Play Your Part(s) for Productivity in Your Plant
Play Your Part(s) for Productivity in Your Plant
It Pays to Have These Critical Dust Collector Replacement Parts on Hand
How much time and money does your plant lose to unplanned downtime? A recent Siemens study* showed the average plant loses 25 hours per month! The cost of that downtime is rising, too – up more than 50% in two years.
Under pressure to produce at high volumes, material producers have to do everything possible to stay productive. Your dust collection system components are crucial to ensuring productivity. The constant stress of heavy-duty dust collection can quickly wear crucial components and jeopardize your operations—and your peace of mind. However, being prepared with the right replacement parts allows you to keep your plant running smoothly. Let’s take a look at the critical dust collector parts you should keep on-hand.
Dust collection systems vary by facility – and by application. Whatever the specifics of your solution, here are five areas where quality replacement components make a huge difference.
The fans in your system help collect dust and pull it through filter media that remove harmful particulate matter from the air. Continuous fan operation is essential to efficient operations, a safe work environment and avoiding wear and tear on your process equipment. Key components include:
Blowers- Belts
- Bearings
Blowers
Know When to Replace:
Examine your fans and belts weekly. Look for wear such as cracked housings. Check for proper tension, as well as excessive vibration and dust buildup.
Bonus Maintenance Tip: Lubricate fan bearings monthly (assuming 10 hour/day operation) to optimize performance.
Your control panel is where all your dust collection system operations come together. It keeps your cleaning cycles on track and ensures your filter media is cleaned properly. Key components include:
- Electrical timer boards
- Fuses
- Overload relays
Know When to Replace:
Get an inside look in this control panel overview video.
As your system collects dust, it must have the proper airflow to effectively move dust through the ductwork to a collection point, such as a hopper or a dustbin. Without the right dust discharge components, you risk dangerous dust buildup and costly downtime. These parts also are essential to proper dust disposal, recycle or reclaim:
- Butterfly valves
- Solenoid valves
- Actuators
Know When to Replace:
Inspect solenoids and other discharge parts weekly to ensure proper operation. Replace when valves are corroded.
Your dust collection system must move air continuously. That includes controlling downstream pressure to protect filter media and other components from damage. These compressed air pneumatic components include:
- Air Hoses
- Check Valves
- Relief Valves
- Air Cylinders
- Hose Clamps
- Air Vibrators
Know When to Replace:
If the reading on your Minihelic or Magnehelic Gauge is higher than your system’s baseline, you may have an airflow problem. Inspect the pneumatic components for damage.
5. Filter Media
There’s no dust collection without cartridges and bags in good working order. These components – which come in a range of sizes and styles to match your system – capture the fugitive dust pulled in by your system and help return clean air to the environment. To keep your system running well, C&W DustTech makes it easy to get the filters you need to replace your filter media quickly and safely.
Know When to Replace:
As with your fan components, keep an eye on your system pressure gauges. High pressure – above 8” W.C. for a Cartridge Pulse (CP) Central Dust Collector, for example – means it’s time to replace. Go more in-depth on dust filter monitoring.
Don’t Wait to Make Sure Your Plant Keeps Running Smoothly
Rely on the dust collection expertise of C&W DustTech to ensure you have the right components ready when you need them.
If you find yourself stuck without a crucial part, remember that our “Never Settle” attitude means we’ll do whatever it takes to get you what you need as soon as possible. Better yet, play a smart part in the productivity of your plant: contact our team today to get ahead of your maintenance and replacement part needs.
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