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Close-up of a cylindrical industrial dust collector filter cartridge caked with thick buildup and residue
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The Benefits of Using a VFD On a Dust Collection Exhaust Fan

The VFD allows you to control the airflow thru your sys. by changing the fan speed.It also allows you to dial the system to the most efficient operating point.
Assorted metal exhaust and collection hoods for industrial ventilation systems.
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How Important are Dampers in a Dust Collection System?

Every dust collection system should have a manual damper near each hood/pickup point to balance the system. It can be used to shut off portions of the system.
Large industrial metal shredder with integrated dust extraction ductwork.
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Dust Collection System: 4 Major Items That Can Cause Underperformance

Dust collection systems consist of 4 major items can cause a dust collection sys. to underperform (exhaust fan, dust collector, ductwork,&hoods/pickup points)
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Aerodyne At Ceramics Expo 2017

Aerodyne industrial dust collection products feature unique, low-maintenance designs that will enhance the performance of your processing operations.
Rooftop installation of an Aerodyne horizontal cyclone dust collector with connected ductwork.
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Dust Collection Systems: Product Recovery and Cyclone Pre-filters

The cyclone will allow you to recover the dust without contamination from the filters. The cyclone can be washed out or wiped down between colors. This saves in both maintenance time and spare parts costs.
Combustible dust warning sign alongside NFPA and Aerodyne Environmental logos.
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Dust Collection Systems: Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and NFPA 652

With the release of NFPA 652 and 654, manufacturers that create dust in their processes are required to conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis if the dust is explosive.
Comparison of industrial discharge valves: rotary, double dump, knife gate, and trickle valves.
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Dust Collection Systems: 5 Best Solutions of Dust Collection Airlocks

When you are looking for an airlock, don’t just automatically use a rotary valve. Doing so may cause operational and maintenance issues in the future.
Multi-vane rotor assembly for a rotary airlock valve.
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Dust Collection Systems: Rotary Valves and NFPA-69

When you have a combustible dust, not only does your dust collector require to be protected against a deflagration, but the airlock must contain the event.
Magnehelic differential pressure gauges mounted on an equipment control panel.
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Dust Collection Systems: Instrumentation 101 – Differential Pressure Gages

By measuring the differential pressure across your dust collector, you are monitoring your system performance.A sudden change =suddenly increased or decreased.
Comparison of industrial discharge valves: rotary, double dump, knife gate, and trickle valves.
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Dust Collection Systems: Fan Wheels 101

The exhaust fan could be the most important component in the dust collection system. It provides the motive force for the whole system.
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