If you work in the metalworking or welding industry, there’s a good chance your facility uses dust collectors to improve the air quality inside of your facility. With the variety of dust collection systems available on the market today, it can be a challenge trying to decipher the differences between the various models available. At  Bisco Enterprise, we’re proud to offer a plethora of dust collectors and fume collectors, and with over 40 years of industry experience, we can help you find a collection system that falls within your needs and budget. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at dust collectors and the various types available.

The Technology Behind Dust Collectors

As with most air cleaners, a dust collector consists of a fan that pushes or pulls the dirty air through some type of filtration system. The dirty or hazardous particles in the air are then collected on the filter while clean air continues to cycle through the machine. There are several different categories of dust collectors available, and we’ll discuss these systems below.

Industrial Dust Collectors

A dust collection system uses ducting technology to collect dust from different areas of a facility. These systems often separate out the largest particles first, using a cyclone, gravitational, inertial, or centrifugal separator. When the medium particles are removed from the air, smaller particles are collected in a cartridge or baghouse.

Cyclone Dust Collectors

Cyclone dust collectors are used in a wide range of industries including woodworking, fiberglass and plastic cutting, machining, grinding, and polishing facilities. These operations typically produce large, irregularly shaped particles that have been known to clog media collectors. Cyclone dust collectors are often used in these atmospheres to remove large particles from the air. Inside this dust collection system, dirty air enters the unit at a very high velocity and is then spun around in a cyclonic motion. This throws the hazardous air particles against a cone wall for efficient collection.

Woodworking Dust Collectors

If you work in the woodworking industry, you probably already know how dangerous the airborne dust particles can be to your overall operation and your employees. Many woodworking facilities use ambient air cleaners to stir up and collect dust, which can help prevent fine dust particles from settling in your lungs and on your products.

Baghouse Dust Collectors

Also known as fabric collectors, baghouse dust collectors are one of the most efficient types of dust collectors available on the market today. When you take a peek inside of these large metal dust collectors, you’ll notice tall fabric bags hanging from the top of the unit. When dust enters the collector, the air passes through the fabric bags, acting as a filter. These bags can be made of woven or felted cotton.

Browse Dust Collectors

If you need assistance choosing the best dust collection system for your facility,  contact the professionals at Bisco Enterprise today. We’re proud to be a leading provider of clean air solutions for a variety of manufacturing industries, and we would love to help you find a collection system that meets your needs and budget.