FILTER MEDIA SELECTION GUIDE

DUSTEX CORPORATION FILTRATION MEDIA RESOURCES

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Dustex Representatives and Distri utors

Dustex Corporation has been recognized as an innovator in the design and manufacture of product recovery and air pollution control equipment for industry since 1947. hrough very close and long term !or"ing relationships !ith our primary suppliers of filtration fabrics# !e have developed a !ide range of media options to choose from !hen a filtration application dictates the use of any specific type of tubular or envelope bag# cartridge# and$or pleated element construction. hrough literally thousand of dust collector installation over our %&' years of experience# !e feel very confident in the technical expertise !e have (ointly developed in the recommendation of any particular fabric choices required in order to assure our clients that !e have made the best selection of filtration media for each and every application !e see. )nclosed in the follo!ing pages you !ill find technical information relative to some of the media selections !e have available to us. *o# !hether the application calls for lo! or high temperature# sub+micron fume filtration# corrosion resistance# resistance to adhesive forming particulate or a combination of any of those# !e have a fabric solution to present to our clients. ,hen you have any questions about any filtration media options and their suitability to a specific application# please don-t hesitate to contact the factory.

POL!PROP!LENE
Te"perature To#eran$e% 19&./ continuous 11&./ surge 00&./ melting point

2 synthetic fiber best "no! for its moisture resistance# polypropylene !ill !ithstand temperatures of only 19&./. 3o!ever# it has a good resistance to a broad range of acids and al"alis. 4olypropylene is a non+hygroscopic. 5t does not absorb !ater. 5t stands along !ith only 6yton !hich has the same characteristic at a higher temperature in this respect. 5t is also not susceptible to hydrolysis. Resistan$e Po#&prop&#ene 'as%

7ery good resistance to both mineral and organic acid. 5t is attac"ed at high temperatures by nitric and chlorosulfonic acids. 8ood resistance to al"alis# except high concentrations of sodium and potassium hydroxides at temperatures above 1&&./. 8ood resistance to most reducing agents. 8ood resistance to many organic solvents# except 9etones# esters# aromatic# and aliphatic hydrocarbons at high temperatures. 5t is soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons at 1%&./. 8reat resistance to static build+up and has the lo!est static component of any current synthetic fiber.

he primary damaging agents to polypropylene are oxidizing agents and related salts.

POL!ESTER
So"e Fi er Trade Na"es% Dacron :Dupont; )n"a 4olyester :2merican )n"a Corp; /ortrel :/iber 5ndustries$Celanese; 9odel :)astman Chemical; 17<./ continuous 01<./ surge 491./ melting point

Te"perature To#eran$e%

4olyester has become the !or"horse in fabric filtration. 5t offers good resistance to most applications at ambient temperatures :9&./+11&./; or up to 17<./. 5t is also the most cost effective media in a broad range of applications. 4olyester is a thermoplastic and can be singed# glazed# treated !ith special coatings or 4 /) etratex membrane to address specific requirements for better ca"e release# fine particulate# moisture# etc. C'e"i$a# Resistan$e%

8ood resistance to most mineral and organic acids# except high concentrations of nitric# sulfuric# and carbolic acids. 8ood resistance to !ea" al"alis and fair resistance to strong al"alis at lo! temperatures. 5t is dissolved at high concentrations and temperatures. 8ood resistance to most oxidizing agents. )xcellent resistance to most organic solvents# but is unsuited for some phenolic compounds and is affected by cyclohexanone at 010./.

(&dro#&sis% 4olyester is sub(ect to hydrolysis# the reaction being most li"ely at 11&+11&./ and accelerated in acidic atmospheres. here is no color change# but total loss of strength# board hand :feel;# and fiber shrin"age are all evidence of hydrolytic attac". he primary damaging agents to polyester are hydrolysis# concentrated sulfuric acid and heat in excess of 17<./ for extended periods of time.

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Exa"p#e App#i$ations% *teel Cement /oundry 8rain =illing /lour =illing 6everse 2ir 4ulse+(et *ha"er 4ulse+>et 4ulse+>et

POL!ESTER MICROFELTTM

*tyle? Construction? Composition?

4)+1%$=+*4)8 :=icro/elt =; *crim+supported needle felt 1&&@ polyester using micro+denier and standard fiber deniers !ith proprietary manufacturing technique 3eat set# glazed one side 1<.& + 17.& oz$sq.yd. &.&<<A + &.&7<A 1< + 1< cfm 4&& psi minimum 0@ max. shrin"age at 0&&./ for 1 hours 17<./ 0&&./ /air /air 8ood 8ood

/inish? ,eight? hic"ness? 2ir 4ermeability? =ullen Burst *trength? Dimensional *tability? emperature resistance Continuous? 4ea"s? 6esistance to acids? 6esistance to al"alis? 6esistance to oxidation? 6esistance to organic solvents?

ARAMID

So"e Fi er Trade Na"es% Te"perature To#eran$e%

Comex :Dupont; Conex : e(in Dtd.# >apan; 4&&./ continuous 7&&./ Char. :does not melt; 41<./ surge

2ramid is the media used to solve problems of high temperature and excursions !here polyester becomes brittle and fails. 2ramid has excellent abrasion and flex endurance. 5t also has good resistance to many chemicals and is highly resistant to hydrocarbons and many other organic solvents. /inishes such as singing# Defender# and etratex membrane are available for improved ca"e release or to address a specific need. Con$ernin) T'er"a# Sta i#it&% 2ramid has excellent thermal stability# shrin"ing less than 1@ at 0<&./ and only 1.<@ at <4<./. 5t does not melt# but it !ill degrade rapidly and char at temperatures above 7&&./. 5t is permanently flame resistant# but fabrics !hich have become impregnated !ith non+combustible dusts are ignited they may exhibit Aafterglo!A for considerable time# !hich can lead to complete destruction of the fabric. Con$ernin) (&dro#&sis% he rate at !hich hydrolysis occurs depends on the amount of !ater present# temperature# and the presence of acids in the gas stream. 5t is revealed by a color change to red+bro!n. 3ydrolysis is accelerated !ith any of the follo!ing combination of conditions?

1&@ relative humidity# presence of *E# CE# 3Cl acid components# and temperature of 07<./.

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C'e"i$a# Resistan$e%

4oor acid resistance# although superior in this respect to Cylon. )xcellent resistance to al"alis at room temperature# but is degraded by concentrated al"alis at high temperatures. 4oor resistance to oxidizing agents. )xcellent resistance to most hydrocarbons and many other organic solvents.

Exa"p#e App#i$ations% *teel 2sphalt /oundry 4ulse+>et$*ha"er 4ulse+>et 4ulse+>et

R!TON
Fi er Na"e% Te"perature To#eran$e% 44* :4olyphenylene *ulfide; 07<./ continuous 4<&./ surge <4<./ melting point non+flammable

Fnder severe chemical and temperature demands# 6yton is quic"ly becoming the fiber of choice. 6yton is a high temperature synthetic fiber. 5t !ill !ithstand continuous temperature of 07<./. 5t is chemically resistant to a broad range of acids# al"alis# and oxidizing agents. =ost significantly# 6yton !ill not hydrolyze and thus replace Comex under these types of conditions at elevated temperatures. 6yton also has a lo! rate of moisture absorption. he follo!ing parameters can be used to identify filtration applications !here 6yton fiber excels? 1. 1. 0. 4. ,here temperature is 07<./ continuous or less. ,here the oxygen content is 9@ or less. 5f sulphur is present in the fuel or oxides of sulphur may exist. ,here moisture is present in the flue gas.

P*+,
Te"perature To#eran$e% 4%&./ continuous <&&./ excursions no melting point non+flammable

4+G4 is a synthetic fiber !ith a very high temperature resistance. Fnfortunately# 4+G4 is a condensation polymer and is sub(ect to hydrolysis if chemistry or moisture is present at these elevated temperatures. 4+G4 is a tri+lobal fiber and provides a very efficient media due to the larger surface area of each individual fiber. herefore# 4+G4 is one of the more efficient synthetic fibers available. 5t is intended for use in situations !here high temperature# acid attac"# and flex abrasion occur simultaneously. Dong exposure to al"aline conditions# especially at higher temperatures should be avoided.

-LASS. /O0EN 1FI2ER-LASS3

So"e Fi er Sour$es% Te"perature To#eran$e% E!ens Corning 448 <&&./ continuous 7&&./ <&@ loss of strength

his material offers outstanding performance in high temperature applications. he properties of glass fiber# such as good acid resistance# good heat resistance# and high tensile strength solve many inherent baghouse problems. /iberglass has poor flex abrasion resistance and is sub(ect to failure if pulsed or cleaned too vigorously. 5t is resistant to most chemicals except strong al"alis# hydrochloric acid# hydrofluoric acid# and sulfuric acid. /iberglass fabric must al!ays be finished !ith a protective coating. he primary function of all such coatings is to give the glass fibers a high level of abrasion resistance through lubrication !hich they naturally do not possess. ,hile fiberglass itself !ill !ithstand almost any operating condition in pollution control equipment# the various finishes all have specific capabilities and limitations. 2 successful fiberglass installation is dependent on the appropriate finish because once the finish brea"s do!n the fiberglass !ill lose its protection from internal and external abrasion and fail mechanically. hese are four commonly used finishes? 4T4 for non*a$idi$ $onditions he triple finish !as one of the earliest finishes developed for filtration fabrics. 5t consists of a blend of silicone# graphite# and eflon. he three finish components combine to protect the glass fabric from abrasion# but offer only limited protection from chemical attac". he triple finish is no! used primarily in cement production and metal foundry applications. Dustex 5 M * 4E4 2 1&@ add+on of Dupont-s 4 /)# eflon B. he 4 /) particles encapsulate the glass fibers to prevent abrasion. 3o!ever# because the 4 /) does not bond to the glass# fabric !ith a eflon B finish can be attac"ed chemically by acids or al"alis. /abric !ith eflon finish is recommended for use !ith utility base load boilers operating under mild p3 conditions.

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Dustex 5 M * 4I4 2ur#in)ton I*678 5 4F4 9P Stevens 2 proprietary finish consisting of acid resistant polymers# 4 /)# graphite and silicone oils. he acid resistant polymers form a covalent bond !ith molecules on the surface of the glass. he bonded polymer forms a protective barrier around the glass surface to shield it from chemical attac". he acid resistant finish is recommended for filtration of the flue gases in an acid environment such as Carbon Blac"# most utility boilers# incinerators# and cement. Dustex 5 M * 4:;:4 :B32 refers to as Blue =ax finish; 2 proprietary formulation of a polymer !hich prevents the chemical attac" of glass fabrics and 4 /) to provide superior abrasion resistance. 5t is based on a unique 4 /) dispersion that has been formulated to promote covalent bonding and coalescence of the 4 /) particles. his finish is resistant to both acid and al"ali attac" and provides superior abrasion resistance. 6ecommended for any fabric filtration application. Con$ernin) Resistan$e Fi er)#ass 'as%

Concombustible Hero moisture absorption# therefore# it is not sub(ect to hydrolysis. 8ood resistance to acids# but is attac"ed by hydrofluoric# concentrated sulfuric# and hot phosphoric acid. 4oor resistance to al"alis. 4oor resistance to acid anhydrides and metallic oxides :fluorides# sulfur oxide;.

:Do not use )2/ applications !here adding fluorospar during melts.; Exa"p#e App#i$ations% Cement 9iln D$C 5ndustrial Boilers :coal# rice# hull; Dead+6everb D$C *teel+)2/ 6everse 2ir 4ulse+>et *ha"er 4ulse+>et$6everse 2ir

/(AT IS TETRATEX<

)xpanded 4 /) :polytetrafluoroethylene; )xtremely hin =icroporous /ine /iber $ *mall 4ore *ize Chemically 5nert Clean# non+shedding Bonded to 7ariety of *upport =aterials o hermobonding o 2dhesive Bonding

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6educed )missions *urface /iltration *uperior Ca"e 6elease Do!er 4ressure Drop 3igher 2ir+to+Cloth 6atios Donger /ilter Dife /unctional )quivalent to 8ore+ ex

P(!SICAL PROPERTIES OF PTFE MEM2RANE

/ine /iber *tructure *mall 4ore *ize )xcellent 6elease 4roperties Chemically 5nert 3igh emperature Dimit :<<&./; 3ydrophobic :re(ects !ater;

INDUSTRIES USIN- PTFE MEM2RANE

Chemical 4rocessing /ood 4rocessing =etals 4rocessing =inerals Boilers 5ncinerators Ether

PERFORMANCE TESTS
/abric etratex 8ore+ ex 2crylic + coated Dual Density 4 /) + finished *tandard /elt 4+G4 Composite Dust 4enetration :dimensions x 1&+<; &.1 &.9 4.1 1&.1 11.1 07.1 1<G Eutlet Doading :gr$ft0; &.&&&&&0 &.&&&&0 &.&&&11 &.&&&01 &.&&&41 &.&&111 &.&&<&1