Cartridge Dust Collector FAQ

What type of dust collector is compact, efficient, and cost effective?

Finding the right sized dust collector becomes is a top priority when you have multiple equipment, employees, and a dust collector working together in a small space. When height or space restrictions become a problem, a customer can typically solve it by installing a compact cartridge collector. A cartridge collector can be the right fit for you are working with very fine dust, fumes, or if you're collecting a low volume of dust with CFM of 500 or greater. For example, if you are collecting less than one 55 gallon drum a day, then this would be considered the best scenario.

Most common industries that use cartridge collectors:

• Steel


• Synthetics


• Paint/Powder Booths

Most common benefits that should be included in your cartridge collector:

• Modular for easy expansion


• Compact


• Ease of maintenance design features allow for change outs in under 30 minutes


• Designed with non-proprietary replacement parts that provides significant cost savings now and in the future


• Meets or exceeds OSHA, NFPA and government regulations for air quality

If you’re looking for a cartridge collector for your next project, here is a check list of some frequently asked questions you'll need to consider.

Cartridge Dust Collector Project Questions

• How much CFM will be needed for the Cartridge Dust Collector?


• What type of material will you be collecting?


• How much dust do you usually dispose of in a day?


• What is the bulk density of the material?


• Approximately what air velocity (FPM) are you looking for?


• Do you have an Air-to-Cloth Ratio in mind?


• What is the Air Temperature projected at the inlet duct?


• Is the material explosive? If so, do you need a spark detection system, explosion vent, or sprinkler system?


• How many pick-up points will there be?


• What is the static pressure you are projecting for the system?


• Do you need us to supply the Inlet Duct, Pick-Up Hoods, Installation, or Fan?


• Do you want a Rotary Valve or Double Dump Valve?


• Is there anything else important to you we may be missing? Lead time, project installation, etc. ?