Baghouse Basics An industrial baghouse dust collector, when paired with an industrial blower, pulls in air and cleans dust, dirt and other particulate matter generated by manufacturing processes from it. As part of an industrial dust collection system, baghouses help provide workers with a safer environment by improving air quality, reducing fire and explosion hazards,…
Understanding Problems and Finding Solutions A fully functional baghouse dust collector is important for the safety of your employees and your business. When problems arise—even small ones—it puts your operation at risk of shutdowns, exposes you to regulatory citations and can impact your bottom line. Fortunately, some common problems are simple to diagnose and have…
IVI Engineers Explain the Importance of Baghouse Leak Detection Testing Transcript Who needs to do a baghouse leak detection test? Anyone who owns or operates a dry-type dust collector, such as a baghouse or cartridge collector, needs to do a baghouse leak detection test. How often do you need to do a leak detection test?…
Transcript IVI – 100,000 CFM Dust Collector Assembly The ProjectFoundry Application to Mitigate Dust Exposure6 Months Before: Design and Engineering4 Months Before: Fabrication1 Week Before: 3-Person Crew Site Prep The Crew60 Years Crew ExperienceSix-Person Installation Team The InstallationBaghouse Assembly Built Up from HopperCustom Structural Steel and StaircasePre-Assembled Catwalk and Walk-In Plenum Access Final Product65-Foot Tall…
IVI’s knowledge of dust collector systems goes beyond just design, fabrication and installation. We are also your partner for maintenance to maximize the performance of your dust collector. To learn more, press play below to view “Dust Collector Maintenance.” Transcript Common Dust Collector Maintenance Issues When we approach a plant, a lot of the most…
When it comes to industrial ventilation system design, the hood is the most crucial piece to ensuring the system functions effectively. Why? Because that is the critical point where particulates are captured and removed, leaving behind a cleaner, safer working environment. To ensure hoods fit a facility and its manufacturing process, dust collection hood design…
Changing dust collector bags is one of the least desirable jobs of industry maintenance. Crawling into the collector is not only dirty business, it also requires you to take caution against exposure to the dust—sometimes harmful dust—that’s been collected in the baghouse. But, to keep your facility clean, healthy and comply with air quality regulations,…
What is an industrial baghouse dust collector? An industrial baghouse dust collector, when coupled with an industrial blower, pulls in airborne dirt, and other particulate matter generated by manufacturing processes. The baghouse dust collector then cleans the air by filtering out floating dust and dirt. Once clean and free of contaminants, the dust collector allows…
When a new dust collector installation occurs, the installation may alter hood and duct flow rates. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the installation’s effects, in order to reduce worker safety risk and ensure continued compliance with environmental regulations. We explain what to consider before undertaking a new dust collector installation, such as: Whether adding…
Baghouse filters are cleaned when compressed air is blown into the filter to release dust buildup. A pulse controller times the burst of compressed air that is used to clean baghouse filters, a practice that improves baghouse efficiency and increases bag life. Types of pulse controllers Pulse controllers come in two types—a simple timer and…
Industrial dust collection systems should be designed for optimal industrial airflow. Each type of industrial collection system—dust collection and fume collection—has unique requirements for optimized airflow. Benefits of proper industrial airflow by dust collection type Design methods for industrial airflow Duct Network Design Either the blast gate or balance method can be used to design…
A dust collection systems airflow can be optimized to reduce waste and extend the life of the facility and equipment. The correct airflow also contributes to worker safety and productivity by minimizing potentially harmful materials in the environment. The importance of optimal industrial airflow Proper airflow is an important element of any dust collection system….
NFPA introduces NFPA 652 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established a new combustible dust standard, NFPA 652, which was adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The new standard impacts many industries, including chemical, wood processing, metals and agriculture. NFPA 652 improves uniformity to the industry-specific combustible dust standard and defines…
We’ve put together a handy checklist to help you set a budget for a dust collection system. Everything from your dust collection system’s location to regulatory requirements and decisions about filters, waste discharge, stacks and fans will affect the overall budget. System testing and maintenance requirements are other factors that need to be considered. This checklist breaks down…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expects to publish before the end of the year a combustible dust standard, which the United States Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has been calling for again in recent months. Calls for Combustable Dust Standards OSHA had been expected to issue a standard in the first half of 2014,…
