How To Save Money, Time and Energy on Dust Collection

Choosing the right cartridge filters can have a big impact on cost and performance. Naturally, when shopping we want to purchase the best deal. However, to determine if something like a filter is the correct filter for your operation, it is best to determine "Total Cost of Ownership" or TCO. This can help you figure out what it really costs to own your dust collector filters.

How much does a filter really cost?
If we assume you have identified the dust characteristics through testing, determined the required filtration efficiency and narrowed the choice to two products with the same rated efficiency, the TCO can now be applied to help you decide which filter to select. The evaluation process encompasses three categories:

1. Energy: The amount of energy required to operate the dust collector from day to day, including electrical costs, compressed air usage and CO2 emissions.
2. Consumables: The items that are replaced periodically throughout the life of the equipment.
3. Maintenance and Disposal: The time it takes to service the equipment and the costs of disposing the consumables.

TCO provides a useful tool for comparing the real costs of operating an existing dust collector with different filters. TCO is also used as a tool for evaluating the impact of energy-saving electrical components in the design of new and refurbished dust collection systems.

To see the numbers in action, check out our white paper on "Total Cost of Ownership" here.