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Whether you suffer from headaches after soldering or are trying to comply with OSHA regulations, certain considerations should be made before purchasing a solder fume extractor. There is a wide range of solder fume extractors on the market priced from $45 to several hundred dollars. Before you are tempted by the price tag, consider why… Learn More
Nobody wants to talk about it: a brief chronicle of feces fumes in labs
Every day fecal matter goes under the microscope. There, lab technicians examine it for evidence of disease and parasites. Relatively recently, fecal matter transplants and pills have made medical news. Despite our squeamish reactions to this topic, fecal matter deserves respect – after all, it can force an airliner to go off course. Why do… Learn More
Reducing hexavalent chromium exposure with cleanable filter media
Sentry Air Systems is excited to publish our Industrial Hygiene Report on the Control of Welding Fume Particulates using Cleanable Filter Media as it relates to Hexavalent Chromium. Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is highly regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) due to the fact that Cr(VI) fume is a known human carcinogen. Cr(VI)… Learn More
Digital dentistry: Are you properly filtering those 3D printer fumes?
As the price tag decreases and the precision and accuracy increases, the incorporation of 3D printers in dental and orthodontic practices are becoming more prevalent. For decades, dental professionals have been trained on the art of making molds, splints, partials, surgical drill patterns and a variety of other oral apparatuses. The easiest way to describe… Learn More
Respirable coffee dust extraction and filtration
According to a publication from the World Health Organization, dust is considered to be a solid particle ranging in size from below 1 µm (micrometer or micron) up to at least 100 µm, which may become airborne, depending on origin, physical characteristics and ambient conditions. Below is a reference chart comparing the size of common… Learn More
Controlling formalin fumes during histology fixative process
Histology is a branch of anatomy that deals with the minute structure of animal and plant tissue as discernible with a microscope. It is commonly performed by examining cells and tissues by sectioning and staining, followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope.1 An important step during this process is what is known… Learn More
Fume Extraction for Electrical Potting and Encapsulating Compounds
Electrical components including PCBs, wires, and other assemblies require a form of “seal” to protect them from environmental exposures that could result in electrical shorts, sparks or complete electrical failure. There are a variety of products and techniques on the market used to create these seals. For today’s discussion we will focus on the product… Learn More
Customer testimonial related to Sentry Air’s hex chrome fume testing
April is welding month. It’s a good time to draw attention to a testimonial from Edker Industries. Edker Industries, Inc. Testimonial Application: Welding Stainless Steel Concern: OSHA Regulation on Hexavalent Chromium Product: SS-400-WFE Value Added: Positive test results, boost in employee morale “Last summer, OSHA placed an air sampling device on our employee while he… Learn More
Respiratory Engineering Controls for Isoflurane Anesthesia
It is a common practice for animal science and research facilities to use lab rodents for conducting studies, surgeries and instructional lessons. According to the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 ― while rodents are not covered under the protection of the Act ― research institutions are required to establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use… Learn More
Jewel Day 2014: Deryn Mentock
Deryn Mentock’s jewelry is layered, textured and multi-faceted. So is she: jewelry artist, teacher, writer, photographer, and social media maven. Jewelry-making Classes & Workshops She says she’s doing ‘only’ 3-4 in-person workshops this year in addition to her online workshops. Turns out, each workshop requires a significant amount of time and preparation because Deryn always… Learn More