Torching Solutions Introduces SPARCS at ISRI 2012 Convention

Torching Solutions LLC, Flint Michigan will be introducing its patent-pending SPARCS (Smoke Particulate Air Reduction Cyclone Systems) at the 2012 Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries (ISRI) Convention & Expo at Booth #2207. Torching Solutions has developed SPARCS, a smoke particulate reduction system, as a solution to a perceived problem concerning “opacity” issues involving the torch cutting of certain metals.

Torching Solutions says it developed the SPARCS system to help metal recycling yards with torch-cutting operations avoid EPA VE-9 violations and reduce opacity emissions. The system is in its fourth generation as Torching Solutions has worked on research and development to perfect its design.

SPARCS is a portable, modular unit that is fabricated from heavy gauge steel. It is a self-contained structure with low operating costs and is easily maintained. The system draws in air from torching operations, filters out particulates and exhausts the air at a greatly reduced opacity. SPARCS works like a cyclone vacuum system that filters out particulates. It incorporates fans that create a vortex and negative pressure that allows the system to draw the smoke into the fan and then takes the smoke through a set of chambers and a series of filters to remove particulates prior to exhausting therefore reducing opacity, according to the company.

A torch operator cuts metal placed inside wind break doors to prevent crosswinds from allowing smoke to be blown towards the operator. When the unit is turned on, the fans pull the smoke through the cyclone system to remove the particulates as the operator is torching.

The patent-pending SPARCS systems are designed to be easy to install and maintain and allow operators to torch a variety of sizes, shapes and metals. Torching Solutions says it will offer custom sizing for the SPARCS system to meet a variety of demands and give metal recycling yard owners and operators flexibility.

Torching Solutions builds and services torching solutions systems for the metal recycling and welding industries. Torching Solutions also provides consulting services to recycling industries to help owners and operators of metal recycling yards streamline torching operations. The company provides yard torching area design layout. The company, founded in 2011, also provides training for owners and employees on torch cutting and best management practices approved by the Association of Environmentally Responsible Recyclers of Michigan (AERRM).

For information on Torching Solutions’ SPARCS system visit http://www.torchingsolutions.com.