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Dust Collector Filters: Filter Bag Media Options
Choosing the correct filter media for your dust collector bag filter is an extremely important and sometimes difficult process. U.S. Air Filtration representatives at 888-221-0312 can assist you in selecting the correct filter media for your application. Bag filter media is chosen based upon the type of application that they will be used for. When selecting a media, the following things must be taken into consideration:
- Temperature-will the bag filter be required to withstand extreme temperatures
- Product- material that will be filtered through the bag filter
- Chemistry- chemical makeup of dust particles-- will the material withstand the chemicals being filtered?
- Resistance- is the filter media able to resist the wear and tear of the particles being filtered?
Keep in mind that bag filter performance is directly related to how well it can tolerate the environment in which it is being used, how efficiently it is able to remove dust particles from it's fabric, and it's ability to be cleaned by the dust collector. As a starting point, it is helpful to identify the type of filter media currently used in the application.
Typical materials used in filter bags / bag filters are:
- Woven felts
- Woven materials- acrylic, polyester, cotton, polypropylene, fiberglass, Ryton (R), Nomex (R) / Conex (R)
- Non-woven felts
- Natural fibers
- Synthetics- Thermoset or Thermoplastics such as Polypropylene "PPRO"- Polyphenylene sulfide "PPS"- Polyester "PE"
In addition to the above materials, it is very common for bag filters to be finished with a special procedure (glazed, tinged, etc...) or coated with a membrane or coating (PTFE membrane, fire retardant). Typical bag filter finishes might include:
- Eggshell finish
- Flame Retardant
- Glazed
- PTFE Membrane
- Singed
- Micro coat
- Tetratex
- Gortex(R)
- Copper and stainless steel ground wire
- Fibertaxis
- Mirror
- Oleophobic
- Plain
- Portex
- Silicon
U.S. Air Filtration intends to be your single source supplier for all of your baghouse dust collector, parts, PTFE Filter Bag Membrane, and bag filter needs. We pride ourselves in our ability to bring true quality and savings to our customers, helping them to run their businesses more efficiently. Our relationships with our current customers stand as a testimony of this focus in our organization. One of our experienced representatives stands ready to assist you when you call 888-221-0312.
Please see below for more information on our most common bag filter media types / material. Click each for more information:
- Polyester Felt: Dacron (R)
- Polypropylene Felt
- Combo Felt
- High Temperature Bag Filter Materials: Conex (R) / Nomex (R) Felt (Aramid)
- High Temperature Bag Filter Materials: P84 (R) Felt Polyimide
- High Temperature Bag Filter Materials: Ryton (R) Felt / PPS
- Specialty Bag Filter Material: Homopolymer Acrylic Felt
- Specialty Bag Filter Material: Epitropic Felt Antistatic
- Synthetics: Thermoplastic
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: Basalt Continuous Fiber Filter Bags
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: ENWn1050(F), Fiberglass Needled Felt
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: CWF450-FSA, Low-Temperature Air Filter Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: EWTF550-Psi, Fiberglass Flat Filter Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: CWTF430-FSA, Fiberglass Flat Filter Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: EWTF730(W)- PSI, Fiberglass Flat Filter Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: EWBF380(X) 3/1, Glass Textiles Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: EWF550, Glass Textiles Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: EWF550-RH, Glass Textiles Cloth
- Glass Fiber Bag Filter Materials: EWF480 (x)-PSi, Glass Textiles
- Additional Bag Filter Materials Available
- Additional Bag Filter Finishes Available
- PTFE Membrane Finish
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 275 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 300 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | Yes | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | No Effect | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Fair | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Fair + | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Fair | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Good | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Good | |
| Available weights: | 10 oz. - 22 oz. | |
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| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 190 degrees F |  |
| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 210 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | Yes | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | Excellent | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Good | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Excellent | |
| Available weights: | 12 oz. - 18 oz. |
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 210 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 225 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | Yes | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | Good | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Good | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Good | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Good | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Good | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Good | |
| Available weights: | 12 oz. - 18 oz. | |
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High Temperature Material: Conex (R) / Nomex (R) Felt (Aramid)
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 400 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 425 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | No | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | No Effect | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Good | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Fair | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Fair + | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Poor | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Good | |
| Available weights: | 10 oz. - 22 oz. | |
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High Temperature Material: P84 (R) Felt Polyimide
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 475 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 500 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | No | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | No Effect | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Fair | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Good + | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Good + | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Good + | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Excellent | |
| Available weights: | 14 oz. - 18 oz. | |
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High Temperature Material: Ryton (R) Felt / PPS
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 375 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 400 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | No | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | No Effect | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Fair | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Excellent | |
| Available weights: | 16 oz. - 18 oz. | |
Specialty Material: Homopolymer Acrylic Felt
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 250 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 275 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | Yes | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | Good + | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Fair | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Good + | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Excellent | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Good | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Good + | |
| Available weights: | 15 oz. - 18 oz. | |
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Specialty Material: Epitropic Felt Antistatic
| Recommended continuous operation temperature: | 275 degrees F |
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| Maximum (short time) operation temperature: | 300 degrees F | |
| Supports combustion: | Yes | |
| Biological resistance (bacteria, mildew): | No Effect | |
| Resistance to alkalis: | Fair | |
| Resistance to mineral acids: | Fair + | |
| Resistance to organic acids: | Fair | |
| Resistance to oxidizing agents: | Good | |
| Resistance to organic solvents: | Good + | |
| Available weights: | 14 oz. - 16 oz. | |
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A simple test to determine if a material is a thermoplastic is to take a small swatch and put a flame to it. A thermoplastic material will begin to melt when exposed to direct heat. The selection crierion eliminates materials based on temperature and chemical characteristics. The first cut is usually made based on temperature. Then the chemical characteristics of the gas stream are considered to further refine the search. Next, the efficiency of the material further dictates the construction of the material i.e. the weight, oz/square foot, fiber and surface treatments / membranes. Last but not least, if there are still two or more candidates it comes down to a price versus performance trade off.
Glass Fiber Filter Materials: Basalt Continuous Fiber Filter Bags
Basalt continuous fiber filter bags can be used in various types of industries, fully replacing asbestos and most glass fibers and metals. Basalt continuous fibers offer the prospect of a completely new range of composite materials and products.
Basalt Continuous Fiber Filter Fabric for High Temperature |
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| Description | ||
| Weave | Satin 2/5 | |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.85 | |
| Weight (g/l) | 862 | |
Tensile Strength (N/25 mm) |
Warp | >3700 |
| Weft | >3700 | |
| Filtration airspeed (mm/s) | 30 | |
| Working Temperature (degrees Celcius) | 450 | |
To place an order, call a U.S. Air Filtration Parts Specialist at 888-221-0312.
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Glass Fiber Filter Materials: ENWn1050(F), Fiberglass Needled Felt Filter Bags
Fiberglass needle felt filter bag material is a high-temperature filter with a history of good performance. The needled felt is made of 100% glass fiber, and it's efficiency exceeds fabric filter materials up to 99.9%. Filter speed is higher than fabric filter materials as well. Excellent for industries such as black charcoal, steel, metallurgy, coal-burning boilers, high-temperature exhaust gas of refractory materials and cement.
| Weight | 1050±105g/? |
| Thickness | 1.8-2.2mm |
| Air Permeability | 80-180dm3/?/s |
| Warp tensile force | >1150N/25x100mm |
| Weft tensile force | >1150N/25x100mm |
| Working temperature | 80-280? |
| Filtration airspeed | 0.8-1.0m/min |
Feature |
high temperature resistant |
| Application | carbon black,steel and smelting industries |
To place an order, call a U.S. Air Filtration Parts Specialist at 888-221-0312.
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Glass Fiber Filter Materials: CWF450-FSA, Low Temperature Filter Bag Cloth
This glass fiber, low-temperature filter cloth material can be used at temperatures under 140 degrees Celcius, condensation resistant, with flexibility and alkali-resistant. High intensity, dust collection efficiency more than 99%. Exceptional filter bag life, reasonable pricing.
| Weight | 500g/? |
| Thickness | 0.45mm |
| Air Permeability | 150-250dm3/?/s |
| Warp tensile force | >1700N/25x100mm |
| Weft tensile force | >1200N/25x100mm |
| Working temperature | 80-200? |
| Filtration airspeed | 0.5-0.6m/min |
Feature |
waterproof, anti-fog |
| Application | cement, calcium carbide industries |
To place an order, call a U.S. Air Filtration Parts Specialist at 888-221-0312.
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