charlotte, April 22 & 23: https://www.mdmsouth.com/ https://www.thebatteryshowsouth.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CamfilAPC/videosHungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle.https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learn GUEST DETAILS Randi Huckaby is a technical expert at Camfil specializing in air pollution control and industrial safety. She possesses deep expertise in navigating OSHA and NFPA regulations regarding combustible dust and hazardous environments. Her main skills include conducting comprehensive dust analysis and designing sustainable filtration solutions for many different process and manufacturing operations.https://www.linkedin.com/in/randilyne-huckaby-5a976ba/ QUOTES I think the worst...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ADLBf-l6QPjBJIB2MvWEmg1M6BOgp1G9q5Vh_QRooqc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3Nzk3LzE2NjYx/Nzk2MDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}