Facility managers have to keep buildings safe and efficient on a tight budget. Let’s say facility manager Frank needs to prevent harmful ceiling dust from circulating through the facility when workers open ceiling tiles for maintenance or construction projects such as wiring pulling. Any budget-minded facility manager would start by considering the least expensive, in-house ceiling access option first
Unfortunately, at many facilities, the thought process stops there. What seems like the cheapest solution becomes routine, causing opportunities to be missed. For reasons ranging from budget pressures to institutional inertia, tried-and-true sometimes win out over potentially higher-performing solutions that could yield lower overall cost.
But imagine Frank was smart enough to step back and look at the long-term costs of not just materials, but labor hours, amount of disposable waste generated, and cleanup. A quick analysis makes it apparent that a one-time investment in a reusable dust containment cart for above-ceiling work made perfect sense.
Where portable dust containment carts really shine is when workers must repeatedly remove ceiling tiles for access to above-ceiling utilities, releasing ceiling dust into the air. The two-minute setup time and takedown time of a HEPACART® or DUSTBUGGY® cart becomes absolutely essential in such jobs that require dust control.
As important as efficiency and time savings are, there are more reasons to use a dust containment cart, such as more easily meeting essential safety protocols, providing a patient-friendly appearance, and making a better, cleaner work environment.
Let's take a closer look at two dust containment carts.
A standard HEPACART has room for a ladder, tools, and work materials, so there's nothing to move between work points but the cart itself. When plugged into a 110-volt wall outlet (a 25-foot cord with reel is built-in), it provides interior LED lighting, power outlets, and a clean, safe place to work. A built-in negative air machine keeps dust from escaping in sensitive environments that may have auto compromised patients, elderly residents, or young students.
HEPACART and DUSTBUGGY are similar in that both units save time and money while offering superior dust control. To quote the FAQ from our website:
Up to this point, we've discussed dust containment carts as if they were a one-size-fits-all solution to a problem. But the truth is, the world is a messy place, no two projects are alike, and you would not believe how many requests for special modifications we've received. And we have enjoyed responding to every one of them because we manufacture these carts ourselves, which allows us to customize them for specialized applications.
For example, we:
Here are some other customization requests to which we've responded by building special, turn-key dust control equipment:
Obviously, not every job is about ceiling access. Some jobs involve access to walls or the floor. Some jobs require a large cart with a door at each end. The variations are endless, and so is our willingness to work with customers to customize our carts.
If you're interested in learning more, explore HEPACART & DUSTBUGGY, shop our online store, or talk to a team member about a customized option.
For maximum efficiency, consider pairing one of our Cabling Access Point (CAP) wire pulling tools with either a HEPACART & DUSTBUGGY.
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