Dust extraction is a different challenge to fume or heat extraction — it deals with solid particulate (wood, metal, or general debris) that needs to be captured and separated, not just diluted or vented.
Where Dust Extraction Applies
- Woodworking (sawing, sanding, planing)
- Metal fabrication (grinding, cutting, polishing)
- General workshop debris from cutting or shaping materials
Key Differences From Fume Extraction
Dust-laden air moving through ducting needs sufficient velocity to keep particles airborne and moving — if airflow is too slow, dust settles inside the ductwork itself, creating blockages and even fire risk in the case of fine wood dust. This means dust extraction ducting is often sized and routed differently to a standard fume extraction system.
Point-Source Capture
As with fume extraction, capturing dust as close to the source as possible (at the saw, sander, or grinder) is far more effective than trying to clear it from the general workshop air afterward.
We supply spiral ducting, fittings, and extraction fans suited to workshop dust applications — tell us your equipment and process and we'll help you size a system that keeps ducting clear and compliant.
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Canopy Man manufactures commercial kitchen extraction in Birmingham and delivers across England & Wales. Call 07458 148000 / 07300 815599 or contact us for advice or a quote.