Pleated Filter Bags versus Bag Filters

THE ADVANTAGES OF PLEATED BAGS

Increased durability, better efficiency, energy savings and easier installation

 

BAG FILTER 

Max. 33 feet long

  

PLEATED BAGS

Max. 80 inches long

 

Benefits of Pleated Bags

  • Polyester media and polyurethane end caps in the bottom prevent abrasion/leaks
  • Can be retrofitted into existing baghouse using existing tubesheets
  • Short pleated filter bags minimize need for investing in large bag collectors and require less air for pulse cleaning

 

Bag Filters vs. Pleated Bags

 
  Conventional bag filter Pleat Plus® Pleated Filter Bag
Filter length      Max. 33 Feet Max. 80 Inches
Filter surface area        Conventional 2-3 times larger than bag filter
Life cycle        Normal Excellent
Installation/ Maintenance       Labor Intensive 60% lower installation and maintenance costs
Abrasion/Leaks        Can occur Lower Abrasion risks - out of the abrasion path
Emission level       Limited Up to 58% lower emission level
Power consumption       Acceptable Up to 50% lower energy consumption
Air required for cleaning        As designed 50%-70% less cleaning consumed

Flow(ACFM)     

 Limited 20% higher throughput/ACFM
Pressure Drop      As designed 20% lower than conventional filter bag
Drop Out Box Small Larger

 

Depth versus surface filtration

 

Depth

Surface

Pleated filter bags are surface filtration filters.

 

BENEFITS OF SURFACE FILTRATION:

> Less accumulation of dust
> Less pressure drop
> Longer filter life cycle