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Dust Collection Systems

5 Ways to Reduce Dust Collection Operating Costs

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collector Maintenance | Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Learn how to lower your dust collection costs while promoting a safe work environment. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from energy-efficient designs to preventative maintenance plans. Get the knowledge and tools you need for long-term cost savings.

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Filtered: On the Air - How to Manage Supply Chain Delays

How to Manage Supply Chain Woes

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Podcast | Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

In this article and latest “Filtered: On the Air” podcast episode, our experts Tim Keeter and Brent Bassett discuss supply chain issues and its impact on the dust collection industry, while also providing tips on how to alleviate some of the issues that manufacturers face in today’s supply chain 

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Filtered On the Air Episode 1

Do I Need An Industrial Dust Collection System?

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Podcast | Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

An industrial dust collection system is the workhorse of a manufacturing facility. They play a crucial role in keeping the facility clean and safe. Learn more about the different types of systems available and if you could benefit from one.

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ust Collector Can Velocity Calculation

Guide to Dust Collection Can Velocity

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collection Design | Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

An introduction to dust collection can velocity, it’s importance and impact on system performance, solutions to excessively high can velocity, and how you can calculate yours in 3 easy steps.

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James Hardie Baghouse System

Long Term Costs of Baghouse Ownership

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collection Design | Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

The long term costs of baghouse ownership you need to consider. Plus our top tips on the steps you can take to reduce them.

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Dust Collection System

Dust Collection Start-up Guide

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collector Maintenance | Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

A comprehensive dust collection start-up guide to ensure your system is operating properly and protecting the safety of your workforce. The steps in this guide will help to streamline your start up process and make it as hassle-free as possible.

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Industrial Dust Collection System

Baghouse vs Cyclone Dust Collector

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collection Design | Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

This article explores the two common approaches for using cyclone dust collectors, as a stand-alone system or as a pre-filtration unit paired with a larger dust collector. This article includes information on how cyclones work, the benefits and disadvantages of a standalone cyclone, common applications, and more.

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High Inlet versus Low Inlet Baghouse Design

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collection Design | Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

In this article, we break down the design factors that help determine a baghouse system’s inlet placement, how can velocity plays a role, the advantages of a high inlet versus a low inlet baghouse, and what our V.P. of Engineering recommends when designing a dust collection system

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Dust Collection Systems

Guide to Calculating Dust Collection CFM

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Dust Collection Design | Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Learn more about US Air Filtration’s approach to calculating your CFM requirements. We also provide the top questions you should be asking an engineering firm to help identify the right solution for your application.

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Filter Bags

How to Select the Right Dust Collector Filter Bags

Posted by Joyce Nagy on | Category: Filter Bags & Parts | Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

This comprehensive guide to choosing the right filter bag for your dust collection system includes topics such as understanding dust properties, filter bag media availability, filter bag construction, treatments, and air to cloth ratio.

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