Cartridge Filter Dust Collector

A cartridge filter dust collector is a high-efficiency dust extraction system designed for fine dust collection, industrial filtration, grinding, welding, blasting, and manufacturing applications. Airo Shot Blast manufactures and supplies pulse-jet cartridge dust collectors in India, with 3-20 m² filter area and 500-1500 CFM fan capacity to suit different industrial requirements. The cartridge dust collector price ranges from ₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh, depending on filter area, airflow capacity, fan and motor specifications, construction, and customization. Contact us for cartridge dust collector price, technical specifications, availability, and a customized quotation.

What Is a Cartridge Filter Dust Collector?

A cartridge filter dust collector (also called a cartridge dust collector or pleated cartridge dust collector) is a dry filtration unit. A fan draws dusty air into the housing; the air passes through pleated cartridges, and the dust stays on the outside of the cartridges while clean air flows up through the centre into a clean-air chamber and out. Short pulses of compressed air then knock the dust off, and it falls into a hopper or drum.

Why Cartridges Instead of Bags

Pleating packs a large filter area into a small cylinder. A cartridge unit therefore gives the same filter area in a smaller footprint than a fabric bag dust collector unit, mounts vertically, and the cartridges are quick to change.

Where Cartridges Work Best

Fine, dry, non-sticky dust. For heavy, abrasive, fibrous, or sticky dust, put a cyclone or multi cyclone in front, or use a bag filter.

How a Cartridge Dust Collector Works

Filtering

• Inlet: dusty air enters and slows down against baffle plates, which spread it evenly over the cartridges.
• Drop-out: heavy particles fall straight into the hopper.
• Filtration: the air passes through the pleated media. Dust is held on the outer surface, forming a thin dust layer that helps filtering.
• Clean air out: air rises through the cartridge centre into the clean-air chamber and is discharged by the fan, either into the room or through a duct.

Cleaning (reverse pulse jet)

• A control timer or a differential-pressure switch triggers the cleaning cycle automatically.
• A diaphragm valve opens for about a tenth of a second and releases a burst of compressed air through a venturi into the cartridge.
• The pulse flexes the abrasive media and knocks the dust cake off, and the dust falls into the hopper.
• Cartridges are pulsed in rows, so the unit keeps filtering while it cleans.

Cartridge Filter Dust Collector Features

• Large filter area in a compact body (3-20 m²).
• Automatic pulse-jet cleaning at about 5-7 bar, with diaphragm solenoid valves.
• Electronic control: timer or differential-pressure triggered cleaning.
• Inlet baffle and drop-out zone to protect the cartridges from heavy particles.
• Replaceable cartridges, with quick, simple changeout.
• Choice of media: cellulose, polyester, synthetic, and PTFE-coated.
• Flame-retardant media and stainless steel build for damp or hazardous conditions.
• Lightweight and simple to install, with foot-mounted or flange-mounted blower options.
• Serves 3-7 machines on a typical indoor layout, depending on dust and airflow.
• Works with blast rooms, cabinets, and mobile units in the abrasive blasting sector.

Benefits of a Cartridge Filter Dust Collector

• Smaller footprint than a bag collector for the same filter area.
• High efficiency on fine dust, up to 99.9% on about 0.3-micron particles with suitable media.
• Automatic cleaning keeps airflow steady without stopping the machine.
• Longer cartridge life from good drop-out, gentle pulsing, and the right media.
• Easy maintenance: fast cartridge changes and low downtime.
• Lower running cost from shorter pulses and lower energy use.
• Cleaner workplace and better air quality.
• Custom build in mild steel, carbon steel, or stainless steel.

Cartridge vs Bag Filter vs Pleated Bag vs Cyclone

Rule of thumb: choose a cartridge unit for fine, dry dust and limited space. Choose a fabric bag unit for heavy, abrasive or sticky dust. Use a cyclone ahead of either one when the dust is heavy.

Choosing the Right Cartridge Dust Collector

Why Buy a Cartridge Filter Dust Collector from Airo Shot Blast Equipments?

• Direct manufacturer in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, established in 2008 (18 years)
• Custom builds for your airflow, dust, and layout
• Choice of media and materials, including stainless steel for damp conditions
• Branded valves and motors, with a balanced centrifugal fan
• Full dust collector range: cyclone, multi cyclone dust collector, pulse jet, pleated, fabric bag and portable units
• Replacement cartridges, spares and support
• Export-ready: 25+ countries served, documentation handled in-house, shipping by air, sea and land
• One supplier for machines and media: sand blasting machines, shot blasting machines, blast rooms and abrasives

Cartridge Filter Dust Collector Price

The cartridge filter dust collector price in India typically ranges from ₹1 lakh to ₹20 lakh, depending on airflow capacity, filter area, number and type of cartridges, construction material, fan and motor rating, ducting, hopper, discharge system, controls, and customization. Contact Airo Shot Blast with your application and required capacity for an accurate price and quotation.

Airo Shot Blast Equipments is the leading cartridge filter dust collector manufacturer and also the supplier of cartridge filter dust collectors in India. We offer industrial dust collectors, sand blasting machine, portable sand blasting machines, cabinet-type shot blasting machines, grit blasting machines, thermal spray guns, thermal spray wire, abrasive media, mineral powder, etc.