Dust Collector Bags: Troubleshooting

Baghouse problems typically fall into several categories, shown on the left side of this page. If your problem fits one of these, click on that category to learn more about problems and BWF solutions.
If your dust collector bag problem is more complicated or unique or if you are interested in further information please use the contact form for a direct consultation. To learn more about BWF’s many filter media and dust collector bag options please click on the PDF icons below.

Code 1
Singed cake side surface
Code 4
Glazed cake side surface
Code 9
Anti-adhesive and abrasion reducing finish
CS17®
Oil and water repellant cake release treatment (FDA approved version available)
CS18®
PTFE surface coating for high temperature fibers
CS29
Protective treatment for extremely difficult agglomerating dust
CS30/CS31
PTFE bath treatment for cake release and low level sparks (also available with oil/water repelling treatment)
CS42
Protective treatment for acid chemical and hydrolytic attack (aramid fibers)
MPS®
High efficiency for fine, non agglomerating dust and low emissions (click here for EPA’s ETV program test results)
ExCharge®
Static dissipating design
ECD/SSR/
Shellsurf
Cake release design for fibrous dust
Asymmetrical
Woven surface on cake side of felt
Liquid Filtration
Complete and separate line of needle felts engineered for liquid filtration applications
FireGuard®
Spark resistant surface for light to medium level of sparks.
PyroGuard®
Spark resistant surface for medium to heavy level of sparks.

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