If you’re a tradie or keen DIY’er and undertake floor grinding projects, dust extraction should be your number one priority. When grinding concrete or any other material, the air is filled with fine particles that are hazardous to both your health and the environment. Without proper dust extraction, these particles can linger in the air for hours afterward, leading to health issues for anyone exposed to it. That’s why it’s important to have an effective dust extraction system in place when grinding floors.
What is a Dust Extractor?
A dust extractor is a specialised device used to collect and filter out airborne dust particles from the air during a floor grinding operation. It works by sucking up particles that are created during the process of grinding a surface, then filtering them out through various filters before releasing the clean air back into the atmosphere. The most common type of dust extractors are vacuum type cleaners, though more advanced systems use HEPA filters and other technologies to capture and filter even smaller particles.
Benefits of Using a Dust Extractor
Using a dust extractor while floor grinding has many benefits beyond just protecting your lungs and those around you from harmful particles. Cleaning up after each job is much easier with an effective dust extraction system in place because all of the debris is collected before it can spread throughout the area. This makes it easier to prepare for the next step of your project without having to worry about cleaning up afterwards. Additionally, any existing surfaces you’re working on will remain cleaner than if you were to grind without one since all of the dirt and debris will be collected directly from the source instead of circulating throughout the room or building.
Floor grinding with dust extraction is an absolute must for any professional or tradie that undertakes floor & concrete grinding work looking to keep their workspace clean and their employees safe from hazardous particles in the air. Not only does using an effective system make cleanup easier after each job, but it also helps protect anyone who may be exposed to harmful substances during or after the process by collecting them at their source before they can spread throughout an entire building or area. With so many benefits associated with dust extraction, HandyHireWA now equip our grinding hires with dust extraction as standard.
