Reduce Oil Mist Health Hazards & Safety Risks 

Leakage of oil mists and cutting fluids from ducting can cause health hazards and safety risks for workers, including respiratory ailments and increased risks of accidents. Nearly all machining operations create oil mist, the aerosol formed when oil is used for cooling or lubrication during the machining of metal or plastic components. Proper ventilation is required to prevent oil mists from fouling equipment, products, and the working equipment.

Nordfab Ducting offers a three part system for sealing ductwork to prevent leakage:

1. QFS Gaskets (included in QFS Premium Clip kits),
2. QFS O-rings (included in QFS Slip Duct kits), and
3. Caulking of ductwork seams where needed.

The combination of these Oil Mist System components with Nordfab’s Duct, which features solid welded seams, provides excellent leakage protection.

We have recently updated our gasket design to improve sealing and ease of installation- learn more 

Applications Needing Sealed Ducting

Locations where sealed ducting are advisable can include:

• steel mills,
• rolling mills,
• rubber and plastic manufacturing facilities,
• hardening and heat treating facilities,
• and metalwork processes such as turning, cutting, milling, grinding, drilling.

Benefits of QFS Sealed Ducting

The use of Nordfab’s Oil Mist system eliminates:

• Cost of weld labor to fully weld each duct seam
• Cost of highly skilled workers to install ductwork
• Time needed for welding seams
• Gooey caulks or sealants

One more benefit — Quick-Fit® (QF®) sealed components can be taken apart and reconfigured to accommodate machinery moves and floor plan changes.

Oil Mist Health Hazards & Safety Risks

• Respiratory ailments
• Eczema and other skin conditions
• Increased risk of falls and related accidents
• Pollution of general ventilation system
• Damage to sensitive electronics
• Creates a dirty environment    

Contact Nordfab for assistance with your oil mist applications.

Download the QFS catalogue from our catalogues page.
    

*Due to variables beyond our control, Nordfab Ducting cannot guarantee a leak proof system in all installations, even when using the QFS sealant & “leak free” QFS gaskets. Some of the variables that impact this include: the craftsmanship of the duct installation, the chemicals within the duct, and the expertise of the designer.