Dust-free decisions: N.R. Murphy’s four-step guide empowers businesses to choose dust collectors

N.R. Murphy is a leading manufacturer of dust collectors and other air-quality solutions.

For more than 80 years, North American businesses have turned to N.R. Murphy Limited for its unmatched selection of air-quality solutions. The manufacturer does more than offer products; it also serves customers as a team of experts who provide valuable advice to help them get the most out of their equipment. For example, the company has a simple four-step guide to evaluating dust collectors before buying them, so that customers pick the most suitable options for their individual requirements.

The factors to weigh

First, customers need to weigh certain factors when the decide on the sizes and configurations that they need. How many machines in the system create dust, for instance? What is the pickup size of each machine? What material will the dust collector collect, and at what weight? Which cleaning types is required, shaker-style or continuous?

After these initial questions, N.R. Murphy recommends four steps in evaluating dust-collection systems. Step one – make a list of all dust-producing equipment. Identify the locations of these machines and calculate the total air volume the system needs. Remember to consider all the weight and flow characteristics of the collected material during this process.

Step two: determine the location for the collector. It is crucial to consider accessibility for installation and waste-disposal vehicles, as well as whether the machine will be indoors or outdoors; N.R. Murphy recommends consulting the national fire-safety codes for appropriate indoor size. After determining the location, the customer should design the ducting layout, size the branch lines and main duct, and calculate the system’s static pressure.

Step three in evaluating dust collectors is to determine the filter area that the system requires. This task involves knowing the correct air-to-cloth ratio, depending on the type and physical properties of the collected materials and the machine’s duty cycle. Step four is the find a reputable manufacturer – a company that has the required expertise and appropriate solutions for high-end dust collection.

N.R. Murphy uses its generations of experience in this niche field to assist all of its customers in finding the right air-quality solutions.

For more information, contact N.R. Murphy.

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