Self-contained blast room

Oliver Twinsafe, a UK manufacturer of specialist pipeline valves, has upgraded its production facilities with the installation of a selfcontained Enviraclean blast room with abrasive recovery system and high-performance sound insulation from Hodge Clemco.

The blast room is located beneath a canopy outside the factory beside the production area, so is convenient to use while avoiding any potential problems of noise or dust within the building. It is 4m long x 3m wide x 2.5m high and has double access doors at one end to accommodate larger components.Modular doubleskinned panels with an acoustic lining have been used for the construction, which reduces the noise that can be heard outside. Doors are interlocked to prevent entry while blasting is in progress, and walls are lined with rubber curtains to reduce abrasion. Air inlet ducts and exhaust air outlets have been positioned to ensure effective cross-draught ventilation in order to provide good visibility for operators.