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The elimination of ambient dust is a further step in the three-point strategy to avoid the problems caused by inhaled dust in the woodworking
workshop. Despite any dust  extraction we may use, there will always be residual dust in the atmosphere and it is the removal of this dust which is
addressed by the well-proven, quiet, very efficient (cost a few pence per day to run) and effective (filtering to 0.4 micron) Microclene Ambient Air Filters. Having used
such a device in my own workshop for many years I can attest to the great improvement these filters make in the working environment.Microclene now produce such a wide range of filters that
the choice can seem daunting. However, with a little careful thought the confusion can easily be cleared - just like the dust in your workshop! The drum-style
units MC400/1000/1200 are ideal for use suspended over a stationary machine such as a lathe or sander, where the dust can be pulled away directly from its source. For smaller
workshops, the bench-mounted MC100, which can also be wall-mounted, may be sufficient. For mounting on the wall or ceiling of a larger workshop, the MC760 and MC780 units are
ideal with their in-built mounting brackets and easy filter replacement, whilst for the largest workshops, the overhead-mounted, 4-motor MC3000 is the machine to use.
To select the correct size for you workshop, bear in mind that you should be looking to achieve at least ten air exchanges per hour, so for example in a 35 cu. m. workshop you
need to select a unit with a throughput of at least 350 cu. m. per hour. (e.g. MC400) |
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