• Industrial cartridge filters are used to capture dust and fine particles in processes such as mining, metalworking, shot blasting, powder coating and mineral processing.
• ClipOn also identifies applications in gas turbines, food processing, pharmaceutical operations and foundries.
• Their compact construction makes them useful where available installation space is limited but high filtration requirements remain.
• Cartridge filters can also be considered for applications involving high dust loading, elevated temperatures and difficult to agglomerate dust.
• Selection should consider the type and concentration of dust, operating conditions, required filtration level and collector configuration to determine whether a cartridge filter is appropriate for the process.

Pleated cartridge filters provide a larger filtration surface within a relatively compact footprint. Their key advantages include:

• Greater filtration area: Folding the media into pleats allows more filtration material to fit into the cartridge.
• Compact design: The larger surface area can be useful where installation space is restricted.
• Maximised surface area: ClipOn uses a criss crossing pleated pattern to maximise filtration area.
• Industrial suitability: The design can support high production volumes and demanding filtration requirements.

However, pleated construction alone does not determine performance. Dust characteristics, airflow, temperature, moisture, filter media, cleaning conditions and system design should also be considered when selecting a cartridge.

ClipOn lists PPS, polyester, cellulose and aramid as filter media options for its cartridge filters. These materials have different characteristics and should be selected according to the operating environment. Polyester is a versatile option for many general industrial dust applications, while cellulose is commonly considered for suitable dry dust conditions. PPS can be considered where chemical exposure and moisture are important factors. Aramid is relevant to demanding applications involving elevated temperatures. Selection should also account for dust composition, operating temperature, humidity, chemical exposure, cleaning method and filtration requirements. The most appropriate media therefore depends on the complete application rather than one operating factor.

Polyester, PPS, cellulose and aramid differ in their resistance characteristics and suitability for particular operating conditions.

• Polyester: Generally versatile for industrial dust applications.
• Cellulose: Can be considered for dry dust filtration where operating conditions are comparatively moderate.
• PPS: Suited to applications where chemical resistance and moisture exposure need consideration.
• Aramid: Typically considered for applications involving elevated temperatures and demanding conditions.

Choosing between these materials requires an assessment of operating temperature, dust characteristics, moisture, chemical exposure and cleaning conditions. The selection should be based on the actual process environment rather than assuming one material provides the right performance for every dust collection application.

Yes, cartridge filters can be used for submicron filtration, including applications involving damp environments. ClipOn specifically identifies submicron filtration in damp environments among the applications for its cartridge filters. The required performance depends on the filter media, particle characteristics and overall system design. Factors such as moisture, operating temperature, dust loading and the required filtration level should be evaluated before selecting a cartridge. A cartridge intended for fine particle filtration also needs to be compatible with the operating conditions and cleaning method of the collection system. Therefore, submicron filtration should be treated as an application specific requirement rather than a universal characteristic of every cartridge filter.

Select the cartridge filter by matching the filter to the dust type, operating conditions and dust collector requirements.

Consider:

• Dust characteristics: Dry, damp, abrasive or high-loading dust
• Operating conditions: Temperature, moisture and chemical exposure
• Filter media: PPS, polyester, cellulose or aramid
• Filtration requirements: Required filtration level and performance
• Cartridge size: Available installation space and collector configuration

ClipOn offers these filter media options and can manufacture custom cartridge sizes according to the application.

Yes, cartridge filters can be suitable for high temperature and high dust loading applications when the media and system are selected for those conditions. ClipOn specifically lists high temperature applications, high dust loading and difficult to agglomerate dust among its cartridge filter applications. Suitability depends on the actual operating environment, including temperature, dust characteristics, moisture, chemical exposure and cleaning conditions. Media such as aramid or PPS may be considered for certain demanding applications, but the appropriate choice depends on the process. Cartridge selection should therefore consider the complete set of operating conditions rather than relying on temperature or dust loading alone.

A cartridge filter and a filter bag differ in their construction, filtration surface and typical system applications.

Cartridge filters

• Use pleated media to provide a large filtration surface.
• Have a relatively compact footprint.
• Can be useful where installation space is limited.

Filter bags

• Use fabric formed into bags within a dust collection system.
• Are commonly used in baghouse systems.
• Can suit applications involving substantial dust loads and different cleaning arrangements.

Neither format is universally better. Selection should consider dust characteristics, filtration requirements, airflow, temperature, cleaning method, available space and existing collector design.

Yes, ClipOn cartridge filters can be manufactured in custom sizes according to the required dimensions and application. Custom sizing can be useful when an existing dust collection system has specific dimensional requirements or when standard cartridge sizes do not fit the available installation space. However, dimensions are only one part of cartridge selection. The dust characteristics, operating temperature, moisture, filtration requirement, media and collector configuration should also be considered. ClipOn can design and deliver the entire filter system, allowing cartridge dimensions and filtration requirements to be considered as part of the wider system rather than as an isolated component.