Ship & Shore Environmental unveils engineered dust collector systems
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. has launched engineered solutions designed to capture dust, fumes, and fine particulates directly at the source. The company said its dust collector systems address air quality, worker safety, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance across a range of manufacturing environments.
According to Ship & Shore, the systems are custom-engineered based on airflow requirements, dust characteristics, facility layout, and operational constraints. High-efficiency filtration achieves more than 99% capture of fine particulates, aligning with industry performance standards.
The systems are designed to help facilities comply with OSHA and EPA guidelines, including tightened particulate matter limits such as the primary annual PM2.5 standard of 9.0 micrograms per cubic meter.
Ship & Shore Environmental stated that its architecture combines three core elements: source capture through custom hoods and enclosures, high-efficiency filtration technologies, and intelligent pulse-jet cleaning with programmable logic controller-based monitoring. Optimized capture velocities range from 0.5 to 2.5 meters per second, depending on process conditions.
Engineering assessments include Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis to verify measurable performance. Systems are scalable from 1,000 to more than 100,000 cubic feet per minute and can be configured to meet emission concentrations as low as 5 to 10 milligrams per cubic meter, depending on local regulations.
To address combustible dust hazards, the systems integrate explosion venting panels, isolation valves, spark arrestors, grounding and anti-static design, and optional fire suppression or explosion mitigation modules.
Energy optimization is a central feature. Ship & Shore reports that optimized system resistance can reduce fan energy consumption by 15% to 25%, while variable frequency drive fans and modular deployment can lower overall energy use by 20% to 40%. The company also cites maintenance cost reductions of up to 30% and extended filter life of 12 to 36 months, depending on operating conditions.
The dust collector systems are designed for industries including metalworking, woodworking, food and agricultural processing, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, battery production, and electronics fabrication. Ship & Shore provides lifecycle support, from dust risk assessment and system design to installation, commissioning, and performance verification testing.