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Dust collection systems are essential in many industrial facilities for adhering to clean air standards. Do you know the basics of designing a dust collection system? The dust collection process can be broken down into three main steps: Conveying it to the collector Containing or capturing the dust Collecting the…

Industrial dust explosions don’t “just happen.” Too many manufacturers don’t consider the combustibility of the dust their processes may be creating when weighing their dust control options. Solid, noncombustible items can be turned into combustible dusts during manufacturing processes like food prep (grinding, transferring or mixing ingredients), machining (sawing, grinding,…

Following procedures and performing maintenance is essential to ensuring safety and performance in industries ranging from aviation to medicine; not surprisingly, it is also true for dust collection. To ensure that a baghouse continues to run efficiently and to protect people and equipment, operators need to adhere to a checklist…

A dust collection system is essential to any manufacturing process that creates nuisance or harmful contaminants in a confined environment. A dust collector filters particulates from factory air, collects the dust for disposal, and returns clean air to the environment. Alternatively, the dust collector can be an integral part of…

Changing a dust collector’s filter cartridges or baghouse’s filters too early adds unnecessary expense and takes up maintenance time that could be better spent on more urgent tasks. Changing a filter too late runs the risk of exposing workers in the facility to hazardous dust and the potential for fires…

The process of designing a system requires a comprehensive look at all of the specifics of the application and environmental requirements. The basic components of dust collection system design can be broken down into three areas: Containing or capturing the dust Conveying it to the collector Collecting the dust Containing…

Differential pressure measurements provide a reliable metric of baghouse performance. Just as a doctor uses a thermometer to check for fever, so too can maintenance personnel use gauges to measure pressure drop across a baghouse. When the differential pressure readings fall too high or too low, it’s a clear indication…

Dust Removal: The Essential Function of a Baghouse When an industrial process generates dust, that dust may become entrained in the air. A baghouse is the go-to solution for controlling airborne dust, also called particulates, for a healthier, more productive manufacturing environment with less downtime. Dust is captured either for…

Most factories require dust collection systems for employee safety and compliance with environmental regulations. Sometimes there are a number of factors to consider, including unique challenges or restrictive space constraints. This was the case with AVEKA, who reached out to Sly for help with their dust collection system.  Nearly 150 years of expertise in dust collection allows Sly to utilize their knowledge to…