FAQs

Proper ventilation is crucial in commercial kitchens to maintain air quality, remove harmful pollutants such as smoke, grease, odors, and carbon emissions, and prevent health hazards. It ensures a safer environment for workers, prevents the buildup of harmful substances, and helps meet health and safety regulations.

Common pollutants in commercial kitchens include heat, smoke, odors, carbon solids, grease vapors, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants are often released during cooking processes such as surface cooking, pressure cooking, par-frying, and deep frying.

A CKV system is designed to control and manage air pollution in commercial kitchens. It effectively removes smoke, odors, carbon, and grease from the air, ensuring that the kitchen environment remains healthy and safe for workers and compliant with regulations.

The system captures airborne pollutants, including grease and smoke, using exhaust hoods. These pollutants are then transferred to grease ducts and directed through fans and exhaust stacks to be released safely into the atmosphere, reducing the environmental impact.

Challenges include air pollution (harmful pollutants released into the atmosphere), noise pollution (from ventilation fans), water pollution (oils and fats that may enter water systems), and surface pollution (grease fallout that can affect nearby surfaces and buildings).

The Kitchen Sentry™ is a high-efficiency ventilation system designed to meet the unique needs of commercial kitchens. It provides effective grease and particulate removal and can be customized to fit different kitchen sizes and operational requirements, helping to ensure better air quality and reduce potential fire hazards.

Choosing the right scrubber depends on your kitchen’s size, the type of food you prepare, and your specific air quality needs. We provide a range of scrubbers tailored to different kitchen environments, and our experts at Air Dynamics can guide you through selecting the best option for your needs.

By removing pollutants such as grease, smoke, and odors, a CKV system minimizes the environmental impact of commercial cooking operations. This helps improve local air quality and reduces the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere.

Commercial kitchens must adhere to health and safety regulations that require the use of effective ventilation systems to control pollutants, prevent fire hazards, and ensure the safety and health of workers and consumers. These regulations vary by location but generally include guidelines on air quality, fire safety, and proper equipment maintenance.

For more information on how our CKV solutions can help improve your kitchen environment, please contact us directly through our website or reach out to our customer support team. We're here to help you find the right ventilation solutions for your needs.

U.S. Patents: 8,012,249 / 8,771,408

Industrial Central Vacuum Systems are essential solutions for improving cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments. These systems offer a centralized approach to managing large-scale cleaning needs, hazardous materials, and combustible dust. They are crucial for controlling contaminants, improving air quality, ensuring workplace safety, and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Industrial Central Vacuum Systems are designed to serve a wide range of applications, including:

• 5S Lean Implementation: Promoting cleanliness and efficiency across manufacturing facilities.
• Hazardous Materials Cleanup: For industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, and metals, providing safe cleaning of hazardous materials and industrial spills.
• Combustible Dust Control: Safely handling combustible dust in industries like metalworking, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.
• Point-to-Point Material Transfer: Efficiently transferring materials across factories and production lines.
• Plant Sanitation: Ensuring high standards of cleanliness in industries such as food processing, cosmetics, and healthcare.

Energy Efficiency: Reduced energy consumption while maintaining high performance.
Lower Maintenance Costs: Durable systems that minimize breakdowns and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Enhanced Workplace Safety: Built-in safety features that minimize risks from manual cleaning, combustible dust, and hazardous material handling.
Customization: Tailored systems with task-specific accessories for optimal performance in your unique environment.
Reduced Downtime: With 100% uptime and redundancy, ensuring continuous operation with minimal disruptions.
Long-Term Reliability: High-quality construction for consistent, autonomous performance over time.
Real-Time Monitoring: PLC control and remote troubleshooting for proactive maintenance.

These systems are equipped with safety features to prevent risks associated with manual cleaning, combustible dust, and hazardous materials. By centralizing the cleaning process and providing powerful suction, they reduce the potential for accidents and improve air quality, ensuring a safer environment for workers.

Air Dynamics offers systems that are custom-designed to meet specific client needs, including:

• Piping systems engineered to prevent clogging.
• High turndown ratios for multi-user vacuum systems.
• Fully automated PLC controls with HMI packages.
• Dual filtration and HEPA final filtration.
• Multiple discharge options: drums, FIBC, roll, forward hoppers, and more.

Yes, Air Dynamics designs vacuum systems that meet NFPA, ATEX, and NEC standards for combustible dust and gas protection, ensuring your system is compliant with safety regulations for hazardous environments.

Air Dynamics provides industrial vacuum solutions for a wide range of sectors, including:

• Food processing
• Chemical manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Metalworking
• Electronics
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• And more...

Contact Air Dynamics today to discuss your facility's specific requirements. Our expert team will work with you to design a custom solution that optimizes your operations, improves safety, and enhances efficiency. We offer systems tailored for 1 to 100+ operators, with flexible options for every industrial need.

• Over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and installing central vacuum systems.
• High-performance solutions tailored for various industries.
• Advanced features for energy conservation, low maintenance, and maximum reliability.
• Expert-designed systems to meet safety, efficiency, and environmental standards.

Air Dynamics ensures that our systems comply with key regulations such as NFPA, ATEX, and NEC for combustible dust control, as well as providing systems designed for specific environments, including Class I and Class II hazardous areas. 

The PLĒCO is a high-performance, portable industrial vacuum cleaner designed for continuous-duty operation in tough manufacturing environments. It utilizes advanced HEPA filtration to effectively remove harmful particles like silica dust, combustible dust, grain, and wet plastics, ensuring cleaner and safer work conditions.

Unlike traditional vacuums that require frequent replacements, the PLĒCO is built for durability with a heavy-duty, fully welded steel frame and a 14-gauge filter body, offering a lifespan of over 30 years. Its patented design ensures long-term reliability, making it a great investment for industrial cleaning operations.

The PLĒCO is designed to handle a wide variety of materials, including fine powders, grain, combustible dust, silica dust, and wet plastics. It provides powerful suction and filtration, making it ideal for diverse industrial applications.

The PLĒCO is used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, aggregate/milling, food manufacturing, textile manufacturing, and many others. It's particularly useful in industries dealing with hazardous materials like combustible dust, asbestos, or lead.

The HEPA filtration system captures airborne particles, ensuring that harmful substances, like silica dust and combustible materials, are effectively filtered from the air. This system helps maintain high air quality and protects both workers and equipment from hazardous exposure.

Yes, the PLĒCO is compliant with Class II Division 2 standards, making it safe for use in environments with electrical hazards, such as pharmaceutical, food processing, and chemical manufacturing facilities. It is designed to meet stringent safety and environmental regulations.

The PLĒCO is available in models ranging from 11.5 to 30 HP, offering airflow from 100 to 500+ CFM, depending on the specific model. This range of capabilities ensures that it can efficiently handle a variety of materials, from large debris to fine dust.

Yes, the PLĒCO is specifically designed for continuous use in high-demand environments. Its robust construction and advanced filtration system allow it to operate 24/7 without compromising performance, making it perfect for industries that require constant cleaning.

The PLĒCO’s HEPA filtration system ensures that all exhaust air is filtered before being released, preventing harmful dust particles from escaping into the environment. This is especially critical when working with materials such as asbestos, lead, and combustible dust.

Despite its powerful performance, the PLĒCO features a compact design with primary and secondary filtration systems integrated into a single unit. This makes it easy to incorporate into various production environments without taking up excessive space.

• High-performance filtration: HEPA filter captures fine particles such as silica dust and combustible materials.
• Durable design: Built to last with heavy-duty, welded steel construction.
• Versatility and power: Handles a range of materials with airflow from 100 to 500+ CFM.
• Safety and compliance: Complies with Class II Division 2 standards for hazardous environments.
• Compact and efficient: Easy to integrate into any production environment for continuous cleaning.

To learn more about the PLĒCO Portable Industrial HEPA Vacuum Cleaner and how it can improve your facility’s cleaning operations, contact Air Dynamics today. Our team can provide detailed information and guide you in selecting the right vacuum system for your needs.

Air Dynamics offers a range of dust collectors to meet the specific needs of various industries:

• Baghouse: For handling large amounts of fine dust in heavy-duty industrial environments.
• Bin Vent: Prevents contamination around bulk storage bins, silos, or hoppers.
• Cartridge: Compact filtration for small to medium dust particles, ideal for smaller operations.
• Combustible Dry: Designed for handling explosive or flammable dust with built-in safety features.
• Combustible Wet: For industries dealing with wet or sticky dust, minimizing explosion risks.
• Cyclone: Best for coarse particles and larger debris, with low maintenance and energy use.
• Fabric: High-performance filtration for a wide range of dust types.
• Industrial Makeup Air Systems: Ensures continuous air exchange, improving ventilation and air quality.
• Textile Filtration: Specifically designed for fine dust removal in textile manufacturing.

Our dust collectors are used across various industries, including:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Food Manufacturing
• Woodworking
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Mining
• Textile Manufacturing
• Shipyard and Drydock Operations
• Many more...

Dust collectors capture airborne dust, smoke, fumes, and other particulates, preventing them from re-entering the workspace. The clean air is then returned to the environment, significantly improving air quality, reducing harmful exposure, and promoting a healthier workplace.

Our dust collectors are designed for high filtration efficiency, achieving 99.999% filter efficiency at 0.5 microns. This ensures the effective capture of even the finest dust particles, maintaining superior air quality.

Air Dynamics' dust collectors feature an advanced pulse-jet cleaning system using supersonic nozzles to effectively clean filters. This reduces downtime and maintenance needs, ensuring continuous, efficient performance.

Yes, our dust collectors are designed with energy efficiency in mind. They feature low-pressure drop construction, reducing energy consumption by approximately 30% compared to traditional systems, helping lower operational costs and energy bills.

Our dust collectors are built with heavy-duty, fully welded carbon steel construction and bar stock stiffeners for maximum durability. This makes them ideal for the demanding conditions of industrial environments.

Routine maintenance for dust collectors typically includes:

• Replacing filters
• Cleaning cycles
• Checking for wear and tear on components. This ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of the system.

Yes, we offer specialized dust collectors for both combustible dry and combustible wet dust, providing safe collection of explosive or flammable dusts. These systems are equipped with built-in safety features to minimize explosion risks and comply with safety standards.

Yes, all of our dust collectors can be custom-engineered to suit specific industrial applications. We work with you to design systems that meet the unique dust load, volume, and environmental needs of your facility.

Our dust collectors are built with various safety features to ensure operational integrity and compliance with safety standards. These include explosion prevention, safety monitoring systems, and materials designed to withstand industrial challenges.

Dust control booths effectively contain and collect airborne contaminants like dust, smoke, and fumes. These booths are ideal for materials such as wood, metal, plastics, and hazardous dust like aluminum and titanium. They are engineered to meet or exceed OSHA compliance for various materials.

Dust control booths are ideal for applications such as:

• Air cleaning & purification
• Shipyard/drydock operations
• Material transfer
• Explosive powder handling
• Combustible dust cleaning

The right dust collector depends on several factors, including:

• Type of dust (fine, coarse, combustible, etc.)
• Volume of dust
• Industry-specific safety and compliance requirements
• Space and operational constraints Our team can help assess your needs and recommend the most suitable solution for your facility.

Yes, we offer complete, turn-key dust collection solutions, including design, installation, and support. We ensure the system is customized, efficient, and ready to operate within your facility.

Yes, all of our dust collectors are engineered to meet or exceed OSHA, EPA, and other industry-specific health and safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining workplace safety.

Our dust collectors are capable of handling a wide variety of dust types, including:

• Silica dust
• Combustible dust
• Wood dust
• Grain dust
• Metal dust (such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel)
• Textile dust
• And more...
  
  For more information or to discuss your specific needs, contact Air Dynamics today!

Understanding the distinction between a downdraft table and a dust collection system is crucial for choosing the right solution for your facility’s dust management needs. While both systems aim to control and filter airborne dust and particulates, they serve different purposes based on the size of the area and the type of particulate matter being filtered.

In general, the key differences lie in space coverage, dust load, and application type. These systems can be categorized into Local Exhaust and General Exhaust:

• Local Exhaust Systems: These include downdraft tables, backdraft tables, and portable dust collectors. Downdraft and backdraft tables are ideal for individual operators handling lower levels of dust. They provide localized filtration at the source, offering effective containment and removal of contaminants before they spread throughout the facility. Portable dust collectors, like the Max MOBILAIR, are also considered local exhaust systems, designed for close containment of particulates directly at the source.
• General Exhaust Systems: These include large-scale dust collection systems designed to handle higher volumes of dust. These systems are meant to provide facility-wide coverage, managing significant quantities of dust across larger areas. According to the ACGIH, dust collection systems can handle 100 to 20,000 times the dust concentration than smaller units like downdraft tables or portable collectors.

A downdraft table is a portable dust collection unit designed for smaller-scale operations. These systems are most suitable for tasks that involve moderate dust generation from a single workstation.

A downdraft table typically features:

• Perforated Tabletop: The surface of the table is made from materials like steel or fiberglass, chosen to match the type of particulate being captured. For example, steel is preferred for capturing weld smoke due to its ability to withstand high temperatures.
• Air Movers (Fans): These fans draw airborne dust through the perforated tabletop into filters.
  Filters: Depending on the particulate type, filters can range from cartridge filters, fabric filters (like pleated bags or cloth), to HEPA filters.
• Exhaust Ports: Cleaned air is exhausted from the table, ensuring continuous air circulation and maintaining an effective filtration process.

On the other hand, a dust collection system is designed for larger-scale operations with high dust output. These systems are necessary when a facility produces significant amounts of dust throughout the entire space, especially if the dust load exceeds the capabilities of a smaller, localized system. Dust collection systems are critical for:

• Handling Heavy Dust Loads: These systems are designed to handle larger volumes of dust generated across a plant or facility.
• Meeting Industry Standards: Dust collection systems are engineered to meet stringent industry standards, including safety regulations for the filtration of hazardous and combustible dusts, such as aluminum dust, which requires specialized filtration capabilities.
• Explosion Protection: For combustible dust, a full-scale dust collection system is essential as it’s equipped to handle the risks associated with explosive materials. Downdraft tables are typically insufficient for managing combustible dust.

When deciding between a downdraft table and a dust collection system, consider the following:

• Dust Volume: If your operation produces large amounts of dust across the facility, a dust collection system is the most efficient and effective solution. Downdraft tables are better for localized filtration of smaller amounts of dust.
• Material Safety: If you’re dealing with combustible materials (e.g., aluminum dust), ensure that your dust collection system is equipped with explosion-proof features. Downdraft tables are usually insufficient for handling such materials due to their limited filtration capacity.
• Facility Size: For large facilities or plants, a dust collection system is a must to ensure comprehensive coverage. Smaller operations may find downdraft tables or portable dust collectors more suitable for individual workstations.

To summarize, downdraft tables are ideal for operators handling smaller quantities of dust in a confined workspace, providing localized air filtration and improving air quality at the source. Dust collection systems, on the other hand, are necessary for large-scale operations producing significant dust loads across the entire facility. For facilities handling high volumes of dust, especially hazardous or combustible materials, a full-scale dust collection system is required to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant dust management.

For more guidance on selecting the right solution for your needs, contact our experts at Air Dynamics to discuss your specific requirements and ensure the best air quality solutions for your facility.

The Desert Wind™ is an advanced environmental test chamber designed to simulate harsh desert conditions, including blowing sand and dust. It is used for testing the durability of military, aerospace, and commercial equipment in desert environments, ensuring that components and devices can withstand extreme conditions.

The Desert Wind™ system is primarily used in the following industries:

Military: For testing military vehicles and equipment in desert-like conditions.
Aerospace: To ensure aerospace components can withstand sand and dust exposure during flight and ground operations.
Commercial: Used by manufacturers to certify products for desert environments and related environmental factors.

The Desert Wind™ Blowing Sand and Dust Simulator exceeds several industry standards, including:

• MIL-STD-810H
• DO-160G
• MIL-STD-202
• AECTP 300

These standards ensure that the system is capable of simulating desert conditions for military, aerospace, and commercial testing.

Key features of the system include:

Real-Time Control & Monitoring: Automated control of wind speed, temperature, humidity, and dust concentration in real time.
Exceeds MIL-STD-810H: Achieves a 0.3% standard deviation at 1-second intervals for dust tests.
Customizable Designs: Flexible design options for varying dust concentrations and wind velocities.
Automated Maintenance: Self-cleaning process and industrial vacuum systems for efficient dust disposal.
Remote Operation: Operable remotely via a dual-monitor system with PLC controls.
Safety Features: ACGIH ventilation systems protect operators from dust exposure during testing.

The Desert Wind™ system offers precise control over several test parameters:

• Concentration Range: 0.5 - 12 g/m³
• Velocity Range: 1.5 m/s - 29 m/s
• Humidity Control: <30%
• Temperature Control: 21°C - 83°C
• Max Test Item Size: Customizable sizes up to 24" x 24" x 24"

Test data is logged in real-time and can be exported as CSV files at a frequency of 1 Hz. This allows for accurate and comprehensive data analysis for reliability testing and failure prediction.

The system includes:

• ACGIH Ventilation System: Protects operators from dust exposure.
• Automated Dust Removal: Ensures that dust is continuously collected and disposed of during testing.
• Maintenance Tracking: Keeps track of maintenance schedules to ensure system reliability.
• Remote Troubleshooting: Allows for quick diagnosis and repair to minimize downtime.

The system can accommodate test items up to 12" x 12" x 12", 24" x 24" x 24", or custom sizes depending on specific testing requirements.

The Desert Wind™ system is designed to offer consistent, repeatable test results with precise control and monitoring of test parameters. This ensures reliable and accurate testing outcomes for durability in desert conditions.

Desert Wind™ stands out due to its:

• Real-Time Monitoring and Control: Allows precise adjustments during testing.
• High Precision: Exceeds industry specifications with standard deviations as low as 0.3% during dust testing.
• Customizable Designs: Tailored solutions to meet specific customer needs and unique test conditions.
• Automated Maintenance: Reduces manual intervention and optimizes system uptime.
• Patent-Pending Technology: Supported by U.S. Patents No. 8,733,186 B2 and No. 9,677,991 for innovative design and functionality.

The system is equipped with a remote console operation featuring dual 27" monitors, a PLC, and a keyboard/mouse for easy and efficient control and monitoring of the test parameters.

Yes, the Desert Wind™ system can be fully customized to meet specific testing needs, including sand or dust concentrations, velocities, and test chamber sizes. We offer flexible designs to ensure optimal performance for your unique testing environment.

The system features an automated dust removal mechanism that efficiently collects and disposes of dust, ensuring a clean and safe environment throughout the testing process.

For military and aerospace testing, the Desert Wind™ system provides:

• Precise simulation of desert-like conditions
• High standards compliance (MIL-STD-810H, DO-160G)
• Custom test solutions tailored to specific equipment or components
• Repeatable results for testing durability and performance in extreme desert environments

To learn more about the Desert Wind™ Blowing Sand and Dust Environmental Simulator or to schedule a demonstration, contact Air Dynamics Industrial Systems today. We will help you determine how our testing solutions can meet your specific requirements.

Pneumatic conveying systems are air-powered systems designed to transport bulk powders, granular materials, and small parts through pipelines using air pressure or vacuum. These systems are commonly used in industries to move dry powders and granular products for handling, transportation, storage, and blending.

Pneumatic conveyors are ideal for transporting a wide range of materials, including:

• Food ingredients
• Plastics
• Metal powders
• Propellants
• Small parts
• Essentially, any dry powder or granular material that needs to be moved efficiently can be conveyed using these systems.

We offer both portable and central pneumatic conveying systems. Central systems typically involve multiple transfer points, while portable systems offer flexibility in moving materials between different areas of a facility.

Dry materials can be fed into the system using:

• Metering devices: Best suited for processes with high volumes where accuracy is critical.
• Manual feed devices: Suitable for smaller batch operations and processes that don't require precise material handling.

Pneumatic conveying systems offer several advantages:

• Flexibility: They can transport materials over long distances and through complex pipe layouts.
• Less Maintenance: Fewer moving parts compared to mechanical conveyors.
• Cleanliness: Enclosed piping reduces dust and contamination risks, making them ideal for food, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive materials.
• Space-Saving: Can be integrated into the existing infrastructure without requiring significant space.

Yes, pneumatic conveying systems can operate under both vacuum (negative pressure) and positive pressure conditions, depending on the material being conveyed and the specific needs of the application.

Pneumatic conveyors are used for a wide variety of bulk materials, such as:

• Grain
• Food powders
• Chemicals
• Aggregates
• Dust collector material
• Hopper material

Metered systems are best for large-scale operations where accurate material handling and high-volume transport are essential.
Manual systems are suitable for smaller batch operations and processes where precise control over material flow is not as critical.

Our pneumatic conveying systems are designed to transport materials over great distances, up to several thousand feet, ensuring efficient and smooth material transfer.

Yes, Air Dynamics offers custom solutions tailored to fit your specific needs. We provide full system design with CAD drawings and engineering controls to ensure our systems are optimized for your facility’s layout and operational requirements.

• Energy-efficient design: Our systems are built to minimize energy consumption while efficiently transporting materials.
• Flexible applications: We can handle everything from railcar unloading to loading materials into mixers or secondary batch vessels.
• Operator-controlled or automated feeding options: Systems can be operated manually or automated, depending on your needs.

Pneumatic conveying systems can be used in various industries for:

• Food processing (e.g., grain, food powders)
• Chemical manufacturing
• Mining and aggregate handling
• Dust collection systems
• Material handling for hoppers and silos

Yes, our pneumatic conveying systems are designed with energy efficiency in mind. By using advanced engineering controls, we ensure that our systems move materials effectively while minimizing energy consumption.

Simply contact Air Dynamics Industrial Systems for a consultation. Our team will assess your facility’s needs and provide a custom-designed pneumatic conveying solution, including CAD drawings and detailed planning for installation.

With our extensive experience in the pneumatic conveying industry, we offer high-quality, durable systems that are tailored to your specific requirements. Our solutions are built to last and are designed to improve the efficiency of your material handling process while reducing operational costs.