How to Install a Filter Bag in a Baghouse
Proper Filter Bag installation is the single most important component of a leak free, efficient dust collection system. There are many different types of...
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3 Reasons to Use Pleated Filters in a Dust Collector
Manufacturing facilities are producing more today than ever before. They have added equipment, sped up processes, and increased throughput. Plants can’t afford to...
Troubleshooting Short Filter Bag Life Tip of the Month Video
The service life of filter bag media in an industrial baghouse can vary widely depending on several factors, including the type of contaminants being filtered, the operating conditions of the baghouse, the design and quality of the filter bags, and the maintenance practices employed.
In general, filter bags in a baghouse are designed to be replaced periodically due to wear and tear from the filtration process. The average service life can range from six months to several years. Some key factors influencing the lifespan of filter bag media include:
How to Solve Material Build-up and Flow Problems in Dry Bulk Storage Bins
Reliable material handling is vital in process related industries to achieve efficiency optimization, material uniformity, and debottlenecking. These goals can be...
Cost Effective Ways to Improve Your Pulse Jet Baghouse
If you’re thinking about replacing your pulse jet baghouse due to failing performance but don’t have the funds to do so, read on. Many times you don’t need to replace a low performing pulse jet baghouse, as there are some cost effective steps that can be taken to keep the baghouse running efficiently.
What you didn’t know about baghouse start-up
One of the core operations of IAC business is providing routine maintenance and inspection programs with the plants we work with. After many years of conducting inspections, repairs and start-ups we’ve noticed trends where the plants we work with are unaware of aspects involving maintenance. One particular issue that consistently arises involves pre-baghouse start-up inspections. Not only do we want to help our customers maintain their equipment, we want to educate them as well to avoid future issues.
How to Install and Maintain a Sonic Horn
What is a Sonic Horn?
Sonic Horns (also called acoustic horns) produce high intensity, low frequency sound vibrations that fluidize and remove unwanted particulate build-up or bridging.
Industrial Fan Basics for Ventilation Systems: Centrifugal vs. Axial
Why Industrial Fans Matter
The purpose of an industrial fan is to provide a large flow of air or gas to various processes. This is usually directed through a rotation of blades which are connected to a hub/shaft, and driven by a motor.
Questions About Airflow for Round Dust Collectors
Recently the following questions came in for our Blue Crew Field Service Teams:
“For round collectors, what are the provisions to control the gas to individual dust...
Common Ways Moisture Enters Baghouse Ventilation Systems
How does moisture get inside a baghouse? There are five common ways as explained by Joe Haney, IAC Product Specialist. In this Tip-of-the-Month video series, we’ll take a look at the five most common ways moisture enters a baghouse, and offer solutions you can implement to prevent this problem and keep your baghouse dust collector operating at peak efficiency.