Compact Collector Keeps Work Space Safe and Eliminates Clogged Dust Collector Cartridges
The Problem
A PVC piping manufacturer in the US found themselves dealing with a common cartridge collector issue: the final finish on the PVC piping involves grinding the surface down for a smooth exterior, which creates a great deal of dust and particulate—something that can overwhelm fabric filters. In their process, they rely on 13500 SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute) of airflow from the grinding apparatus to collect the dust from the system. Dirty air is then vented to the cartridge collectors, which had the tendency to become clogged up within 3 to 4 days.
To remedy this, plant operators have to turn the entire system off and operate without ventilation until new dust collector cartridges are put in or until the old cartridges can be cleaned. Not only is this counterproductive, it poses an extreme threat to worker health. Looking for a solution to these frustrating conundrums, the manufacturer reached out to Aerodyne Environmental. After analyzing the manufacturing process and the space allotted at the facility, our engineering team suggested the company install a GPC-66 Cyclone Dust Collector upstream of the dust collector cartridge filter at the plant to act as a pre-filter.
The Solution and Measurable Results
GPC Cyclone Dust Collector
The GPC is a compact, high-efficiency cyclonic dust collector. It has a unique “ground plate” design that eliminates the need for a long, tapered body as is required by conventional cyclonic dust collectors. Its size allows for installation in locations with low overhead clearances and reduces the need for tall maintenance scaffolding. The GPC is also ideal for use as a pre-filter for baghouses, cartridge collectors, and other filter-type dust collection equipment. Removal capacity wise, the GPC can filter ninety plus percent of particulate before it reaches the filter, extending the filter life. With modern controls, this cyclone can also decrease compressed air usage for filter cleaning.
Post GPC-66 pre-filter installation, the PVC piping manufacturer has been able to increase product production rates, decrease time and money spent on cleaning or replacing clogged cartridge collectors, and are keeping their work force safe.
