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palletcentral.com PalletCentral • July-August 2019 25 Sanders Sanders produce a considerable amount of dust and are difficult to control. Conventional methods do not effectively remove dust. New innovative systems have been developed for controlling dust emissions from horizontal belt sanders, large-diameter disc sanders, random orbital hand sanders, and orbital hand sanders. Although these systems are not yet commercially available, more information can be obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The following NIOSH Hazard Controls deal with horizontal belt sanders, large diameter disc sanders, random orbital hand sanders and orbital hand sanders respectively: HC4, HC 7, HC 8 and HC 9. Enclose disc sanders with an exhaust hood, installed below the table; cover the back of the sanding disc at points above the worktable. A system has been developed that supplies pressurized air to the disc inside the hood. The jet of high-speed air blows dust particles out of the disc air layer so that they can be captured by the exhaust hood. On random orbital sanders, use an aspirator in combination with a perforated sanding pad. The aspirator creates a vacuum that draws wood dust up through the holes of the sanding pad. An innovative dust control system has been developed that uses additional exhaust and a slotted sanding pad. Enclose horizontal belt sanders with exhaust hoods covering each end of the belt. These hoods control the dust carried by the belt. To further control dust emissions, install an additional hood above the area where the wood is processed. To increase the effectiveness of this system, add a narrow hood and a stripper. Flying Chips Wood splinters and chips may be thrown from the sanding action. It's important to enclose the drum and disc sanders with 60" up to 96" wide capacity DISMANTLE MORE PALLETS PER BLADE. © 2019 Wood-Mizer LLC PERIOD. Call or email Brad Kirkaldy for more information today! 765.228.6775 bkirkaldy@woodmizer.com FRONT or REAR Board Catch 19HP Gas Engine CENTER or REAR Drop Table NEW! OPTIONS PALLET HAWG ® PALLET DISMANTLING BANDSAW NEW! Optional Trailer Package "Employers are legally required to ensure that exposures to dust are properly evaluated and managed to protect employees from potential health hazards." – Chad Greenwood, OSHA's Madison Area Office Director