Cost-Effective Dust Collector Placement Strategies
When it comes to the placement of dust collectors for material handling applications in process industries, there are several strategies to choose from. Centralized, dedicated, and integrated (source) options are discussed in this article. Learn more...
Thermal Cutting Dust Collection - Balancing the Variables
Thermal cutting produces slag, smoke, and fine, thermally generated particles that need to be filtered. Air filtration system designs depend on the cutting environment and process parameters. A well-designed dust collection system should transform the entire cutting work envelope into an effective fume-capture system. This article delineates the factors affecting the design and integration of a good quality dust collection system. Read more...
Laser and Plasma Applications: Selecting a Dust Collection System
Integrating dust collectors in cutting systems that generate fume and particulate can help reduce worker exposure to fume and protect expensive machinery. This article summarizes things to consider when selecting a dust collection system. Read more...
Mist Collection: Fundamentals and Applications
Metalworking companies use mist collectors on their machine tools to help provide clean air to reduce the adverse effects of exposure to metalworking fluids, comply with indoor air quality standards, reduce maintenance and housekeeping costs, and improve part quality. This aricle examines the different types of mist collectors based on fundamental deisgn principles for separating mist droplets from an airstream. Read more...
Differential Pressure in a Dust Collector: What it is and why you should care
This article explains differential pressure in a dust collector, and how to use it to control filter cleaning to lower total emissions, realize longer filter life, and compressed air savings. Read more...
Dust Collectors and Combustible Dust Strategies - Article
Dust collectors are an integral part of many plants' combustible dust compliance strategies. This article discusses: What is currently going on in the industry? Are there new rules I need to know about? What does this mean to me and my customers? and Why should dust collectors be part of my strategy decision? Read more...
Regulating Compressed Air Pressure - Essential to Longer Filter Life in Pulse Jet Style Dust Collectors
Correct compressed air pressure is critical for effective filter cleaning and filter longevity. If your pulse jet style dust collector is not achieving the filter life it once was, check the air pressure on the compressed air supply. Read more...
Four Simple Ways to Evaluate the Characteristics of Dust
Learn four simple field techniques to evaluate the characteristics of the dust in your work environment: the Fines Test, the Paper Pleat Test, the Paper Plate Test, and the Hygroscopic Test. Understanding dust characteristics enables manufacturers to more competently evaluate current and future dust collection methods and needs. Read more...
Mist Collection System Design
Learn about the three primary mist collection strategies: single machine per source (mounted or ducted), cellular with a collector serving a few machines, or a centralized mist collector serving most sources in an area. Read more...
Efficient Control of Thermal Spray Dust Collectors
Thermal spray is an effective way to apply coatings in a wide range of manufacturing applications. New uses are constantly being explored, and existing applications are often refined to seek more effective coating solutions. Most thermal spray operations require some sort of ventilation to exhaust excess compounds from the thermal spray area. Even well designed thermal spray processes tend to be inefficient with regard to the amount of sprayed material actually landing on the target; 50% deposit efficiency is considered good. Read the full article
Using MERV Ratings to Determine Effectiveness of Industrial Dust Collectors: How Appropriate?
Standards to appropriately and accurately measure the effectiveness of industrial dust collector systems have never existed. Since many dust collector and filter manufacturers make claims about their products’ performance, many end users find themselves lost in a world of boasts and promises. In an effort to implement a basis for comparison, many companies, industries, and jurisdictions have resorted to the application of MERV ratings, established by ASHRAE 52.2 for the general industrial ventilation cleaning industry. But is this an appropriate measurement of effectiveness for industrial dust collectors? Read the full article
An Optimized Approach to Dust Control in Grain Elevators and Terminals
Over 18 billion bushels of grain are produced and moved through grain handling systems in the US each year. The ability of the United States to feed its populace and livestock, support the biofuels movement, and export excess grain to emerging markets is a point of national pride and strength. The infrastructure for moving grain from one point to another includes small country elevators, larger elevators, large grain terminals, trucks, trains, barges, and ocean going shipping vessels. And every time grain is moved from one of these points to another, dust is generated. Dust which must be controlled, captured, and contained. Read the full article
Dusting Problems: Potential Causes and How to Eliminate Them
Tracking down the source of a dusting problem with your dust collector doesn’t have to take you on a wild goose chase. The step-by-step approach outlined in this article can help you quickly identify what’s behind the dusting so you can fix the problem. Read the full article
EISA's Impact on Manufacturers, Energy, and Dust Collection
Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). This law requires that all general purpose, three-phase AC industrial motors from 1 to 500 horsepower that are manufactured for sale in the United States Dec. 19, 2010 and later will need to meet mandated efficiency standards. Are you ready? Read the full article
Sizing Ductwork for Dust Collection Systems
The dust collector is the main ingredient in getting cleaner air for your shop, but if you can’t get the dirty air into the collector efficiently, you risk high energy usage, degraded collector performance, and unsafe conditions in the plant. Learn more about sizing ductwork