Project Quick Summary
| Parameter | Details |
| Client Name | Foseco South Africa |
| Location | Alrode, Alberton |
| Project Type | ATEX Compliant Dust Extraction & Fire Risk Mitigation |
| Completion Year | 2022 |
| Scope | Risk Assessment, Engineering Design, Supply, Installation & Commissioning |
| Category | Dust & Air Filtration – Hazardous Environment |
Project Overview
For Foseco South Africa, we conducted a comprehensive preliminary fire and explosion risk assessment followed by the engineering and proposal of a fully compliant ATEX dust extraction solution.
During the site walk-through, it was identified that explosive dust — including aluminium powder and phenolic resin materials — was being generated and dispersed in open workshop environments without adequate extraction or containment
The existing dust collector was found to be non-ATEX compliant, constructed in mild steel, lacking bonding provisions for static discharge, and not flame/explosion proof
Given the high explosion and fire risk identified, we engineered a turnkey solution designed to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws, SANS 10400-T standards, and fire safety requirements.
Scope of Work
Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Preliminary Fire Safety Compliance Assessment
- Identification of high explosion risk materials (Aluminium Powder, Phenolic Resin)
- Evaluation of non-compliant axial fans and extraction systems
- Recommendations aligned with SANS 10400-T & local by-laws
Engineered ATEX Dust Extraction Solution
- Installation of new ATEX compliant Baghouse Dust Collector
- Anti-static & anti-explosion filter bags
- Flame-proof extraction fan (45,000 m³/hr @ 3500 Pa)
- SANS 10400-T compliant Electrical Control Panel
- 2-Hour Fire Rated Enclosure for Mixing Area (3000 × 4500 × 3500 mm)
- Explosion-proof lighting (1000 Lux) within enclosure
Cyclone Separation & Dust Recovery
- 3 × Cyclone Separators (6000 m³/hr each)
- Custom Extraction Canopy Rings
- Motorized Airflow Dampers
- Reuse system capturing approx. 70% of excess dust
Engineering Highlights
- ATEX Compliant Dust Collector Design
- Anti-static Bonding & Grounding Measures
- Explosion Risk Mitigation Strategy
- 45,000 m³/hr High-Capacity Extraction
- Fire-Rated Containment Room Installation
- Council & Emergency Services Submission Support
- Delivered, Installed & Commissioned Turnkey Solution
Project Outcome
- Significant reduction in explosion and fire risk
- Compliance with SANS 10400-T and municipal regulations
- Controlled containment of explosive dust
- Improved plant safety & operational reliability
- Long-term environmental and occupational health compliance
This project demonstrates our expertise in delivering high-risk industrial dust extraction systems engineered for hazardous environments, combining fire safety compliance, ATEX standards, and turnkey execution under one integrated solution.