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The GPC Dust Collector Can Save A Lot of Space
Space is an ever-present factor in the design of a ventilation system. Ductwork takes up space, dust collectors often must be placed outside under NFPA regulations, and said collectors often require a skid. Aerodyne’s GPC cyclone offers a viable alternative to space-hogging equipment in many applications.
Why Don’t Companies Replace Their Dust Collectors?
A recent survey of dust collector users, performed by Aerodyne in 2015, found that the majority of all dust collectors in use are over seven years old, with 45% of all units being over 10 years old.. This finding begs the question: why use these purchases for so long? A few reasons spring to mind.
Using a Baghouse for Dust Grinding Applications
A facility that specializes in grinding down particulate to custom sizes was experiencing a lag in its process. The process uses 5,000 ACFM to pneumatically convey granular plastic powder from the production area to the packaging area. The system needs to move 5,000 lbs of dust per hour. To do this, the company utilizes a series of baghouse collectors.
Coffee Roaster’s Process Improved with GPC
A prominent coffee bean roaster is planning on building a new roasting facility in New Jersey. The head engineer contacted Aerodyne about trying to find equipment that could separate the coffee beans as they are pneumatically conveyed from one portion of the facility to the other. The engineer specified that the problem the facility was facing was space.
Gaseous Dust Plugs Up Furnace
A company in New York State had a problem exhausting gaseous dust matter. The vent the company was using would frequently plug and had to be replaced. The company needed a way to increase the life of the piping while preventing the release of dust and gases. The company turned to Aerodyne for its dust control issues.
Spray Dryer Application Excels with Help of Cyclone
A company that produces additives for livestock feed are looking to produce a key ingredient in-house that they previously bought from suppliers. In order to do so they need to use a spray dryer, which will exhaust 26,000 ACFM. The company needed a way to remove the dust, which are about 16 microns and larger, from and cool the exhaust and turned to Aerodyne for a solution.
Steel Dust Collector Keeps Manufacturer in Compliance
A facility in Chicago that manufactures industrial hardware for building was looking for a solution to keep its process up to regulation standards. The aluminum scraps that were being produced during manufacturing were falling from the machines and on to the floor. Layers of dust and material scrap accumulation can lead to potential fire risks. With the new regulations from NFPA and OSHA, it was imperative that the company find a way to keep the excess materials from accumulating on the floor.
Using Dust Testing to Improve Your Process
The technology and sophistication of dust collectors is always evolving. Aerodyne’s Dust Collector Fact Book is an up to date guide on the different types of dust collectors out there, how they work, and what applications they are used for.
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Dust Collection System Reclaims Lost Tea Dust
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