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Dust Collector Filters: Clean or Replace?
If you have recently purchased a quality used dust collector, a brand-new dust collector, or inherited a dust collector at a new facility, it’s imperative to investigate the filter media to determine if it's best suited for your application, and to evaluate your maintenance cost.
Cleaning the Filters
In dust collectors with pulse-jet cleaning, the system sends compressed air through the unit... -
Benefits of a Complete Dust Collector Filter Change Out
Dust collectors require regular maintenance, including checking the status of your filters. Filters that are clogged and left unchecked could lead to poor performance of your collector, higher energy costs due to being overworked, and unscheduled downtime. Filters are the key to the overall performance of your dust collection system with the goal of a long filter life.
Money-Saving Misconception
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Protect Your Filters During Closed Door Weather
Colder weather outside forces shop doors to close. By reducing the indoor air flow, your dust collector is forced to work harder to reduce the dust particles in the air. When your industrial dust collector works harder, your filters must work harder as well.
November is the ideal time to check your dust collector and the filters to be certain they are up to the task in the winter months. Here are... -
Choosing The Right Filter Media: Infographic & Blog
To help decide what media/filter to use in your cartridge dust collector application, consider the following flowchart.
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Top 3 Benefits to Changing Filters
While changing the filters on a dust collector may seem like annoying maintenance task, the benefits make it worth the time and energy.
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Why Nanofiber Filters Are Best Used in Welding Fume Extraction
Find out why filters with nanofiber technology are a great choice for welding fume extractors.
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Switch to Pleated Filters for Substantial Savings
Because pleated elements combine the bag and cage into one piece, separate cages are no longer necessary. This enhanced construction offers substantial savings on operation and maintenance. How so?
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Dust Collector Filters: Fire-Retardant vs. Fire-Resistant
What does it mean when a dust collector filter is labeled as “fire-retardant?” And does “fire-resistant” mean the same thing?
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What is 80/20 Blended Media?
Many of AirMax's cartridge filters use 80/20 blended media. Have you ever wondered what exactly 80/20 blended media is? We've compiled some information to help you.
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How Often to Replace Dust Collector Filters
If you are wondering when or how often to replace your dust collector air filters there are a few things to consider. Read this blog post to find out what you need to know.
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Cartridge vs. Baghouse Dust Collectors - Which Should I Use?
When it comes to Cartridge Dust Collectors vs. Baghouse Dust Collectors is one better than the other? This article from AM Industrial Group examines the differences between them and the applications they're used for to help you determine which might be best for you.