Filtration efficiency is only part of the picture, however. Dust collector cartridges with open-pleated media tend to hold more dust between cleaning pulses and release the dust more readily during cleaning than filters with tightly-packed media. Most dusting and emissions problems occur during pulsing, so this difference in cartridge construction can make an impact. Also, a good electronic control system – programmed to provide “on demand” rather than continuous pulsing – will prevent over-cleaning of cartridges and reduce the chance for dusting to occur. As a side benefit, on-demand cleaning will save on compressed air and energy costs. For more information, read the article, Asking the Right Questions.
