Dust Collectors

An industrial dust collector is an air filtration system designed to capture airborne dust, smoke, welding fumes and fine particulate generated during manufacturing and industrial processes. Contaminated air is drawn into the collector, filtered through high-efficiency filter media then the cleaned air is discharged or returned according to the system design. Industrial dust collection systems are designed to help improve air quality, protect equipment and create a cleaner working environment.

The right dust collector depends on the type and quantity of dust or fumes being generated, required airflow, particle characteristics, production volume and facility layout. Applications such as welding, grinding, sanding, laser cutting and general manufacturing may require different filtration media and collector configurations. Paintbooth.com can evaluate your process and help determine the appropriate airflow, air-to-cloth ratio, filter media and industrial dust collection system.

A cartridge dust collector uses pleated filter cartridges to capture fine airborne dust, smoke and particulate while providing a large amount of filter media in a compact footprint. Cartridge dust collectors are commonly used for welding fumes, grinding dust, metalworking, laser cutting and other demanding manufacturing applications where efficient filtration and reliable continuous operation are required.

Industrial dust collector sizing is based on more than just the size of the building. There are many important factors include the process generating the contaminant, required capture velocity, airflow or CFM, number of collection points, ductwork, dust characteristics, filter media and desired air-to-cloth ratio. Properly sizing the complete dust collection system helps provide effective contaminant capture while maintaining efficient filter performance.