Conquest Equipment’s Product Solutions Specialist, Jared Muller, speaks to MHD about HEPA filtration and the cleaning equipment company’s new electric FSW and FSR sweeper models.
Conquest Equipment’s latest sweeping innovations combine high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters with 100 per cent electric operation to improve air quality in the work environment.
Sometimes referred to as ‘H-class’ filters within the industry, HEPA filters remove dust particles to a finer micron of just 0.3. HEPA filter systems therefore capture more dust particles during the cleaning process and prevent them from being re-released airborne into the environment.
Conquest’s Safe Air technology combines multiple filters, which together make up higher filtration levels to retain particulate matter. The suctioned air passes through the filters, capturing visible matter such as dust, as well as invisible particles and microorganisms such as bacteria, allergens, mould and pollen. One hundred per cent electric operation means zero emissions are produced during the cleaning process.
With labour already stretched in many organisations, minimising respiratory health risk is critical for productivity. Less dust, microorganisms and carbon emissions in the air allow operators and employees to breathe easier, decreasing personal leave taken due to preventable illness and the risk of compensation claims. It also satisfies the increasing scrutiny of environmental regulators. This is why Conquest is invested in supplying floor cleaning solutions that support air quality improvement.
Purifying premises with HEPA
Conquest’s latest innovations, the FSW-5 and FSR-7, are heavy-duty industrial sweeping solutions. They have been introduced on the back of local demand for solutions that support organisational environmental, health and safety obligations, and meet sustainability directives, which are often pushed down from the top on a global scale.
The all-new Conquest FSW-5 walk-behind sweeper is the little brother to Conquest’s existing ride-on FSR-7 launched in 2023. It’s ideal for confined indoor or food-safe spaces and is more cost-effective and efficient at minimising airborne dust than traditional cleaning methods, including a standard broom.
Both the FSW-5 and the FSR-7 feature Conquest’s innovative Safe Air technology. This technology incorporates a multi-stage HEPA filtration system to filter dust particles to a very fine micron (O,3 µm) with a filtration efficiency of 99.9 per cent.
“Dust is a large risk and concern for industrial workplaces,” explains Jared Muller, Product Solutions Specialist, Conquest.
“By implementing cleaning equipment with a HEPA filtration system, it reduces the risk and benefits those who suffer from respiratory health conditions like asthma and allergies. HEPA filters remove up to 99.99 per cent of dust, pollen, mould, bacteria and other airborne particulate matter that are hazardous to the human respiratory function.”
The need for dust control extends beyond air quality and respiratory health concerns. Effective dust control measures prevent dust from settling on shelved stock and ensures safe operation of plant equipment. Jared says forklift tyres spinning on dusty warehouse floors is a common challenge within the industry.
It’s important to recognise that filters by nature do allow some particulate matter to pass. In high-risk environments, industry safety and environmental regulatory bodies typically recommend the application of water or misting during cleaning applications to supress dust.
With dry sweeping processes, dust more readily becomes airborne. Wet sweeping is therefore typically recognised as better-suited to these environments, and Conquest offers a range of heavy-duty cleaners for these applications.
Powering sustainability with electricity
With the FSW-5 and FSR-7 models, you can expect the same robust design and heavy-duty cleaning capacity for the toughest industrial applications. Both models are 100 per cent battery electric, which further supports the case for breathing clean air by producing zero emissions during operation.
Electric operation also minimises noise output for greater comfort and hearing protection. Low voltage systems are safe to maintain without specialist training or certifications. Charging is convenient, simply plug the on-board charger into a standard wall outlet.
Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an effective strategy to inform decision making when investing in new floor cleaning equipment. Electric models are typically cheaper to run and maintain. There is less requirement for extensive maintenance and less risk of breakdown, promoting operational uptime and minimising repair costs.
“Whether you have a small or large floor space to maintain, by offering the two different models we can tailor a solution scaled to your facility needs and budget,” says Jared.
Battery-electric equipment enables operation in spaces not suited to ICE models due emission production, such as enclosed or confined spaces with no natural airflow.
“They can be used in cold rooms for food storage and in other areas where it’s unsafe to use a solution with an internal combustion engine,” adds Jared.
Providing premium support
Conquest’s renowned aftersales service and support is offered across its entire range, including its latest models. Its national team of service technicians have received specialist training in maintenance and repair and have invested upfront in holding local inventory of spare parts and consumables. It’s all part of Conquest’s commitment to keeping businesses fully operational and minimising downtime.
Conquest’s FSW-5 or FSR-7 come backed with a market-leading four-year parts and labour warranty. Customers are also invited to sign up for Conquest’s Zero Downtime Program for priority service call outs and urgent repairs.
“We allocate a dedicated specialist for each new product or product category,” explains Jared.
“As soon as the latest product hits the ground, like the FSW-5 and the FSR-7, Conquest’s customers are guaranteed fully operational service and support. These latest models are industry gamechangers.”
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