Airflow requirements depend on the capture method (room capture or point-source capture). For room capture, the key parameters to determine are the volume of the containment area, and the desired air changes per hour (ACH). For point-source capture, the cross-sectional area, estimated distance from the dust/fume generation source, and general environment surrounding the capture point (windy outdoor location or controlled indoor area) are the key inputs. The BlueSky® technical team can assist further in determining the correct airflow and dust collector/negative air machine needed based on these parameters.

Yes, BlueSky® systems are engineered to support compliance with local and national regulations, including airborne particulate exposure limits and workplace safety standards. Systems utilize HEPA filtration and SmartBox® technology to safely capture both hazardous and non-hazardous contaminants.

Yes, BlueSky Sentinel™ dry scrubber stages can be added to existing systems to address gaseous contaminants such as VOCs, ammonia, H2S, mercury, and many more. We offer impregnated carbons designed for different applications, all with an optimized granule size to maximize surface area for air scrubbing.

A key issue with smaller air scrubbing units (often 2,000CFM per machine) are the constant hassles of replacing filters to avoid rapid performance drop-offs. In simple terms, most of these systems try to force too much “dirty” air through to little filter media causing performance to drop in some cases before a single shift is completed if there is sufficient dust being produced such as during heavy renovation and/or demolition work. The BlueSky Defender™ negative air machine is comprised of modular stacks which allow the air-to-cloth ratio to be optimized for each application by simply adding or removing filter stacks. This moves filter replacement intervals to an annual task, not a daily or weekly annoyance.

BlueSky® machines are electric-powered, have no diesel motors, and no hydraulics. Maintenance is simply replacing filters, which can be out-sourced with the BlueSky® Turnkey service. The BlueSky® machine is designed to be a plug-and-play system which does not have to be touched again after the initial setup, optimized for field work, temporary applications, and challenging project work.

Yes. BlueSky® systems are modular and can be scaled from 2,000SCFM to 100,000SCFM+ using either a large centralized machine, or multiple smaller machines placed at strategic points throughout the facility to support large (centralized) and/or multi-room (decentralized) work areas at the same price.

BlueSky® machines are all-electric, avoiding the maintenance hassle of combustion engines. Power plugs are provided with each machine which can either be connected to facility power or to a generator, depending on what is available at the jobsite.

Yes. Proper implementation of a BlueSky® system eliminates cross-contamination, especially in sensitive production or clean-processing spaces, by combining HEPA filtration with high-volume airflow. Smaller air scrubbing units struggle when doors or holes are opened in a containment, but one centralized powerful BlueSky® machine generates the necessary capacity to keep your containment under negative pressure.