The industrial custom and stock-size dust collector air filter bags developed by Fab-Tex can serve essential functions across various industries. Premium-quality dust bag filters efficiently trap harmful particles from the air, enhancing air quality and preventing the buildup of combustible dust and gases. In industrial settings, advanced filtration media guarantees compliance and fosters a safer working environment.

High-Performance Dust Collector Filter Bags

Fab-Tex industrial dust collector bag filters are used in dust collector systems to effectively remove fine dust particles from the air. Filter bags serve as the primary filtering element within the system. These bags are crafted from different filter media, including woven or felted fabric. When dirty, dusty air enters the baghouse, it passes through these filter bags. Dust particles are either captured on the bag’s surface or within the filter media.

These filters maintain clean air in industrial settings, ensuring worker safety, equipment longevity, and regulatory compliance. They capture up to 99% of particles, including those on a micrometer and sub-micrometer scale.

Filter bags are used in industries such as woodworking, cement, chemicals, construction, mining and minerals, agriculture, and manufacturing.

All Filter Bag Types for Dust Collectors

Fab-Tex offers tailored solutions for the most used types of industrial dust collectors, including baghouses, high-performance filter bags for pulse jet (top and bottom load), shaker, and reverse air collectors. The type of filter bag you’ll need to operate your dust collector at maximum effectiveness and efficiency will depend on your machine type and the specific operating conditions.

Baghouses Filter Bags

We offer durable, high-quality baghouse filter bags customized to safeguard your filtration system.

Our extensive range of custom and stock bag filters includes long-lasting filter replacements for brand names like Donaldson and Mikropul, delivering superior performance and cost-effectiveness for all baghouse dust collectors.

Shaker Filter Bags

Shaker-style filter bags are commonly used in steel mills, smelting, and concrete industries to collect dust internally. These bags are typically made from lightweight or woven media.

Treatment options for the bags depend on the dust characteristics and application. Fab-Tex provides a range of options for top and bottom configurations, including grommet top, loop top, strap top, corded cuff bottom, and double-braided snap bands.

Pulse Jet Filter Bags

Fab-Tex offers custom and stock filter bags designed specifically for pulse jet filter systems. These bags can incorporate advanced coatings like a ePTFE membrane, reducing the need for frequent cleaning.

The key strength of a PTFE membrane lies in the revolutionary outer layer which allows high airflow while preventing dust from penetrating the surface by way of its teflon-type non-stick coating. This unique fabric type ensures reduced air resistance, absolute efficiency, and extended bag life.

Reverse Air Filter Bags

Fab-Tex filter bags cater to reverse air baghouse systems, offering improved energy savings, extended bag life, and filtration efficiency for your industrial processes. Our reverse air filter bags will also help you maintain compliance with regulations regarding particulate matter testing.

Media Options for Dust Collector Filter Bags

  Characteristics Benefits Recommended Applications
Cotton (woven) Chemical resistance is poor, and flammability is high. Cotton filters offer good chemical resistance in dry, ambient conditions and are not recommended where mineral acids and oxidizing agents are present. . These filters offer good resistance to both flex and flat abrasion. Cotton has excellent clean-down where static charge tends to hold dust cake on other fibers. Cotton is available with a flame-retardant finish. Used mostly on shaker-type collectors. General applications include cleaning rooms, atmospheric air cleaning, woodworking applications, cement & rock products, and other general applications handling ambient air.
Polyester Polyester is the most common filter bag used today. Polyester felts offer very good resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and dry heat degradation. They offer excellent dimensional stability. Polyester is good for dry heat applications and are superior to other synthetics, with the exception of Nomex® (Aramid) and Teflon® in this regard. Polyester is not a good choice for moist heat and subject to hydrolytic degradation under certain circumstances.

Contact Fab-Tex about our wide variety of materials and finishes for your specific application.

Custom Filter Bags for Easy Maintenance

In addition to our selection of widely used replacement filter bags, Fab-Tex designs custom filter bags to suit your specific application.

We focus on improving operations and lowering costs in some of the hardest-working industries. Our expert team provides more than just products; we offer tailored advice to extend filter life and boost efficiency. Whether recommending different fabric finishes or suggesting new filter styles like pleated filter elements to replace filter bags, we are dedicated to optimizing your filtration system.

Solutions that Extend Bag Life

All our filter bags are fabricated and sized to ensure easy installation and change-outs. Fab-Tex offers many different bag media options with coatings and finishes that can enhance cleaning and prolong the service life of the bags.

Industrial Dust Collector Air Filter Bag Manufacturers

By partnering with Fab-Tex, businesses save money by avoiding middleman markups. Unlike some baghouse OEMs who overcharge for the same quality filters, we offer competitive prices without sacrificing quality.

Talk to an Air Filter Expert Today

Extend the filtration capabilities of your dust containment and air pollution control equipment with Fab-Tex. Contact us about our custom manufacturing services and innovative filter media.

FAQ

What are the specifications for a dust collector bag?

Dust collector bags come with various options for size, configuration, media, coating, and finish. Selecting the best specifications for your application involves understanding essential factors such as dust properties, dust load, operating temperature requirements, and the work environment.

Contact a Fab-Tex expert to discuss requirements and the right filter solution for your air filtration system.

Can you wash the dust collector filter bag?

Yes, you can! Be sure to follow this process to ensure the cleanliness, effectiveness, and longevity of the filter bag.

  • Before washing, always empty the dust bag.
  • Turn it inside out and wash it in an industrial washing machine on a gentle cycle with cold water and a mild detergent.
  • After washing, spin the bag to remove excess moisture.
  • To dry, either tumble-dry it on an air-only, no-heat setting or hang it outdoors in good weather.
  • It must be fully dry before reusing.

How long do dust collector bags last?

The lifespan of your dust collector filter bag depends on the filtration system and its specific use, as the type of filter media and the amount of dust produced and collected can vary greatly between facilities.

Some filters may last over a year, while others only a few months. Our PTFE membrane filter bags are designed to extend the life of your dust collector bags, reducing wear and tear, minimizing downtime, and lowering maintenance costs.

For assistance or questions about the right dust collector baghouse filters for your needs, our experts are available to help!