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Reduce Exposure to Silica Dust

Paul R. Miller — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:06:55 GMT

Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued their annual spring regulatory agenda, which outlines the agency’s top priorities over the next few months. Among the worker safety issues that OSHA is focusing on in the short term is developing a proposed rule for Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica.

Crystalline Silica, often referred to as just “silica,” is a mineral found in the earth’s crust, primarily in the form of quartz. According to OSHA, it is an important industrial material usually found in sand, stone, concrete, brick and mortar that has long been ...

Dust to Dust: Combustible Dust Raises Explosive Issues

Paul R. Millter, Vice President & General Manager, Nilfisk-Advance America, Inc. — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:30:01 GMT

As featured in May's issue of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

Combustible dust, as defined by the National Fire Protection Association, is any finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or smaller in diameter and presents a fire or explosion hazard when dispersed and ignited in air. Through milling, sanding, grinding, crushing, or cutting, general manufacturing often generates large amounts of dust that settles on equipment and facility structure surfaces. If fire ignites in a contained area where combustible dust particles have accumulated, such as a duct system or overhead beam, the formula for an explosion is complete, and ...

NILFISK CFM UNVEILS NEW VACUUM CLEANERS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY AT PROCESS EXPO

Jessica — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:20:48 GMT

Nilfisk CFM Unveils New Vacuum Cleaners for the Food Industry at Process Expo

S2 and S3 are Equipped with Cutting-Edge Innovations and Industry-Specific Features

An interview with Paul R. Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Nilfisk CFM Industrial Vacuums, North America

Nilfisk CFM, one of the world’s leading industrial vacuum manufacturers, is unveiling their new food processing vacuum cleaners, the S2 and S3, at this year’s Process Expo show.

According to Paul Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Nilfisk CFM, North America, the new single-phase vacuums, being coined as the next generation of industrial vacuums, ...

Online Lead RRP Training Program Gives Contractors the Ability to Comply, with Convenience

Paul R. Miller — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:18:00 GMT

More than 80 million homes in the United States contain traces of lead, a deadly element that if exposed to, even in small amounts, can cause serious effects on the brain, nervous, reproduction, cardiovascular, muscular, skeletal, renal, and blood systems. Lead is often absorbed through contaminated dust in older buildings and through paint chips easily ingested by small children, putting them at high risk for lead poisoning. In 2008, in order to curb the occurrence of lead-related diseases, the EPA issued 40 CR, Part 745, Subpart E, also known as the Lead RRP.

In effect since April 22, 2010, the ...

Cover your Bases when Combating Combustible Dust

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:21:00 GMT

Using the right contract cleaner equipped with the right equipment (explosion-proof vacuum cleaner) is a solid step in preventing a combustible dust fire/explosion. Check out our recent article in Industrial Maintenance and Plant Operation magazine.

Combat Combustible Dust with Contract Cleaner, Explosion-Proof Vacuum Cleaner

Left in the Dust: Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Outperform Sweeping, Shop-style Vacs

Paul R. Miller — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Check out this article on Industrial Equipment News' website, here.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever thrown away a shop-style vacuum. How about $10,000? Unfortunately, if you answered yes to the first question, you should probably be nodding your head for the second.

Today, plant maintenance is more important than ever before. Food manufacturers of all shapes and sizes have been put under the microscope regarding worker health and safety, environmental concern and customer well-being. More stringent quality standards and regulations have taken plant cleanliness to a whole new level, and turned simple housekeeping into an issue ...

Contamination Control: Developing a Solid Maintenance Plan with an Industrial Vacuum

Paul R. Miller — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:13:00 GMT

This article appeared in the July/August issue of AIB Update and the August issue of QA magazine. Contamination Control: Developing a Solid Maintenance Plan with an Industrial Vacuum.

When the Dust Settles: A Tutorial on Dust Collection and Explosion-proof Vacuums

Paul R. Miller — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:19:00 GMT

This article appeared in the May 2009 issue of Metal Finishing. It is also featured on organicfinishing.com. When the Dust Settles: A Tutorial on Dust Collection and Explosion-proof Vacuums.

Preventing a Disaster: A Tutorial on Explosion Proof Vacuums

Paul R. Miller, Vice President & General Manager of Nilfisk CFM — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:32:00 GMT

This article appeared in the February 2009 issue of Air Best Practices magazine, Preventing a Disaster: A Tutorial on Explosion Proof Vacuums.

Hunting Contaminants: Choosing the Right Vacuum for your Cleanroom

Paul R. Miller — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:41:00 GMT

From pharmaceuticals to semiconductors, cleanrooms are highly regulated environments. Under the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) strict criteria put forth in 2001, manufacturers across the board have fallen under a great amount of pressure to keep cleanrooms—clean, and have been forced to evaluate and improve their housekeeping regimens. The risks associated with failing to do so affect a company’s efficiency, employee health and ultimately, the bottom line. So what is the best way to tackle contaminants when the very act of cleaning can affect a room’s ultra sensitive environment? Cleaning with both a HEPA-filtered vacuum and traditional wipe-down methods are ...

2012 Trade Show Schedule

Jessica — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

January 15-18
Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo
Oregon Convention Center - Portland, OR
Booth# 427
Jason Gaskill, Local District Manager

January 31-Febuary 1
California League of Food Processors Expo
Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento, CA
Booth# 907
Rob Millard, Local District Manager

February 26-March 1
Grainger National Show
Disney Coronado Springs Resort - Orlando, FL
Booth# TBD
Rick Stegbauer, Local District Manager

March 18-19
Atlantic Bakery Expo
Atlantic City Convention Center - Atlantic City, NJ
Booth# 426
Mike Piscetelli, Local District Manager

March 27-29
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo
Greater Columbus Convention Center - Columbus, Ohio ...

Bun Facility Finds Vacuum Worthy Of Its High-Tech Operation

Jessica — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:51:06 GMT

Supplying hamburger buns for the fast food giant McDonalds, the Turano Bakery facility in Orlando, FL must run an exceptional operation in order to bake a quality and consistent product that billions have come to expect.

For nearly half a century, the Turano family has followed European traditions to bake the freshest, highest quality artisan-style breads such as Ciabatta, Focaccia, Hearth-baked Peasant breads, and a variety of rolls. Sharing a favorite family recipe from past generations, they use authentic time honored techniques to ensure exceptional old world flavor in each and every bite. Their extensive line of specialty breads and ...

Clear the Air: Boat Manufacturer Improves Air Quality by 94.4% with Nilfisk CFM Industrial Vacuums

Jessica — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:44:26 GMT

For more than 27 years, a Florida based boat manufacturer has built versatile, distinctive boats designed for both the serious sport fisherman and the dedicated recreational boater. The company’s boats are widely considered among the best on the water. Each is carefully built one at a time, and all hulls and parts are either hand-laminated or feature mechanically applied fiberglass roll stock and resin.

The company’s boats are manufactured in a 60,000 square foot plant, staffed by approximately 130 employees. The plant is in full operation 10 hours a day, five days a week. All told, this adds up ...

Central Vacuum System Cleans Up on Dust

Jessica — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:19:06 GMT

Oak Designs in Manchester, NH solved their dust problem with a Nilfisk CFM 3907/18 central vac system, improving productivity and worker health! Read the full case study here! (Courtesy, FDM/Cabinetmaker)

Curds and Whey: Nilfisk CFM 118 Combats Whey Powder

Rachel S. Brutosky — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Cheese Curds in Every Home
Cheese Curds in Every Store
Cheese Curds in Every Restaurant
Cheese Curds in Every Life Style

The mantra of Ellsworth Co-op Creamery (Ellsworth, WI) leaves no question as to what this 99-year old company specializes in, nor does their nickname, “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin.” But it’s not just a “cheesy” nickname that has kept this company going strong year after year. The company takes cheese curds very seriously, and in an operation that processes close to 1.3 million pounds of milk a day, it’s no surprise that efficiency is a critical component of ...

Video Case Study: Harris Woolf Almonds

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:20:34 GMT

Nilfisk CFM recently produced a state-of-the art video case study to showcase the success that Harris Woolf, a major US almond producer, has experienced since purchasing a Nilfisk CFM 137 industrial vacuum cleaner. Not only were they able to reduce the presence of almond dust, decrease costs, and offer a better product, Harris Woolf received superior recognition by AIB International, a prestigious honor sought by many food manufacturers.

A Case to Drive Anybody Nuts: Nilfisk CFM 3707/10

Jessica — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Read this case study on Food Engineering's website, here.

Product losses during production are a fact of life in the food industry, but they can still drive you nuts – particularly if your product is nuts. Paramount Farms, the largest grower-supplier of pistachios and almonds in the world, solved its vexing processing losses with some unusually creative thinking that some people would have thought was … well, you know …

For more than 30 years, Paramount has been growing premium pistachios and almonds in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley. Today the company cultivates the largest pistachio orchards in the ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums Commits to Being the Safe Choice

Jessica — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:30:06 GMT

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums has launched the Safe Choice Program, an initiative to provide its manufacturing customers with superior educational resources and excellent customer support. The program is meant to aid decision-makers during their process of choosing equipment to mitigate common risks like product recalls, worker safety, and regulatory violations.

“We understand the risks that manufacturers face every day, just by doing business,” said Paul Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums. “There are many challenges plant managers must solve on a day-to-day basis. With these challenges come choices and we know that there are many choices out ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums Launches New Explosion-Proof Vacuum for Combustible Dust

Jessica — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:59:22 GMT

The Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division has expanded its line of combustible dust vacuums with the availability of the new Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP. Designed for the collection of dry dust and debris that often accumulates on floors and overhead areas in manufacturing facilities, this single-phase, electric vacuum cleaner is CSA-certified explosion-proof / dust ignition-proof for use in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G environments.

Constructed to the highest level of operational safety, the Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP is completely grounded, composed of non-sparking 304 stainless steel, and equipped with conductive hose and accessories to ...

Winter weather conditions increase chances for combustible dust explosions

Jessica — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:52:43 GMT

Snow and ice are not the only elements that will be of worry this winter as the season of combustible dust incidents also approaches. Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums is warning manufacturers that the risk of a dust explosion may increase in winter months when low humidity levels, like those seen in colder weather, make dust easy to disperse and ignite. In fact, industrial accident investigations by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board concluded that seven out of eight fatal combustible dust explosions from 1995 to 2009 occurred during cold winter months when these weather conditions were most prominent.

Manufacturers are currently monitored ...

Nilfisk VT60CR Collects Wet and Dry Material with No Filter Change

Jessica — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:51:31 GMT

A combination of efficient design and powerful suction, the Nilfisk VT60CR is a cleanroom vacuum that simultaneously picks up wet and dry debris without special adapters or filter switching. It is ideal for cleanroom applications across various industries such as semiconductor, food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology.

The 15-gallon VT60CR contains critical cleanroom features, such as a unique four-stage filtration system, that allows it to meet cleanroom standards up to and including Class 10. The water-, rot-, mildew- and corrosion-resistant main filter captures particles down to 1 micron and is covered by an exclusive splash guard to protect against excessive moisture and ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums' Public Comment to the FDA on Preventative Control Measures for Food and Feed Facilities

Jessica — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:46:02 GMT

On May 26th, 2011, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a release seeking public comment on preventive control measures for food facilities through a public docket opened as part of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law by President Obama in January.

The FSMA requires registered food and feed facilities to evaluate the food safety hazards that could affect food and feed they manufacture, process, pack, or hold and to identify and implement preventive controls to address those hazards. The agency opened the docket to solicit specific recommendations from stakeholders on what preventive control measures are appropriate, ...

Mississippi Floods Will Lead to Mississippi Mold

Jessica — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:31:20 GMT

Morgantown, Pa., June 17, 2011—Following the worst floods in 40 years, millions of Mississippi Valley residents are now returning to their homes and businesses; and unfortunately, drying out their saturated structures is only one part of the clean-up effort. Flood victims will also have to worry about mold growth, a common post-flood problem.

The EPA recommends that only vacuums with HEPA filters should be used during mold remediation to collect dangerous mold spores stirred up during the mold removal process. Surfaces where mold has grown should be HEPA vacuumed to remove any residual mold particles. The HEPA filter ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums Announces New Three-Phase Vacuum Cleaners

Jessica — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:47:48 GMT

Morgantown, Pa., June 20, 2011—Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums announces the launch of the Nilfisk CFM T Series. These three-phase, continuous duty vacuum cleaners meet the industrial demands of today’s manufacturing facilities, who realize the importance of implementing a solid housekeeping plan to keep workers safe and productivity high. The T Series is comprised of the T26, T48 and T63. Watch the T Series in action at www.NewNilfiskVacuums.com.

Constructed of heavy duty steel and polypropylene, these reliable machines feature solid construction and strong performance at an affordable price. Ideal for collection of powders, liquids, dust and debris, the ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums Launches New Mercury Recovery Vacuum

Jessica — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:43:10 GMT

Morgantown, Pa., April 5, 2011-- Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums has launched a new and improved SS Mercury Vacuum, a precision-engineered instrument designed expressly for the capture of inorganic mercury spills and the pickup of mercury compound dust. This stainless steel vacuum cleaner meets OSHA standards for inorganic mercury and is ideally suited for research labs, hospitals, instrument and switch manufacturers, or anywhere that requires a small amount of spill collection.

The SS Mercury Vacuum features a superior filtration system that includes a removable carbon filter cartridge with activated carbon granules in patented honeycomb layers. These granules provide the ...

Combustible Dust Preventative Maintenance: More than just Housekeeping

Jessica — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:22:19 GMT

Morgantown, PA, March 22, 2011--Earlier this month, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums, a leading provider of hazardous location vacuums, conducted an educational webinar on combustible dust, titled Combustible Dust Preventative Maintenance: More than just housekeeping.

Watch the archived version here: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=288362&s=1&k=5CFC43E91B2B9B670D7740DCE57A4DD7

The webinar was presented in partnership with EHS Today and New Equipment Digest magazines, and was hosted by Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums’ Product Manager, Corry Luckenbach, and District Sales Manager, Scott Boersma. The interactive webinar provided a basic understanding of the combustible dust issue effecting today’s industrial sector, discussed critical housekeeping tips and recommendations, and included a ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums Launches New Vacuum to Pharmaceutical Industry at Interphex 2011

Jessica — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:58:15 GMT

Morgantown, PA, January 28, 2011-- Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums, the world’s leading supplier of cleaning equipment, will launch their newest vacuum cleaner, the Nilfisk CFM S3, to the pharmaceutical industry at Interphex 2011, booth #1658.

The Nilfisk CFM S3 is a three-motor machine that features strong, solid construction designed to meet the strict cleaning needs of the industry. Features and benefits include:

The Longopac Continuous Collectyion System: this “endless” bag can be dispensed as needed to the desired length. Once filled, it can be cut, sealed, disposed and restored for a new use.
Multiple configurations, including ...

Combustible Dust Preventative Maintenance is a Serious Job that Requires a Serious Solution

Jessica — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:27:07 GMT

Morgantown, PA, January 12, 2011—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues to have its sights set on combustible dust, once again naming it a high priority for the new year. As a result, industrial manufacturers are stepping up their maintenance plans to remove hazardous dust accumulations. In high-risk facilities, certified explosion-proof vacuum cleaners are required to safely collect combustible dust; the Nilfisk CFM CD 3507 EXP is an explosion-proof vacuum ideal for larger combustible dust jobs, including process-integration to collect dust at the source or as part of a central vacuum system used throughout the plant.

The ...

Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums Relocates North American Headquarters

Jessica — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:04:47 GMT

Morgantown, PA, December 1, 2010— One of the world’s leading providers of industrial vacuum cleaners will soon call Morgantown, PA home. Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums is relocating its North American headquarters from Malvern, PA to the Morgantown Business Park at the end of this year.

The new Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums headquarters, located at 740 Hemlock Road, Suite 100, Morgantown, PA 19543 will support the company’s three industrial vacuum cleaner brands: Nilfisk, Nilfisk CFM and Nilfisk ALTO. It is a larger facility that will enable the growing company to continue being the industry’s preferred supplier of industrial vacuums.

“Our ...

New Combustible Dust Brochure Available from Nilfisk CFM

Jessica — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:14:00 GMT

Malvern, PA, September 21, 2010--In response to OSHA’s increased focus on combustible dust, Nilfisk CFM Industrial Vacuums recently released a new brochure dedicated to industrial vacuum cleaners for combustible dust preventative maintenance.

The Industrial Vacuums for Hazardous Locations brochure is a 4-page, full-color piece that provides valuable up-to-date information regarding hazardous locations and tips to prevent a combustible dust fire or explosion in industrial environments through proper cleaning procedures. With overviews of Nilfisk CFM’s explosion proof/dust ignition-proof line of vacuum cleaners, the brochure also includes a list of explosive materials the machines are capable of collecting, ...

Prevent Combustible Dust Hazards with the Nilfisk CFM A17EXP Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

Jessica — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:14:07 GMT

Malvern, PA, September 1, 2010-- At a recent OSHA stakeholder meeting about combustible dust, participants agreed that 50% of the combustible dust equation is housekeeping; if you can minimize the dust, facilities can dramatically decrease their risk of a combustible dust fire or explosion. For this reason, the Nilfisk CFM A17 EXP vacuum cleaner is a top choice among industrial manufacturers handling combustible dust and hazardous materials. This air-operated industrial vacuum cleaner is ATEX-approved (Ex) for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 and is also designed to meet the requirements for use in Class I, Group D, and ...

NILFISK CFM ANNOUNCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANERS

Jessica — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Malvern, PA, July 13, 2010--Nilfisk CFM, one of the world’s leading industrial vacuum manufacturers, has launched the next generation of their most popular single-phase industrial vacuum cleaners. The S2 and S3 line of vacuums feature strong, solid construction and cutting-edge innovations such as an electronic keypad with LED indicators that monitor the performance of the main and HEPA filters.

Designed to meet a wide range of industrial cleaning challenges, the two-motor S2 comes with a 50 liter (13 gallon) collection container, while the S3, three-motor machine, is available with 50 or 100 liter (26 gallon) collection capacities. Extremely ...

Maximizing Contamination Control with Vacuum Technology

Jessica — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:38:30 GMT

Maximizing Contamination Control Technology

Fired Up: Combustible Dust Raises Explosive Issues

Jessica — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:30:48 GMT

Fired Up: Combustible Dust Raises Explosive Issues

When the Dust Settles: Combating Combustive Dust in Food Manufacturing

Jessica — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:47:10 GMT

When the Dust Settles: Combating Combustive Dust in Food Manufacturing