Dust Extraction System for a Leading Confectionery Manufacturer

We were delighted to be chosen by a leading international confectionery manufacturer to design and install a new turnkey dust extraction and filtration system at one of their major UK production facilities. The project focused on providing safe, efficient starch dust collection within their TES production area, where air quality, compliance and safety are critical.

Delivering a Bespoke Solution

Our team worked closely with the client to understand their operational challenges and regulatory requirements. The brief called for a system that would capture starch dust effectively across multiple collection points on the production line, while ensuring full compliance with ATEX Zone 22 standards for combustible dust. At the heart of the installation is a bespoke Econojet filtration unit, equipped with 60m² of antistatic filter media, reverse jet cleaning for automatic operation, and certified explosion relief features. We linked this unit to a custom-built 11 kW extraction fan and a network of stainless steel ductwork designed to maintain consistent capture velocities. Additional measures, including silencers and non-return dampers, were incorporated to reduce operational noise and maintain safe airflow throughout the system.

Installation and Performance

The new ductwork was routed parallel to the production line, with bespoke collection points strategically positioned to match the client’s process layout. Our engineers ensured the installation was completed with minimal disruption, sealing all wall penetrations with weatherproof plates and fabricating explosion relief ducting with removable access panels for ease of inspection.

Following commissioning, we confirmed that airflow balance, capture efficiency and reverse jet cleaning all performed exactly as specified. The system now provides consistent starch dust capture across all collection points, with rotary valves (installed by others) discharging safely into receptacles.

A Safe, Efficient Outcome

This project has significantly improved workplace air quality, reduced dust build-up on production equipment, and ensured compliance with ATEX safety regulations. By incorporating automatic cleaning and smooth-bore stainless steel ducting, we have also reduced maintenance requirements and delivered a long-term, energy-efficient solution.

We are proud to have supported this client in strengthening both their safety and operational performance. Projects like this highlight our ability to deliver complete turnkey dust extraction systems, designed and installed to the highest engineering standards.

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