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# Foundry Industrial Vacuum Systems

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## Topic
Foundry Sand / Slag / Refractory Dust

## What materials can a foundry vacuum recover?
A system may handle sand, refractory dust, slag, metal fines, shot and mixed debris. Temperature, density, abrasion, size, alloy, combustibility and moisture determine the configuration.

**Boundary:** Supports application qualification; does not replace facility-specific engineering, safety, sanitation or compliance review.

## Can an industrial vacuum collect hot foundry material?
Only after reviewing exact temperature, cooling procedure, hose, tools, construction and collection. Do not assume a standard unit is suitable for glowing, molten or freshly discharged material.

**Boundary:** Supports application qualification; does not replace facility-specific engineering, safety, sanitation or compliance review.

## Should a foundry use a portable vacuum, dust collector, or central system?
Portable units serve localized cleanup, collectors address airborne/source capture, and central systems serve multiple fixed points or long distances. Many plants need more than one method.

**Boundary:** Supports application qualification; does not replace facility-specific engineering, safety, sanitation or compliance review.

## How does abrasive foundry material affect equipment selection?
Abrasive sand, shot and refractory debris wear hoses, bends, separators and inlets. Review velocity, materials, pre-separation, discharge and inspection access.

**Boundary:** Supports application qualification; does not replace facility-specific engineering, safety, sanitation or compliance review.

## Do aluminum, magnesium, or other non-ferrous fines need a separate hazard review?
Yes. Fine conductive or reactive metal dust differs from coarse sand or ferrous chips. Confirm alloy, particle size, reactivity, area, collection and disposal.

**Boundary:** Supports application qualification; does not replace facility-specific engineering, safety, sanitation or compliance review.

## Why test foundry material in Depureco Labs?
Testing can reveal pickup, abrasive flow, bridging, hose/tool fit, filter loading and pre-separation needs. Keep conclusions tied to the tested sample and setup.

**Boundary:** Supports application qualification; does not replace facility-specific engineering, safety, sanitation or compliance review.

## Selection and support boundary
This reference supports discovery, qualification, and routing. It does not replace application-specific engineering, safety, hazardous-location, combustible-dust, chemical-compatibility, sanitation, or compliance review.

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