Dust is an abrasive that works its way into bearings, seals, cooling fins, and electrical enclosures. Over time it increases friction, raises temperatures, and shortens component life. Quartz in silica dust is particularly hard, so even small amounts accelerate wear.

Stop ingress at source

Fit on‑tool extraction to saws, grinders, and sanders so debris never reaches plant. Relocate the dustiest tasks to temporary enclosures and keep airflow moving away from machinery. Seal cable and duct penetrations and keep doors closed during cutting.

Protect cooling and electrics

• Use prefilters on compressor and generator intakes; inspect and clean by differential pressure rather than guesswork.
• Adopt positive‑pressure or filtered make‑up air for control panels in heavy dust zones.
• Schedule short extractor‑based cleans around cabinets, sensors, and drives; avoid compressed air that drives dust deeper.

Reduce wear on moving parts

Forklift masts, slideways, and conveyors benefit from clean floors and targeted edge cleaning. Replace sweeping with high‑efficiency extraction to remove abrasive fines before they reach rollers and chains.

Maintenance that sticks

Log dust‑related faults and tie them to the task and location. Where failures cluster, improve source capture or add an air scrubber rather than increasing lubrication alone. Supra vacuums can support scheduled housekeeping in high‑dust bays to keep deposits away from bearings and vents.

By treating dust as a maintenance variable, you lower temperatures, stabilise sensors, and extend service intervals—small daily controls that prevent expensive overhaul later.