FAQ

The end-to-end solutionwe provide usually goes like this:

• Comprehensive Site Survey, Usage Assessment & Dust Profiling
• Bespoke System Design (connections, ductwork, fans, filters, waste collection, options)
• Fabricated & Modular Kit Options
• Precision Installation, Airflow Balancing & Commissioning
• Operator Training & Demonstration
• Preventative Maintenance Plans & Rapid Spare-Parts Support

• Safeguard Your Team - Eliminate airborne hazards to protect employee health and reduce absenteeism.
• Assured Compliance - Systems engineered to meet or exceed Irish and EU dust-control regulations.
• Extended Equipment Life - Minimize abrasive dust wear on critical machinery and lower repair bills.
• Enhanced Productivity - Cleaner air improves visibility, morale, and operational uptime.
• Boost Your Brand - Showcase your commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Lower TotalCost of Ownership - Energy-efficient fans, ducting, design and filter clean-down system to keep running costs down

• Local roots, national impact: Cork-based expertise with a team that serves all-Ireland.
• Proven track record in industrial dust and fume extraction. Experience working with some well-known companies and government departments. (Please ask us for a reference in your area).
• Progressive supplier partnerships for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Responsive after-sales service, maintenance.
• Extensive stock of dust extractions spare parts and delivery nationwide.

Investing in a dust extraction system is a big commitment, and despite the benefits, it is not often consideredas an asset by business ownersbecause it doesn’t produce a tangible result that adds value or a product that can be sold for profit like other machinery. For that reason, it is often something companies try to bring in on a budget or have a go at installing themselves.

But putting money into a system that's poorly designed is a costly mistake.

You can see from the walkthrough above how much there is to consider, so even with the best of intentions, there’s plenty of room for DIY enthusiasts and inexperienced contractors to get it very wrong. This what we see:

• Use of unsuitable materials like plastic sewer pipes or spiral wound ventilation duct (designed for slow moving air), and extended runs of flexible hose.
• Not using clamps to join duct; using tape or tek screws instead
• Not using dampers or valves of any type.
• Having runs that turn acutely and junctions that allow materials to fall out of suspension.
• Use of inadequate supportson piping.
• Runs sized incorrectly.
• Unrealistic layouts.
• Using a fan that is under strength
• Using a filter unit with inadequate filter area for the fan selected.

The list goes on, and unfortunately leads to a cascade of problems: insufficient airflow, unsuitable line speeds, blockages, sagging lines, excessive pressure drop and ultimately, weak suction and poor air quality.

That’s the bottom line, why suffer such stress and effort to try to learn an entire trade in your spare time in the hopes of designing a system that isn’t guaranteed to work properly? The result is often thousands of euros spent on an unsuitable solution or second-hand system designed for someone else and no real change in air quality.

Let usget it right for you so that you just pay for it once.
Please call 4968122 or email us info@mae.ie with any queries, we’d be happy to help.

Health risks: Inhaled dust from wood, metal, textiles, and chemicals have caused respiratory issues, allergies, contact dermatitis, decreased lung capacity and conditions like rhinitis and bronchitis. Prolonged exposure has been associated with higher incidence of fatal respiratory diseases and cancers. Wood dust for example, is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and has been causally linked to cancers of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx, these often carry a high mortality rate due to late diagnosis and complex treatment requirements.

Regulatory demands: The EU (EUOSHA) and Ireland(HSA) has legislation in place like ‘The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005’ to hold employers to account for their work environment. A company in Ireland that fails to provide necessary dust extraction where needed, and where this has led to health issues for employees, can incur a variety of severe penalties. These include substantial fines, potential imprisonment for key personnel, costly civil lawsuits from employees, and significant damage to its reputation and financial stability. It is a legal, ethical, and commercial imperative for companies to ensure a safe working environment and properly manage risks like dust exposure.

Operational consequences.

• Increased Insurance Premiums:resulting from a history of safety violations or a civil claim will almost certainly make costs increase dramatically.
• Loss of Reputation: News of safety violations and prosecutions can severely damage a company's reputation, ability to attract and retain talent, win new business, and maintain customer trust.
• Operational Downtime: If the HSA issues a Prohibition Notice, the company's operations will be halted, leading to significant financial losses from lost productivity.
• Equipment wear: Dust buildup accelerates machine breakdowns, causes filter clogging, and drives maintenance costs sky-high.
• Productivity drag: Dirty air leads to visibility problems, slower workflows, and more downtime for cleaning.

Let’s design the perfect dust extraction solution for your plant. Contact us today and discover how our custom and modular systems can enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in your operations.

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