April 21st, 2022
A dust collector filter is an integral component used in filtration systems. As with any product, filters have an expected performance life that affects their efficiency. This is especially true of baghouse or cartridge-style filters frequently used in industrial-scale filtration systems. All filters are engineered to collect, capture, and separate a heavy load of particulates,… Read more »
April 12th, 2022
Providing a safe work environment is a top priority of any industrial dust extraction system. Integral to the extraction process is an effective dust collection system. Industrial dust collectors are used to extract airborne dust, hazardous particulates, and harmful fumes from production environments. Dust collection provides clean air in the workplace, assures the health and… Read more »
April 6th, 2022
Combustible dust standards are in place to limit the serious hazard posed by the accumulation of fine particulate matter that is generated in certain industrial production environments. OSHA safety regulations and NFPA dust collection guidelines incorporate preventive strategies designed to hinder the concentration of combustible dust in manufacturing plants and facilities before deflagration, flash fires,… Read more »
March 8th, 2022
Industrial dust collection systems are used in factories, plants, warehouses, and other industrial or commercial settings to meet environmental and workplace health and safety requirements, as well as to reduce energy and maintenance costs. The need for a dust collection system in a given facility will, in large part, be driven by the industry itself…. Read more »
February 22nd, 2022
In manufacturing plants, facilities, and other industrial operations, varying types of dust collectors are employed to collect, capture, and separate dust and particles generated in those environments from the air. Dust collectors are also designed to filter harmful gases and particulate matter that can pose a health hazard to employees.
February 17th, 2022
Industrial dust collector manufacturers design dust collection systems for a wide variety of companies. Once a dust collection system has been installed, knowing how to safely operate the equipment is imperative. This is not only to ensure that safety and compliance standards are being met but to ensure the optimal performance of the equipment as… Read more »
February 10th, 2022
Dust collectors designed for HEPA filtration system applications remove particles with sizes ranging from submicron to several hundred microns in diameter, with efficiencies in excess of 99.97 percent. These filtration systems are employed in industrial and institutional environments where contamination control is a must and extremely high particulate removal efficiencies are a matter of function… Read more »
October 27th, 2021
The MERV rating scale is a numerical tool used by engineers and operators of industrial dust collection systems to measure the efficiency of their systems. The rating scale is an industry-standard established to measure the overall quality, effectiveness, and performance of air filtration systems.
October 13th, 2021
An important first step when establishing a maintenance plan for your dust collector system is the creation of a dust collector maintenance checklist. As with any system, routine maintenance is an important component to ensure dust collectors keep running at peak efficiency. Evaluating the performance of dust collectors makes certain systems function as designed at… Read more »
October 7th, 2021
Combustible dust has long posed a serious hazard in industrial production environments. For many companies, incorporating preventive strategies is essential to hinder the accumulation of combustible dust in manufacturing plants and facilities before deflagration, flash fires, or dangerous explosions occur. At risk are employees, personnel, and visitors, but also loss of property—equipment and machinery, and… Read more »