by Adam Conley | Jun 13, 2019 | Explosion Protection
“Explosion Isolation per NFPA 69 is required at Hopper Outlet!” When addressing an explosion issue in a dust collector, vacuum filtration unit or pneumatic conveying system, using chemical suppression or venting, we also need to provide isolation should a...
by Adam Conley | Jan 16, 2019 | Explosion Protection
Explosion Vents and the references for their safe installation and evaluation have been around since 1945, with updates from National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 68, “Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting”, issued 1954, 1974, 1994, 2002,...
by John Conley | Dec 20, 2018 | News
When starting the company back in 1985, I didn’t always have time to make the best business decisions. Paying the mortgage was the first thing on my mind. That said, as we grew as a company with increased staff, responsibilities and client base, we associated...
by Adam Conley | Nov 1, 2018 | Air Pollution Control, Dust Collection, Industrial Duct Systems, Industrial Ventilation
It’s that time of year again, and it’s important to be proactive and remind everyone you’ll soon be closing doors and windows as the temperature falls. Work habits will change, doors and windows will be closed, and ventilation issues will become clear. That said,...
by Adam Conley | Sep 18, 2018 | Explosion Protection
IEP Technologies has delivered the latest in passive explosion isolation valve technology to meet the rigorous demands of ATEX and NFPA/OSHA. In applying the principals set forth with previous products IEP the time to develop, test and launch their new offering. The...
by Matt Glover | Aug 7, 2018 | Industrial Duct Systems
Not again! How does this happen? Questions we ask when we see irregularities in industrial air systems in manufacturing plants and scratch our head while asking “how does this happen”? Often we supply ventilation equipment as part of a large duct system, but don’t...
by Corey Mui | Jul 18, 2018 | Fans/Blowers
Chemical plants, wastewater treatment plants and pharmaceutical laboratories are all picture-perfect scenarios of chemically harsh environments. The presence of compounds and gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride and chlorine can...
by Adam Conley | May 14, 2018 | Dust Collection
Every design engineer has been told to follow the KISS Principal or “Keep It Simple Stupid.” Making something overly complex by design or bad choices in components can result in maintenance issues down the road. While designing and installing dust systems, I’ve seen...
by Matt Glover | May 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s NFL draft time and SysTech in the first round selected Braeden Glover out of Phoenixville, PA! Braeden brings mental toughness, emotional intelligence and quickness to the SysTech team. We’re looking forward to his participation at mini-camp. Couldn’t pass that...
by John Conley | Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
SysTech would like to introduce to you their newest sales associate, Corey Mui. Corey brings high-energy and an inquisitiveness to learn the technical aspects of industrial ventilation systems. Corey lives in Wayne, PA and is a graduate of the University of...
by John Conley | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the first quarter 2018 edition of SPRAYTIME (Published by the International Thermal Spray Association, A Standing Committee of the American Welding Society), Adam Conley is interviewed sharing his knowledge of air handling fans in dust collection systems. Paul...
by Zachary Fausnaught | Feb 16, 2018 | Explosion Protection
Combustible dust affects nearly all manufacturing plants and needs a mitigation plan meeting all codes or standards, with input from the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), insurance carrier or internal company safety protocols. The NFPA is the governing body...
by Matt Glover | Aug 30, 2017 | Fans/Blowers
SysTech supplies fans and blowers to a diverse customer base and we frequently receive requests from OEMs as well as end users for special designs. We routinely process painted carbon steel fans but this past month we addressed requests for three differing stainless...
by Adam Conley | Aug 9, 2017 | Dust Collection
We always devote some time after presentations with a question and answer period and some of the best information comes out of these sessions. At this presentation, I was asked about explosion protection and what we commonly are asked and see in the field when...
by Matt Glover | Jul 26, 2017 | Fans/Blowers
Hartzell Air Movement, a manufacturer of industrial quality fans and blowers, recently drove a product trailer loaded with equipment to present a “hands on” demonstration of their capabilities to Maryland based engineers and end users. Hartzell recognizes that having...
by Adam Conley | Jun 26, 2017 | Explosion Protection, Fire Protection
First, what is NFPA 652 and why is it important? How does it impact our handling of fire and explosion safety concerns and regulations? Where and why did NFPA 652 originate? Let’s go back a bit further. The National Fire Protection Association or NFPA is a nonprofit...
by Matt Glover | Jun 7, 2017 | Air Pollution Control, Dust Collection
Whether due to health, legal, or insurance requirements silica dust is on the radar and like past “hot button” alerts such as asbestos and hexavalent chromium, requirements to address this issue are now in effect. As of June 23, 2016, the Occupational Safety and...
by Zachary Fausnaught | May 22, 2017 | Dust Collection
Commissioning of new systems can be a trying experience. Preparation before start-up can alleviate that angst with a few steps. Often the operation of newly installed dust collection systems is delayed, due to issues that arise during system startup. Most of these...
by John Conley | Mar 9, 2017 | Fans/Blowers
On February 6th through the 9th Hartzell Air Movement and SysTech drove a product trailer to several engineering firms to show the quality and project applicability of their industrial fans and blowers. Presenters were Chad Ewing of Hartzell and Adam Conley, Matt...
by Adam Conley | Dec 21, 2016 | Air Pollution Control, Explosion Protection
A recent project in Philadelphia, PA required a replacement of a Donaldson explosion vent. It happens – plastic membrex media gets old and fragile and needs to be replaced. Or maybe there’s a product shift and the Kst and Pmax change due to material...
