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Short filter bag life in a baghouse dust collector system can be a difficult problem to identify. Most of the time, short filter bag/cartridge life is caused by one, or a combination of, (8) possible causes including:
IAC Applications Engineering Manager Luis Castano is back with another Tip of the Month for baghouse design. In this month’s tip, Luis explains the meaning of air-to-cloth ratio in optimized baghouse design, and its relation to both air velocity going through the filters, and interstitial air velocity going between the bags. All three parameters are important to consider in order to have your baghouse operating at peak efficiency.
It’s no secret that pleated elements are the latest in filter technology. But why is it that people find the idea of switching from bags to pleats to be so daunting?
Have you ever taken a handful of sawdust and thrown it over a flame to see the wonderful display of fire and sparks dispersing through the air? The tiny shavings of...
You may be thinking to yourself that installing a snap band bag is easy; just bend the top of the bag, run the bag through the tube sheet and snap...
Do you ever question the reasoning behind why a filter bag has failed? Or have you never fully understood the importance of certain specifications related to your...
Manufacturing facilities are producing more today than ever before. They have added equipment, sped up processes, and increased throughput. Plants can’t afford to...
A common issue when it comes to baghouse design is that the baghouse is designed too small for what it’s intended for. If a baghouse is undersized this...
Inlet temperature leading into the baghouse plays a crucial role in any baghouse system. Your baghouse might have bags that are capable of handling...
