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Food and Pharmaceutical

Food and Pharmaceutical

The right ducting to create safe and efficient environment in the food and pharmaceutical industry

Dust extraction and process ventilation are critically important in both the food waste environments and pharmaceutical industries because airborne particles pose serious risks to product safety, worker health, and regulatory compliance.

In food-waste environments, cross‑contamination, mould growth, pathogen spread, and compromised hygiene standards are the main risks of poor dust extraction systems. Effective process ventilation helps prevent airborne contamination, reduces the spread of dust, allergens, and microbes, and supports compliance with strict hygiene regulations.

In the pharmaceutical sector, manufacturing processes involving powders and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) generate hazardous fine dusts that can endanger workers, interfere with machinery, and cause cross‑contamination between drug batches. Robust dust extraction and suitable ducting systems are therefore essential to protect employee health, maintain cleanroom classifications, and meet stringent GMP and regulatory standards. Together, these systems ensure cleaner air, safer work environments, and consistent product quality in two of the world’s most tightly regulated industries.

Critical dust extraction points in the food and pharmaceutical industry:

Ingredient handling & raw material dispensing release airborne dust when powders or dried organic materials are scooped, poured, dosed, or weighed.
Mixing, blending & agitation processes liberates fine particulates, whether from decomposed food waste or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Conveying, chutes & material transfer systems produces dust as material flows, drops, or changes direction.
Milling, grinding, crushing or size‑reduction equipment generate high volumes of fine dust, requiring strong extraction to avoid contamination and hazards.
Cleaning, sieving & screening operations disturb settled dust and generate airborne particulates, making these shared high‑risk points.

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Inline Spark Trap — say no to ignition risks

Inline Spark Trap is engineered to effectively reduce the likelihood of sparks that could ignite flammable dust particles, by decreasing the number of sparks which could reach the cyclone or collector through the ductwork. By integrating anti-static ducting into your facilities, you enhance safety measures while maintaining efficient extraction. There are no moving parts in the spark trap, and no power is required for its operations.

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Quick-Fit Sealed (QFS) Ducting — enhanced leak resistance

Quick-Fit Sealed (QFS) Ducting is engineered with laser-welded seams, double sealing at connections for enhanced leak resistance. All joints are epoxy caulked and when clipping the ductwork together, an additional nitrile gasket is placed between the parts to avoid leakage. Epoxy caulking and locking pins ensure a tight seal, making it ideal for oil mist and coolant mist applications in machining operations.

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Revit Models — accurate and BIM-ready

Nordfab Revit Models help engineers and architects work more efficiently by giving accurate, drag‑and‑drop BIM‑ready components for every part of a dust extraction system. With Nordfab's product range available in Revit, designers can build complete system layouts with confidence, avoid clashes, and reduce design errors thanks to precise geometries and connection details. These models integrate seamlessly into BIM workflows, enabling faster planning, clearer coordination across trades, and smoother project execution from concept to installation. This means you can easily integrate our ducting systems into your BIM workflows, ensuring accurate specifications and reducing the risk of costly design errors.

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Take the next step toward cleaner air and smoother operations — explore our full Quick‑Fit product range and discover how modular ducting can transform your workflow.

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Do you have a process ventilation challenge? Relax, we're here to help. Get in touch with our Nordfabulous team to discuss your needs and find the right ducting solution for your application.

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