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Overview

Baghouse dust collectors are widely used in various industries, including food and pharmaceutical production, metalworking, machining, cement manufacturing, and material handling. While some believe that baghouse dust collection technology is outdated compared to cartridge dust collectors, we argue that baghouse dust collectors still have significant applications and advantages. This article will provide an in-depth explanation of how baghouse dust collectors work, along with a detailed analysis of their benefits.
Before diving into the working principle, it’s essential to understand what a baghouse dust collector is and its key components. This knowledge will help you grasp the mechanism behind its operation. To enhance your understanding, we will present both textual explanations and visual illustrations.
FengTu is a professional manufacturer of dust collection systems. We specialize in designing and producing large-scale industrial dust collectors, while also offering standardized solutions for small and medium-sized factories. If you have any questions about this article or are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us.

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Table of Contents

1. What Is a Baghouse Dust Collector?
2. Components of a Baghouse Dust Collector
3. How Does a Baghouse Dust Collector Work? 
4. Advantages of Baghouse Dust Collectors
5. Do You Need a Dust Collector?

What Is a Baghouse Dust Collector?

A baghouse dust collector is an easy-to-understand industrial dust collection system. As the name suggests, it uses fabric filter bags to capture dust and airborne pollutants. These filter bags are typically cylindrical, elongated, and made of polyester. They remove contaminants from the air through a physical interception process.


The system operates by drawing in dust-laden air through a fan. The air passes through the filter bags, where dust particles adhere to the fabric surface. Clean air is then expelled through the outlet, while the collected dust falls into a hopper for disposal.


There are three common cleaning methods for baghouse dust collectors:

Shaking (Vibration Cleaning)

Reverse Air Cleaning

Pulse Jet Cleaning


Regardless of the cleaning method, the accumulated dust eventually falls into a collection hopper, where it is managed and processed by the facility.

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Components of a Baghouse Dust Collector

Housing: Typically made of stainless steel or carbon steel, the housing separates the dust-laden side from the clean air side.


Filtration Media (Filter Bags): These are made from materials such as polyester, polypropylene, or fiberglass and play a crucial role in capturing dust particles.


 Filter Bag Cage (Support Frame): This structure supports the filter bags, keeping them open to ensure proper airflow and prevent deformation that could reduce filtration efficiency.


Airflow System: The fan draws in contaminated air through the inlet, and after filtration, clean air is expelled through the outlet.


Cleaning System: This includes pulse-jet cleaning, mechanical shaking, or reverse air cleaning methods to periodically remove dust buildup from the filter bags.


Dust Hopper & Discharge System: Collected dust falls into the dust hopper and is discharged through a system that transports it for centralized disposal or storage.


PLC Control System: Modern baghouse dust collectors are equipped with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for intelligent control, enabling:

Automatic cleaning based on pressure differential or time settings

Fan operation management

Fault alarms for issues such as filter clogging or fan malfunctions

Remote monitoring for real-time system supervision

baghouse structure diagram
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Housing
Filter bag
Filter Bags
Filter cage
Filter Bag Cage
Fan
Fan
Pulse valve
Cleaning System- Pulse valve
PLC electric control cabinet
PLC Control System

How Does a Baghouse Dust Collector Work?

The working principle of a baghouse dust collector is similar to that of a cartridge dust collector. Using a fan, dust-laden air is drawn into the dust collector housing for filtration. Larger dust particles, influenced by gravity, settle directly into the hopper below, while smaller, lighter dust particles are captured on the surface of the filter bags. Once the system reaches a preset pressure differential or time threshold, the cleaning system is activated (taking pulse-jet cleaning as an example). A pulse of compressed air is injected through the pulse valve, and the strong burst of air dislodges accumulated dust from the filter bag surface, restoring filtration efficiency. Clean air is expelled through the outlet, while collected dust is discharged via manual removal, a screw conveyor, or a pneumatic discharge valve, ensuring continuous dust collection.

Working Principle of Baghouse Dust Collector

Dust-laden air enters the system: The industrial fan draws dust-laden air into the baghouse dust collector, entering the filtration system through the inlet.
Filtration: As the dust-laden air passes through the filter bags, dust particles are trapped on the outer surface of the bags, while clean air passes through the filter media and exits through the outlet. As dust accumulates, a "filter cake" forms on the filter bag surface, improving filtration efficiency but also increasing pressure loss.
Cleaning process: When the system detects that the pressure differential has reached the preset value, the PLC control system activates the cleaning mechanism, triggering one of the following cleaning methods as needed:
 Pulse Jet Cleaning: Uses high-pressure air to momentarily inflate the filter bag, dislodging dust.
 Mechanical Shaking: Uses a vibration mechanism to shake off dust.
 Reverse Air Cleaning: Uses a reverse airflow to slightly collapse the filter bag, causing dust to separate.
Dust collection: The removed dust falls into the collection hopper and is automatically discharged through a screw conveyor or pneumatic discharge valve, ensuring continuous dust removal.
Discharge of clean air: The filtered air is expelled through the outlet, meeting environmental standards and can be recirculated back into the facility for internal air circulation.

Advantages of Baghouse Dust Collectors

High Temperature Resistance:

Compared to cartridge filters, filter bags have a higher heat resistance, with some models capable of withstanding temperatures up to 250°C. If your working environment involves high temperatures, a baghouse dust collector is a better choice.

Durability

Filter bags are more durable than cartridge filters and have a longer service life. They can be used in more harsh operating conditions, making them ideal for challenging environments.

High Dust Concentration

While the filtration efficiency of baghouse dust collectors may not match that of cartridge collectors, they perform significantly better when dealing with high concentrations of dust, particularly dust particles larger than 5 microns.

Cost-Effectiveness

Due to their longer lifespan and greater durability, and the fact that filter bags are more cost-effective than cartridge filters, baghouse dust collectors can be a more economical option for long-term use.

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Do You Need a Dust Collector?

FengTu Dust Collector Company has manufactured over 1,500 large industrial dust collectors. We offer customized designs without any design fees. No matter your industry, our team has extensive experience and knowledge to help you choose the most suitable dust collection solution. Contact us now!

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