Food Grade Dust & Powder Extraction Arms

When ingredients like flour, dried milk, coffee, starch, sugar, and species are used in food production, there's always a risk of dust being created. These types of contaminants, once airborne, pose a serious risk to the health of food production operatives.

One of the most effective ways to control dust and other food-based contaminants is through the use of an LEV (local exhaust ventilation) system. LEV systems work by capturing dust and other particles at the source before they have a chance to spread through the air. There are many different types of LEV systems available on the market, but not all of them are suitable for use in the food industry.

It is also important to choose a dust extraction system that is specifically designed for use in a food production environment, as processes like flour milling, spray drying of milk and the grinding of sugar can all cause an explosion hazard if the dust is not correctly extracted.

Is Flour, Starch Dust, Sugar, and Custard Powder Explosive?
A number of different foods are produced using ingredients that can cause explosions; these include materials like flour, custard powder, or instant coffee. Finely ground sugar and dried milk can also become explosive from something as simple as a static discharge, so the LEV extraction arm and hood need to be ATEX certified to not cause any buildup of static when extracting food dust.