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The Hidden Costs of In-House Maintenance for Electrostatic Air Filtration Systems
Introduction Imagine taking a breath of clean, pure air in the middle of an industrial plant. It sounds impossible, right? Well, not if you have an electrostatic air filtration system installed. These systems are designed to remove oil smoke and other airborne particulates, providing a healthier work environment. But like any complex machine, these systems…
Read MoreBee Clean Specialties: Improving Indoor Air Quality for Manufacturing Facilities Since 1977
At Bee Clean Specialties, we are committed to helping companies achieve cleaner and healthier indoor environments. With our expertise in industrial air cleaning and a range of specialized services, we provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you’re an EHS manager, plant manager, or maintenance manager in need of air…
Read MoreWhat Should You do When There is no Suction From the Fan? (Smoke is not Getting Sucked up)
Why is my air cleaner not sucking up the smoke? One of our most common service request calls is the air cleaner is not sucking. Whether it is a SmogHog, Absolent, Mistbuster, Trimist, or some other type of air cleaner, there are many reasons an air cleaner might have a highly reduced or complete lack…
Read MoreHow and Why Machines Experience Poor Air Quality-Related Downtime
Poor air quality has diverse and far-reaching effects on the overall effectiveness of a machine shop. While the mental and physical effects on employees are of utmost importance, many people do not realize that poor air quality can negatively impact the operation of high-precision CNC machines. Another advantage of having source capture air filtration installed…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Replacement Parts for MistBuster Mist Collectors
Introduction: In industrial machining and metalworking processes, the production of oil mist, coolant mist, smoke, and other liquid droplets can pose a significant challenge to maintaining a clean and healthy work environment. That’s where Mistbuster Mist Collectors from Air Quality Engineering, Inc. come into play. These efficient air filtration systems effectively capture and remove airborne…
Read MoreWhat Do Our Best-Fit Clients Look Like?
Air filtration equipment and services are an enormous category; not everyone looking for air filtration is our best-fit client. What Industry Is Our Best Fit? Bee Clean started in 1977 as a general steam cleaning service, but within a few years, it found a niche in cleaning electrostatic collection cells. As we grew, we narrowed…
Read MoreWhat Factors Affect the Electrostatic Air Cleaner Service Rate?
Our pricing for electrostatic service varies widely and is dependent on many factors. Commercial Location: We charge a higher rate to commercial customers like restaurants and cigar bars because the filtration equipment is usually more challenging to access. Parking is more difficult with our service trucks; often, there are elevators and stairs that our technicians…
Read MoreWhat is the AQI Scale, and What is Considered Healthy Indoor Air Quality?
What is AQI? The AQI (air quality index) scale was developed by the EPA to deliver a simple quantitative measure of common air pollutants. An AQI index typically includes the measurement of: Fine particulate matter can be classified into multiple different categories, but it is commonly measured in two groups; 2.5 µm (micron) and below,…
Read MoreHow Frequently do I Need to Clean my Electrostatic Filters?
One question we get asked all the time is “How frequently do electrostatic filters need to be cleaned and maintained?” The answer to that question is, it depends! We know that’s not a very good answer but there a lot of different variables that can play a role in determining a cleaning frequency for your…
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