Woodworking, paper, forestry and cabinetry represent one of the largest segments of FilterPro’s expertise. We serve more customers in this industry than any other, and we are adept at targeting the environmental challenges of woodworking air filtration.
We understand the specific collector needs, and the challenges in collecting different dust types. By supplying custom-made replacement industrial woodworking air filters and first-rate filter cleaning, FilterPro saves our wood-industry customers significant money.
EXPERT CLEANING EXTENDS THE LIFE OF YOUR AIR FILTERS
With preventive maintenance, a bag-style woodworking air filter can be cleaned a half dozen times, greatly extending the life of the bag.
Pitch is usually a problem with cleaning these types of air filter bags. FilterPro’s staff engineer has developed a specialty product that is capable of removing the pitch from the filter bag during the cleaning process. After undergoing cleaning, we test the filters for airflow to assure optimum filter performance after cleaning.
SINGED VS. PLAIN-FINISH WOODWORKING AIR FILTERS
Bag Filter Material Finishes can be a challenge for the wood making industry. Plain or unsinged materials are usually supplied by the collector manufacturer, which ends up resulting in a slightly fuzzy bag after use. By switching to a singed or glazed filter bag, you can prevent the particles from sticking to the woodworking filter’s fuzzy material. A singed or glazed finish on a filter bag is created by heating the media with a natural gas flame to burn off the fuzz. Depending on the desired finish, the filter media is fed through rollers prior to flame exposure or afterwards. The filter bags below illustrate the difference between a singed filter and a plain filter for use in woodworking air filtration.
Note: Wood fibers stuck on a filter bag do not affect the breathability of the filter. Both filters air flow tested at the same CFM. Notice the “pilling” on the plain filter. This is similar to an old sweater. The material balls up and wears off. On a wood filter bag a small amount of pilling is acceptable (but, this should be the last time the pilled filter is cleaned).
FilterPro CUSTOM WOODWORKING AIR FILTERS
Let a helpful FilterPro team member assist you with ordering filters for your dust collector. We custom-make woodworking air filters for collectors with only a single bag up to those that use 500 bags.
Whether you need us to develop a filter bag from a design sketched on scratch paper, or manufacture 300 based on your CAD drawing and precise specifications, we are qualified to deliver the right project for your needs. No order is too large or too small. FilterPro can solve your woodworking air filtration challenges with a custom-made product and we make the process simple and painless.
*Please note: An MSDS or SDS is required for the filters sent in to FilterPro for cleaning.
