Expert advice from N.R. Murphy on sizing up dust-collection systems

N.R. Murphy has a convenient four-step system for sizing up dust collection systems.

A respected source of dust collection systems across North America, N.R. Murphy is more than a provider of great industrial products. The company also serves its customers as a team of experts who offer advice to select the best products – and use them to their maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

To get the most out of dust collection systems, businesses can follow N.R. Murphy’s simple four-step system on sizing them up before buying them.

Many factors to consider

According to N.R. Murphy, a business should consider many factors when determining the correct size and configuration of a new system. Questions to ask include: How many machines in the system produce dust? What is each machine’s pickup size? What type of material will be collected, and at what weight? Is shaker-style or continuous cleaning the preferred type?

Next, N.R. Murphy recommends that businesses follow these steps:

1. Make a list of all dust-producing equipment. Identify the location of all these machines and calculate the total air volume required for the system. It is important to take into account the weight and flow characteristics of the collected material when doing this.
2. Determine the location of the dust collector. Important factors to consider here include accessibility for installation and for waste-disposal vehicles, as well as whether the collector will be indoors or outdoors. National fire safety codes should be consulted for proper indoor size. After choosing the location, the next step is to design the ducting layout, sizes the branch lines and main duct, and calculate the system static pressure.
3. Determine the filter area that the system needs. This requires the proper air-to-cloth ratio, depending on the type and physical properties of the collected material, and the dust collector’s duty cycle.
4. Find a reputable manufacturer. Only a company with the right expertise and the correct equipment can provide the dust collector that a business needs. N.R. Murphy has more than three-quarters of a century of providing suitable dust collection systems under its belt – and helping its customers find the right ones for their individual needs.

For more information, contact N.R. Murphy.

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