Recovery of combustible powder aluminum | Cleaning case that prevents spontaneous ignition

Recovered hazardous aluminum powder accumulated in the factory. An example of efficiently preventing ignition with simultaneous work by two teams. *Details available in the case PDF.

Our company provides cleaning services specialized in factory equipment. We can handle a wide range of special tasks, from tanks, piping, and wastewater treatment facilities to powder recovery, acid and alkali sites, and long-distance work. In this case, we proposed an optimal plan tailored to the site conditions, achieving both cost reduction and increased efficiency. 【Case Overview】 Target: Ducts above and indoors of an aluminum processing factory Objective: To remove accumulated aluminum powder (aluminum oxide) to prevent spontaneous combustion 【Equipment Used and Work Details】 Equipment: Multi-suction vehicle dedicated to powders Procedure: Two hoses were deployed, and two teams simultaneously suctioned and recovered the aluminum powder, packing it into bulk bags. 【Results】 Workforce: 5 people/day Working hours: 8 hours/day Recovery volume: 4m³ Effect: By conducting simultaneous work with two teams, we safely and efficiently removed the widely accumulated combustible aluminum powder in one day, eliminating the risk of spontaneous combustion. *For detailed processes and other cases, please check the PDF. Feel free to download it from the link below.

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Are there any issues with your factory equipment, such as not knowing how to clean it or being unable to find an emergency contractor? Swell Co., Ltd. will provide total support for your equipment maintenance operations with our experience and know-how. We utilize the technical capabilities of high-performance special vehicles, such as the 'super powerful suction truck' boasting one of the largest airflows in Japan and the 'multi-suction truck exclusively for powder' which is the only one in the country, to accomplish tasks that have been difficult until now. We offer a one-stop service through our in-house group collaboration, from cleaning to collection and transportation, as well as industrial waste disposal. Under thorough safety management by qualified personnel, we can respond extensively from Kyushu to Tohoku.