Baghouse Filter Solutions for Various Industries

Cement Industry

FabCo serves customers working in the cement industry throughout the Midwest. In cement manufacturing, dust collectors serve critical functions in environmental compliance and material recovery.

The abrasive nature of cement dust, along with high temperatures, requires specialized filtration solutions. Raw material dust, clinker dust, cement dust, coal dust, and alkali dust each present unique challenges.

At FabCo Industrial Services, we offer specialized filters for high-temperature areas using fiberglass with PTFE membrane and meta-aramid blends. For grinding operations, we recommend polyester with PTFE membrane and polyester/cotton blends. Our maintenance plans address the aggressive environmental conditions found in cement plants to maximize filter life and system performance.

Asphalt Industry

At FabCo, our baghouse solutions for asphalt plants are engineered to handle the extreme conditions of drum mixers, hot storage silos, and load-out operations. We provide specialized high-temperature filter media that resist blinding from tacky materials and effectively capture fine particulates containing silica and other regulated substances.

Our maintenance programs for asphalt facilities address the thermal cycling that occurs during seasonal operations, preventive measures for dealing with condensation during shutdown periods, and specialized cleaning approaches for filters exposed to asphalt fumes.

We understand the regulatory pressures facing asphalt producers and design our filtration solutions to ensure compliance while maintaining optimal plant efficiency.

Pharmaceutical Industry

At FabCo, we provide specialized dust collection systems engineered specifically for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Our solutions capture potent compounds and APIs with industry-leading efficiency while meeting strict regulatory requirements.

Our systems feature high-efficiency filtration technology, fully validated to comply with FDA and EMA standards. We customize solutions for all pharmaceutical applications including tableting, capsule filling, and API handling.

FabCo provides comprehensive support through expert assessment, installation, validation, and ongoing maintenance. We help you maintain regulatory compliance with thorough documentation, containment verification, and cross-contamination prevention strategies that protect your products, personnel, and reputation.

Woodworking Industry

Woodworking operations generate substantial amounts of combustible dust that requires careful management.

Our baghouse solutions for this industry focus on fire prevention and efficient collection of various wood particulates, from fine sanding dust to larger chips and shavings. We offer specialized antistatic filter media that minimize spark potential and optimize collection efficiency.

Our maintenance programs for woodworking facilities include particular attention to spark detection systems, proper grounding, and regular inspection of potential ignition sources.

The filter materials we recommend are specifically chosen to balance air permeability with excellent particle capture of wood dust.

Foundry Operations

Foundries present some of the most challenging conditions for dust collection, with high temperatures, abrasive particulates, and often corrosive environments.

Our baghouse solutions for foundries include specialized high-temperature fabrics capable of withstanding extreme conditions in melting and pouring areas.

We provide custom filter solutions for various foundry processes including molding sand reclamation, finishing operations, and metal grinding. Our maintenance approach for foundries emphasizes thermal protection, abrasion resistance, and regular inspection of areas subjected to high heat and particulate loading.

Smelting Operations

Smelting processes generate a combination of high-temperature dust, metal fumes, and potentially corrosive compounds.

Our filtration solutions for smelting operations include specialized ceramic elements and high-temperature synthetic fabrics with enhanced chemical resistance.

We customize our filter recommendations based on the specific metals being processed and the temperature profiles throughout your facility. Our maintenance protocols for smelting operations include specialized handling of potentially hazardous collected materials and careful monitoring of filter integrity under extreme thermal conditions.

Food Production

Food processing facilities require dust collection systems that meet strict hygienic standards while efficiently capturing organic dust. Our food-grade filter solutions comply with FDA regulations and are designed to prevent contamination.

We offer antimicrobial filter media for applications where product purity is paramount, along with specialized solutions for handling the unique characteristics of flour, sugar, grain, and other food particulates.

Our maintenance programs for food production include attention to sanitary conditions, prevention of microbial growth, and compliance with food safety regulations while ensuring optimal collection efficiency.

Ethanol Production

Ethanol plants face unique dust collection challenges, particularly with grain handling systems and the collection of combustible dust.

Our filter solutions for ethanol production facilities incorporate flame-retardant materials, antistatic properties, and optimized designs for handling the various dust sources throughout the process.

We provide specialized recommendations for areas handling dried distillers grains (DDGs) and other potentially problematic materials. Our maintenance approach for ethanol facilities emphasizes explosion prevention, monitoring of filter differential pressure, and regular inspection of explosion vents and safety systems.