Save floor space with Rino wall mounted mist cannonThe Rino mist cannon is a compact fog maker that’s perfect for a diverse range of applications. With its new, specially designed bracket, it can be fitted to walls, so it can get to work without using up valuable floor space. Available through Tecpro Australia, the Idrotech Rino Fog Maker is popular for use where dust suppression, odour control, evaporative cooling, humidification or disinfection is needed. “With the development of a purpose-designed, compact bracket, the Rino can be easily installed above ground height,” said Patrick Cooper, a technical consultant with Tecpro Australia. “This has the advantage of putting it in [...]
Read more → New fog nozzle with filter for use with dirty waterNow available from Tecpro Australia, Idrotech has released an easy maintenance fog nozzle, suitable for use with unclean water. Fog nozzles are useful in a variety of applications such as dust suppression, cooling, odour control and humidification. To avoid blockages however, most types of fogging nozzles need water that is very clean and well filtered – which is quite challenging in many types of industrial environments. To combat this problem, Idrotech has developed a new fog nozzle with a washable and re-usable filter, making it suitable for use in applications using poorly filtered water. “The new fog nozzles patented by [...]
Read more → Silica dust: a cause for concern in constructionSilica is a common component of many materials that are encountered during construction. If workers are exposed to silica dust without adequate respiratory protection in place, they are at risk of developing silicosis, a serious lung disease. Silica is a major component in sand, and sand is a principal ingredient in cement, which in turn is used to make concrete. Rocks such as granite and sandstone, as well as clay bricks, tiles and some fibro cement products also contain silica. Workers who drill or cut into these products without using proper personal protection equipment are at risk of breathing in [...]
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