Welcome to the first episode of Novatec All In, a new podcast where we go all in on plastics processing—sharing real-world experience, practical engineering insights, and honest conversations from industry veterans.In Episode 101, Novatec's top experts Conrad Bessemer (Co-Owner), Tim Noggle (VP of Sales), and Greg Washburn (VP of Engineering & Operations) sit down with Ryan Ismirlian, Product Manager for Novatec’s conveying systems, to tackle a critical but often overlooked topic in plastics processing plants: dust collection.With over 100 years of combined experience, this team breaks down: • Why dust is such a persistent problem in plastics manufacturing • How dust impacts conveying systems, dryers, pumps, filters, and plant safety • The difference between passive vs. active dust collection • When to use cyclone dust collectors (CDC) vs. filter dust collectors (FDC) • How poor dust control affects airflow, drying efficiency, maintenance costs, and uptime • Real-world examples from injection molding, extrusion, reclaim, PET recycling, and clean-room environmentsThis episode is designed for plant managers, process engineers, maintenance teams, and operations leaders looking to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and create safer, cleaner manufacturing environments.📍 Topics Covered • Plastics conveying systems • Resin drying & airflow performance • Granulation & reclaim dust challenges • Cyclone vs. filter dust collection • OSHA, safety, and plant air quality • Best practices for dust mitigation🔗 Learn more about Novatec and find your local systems expert:👉 ⁠https://www.novatec.com