Category: Industry Applications

Learn more about Sentry Air System’s influence in different applications, such as: Welding, Soldering, Laboratories, and much more.

Testimonial: Welding Fume Extractor for Machine Shop

  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Hawaii utilizes a Sentry Air Systems Model 400 Welding Fume Extractor for a variety of processes: In our machine shop, we perform a number of operations including milling, lathing, welding and soldering/brazing. Most recently we were tasked with milling a bunch of 3/4″ thick… Learn More

Testimonial: Fume Extraction for Welding Stainless Steel

Edker Industries, Inc., a full-service precision sheet metal fabrication & laser cutting company, purchased a Model 400 Welding Fume Extractor for use when welding stainless steel: “Last summer, OSHA placed an air sampling device on our employee while he was welding stainless steel. It was a relief when the results came back ‘None Detected’ for Chromium… Learn More

Sentry Air Systems Case Study: Isopropyl Alcohol Fume Control

Below is an Industrial Hygiene Report conducted by Robert F. Adams from RF Adams & Associates, Inc. This report details test procedures and results of Sentry Air Systems Equipment and Isopropyl Alcohol. Introduction Sentry Air Systems, Inc. manufactures equipment designed to capture organic solvent vapors and/or other air contaminants and, after removal, return the cleaned… Learn More

Testimonial: Stem Cell Therapy and Portable Clean Room Hoods

Testimonial from Stemlogix, LLC: Stem Cell Therapy and Portable Clean Room Hoods Photo Credit: Stemlogix, LLC. “We are currently using the hoods [18” Wide Portable Clean Room Hoods] in Veterinary and Physician offices to separate stem cells from fat tissue. The doctors need something that is portable, light weight and requires minimal space. The Sentry Air… Learn More

Fume Extraction for Jewelry Makers

Jewelry Makers who utilize silver soldering, welding, epoxy resins, solvents, sanding, polishing chemicals, electroplating, and many other forms of art creation are very aware of the respiratory hazards involved. Fumes and debris are often a standard by-product of jewelry-making processes, from bead-making to metal-working. In regard to studio safety, an article on Jewelry Artist Magazine… Learn More

Press Release 11/02/10

Sentry Air Systems, Inc. offers Fume Extraction System for Brazilian Keratin Treatment and Brazilian Blowout Fumes Salon fume extraction for formaldehyde fumes associated with BKT and Brazilian blowout treatments. HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2010 — Recent research conducted by The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration has given salon owners and stylists a reason to exercise… Learn More

OSHA and CROET Release Brazilian Blowout/Formaldehyde Research Details

On Friday, October 29th, Oregon Health Sciences University’s Center for Research in Occupational and Environmental Toxicology’s (CROET) “Emerging Issues and Alerts” section of their website revealed important documents released by Oregon OSHA regarding the research and analysis performed on samples of Brazilian Blowout hair straightening solution. These documents are useful for any salon owner or… Learn More

Research Center Finds Formaldehyde in “Formaldehyde-Free” Brazilian Blowout

On September 16, 2010, Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) issued an important statement regarding the possible toxic effects of one brand of brazilian blowout solution and more specifically: their “Formaldehyde-Free” claim. Generally, these kinds of hair straightening solutions (i.e. brazilian keratin treatment) are used to… Learn More

Brazilian Keratin Treatment Fume Extractor Testimonial

Steve Tcherkezian is a BKT and Japanese Hair Straightening Specialist at Nouveau Hair Gallery in Toronto, Canada. He currently uses our Model SS-300-BKT Fume Extractor to help reduce fume exposure while performing hair treatments on clients: “Hey, my name is Steve Tcherkezian. I am in Toronto, Canada. I specialize in the Brazilian/BKT and Japanese Hair… Learn More

Nail Salon Respiratory Safety

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, one of the most effective ways to help prevent inhalation of dangerous fumes and particulate in a nail salon is to install local exhaust ventilation: “Install a local exhaust ventilation system near work tables. Since the general heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems (HVACs) slowly exchange the air inside the… Learn More