Holmfirth High School student, Joe Hampshaw, operates a wood turning lathe supervised by the school’s head of D&T, David Manning. All woodworking machines in the classroom are fitted with ‘capture-at-source’ extraction hoods.
Holmfirth High School’s automatic shaker filter has an airflow capacity of 3,000 m³/hr.
Dust and fume extraction in the classroom
Dust Control Systems is one of the leading companies in the design, manufacture and installation of dust and fume extraction systems for workshops in schools, colleges and other institutions.
Health and Safety authorities advise that operators of woodworking machinery in industry should not be exposed to more than 5mg/m3 of fine dust. It is of equal importance that these same standards are applied in the classroom and that the health of students and tutors is protected against the harmful effects of airborne dust.
Our products and services cover a wide range of requirements from small under bench units to complete extraction systems with externally located filters.
Free on-site survey and technical advice on the most suitable system to meet your specific requirements and situation.
Specialised hoods which capture dust at source.
The widest range of filter types and technologies available.
A choice of galvanised ductwork including ‘clip-together’ and spiral.
A dedicated team of Service/Commissioning engineers.
LEV testing programmes to ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
Your source for OEM spares and consumables such as filter bags and cartridges.
We have a wealth of experience in providing efficient dust extraction systems for classrooms. Contracts have been undertaken in numerous universities, colleges and schools, and some recent projects are listed below:
Brighton University
Dixons City Technology College, Bradford
Glasgow Metropolitan College
Higham Lane School, Nuneaton
Holmfirth High School
Inverness College
Irwell Park High School, Salford
London Metropolitan University
Loughborough University
Northumberland College
Rawthorpe High School, Huddersfield
Sheffield Hallam University
Dust Control Systems Ltd., Churwell Vale, Shawcross Business Park, Dewsbury, WF12 7RD
Telephone: +44 (0)1924 482500 Fax: +44 (0)1924 482530 E-mail:sales@DCSlimited.co.uk