Common Mistakes in Dust Collector Operation

In the maintenance of industrial dust collectors, improper operation can directly lead to damage or destruction of the filter system.Common maintenance mistakes include improper cleaning methods, ignoring pressure monitoring, and overloading the system.

Why is your dust collector always having problems?

Many of his friends who maintain industrial dust collection equipment always think that "operation is simple and there's nothing to learn," and end up with filters that wear out prematurely and equipment that is inefficient.In fact, most malfunctions are caused by small oversights in routine maintenance.Today we'll take a look at some of these "pits," which seem harmless but in fact can damage your equipment.

These operations are damaging your filtration system.

The longer you leave the soot uncleaned, the more "work" you save.

Some people feel that "cleaning the ash too often affects efficiency" and so they wait until the equipment sends out a warning signal before taking any action.What they didn’t realize was that the dust particles would accumulate and form a solid layer, causing the filter’s permeability to plummet.Even more frightening is the fact that the clumps of dust produce violent friction when the pulse cleaning is done, and directly scratch the filter bag surface coating.

Washable filters are convenient.

You shouldn't just rinse it with water, especially if the filter is made of synthetic fibers, which can easily be deformed by water, and which may develop mold if not dried thoroughly.The correct way to clean the lenses is to use compressed air to blow out the dust in the opposite direction, and stubborn stains should be soaked in special cleaning fluids.

The pressure gauges are now mere ornaments.

The pressure gauge is the first warning signal.For example, if the pressure differential suddenly drops, it may be because the filter bag is torn, while a sustained rise indicates severe blockage.We recommend that you record the pressure differential data daily, and if the differential changes by more than 15 % you should shut down the machine for inspection.

Here are some tips on how to do it right.

There's a trick to cleaning the ash at the proper time.

Don't get stuck on the recommended cycle in the manual.In practice, the frequency of cleaning should be flexibly adjusted according to the characteristics of the dust in question. For example, light dust (such as wood chips) should be cleaned every two hours, while the larger and more adhesive metal dust can be cleaned every four hours.When cleaning the filter, remember to lower the pulse pressure to avoid "violent cleaning.

Don't settle for substandard spare parts.

If a filter bag has a small hole, don't just slap a piece of duct tape over it. That will alter the distribution of air flow, accelerating the wear and tear of the surrounding bags.When replacing them, you must replace the whole set, as mixing old and new is like letting a person with a lame leg run in a relay race. Sooner or later the whole team will collapse.

Keep a maintenance log.

You should get a notebook the size of a palm and record the time of each cleaning, the pressure differential, and any unusual sounds.Don't think of it as a bother. If the equipment does break down, this data will help the maintenance people quickly find the problem spot and save at least half their time.

Don ’ t let misconceptions empty your wallet.

A single replacement filter bag can cost over NT $ 10,000, not to mention the production losses resulting from downtime.By avoiding these common misconceptions, and by periodically performing equipment "check-ups," it is not a problem to use a dust collection system for five or six years.Next time, don't go by your gut feeling!