Industrial dusts represent one of the main challenges in production environments. These airborne solid particles, which may be coarse or fine, are generated by mechanical, chemical, textile, food processing, and many other industrial operations. In addition to posing a significant risk to operator health, dust negatively affects product quality, increases equipment wear, and directly interferes with the stability and efficiency of production processes.

Industrial dust is a cross-sector issue affecting numerous industries, with characteristics that vary depending on the specific process and material involved. The most affected sectors include paper converting, chemical, woodworking, foundry and forging, rubber and plastics, metalworking, mechanical engineering, milling, marine, pet food, textile, nonwoven, coating, and many other specialised applications.

Due to this variability, a detailed analysis of dust characteristics—including particle size distribution, concentration, and airborne behaviour—is essential for designing industrial dust filtration systems that are effective, safe, and fully compliant with applicable regulations.