Industrial Cartridge Dust Collector

Cartridge Dust Collectors

Most cartridge dust collectors mount their filters vertically, with dirty air entering from the side or below. When the pulse-cleaning cycle fires and dislodges accumulated dust, that dust has to travel against the airflow to reach the hopper and much of it gets re-entrained on the filters before it gets there. We supply multiple cartridge collector configurations depending on your application, airflow, and space constraints. Our primary line is A.C.T. Dust Collectors, built around a downward-airflow design that eliminates re-entrainment. For applications requiring horizontal, vertical, or high-capacity downflow configurations, we also supply additional equipment to match the right design to your process.

A.C.T. Dust Collectors — Downward-Airflow Cartridge Collection

Dirty air enters from the top of the housing and flows downward through horizontal cartridge filters. When the pulse-clean cycle fires, dislodged dust falls with the airflow directly into the hopper. The result is longer filter life, lower pressure drop over time, and less maintenance. ACT’s standard Nano-Elite nanofiber cartridges deliver 99.9% filtration efficiency at MERV 15, and because they use standard 254 sq ft cartridges, filter replacement costs stay predictable. As an authorized ACT distributor, we size systems from single-source weld cells to centralized factory extraction serving an entire production floor. ACT is designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.

• Airflow Range: 1,000 CFM to 100,000+ CFM; modular expansion available
• Standard Filter Media: ACT Nano-Elite nanofiber — 254 sq ft per cartridge, MERV 15, 99.9% efficiency
• Cleaning System: Venturi-assisted pulse-jet — Goyen® diaphragm valves, Dwyer solid-state controls
• Airflow Design: Top-entry downward flow — dust falls into hopper; eliminates re-entrainment
• Door Design: Patented single-handle cartridge access — no tools, no knobs, no springs
• Accessories: Spark arrestors, explosion venting panels, hopper discharge options
• Made in USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured domestically

Cartridge Collector Options — Size and Configuration Guide

ACT models are designated by Series (housing size) and cartridge count. All use identical 254 sq ft Nano-Elite cartridges, so filter area scales directly with cartridge count. Additional horizontal, vertical, and high-capacity downflow configurations are also available for applications where a different design is a better fit. Not sure which system fits your process? Learn how we size ventilation systems or contact us for a recommendation.

Collector Type	Cartridges	Filter Area	Airflow	Typical Application
ACT 2-4	4	1,016 sq ft	~2,000 CFM	Single weld cell, small grinding station
ACT 2-8	8	2,032 sq ft	~4,000 CFM	2–3 weld cells, laser table, plasma cutting
ACT 3-12	12	3,048 sq ft	~5,800 CFM	Multiple weld stations, grinding, blasting
ACT 3-24	24	6,096 sq ft	~10,400 CFM	Production welding lines, thermal spray, powder coating
ACT 4-16	16	4,064 sq ft	~8,600 CFM	Fabrication shops, heavy grind, blasting booths
ACT 4-80	80	20,320 sq ft	~40,000 CFM	Central plant extraction, large fabrication facilities
ACT 4-112	112	28,448 sq ft	~55,000+ CFM	Multi-process centralized systems, automotive, aerospace
Horizontal Cartridge	Varies	Varies by config	2,000–20,000 CFM	Welding, grinding, laser cutting, plasma cutting
Vertical Cartridge	Varies	Varies by config	2,000–20,000 CFM	Metalworking, shot blasting, powder coating
Downflow Cartridge	Modular	550 sq ft per module	1,000–120,000 CFM	Metalworking, chemical, food & beverage, bulk material handling

CFM values shown at approximately 10″ S.P. Custom configurations and larger systems available. Contact us for sizing.

Warranty: Structural components on the equipment we supply are backed by manufacturer warranties. Select units in our lineup carry a 10-year structural warranty on major components. Contact us for warranty details on a specific model before you buy.