{"id":87193,"date":"2022-10-03T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/our-advice\/separateur-par-voie-seche-ou-separateur-a-voie-humide\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T11:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:02:25","slug":"separateur-par-voie-seche-ou-separateur-a-voie-humide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/our-tips\/separateur-par-voie-seche-ou-separateur-a-voie-humide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry separator or wet separator?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dry separators and <strong>wet dust collectors<\/strong> are suitable for <strong>dust separation<\/strong>. The design of the optimum <a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/conseils\/aspiration-industrielle-solutions-professionnels\/\">industrial extraction system<\/a> is based on individual factors such as <strong>process, installation situation, external influences<\/strong>, etc. The result is a variety of possible solutions, which may require <strong>additional pre-separators<\/strong> or <strong>fire<\/strong> and <strong>explosion<\/strong> protection measures.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry separators or dust collectors<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should a dry separator be used?<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-poussieres-seches-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"dry dust extraction\" class=\"wp-image-14873\" style=\"width:225px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-poussieres-seches-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-poussieres-seches-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-poussieres-seches.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>A dry separator is suitable for work processes such as <strong>grinding, polishing, deburring, welding, brazing, laser cutting, sawing, separating, decanting <\/strong>and<strong> mixing<\/strong>. It is used to extract <strong>dry, free-flowing, long-fibered, sticky, flammable dusts<\/strong>, etc. Dry separation systems are available with various <a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/conseils\/substances-cmr-risque-exposition-au-travail-quelle-reglementation-prevention\/\">certifications for CMR, harmful or carcinogenic dusts<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the advantages of a dry separator or dust collector over a wet separator?<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequency converter can be used to save energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor installation (no risk of frost).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various evacuation options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various safety systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple handling (emptying).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Various <strong>pre-separator variants<\/strong> available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for small to large quantities of dust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various filtration materials available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATEX versions available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very high degree of separation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/conseils\/solutions-pour-traiter-poussiere\/\">Easy dust evacuation<\/a> (no sludge).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the disadvantages of a dry separator compared with a wet separator?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expensive security systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear parts: <strong>filter maintenance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk of fire and\/or explosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our dry separators<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/produits\/depoussiereurs-industriels\/mobiles\/extracteur-poussiere-dustomat-4\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/extracteur-poussiere-Dustomat-4-ATEX-300x300.png\" alt=\"Dustomat 4 dust collector\" class=\"wp-image-677\" style=\"width:225px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/extracteur-poussiere-Dustomat-4-ATEX-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/extracteur-poussiere-Dustomat-4-ATEX-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/extracteur-poussiere-Dustomat-4-ATEX.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dustomat 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/produits\/depoussiereurs-industriels\/fixes\/aspiration-centralisee-industrielle-dustmac\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/depoussiereur-centralise-filtres-a-manches-DUSTMAC-S-300x300.png\" alt=\"DUSTMAC industrial vacuum cleaner\" class=\"wp-image-637\" style=\"width:225px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/depoussiereur-centralise-filtres-a-manches-DUSTMAC-S-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/depoussiereur-centralise-filtres-a-manches-DUSTMAC-S-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/depoussiereur-centralise-filtres-a-manches-DUSTMAC-S.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DUSTMAC SERIES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/produits\/depoussiereurs-industriels\/\" style=\"border-radius:57px\">Our product range<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wet separators<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to use a wet separator?<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-etincelles-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"etincelles vacuum cleaner\" class=\"wp-image-14877\" style=\"width:225px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-etincelles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-etincelles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aspiration-etincelles.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>A wet separator is suitable for processes with <strong>strong sparks<\/strong>, for <strong>processing aluminum dusts<\/strong>, and for <strong>extracting sticky<\/strong>, <strong>wet<\/strong> and <strong>flammable<\/strong> <strong>dusts<\/strong>. Typical work processes include <strong>grinding, polishing, deburring, sawing, separating, decanting <\/strong>and<strong> mixing<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/conseils\/solutions-regenerables-depoussiereurs-industriels\/\">Wet dust collectors<\/a> are available as mobile or stationary units. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the advantages of a wet separator over a dry separator?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The risk of<strong>fire is reduced<\/strong> to a minimum. Dust and ignition sources are <strong>wetted by water<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No<a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/conseils\/solutions-non-regenerables-filtre-air-g4\/\"> filter<\/a> wear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OberA wet separator available with <strong>type examination certificate for aluminum dust extraction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost-effective solution for aluminum dusts compared to an ATEX dry dust collector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the disadvantages of a wet separator compared with a dry separator?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High humidity in exhaust air (subject to air recirculation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk of corrosion<\/strong> on wet separator components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More extensive cleaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor installation associated with higher costs\/work:<strong> risk of frost<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility of<strong>dust accumulation<\/strong> (e.g. plastic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower degree of separation compared to a dry filtration solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal of dust, which is more difficult because it is mixed with sludge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our wet dust collector<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/produits\/depoussiereurs-industriels\/fixes\/depoussiereur-a-voie-humide-dustomat-hydro\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dustomat-hydro.png\" alt=\"dustomat hydro\" class=\"wp-image-19014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dustomat-hydro.png 500w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dustomat-hydro-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dustomat-hydro-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dustomat Hydro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:46px\">Discover our products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you like to find out more about dry and wet dust collectors? Find out in this article about the advantages and disadvantages of the two separation methods (wet and dry), as well as our various existing solutions.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":86836,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Dry separator or wet separator?","_seopress_titles_desc":"Find out more about our comparison of dry and wet separators, and our various existing solutions.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[309],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-87193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-tips","tag-entete-small","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","no-featured-image-padding","resize-featured-image"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87193"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87200,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87193\/revisions\/87200"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}