Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor (CDAM)
Real-time visibility into dust accumulation, without the downtime or guesswork
The Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor (CDAM) is a patented, real-time monitoring system that measures dust accumulation continuously in industrial environments.
CDAM gives facilities reliable, quantitative data, so dust safety decisions are proactive, defensible, and aligned with modern regulatory expectations.
What it is:
A fixed monitoring system that measures dust accumulation continuously for proactive dust management
CDAM is a fixed, in-place monitoring device that continuously measures dust accumulation over time.
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Unlike visual inspections or periodic testing, CDAM:
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Operates 24/7
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Provides continuous accumulation data
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Triggers alerts when thresholds are exceeded
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Enables trend analysis and predictive insights
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Can be calibrated to maintain accuracy over time and across operating conditions
It fills a critical gap between one-time testing and day-to-day operational reality.
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Who it's for:
Facilities where dust accumulation affects safety, uptime, and compliance
CDAM is for facilities that:
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Generate combustible or hazardous dust
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Want ongoing visibility instead of episodic testing
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Need defensible data for compliance, audits, or insurance
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Are tired of relying on visual checks or conservative assumptions
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Want to reduce unnecessary cleaning, shutdowns, and remediation
Typical users include:
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EHS and safety leaders
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Plant managers and operations teams
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Engineering and maintenance leaders
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Facilities subject to NFPA 660 oversight
Why it matters:
Protect uptime and throughput by enabling early intervention
Most hazardous and combustible dust-producing facilities rely on approaches that reveal risk too late:
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Visual spot checks
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Manual or calendar-based cleaning schedules
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Consultant-driven periodic testing
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Proxies like “dust on a coin”
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These methods create long gaps in visibility, allowing accumulation to grow unnoticed until it forces larger, more disruptive responses.
CDAM closes those gaps by measuring dust accumulation continuously, allowing facilities to:
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Identify rising risk before it forces unplanned shutdowns
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Avoid overly aggressive or unnecessary cleaning
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Respond deliberately instead of reactively
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Maintain throughput while staying aligned with NFPA 660
Problems solved:
Real-time monitoring, alerts and trend data that help prevent downtime and increase efficiency
With CDAM, facilities gain:
A standardized, quantitative method for measuring dust accumulation levels
Instant alerts when accumulation exceeds defined thresholds
A reliable replacement for manual inspections, freeing staff time for higher-value work
Quantitative documentation to support compliance with OSHA expectations and NFPA 660
Proactive monitoring of dust accumulation levels according to individual needs
Predictive analytics for proactive hazard prevention
Reduced downtime due to excessive (and potentially unnecessary) cleaning or remediation
How Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitoring works
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Informed placement
CDAM units are placed based on Dust Mapping Survey data and facility-specific risk areas.
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Continuous monitoring
Devices measure dust accumulation continuously, not just snapshots in time.
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Alerts & analytics
When thresholds are exceeded, alerts notify plant personnel so action can be taken before risk escalates.
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Ongoing insight
Over time, CDAM data reveals trends that support better planning, maintenance, and compliance decisions.
Works alongside our Dust Mapping Survey (DMS) to create a continuous monitoring strategy
A scalable approach to dust monitoring and analytics, from initial assessment through ongoing management:
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DMS establishes a data-backed baseline for dust risk and monitoring design
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CDAM provides continuous, real-time accumulation data moving forward
Together, the two services enable a scalable, performance-based approach to dust monitoring and analytics.
