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Nations around the globe are looking for alternative fuels that are renewable, carbon neutral and/or can be used to break fossil fuel dependency. Switching to biomass fuel sources can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to sustainability goals. Biomass not only provides energy and fuel, but it also can…

Dust is a concern in every industry, yet dust characteristics and industry needs differ, dictating varying approaches to its collection. Effective industrial dust removal improves plant safety, assists with plant maintenance, improves air quality and decreases potential health hazards.     Lithium processing produces its share of dust, characterized by its…

Whether building a new facility or instituting renovation and updates, there are important considerations when selecting a baghouse discharge system. The baghouse discharge system does more than eliminate nuisance dust. It can help improve worker safety by eliminating hazards, helping comply with OSHA regulations, and enhancing product quality. Or, in…

A fine dust coating anywhere on equipment, ductwork or other areas of your facility means it is past time to institute proper housekeeping measures, and/or to evaluate the dust collection system. Even small quantities of dust, any accumulation, may be considered a workplace hazard depending on the type of dust,…

There are at least five keys to help improve your dust collection system and greatly reduce if not eliminate these consequences by increasing dust collection efficiencies for a cleaner, safer work environment and enhanced product quality and production.   Five Keys to Improving the Efficiency of Your Dust Collection System  Air…

Since we’ve been in the dust collection business for close to 150 years, it’s not surprising that we hear questions covering all aspects of this field. For example, we are often asked about cleaning filter bags in dry dust collectors. Is cleaning your filter bags a more cost-effective solution than…

One of the questions we are often asked is “In the case of filters, what’s the difference Between an ePTFE Membrane vs. a PTFE Finish?” What is the Difference Between PTFE and ePTFE? Commonly known as Teflon®, PTFE, which is short for polytetrafluoroethylene, is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (that’s the…

Improve Safety, Performance and Reliability With Our Maintenance Checklist.   The importance of having an inspection/maintenance program for your dust collector cannot be understated. Depending on the issue, dust collector downtime caused by maintenance issues can be catastrophic, costing a company days– or even weeks– of missed production while making repairs…

While dust collection systems and components are durable, they need proper maintenance to avoid problems down the road. Regular maintenance and thorough troubleshooting can prevent and help fix problems with your dust collector, reducing downtime, cutting costs, and improving productivity. It will also help protect your employees, your community, and…