by Imperial Systems | Sep 1, 2015 | Dust Collection Filters
Cartridge filter replacement is an essential part of preventing accidents in your manufacturing plant.
Cartridge filter replacement is an important step in eliminating potential causes of ignition if you are in metalworking, manufacturing, or woodwork.
What are cartridge filters?
Cartridge filters are applied in a variety of contexts as a tool to filter water, chemicals, hydraulic fluid, and other types. They include the media for filtration, the receptacle, and the liquid filter. Since cartridges are porous, they can be made from many types of media such as carbon, polythermoplastics, metal mesh, nylon, and even paper.
If you require a cartridge filter replacement that will filter media of large sizes, this type will have a faster rate of flow than those that filter only small impurities. Filters’ very disposability is one of their benefits in metalworking and other industrial manufacturing. They can be removed with ease and replaced with an exact replica.
For this reason, a disposable cartridge filter replacement will come to you pre-filled with the required filter media and have a set duration. Then the cartridge should be thrown away and replaced with a new cartridge. There are also refillable cartridges which can be re-used a number of times. In the case of refillable cartridges, only the filter media needs to be replaced while the actual filter can be washed out.
Why it’s important
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- 1. Safety
Everyone agrees that prevention is the key to ensuring that serious hazards are eliminated, but oftentimes, industrial dust collection may be a subject that just…slips through the cracks for many manufacturing managers. The dust collector or cartridge filter may not be used on a regular day-to-day basis by the person deciding when to have it checked or replaced, so the subject is easily forgotten or, relegated to the bottom of the priority list because it seems like an extra cost. But forgetting about dust collection until it is too late is not an option when the health and livelihood of your employees is at stake. As an employer, you can encounter serious problems with the law if you allow an accident of this sort to occur on your watch.
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- 2. Equipment life
The life of your equipment, whether that’s a welding table, CNC cutting table, laser/plasma cutting table, etc., will be extended through your good care of it. Using proper filtration media in your industrial plant to ensure that all impurities are blocked during production will ensure longer life. Don’t forget to check your cartridge filter and research whether you are using the right type of media for your needs. You can talk to us at Imperial Systems at 724-662-2801 for advice pertaining to your particular industry.
- 3. Save Money
If ensuring proper filtration extends the life of your equipment, you can be sure that taking this step will also help save your company money in the long haul. If you bought a $60,000 car, you’d be sure to buy the correct parts and maintenance tools. Why not take care of your $60,000 machine that produces your revenue? A cartridge filter replacement is an investment that will help you avoid future costs and problems.
For more information on cartridge filter replacements, our professionals are glad to assist you with the needs pertaining to your particular industry and business. Visit the Imperial Systems website or call us at 724-662-2801 to get started.
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by Imperial Systems | Aug 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tired of being let down? Find out how our dust extraction cartridge filters surpass expectations.
In the metalworking industry, you probably hear promises from a lot of different products every day. However, before purchasing a new product, you need to be able to have confidence that it will live up to your high expectations. Not only is this an important matter for the safety and wellbeing of your employees and workspace, but improper safety equipment can also cost you! As Shannon Decamp of The Fabricator points out, OSHA continues to crack down on metal fabricators, costing the industry $7 million in citations alone last year. So, if your shop is looking for high performing dust extraction cartridge filters, you probably want some guarantee that this product will perform before you buy.
At Imperial Systems, we understand; you want to make the best possible choice in dust extraction cartridge filters that you can. So, we are proud to share a recent case study which demonstrates how our DeltaMAXX cartridge filters surpassed the expectations of a Texas Welding School.
Exceeding Expectations
Perhaps no one knows better than an educational institution the challenge and the necessity of balancing the cost and performance when it comes to safety equipment. At Texas Community College, the welding technology program was looking for more cost effective cartridge filters for their Lincoln Statiflex 6000 Dust Collector. However, with the high stakes of students involved, this school also needed a product that they could rely on for the highest level of safety.
Enter the DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filter from Imperial Systems.
After reviewing our literature, the director of the welding program purchased four of these filters. We’ll let him tell you the rest of the story:
“The System is running very smooth, not much back blow. When turning on the dust collector in the past we have had problems with smoke blowing out of the back. That problem went away when we installed the DeltaMAXX filters”, said the Texas welding school instructor. “Imperial Systems’ dust collector filters are very durable and they are lasting much longer for us. My expectations were exceeded and you can count on us to be a returning customer.”
DeltaMAXX Dust Extraction Cartridge Filters: An Investment In Safety
We are confident that you will be just as impressed when you make the switch to our dust extraction cartridge filters as well. Just check out some of the great advantages the DeltaMAXX filters have to offer:
- Up to twice the filter life of the industry standard
- The most advanced Nanofiber technology
- MERV 15 Filtration Efficiency — the best in the industry
- Less pulse cleaning
- Lower operational mass emissions
- Reduced dust collector operational costs
- Highest quality pleated media
- The industry’s best surface loading technology
Ready to find out just how our DeltaMAXX filters will exceed your expectations as well? Contact us today at 800.918.3013.
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by Imperial Systems | Aug 21, 2015 | Dust Collection Filters
DeltaMAXX is the #1 industrial filter we will stand by for optimal results.
In the metalworking industry, it’s important that you choose the best, most efficient filter for your facilities needs. According to 60 Minutes, CBSNews, there have been 350 explosions in the U.S. since 1980, in most cases due to the lack of efficiency in dust collection. Purchasing effective dust collection systems and researching types of industrial filters are crucial for maintaining safety standards.
Dust Collection Management Can Be a Matter of Life and Death
On October 29, 2003, the Hayes Lemmerz factory exploded into a huge ball of fire due to aluminum dust that had piled up and detonated. A gentleman named Shawn Boone suffered from third and fourth degree burns across 92%-100% of his body. Due to the severity of the burns to his outside and internal organs, there was nothing that could be done for him. He was one of 15 people killed in dust explosions that year.
Along with the many others who have been seriously injured, or lost their lives due to dust explosions, there are those who have never experienced the depravity of such things. As a metalworking industry, it is important to keep your facility up to standard with only the best machinery and materials to keep your employees safe.
Here at Imperial Systems, we have compiled a list of the different types of industrial filters that many facilities use, but only one will stand out above the rest.Can you guess the most reliable, long-lasting filter?
Types of Industrial Filters
- Cyclone Filters. Used as a simple way to remove dust from an air stream, it is more commonly used as a pre-filter for a dust collector. Cyclone’s require very little maintenance, with a discharge valve and fan to operate it.
- Electro Static Precipitator (ESP). This filter electrically charges particulates in the air with high voltage. the charged particulate is collected on charged plates as the air stream passes through. ESP’s are high maintenance and expensive.
- Cartridge Filters. These filters are best for metalwork (grinding, sandblasting, welding fumes, fine powders and more). Pleated media and DeltaMAXX’s Nanofiber technology allows for easy cleaning, double the average filter life and run at a 99% efficiency.
*Please note these are only a few examples of the types of industrial filters used for dust and particulates.
For more information on what types of industrial filters are best for your metalworking facility, give Imperial a call today at 800-918-3013.
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by Imperial Systems | Aug 12, 2015 | Dust Collection Filters
Imperial Systems’ industrial filters offer major benefits in metalworking shops across the country.
If you have been in the metalworking field for any amount of time, you are probably well aware that industrial filters are a staple in any well equipped shop. These cartridge filters are instrumental in the proper functioning of your industrial dust and fume collection systems. However, you may not be aware of the true impact that the industrial dust filters you choose could be having on your business.
At Imperial Systems, we design and manufacture industrial filters every day. Because of that, we have an in depth awareness of the true impact of these products and want to help metalworkers like you discover the full extent of what industrial dust collection filters really do for your business.
Your Industrial Filters Have A Major Impact in 3 Major Facets Of Your Business
As with almost any piece of equipment in your business, the choice you make in filters will either help or hinder three major areas of your work. With a high quality filter, you can expect to see great advantages in each of these categories. With moderate to poor quality filters, though, you may have to settle for one or two out of three.
- Safety. Perhaps the most obvious product of industrial filters, safety is rightly the number one priority when choosing a filter. You should have confidence that your filters are effectively collecting dust and fumes that are created as byproducts of your work, minimizing the risks of inhalation or even combustion. Adequately collecting the dust in your workspace can also help to prevent the malfunctioning of your equipment, which can lead to other dangerous accidents.
- Energy. Your choice in industrial dust collection filters will also make a significant impact on the energy used in dust collection. When Tomm Frungillo of The Fabricator analyzes the energy usage of various filters, he takes electrical costs, compressed air-usage, and CO2 emissions. Depending upon the filters design and materials, it may require more or less energy to continue running at its highest efficiency. Those able to operate with lower energy will save your shop money and time, as they often call for less cleaning and replacement.
- Operating Expenses. Finally, your industrial filters can have an impact on your overall operating expenses. As seen above, they can significantly change the amount of energy it takes to run your dust collection system efficiently on a daily basis. However, your overall costs will also include the lifespan of the filter, service time required, and even how they impact the operation of your overall system. Longer lasting filters are typically the best investment.
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by Imperial Systems | Aug 11, 2015 | Dust Collection Filters
Imperial Systems offers the alternative to Torit dust collector filters that you need to know about.
Every day, more and more professionals in the metalworking industry are discovering the great alternative to Donaldson Torit Dust Collector Filters. Before you place your next order for cartridge filters, you should get the facts as well. Although these torit dust collector filters may have dominated the industry in the past, the reality is that they are no longer your best option for dust collection quality, safety, and value in a metalworking shop. Imperial Systems’ DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filters are quickly becoming the leaders in efficiency and performance for workplaces like yours, and we think you’ll like the savings as well.
Challenges of The Metalworking Industry
Metalworking is a challenging, often dangerous industry. Not only does structural metalwork often make the top ten most dangerous jobs in the nation, but a practice as common as welding carries a number of significant hazards as well. Lincoln Electric, a leader in the welding industry, enumerated the top dangers in this field:
1. Electric Shock
2. Fumes and Gases
3. Fire and Explosions
4. Injuries from Insufficient Personal Protective Equipment
5. Environment Specific Considerations
With dangers like these, it is clear why metalworkers like you need to be informed of, and equipped with, the best safety equipment in the industry.
Industrial Dust and Fume Collection Systems play an important role in addressing the risks of both fumes and explosions. To ensure the highest performance of your system, you need to be able to have confidence in your cartridge filters. So, if you are still buying Torit dust collector filters, it is time to find out the difference DeltaMAXX cartridge filters can make.
DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filter Advantages Over Torit Dust Collector Filters
Our industrial dust collector cartridge filters are designed to provide the highest performance possible. Made with advanced Nanofiber Technology, they offer many advantages, including:
- High Efficiency: DeltaMAXX filters begin working right away because nanofiber does not require any time to warm up.
- Easy Cleaning: With a tight-knit surface, dust stays on the surface and does not penetrate the filter, saving time and energy during cleaning.
- Longer Lifespan: Our filters offer you up to twice the filter life of the industry standard, saving you time and money.
- Customization: We manufacture filters to fit all makes and models of dust collection systems
These filters are designed to offer metalworkers like you the highest performance with the maximum savings on price, time, and energy.
Imperial Systems
At Imperial Systems, we are dedicated to providing solutions for dust and fume collection in the manufacturing industry. To learn more about any of our products, or to place an order, please contact us today at 800.918.3013.
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