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If a new dust collector is needed at your plant or facility, then one of the best times to invest in a new dust collection system is before December 31st. A new dust collector is not only an invaluable long-term asset for companies, but such a capital equipment acquisition before year’s end is an excellent… Read more »

With winter approaching, an indoor air quality assessment for factories, manufacturing facilities, and industrial environments will ensure that the air quality within your facility meets specific standards and guidelines for health and safety. Poor air quality within a plant, in general, but especially during cold weather, relates to the quality and effectiveness of a facility’s… Read more »

Choosing between buying a used dust collector versus a new one is an important decision that carries several pros and cons. Because dust collectors are essential to various manufacturing and production environments to maintain air quality and safety, it’s essential to exercise due diligence before purchasing a system, used or new. Beyond the short-term and… Read more »

As winter approaches, preventive dust collection maintenance of your facility’s system helps ensure it operates effectively and efficiently in cold weather conditions. Though seasonal dust collector maintenance is advised for all systems, preparing for winter is particularly important. 

Operating a commercial dust collector efficiently is vital in industrial environments that handle dry processing and bulk solids. The challenges of capturing, conveying, and containing dust are large for these facilities. In doing so, there is a price to pay—literally and figuratively. 

Understanding ASHRAE Standard 199-2016 in the dust collection industry ensures that production plants and manufacturing environments select the right dust collector for their facilities. The development of Standard 199, and its subsequent publication, provided the dust collection industry with a definitive method for testing the performance of industrial dust collectors. Issuing Standard 199 was the… Read more »

In the dust collection business, bag filter vs. cartridge filter has drawn much attention recently. Each is an application used for the treatment of dust in industrial processes. To a certain extent, the use of these filters is at the center of an ongoing debate. One that’s central question pivots on which application is better:… Read more »

Knowing when it is time for a dust collector filter upgrade is as important as knowing when to change your filter. Upgrades generally relate to the filter or filter media in use, whereas a filter change is a matter of replacement from wear and service life. In either instance, if your filter is not performing… Read more »

Industrial dust collector filter cartridges are engineered to collect, capture, contain, and separate harmful dust, particulates, and gases in the airstream at various manufacturing, processing, and production facilities and plants. A properly functioning dust collector filter cartridge will remove particles from an airstream with a high level of efficiency at all times.

Dust collector sizing is an essential first step when installing a dust collection system in your facility. Though it may be tempting to price out a dust collection system that costs less, any savings realized upfront would be quickly offset by higher energy consumption and increased operational and maintenance costs associated with an underperforming system.