Cleaning stations improve safety
Bridgewood UK utilises a range of vacuum forming, polyurethane reinforcement and composite moulding processes in conjunction with an array of materials to manufacture components and assemblies for a wide range of applications and markets.
The company has been trying to find a safe and simple method to remove unwanted material from both product and employee’s clothing for years, but have consistently experienced issues with compressed air solutions.
Iain Douglas, technical manager, said: “Operators need to clean down between operations and machine processes primarily to stop cross-contamination of different plastics and colours. We have tried various types of compressed air guns, nozzles and restrictors and quite honestly have been unable to find a suitable solution."
Following an internet search ACI’s JetBlack cleaning station was discovered. The unit was demonstrated during a visit from ACI's business development manager, and left with Bridgewood for a one-week trial period.
Bridgewood have an expectation and commitment to safe working and as a result of the successful trial and this attitude towards employee safety, the company placed a purchase order for 11 JetBlacks Cleaning Stations.
