Dust Collectors - Helpful tips by Donaldson experts to maximize dust collector operation.

A Case for Downflow Cartridge Collection

Donaldson's horizontal filter systems deliver minimized footprints, greater configuration flexibility, and superior filter change experiences.

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Adjusting Dust Collector Fan Dampers to Save Time and Money

Adjusting Dust Collector Fan Dampers to Save Time and Money Adjusting dust collector fan dampers help manufacturers prevent product lost, maintain dust control, and save time and money. 

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Applying a New Test Standard to Compare Industrial Dust Collectors

The industrial filtration industry now has its first performance test standard specifically developed for pulse-cleaned dust collectors. 

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Best Practices in Dust Collector Hood Design

From improved facility and work space conditions to total cost of ownership, these best practices in hood design should be a critical consideration in your design.

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Can a Dust Collector Solve Silica Exposure?

Learn how a proper dust collection system can help reduce the amount of fine or “respirable” silica dust—a potential health hazard to employees. 

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Cost-Effective Dust Collector Placement Strategies

There are several strategies to choose from when placing dust collectors. Choosing an integrated solution will result in many forms of cost savings

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Dust Collector Exhaust Air - 3 Reasons to Pay Attention

Learn the 3 things to look out for to be proactive in assuring your dust collector exhaust air meets any federal, state, or local requirements.

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Efficient Control of Thermal Spray Dust Collectors

This article focuses on the operational gains and cost savings that can be made by using smarter technology for thermal spray exhaust.

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Eight Tips for Planning and Executing Dust Collection Projects

Consider the following eight tips to help ensure your project's success with the right equipment delivered, installed, and started-up on time.

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Ensuring Effective Dust Collection in Challenging Environments

Learn how to prevent surprises during dust collection commissioning and operation that might occur because something was left unknown in the planning phase.

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Managing Compressed Air for Industrial Dust Collectors

Compressed air is a critical utility for many industrial dust collection systems. By managing air usage and condition, costs and collector maintenance can be reduced.

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How to Minimize Downtime in Your Mill Dust Collector

As a direct replacement for traditional bag filters and cages, pleated bag filters provide longer filter life and less maintenance for baghouse operations.

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My Dust Collector is Leaking

There are many ways to reduce the potential for leaks to develop, and they may be able to help you attain a leak-free operation for your collectors.

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Reducing Bridging in Dust Collector Hoppers

Hopper bridging can be reduced in many instances with early decisions on dust collector configuration and hopper discharge device selection.

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Save Money on Filters by Maintaining Dust Collector Discharge Devices

Paying attention to and maintaining a dust collector’s discharge device can pay off in terms of extended filter life and cost savings.​

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Six Things to Consider When Purchasing a Dust Collector

Do you have plans to purchase or upgrade a dust collector for your facility? If so, we advise the following six considerations to ensure you get exactly what you need:

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Six Tips to Properly Maintaining Your Dust Collector

Donaldson provides six tips to properly maintaining your industrial dust collector.

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Sizing Ductwork for Dust Collection Systems

The dust collector is the main ingredient in getting cleaner air, but if you can’t get the dirty air into the collector efficiently, you risk unsafe plant conditions.

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The Three E's of Managing Dust Control Performance: Exposure, Efficiency and Emissions

Filter efficiency is only part of the equation when evaluating dust collection system performance. Learn about two other factors that are important to monitor in your ventilation system.

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Troubleshooting Dust Collector On-Demand Cleaning Systems

These maintenance tips will allow you to more easily troubleshoot the cleaning controls on a dust collector cleaning system with an on-demand controller.

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Understanding Conveying Velocities to Save Money on Dust Collection

When it comes to dust collection, it is essential to understand the importance of conveying velocities and their impact on the proper design of a system.

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Using MERV Ratings to Determine the Effectiveness of Industrial Dust Collectors

In an effort to implement a basis for comparison, many companies, industries, and jurisdictions have resorted to the application of MERV ratings, established by ASHRAE 52.2.

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