Baghouse Dust Collection Systems

Industrial Baghouse Dust Collectors — Pulse-Jet, Shaker, and Modular Systems (2,000 – 100,000+ CFM)

When the application involves heavy dust loads, high temperatures, extreme dust concentrations, or continuous 24/7 production, a baghouse is the right collector. Fabric filter bags handle what pleated cartridges cannot: high grain loading, sticky or hygroscopic materials, temperatures above 250°F, and operations where frequent filter changeouts would be disruptive and expensive. We supply baghouse systems from multiple manufacturers, covering compact shaker-type collectors for woodworking shops through large modular pulse-jet systems serving entire production facilities. Each manufacturer brings a distinct strength — call us with your application details and we’ll match you to the right product line.

• Airflow Range: 2,000 CFM to 100,000+ CFM
• Cleaning Methods: Pulse-jet (online), mechanical shaker (offline), motorized shaker
• Construction: Mild steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel options
• Discharge Options: Rotary airlock, screw conveyor, drum, hopper, waste bag
• Explosion Protection: Explosion venting, suppression, and abort gate integration available
• Combustible Dust: NFPA 652/654/664 compliance configurations — specify at order

Manufacturer Strengths at a Glance

Manufacturer	Product Line	Airflow Range	Best For
ACT Dust Collectors	TLM Modular Baghouse — 5′ and 10′ bag designs	2,000 – 100,000 CFM	General manufacturing, woodworking, welding, food processing, pharmaceutical; tool-free bag replacement
AGET Manufacturing	FILTERKOP FT (single-unit shaker); FH (modular shaker); FTP enclosureless	300 – 30,000+ CFM	Woodworking, metalworking, plastics; standalone or paired with AGET cyclones for two-stage systems; woven fabric tubes last up to 10 years
COIMA	SHK enclosureless shaker; UVD/UPD/MVD/MPD modular silo	3,200 – 225,000+ CFM	Woodworking, sawdust, biomass; integral fire suppression and explosion venting standard
Flex-Kleen (CECO)	Pulse-jet baghouses; modular and custom configurations	2,000 – 100,000+ CFM	General manufacturing, high-temperature applications, custom engineered systems
Additional Manufacturers Available	High-capacity pulse-jet baghouses; cylindrical and rectangular configurations	5,000 – 200,000+ CFM	Heavy industrial, high dust loading, foundry, cement, process industries

Additional Baghouse Brands We Can Supply

Beyond our primary lines, we can source and supply baghouse systems from most major manufacturers. If you have an existing system that needs replacement or expansion, or if you have a brand preference, contact us with the make, model, and airflow requirements and we’ll get you a quote.

Baghouse vs. Cartridge — When Each Is the Right Choice

Factor	Baghouse	Cartridge Collector
Dust load	Heavy loads, high grain loading	Light to moderate loads
Temperature	High-temp media available above 250°F	Generally limited to 275°F
Dust type	Sticky, hygroscopic, abrasive, or fibrous dusts	Dry, free-flowing dusts
Duty cycle	Continuous 24/7 production	Intermittent to continuous
System scale	Very large, multi-process central systems	Single to multi-process, up to ~100,000 CFM
Two-stage systems	Ideal as second stage after cyclone pre-separator	Can be used as second stage for fine dust polishing
Filter service life	Woven fabric bags last 5–10+ years in clean applications	Pleated media typically 2–5 years depending on dust

Not sure whether a baghouse or cartridge collector is right for your application? Call us and we’ll walk through your dust type, airflow requirement, and duty cycle and specify the correct system.