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Companies such as Mann + Hummel, Daikin, and Mitsubishi are pursuing clean air markets on a holistic basis.

It starts with Concentrated Contaminant Capture (CCC). Companies such as Nederman have innovative mobile suction devices to capture dust and noxious gases before they can disperse. The whole air pollution control industry is built around source capture and treatment.

The cleanroom and HVAC suppliers are focused on maintaining cleanliness within a building.

The area cleaning concept is exemplified by filter cubes located at traffic intersections. The clean air maintenance of cities has been improved by low cost electronic monitors for specific toxic metals.

The science of regional transport of air pollutants has greatly improved over the decades. We can now trace mercury emissions from a gold mine in Brazil to deposition in the artic snow.

Over eight million people according to WHO are still dying each year due to air pollution. So despite steady progress there is still a need to further clean the air inhaled by eight billion people.

McIlvaine provides a number of market reports in this area which are found under “markets” and then “air” at www.mcilvainecompany.com

Over the last decade companies have progressively moved away from a reactive sales strategy based on sales leads, advertising, and input from sales representatives. The pandemic has accelerated a trend toward a proactive strategy with sales leadership rather than sales leads.

During the last year companies have not received sales leads at exhibitions. Their sales representatives have not been able to make personal calls.

One option has been to rely more on third party sales leads. These leads are also being supplied to competitors. This lessens the value. Furthermore in the ever changing digital environment sales activity has accelerated to the point that by the time a sales lead can be pursued it is too late.

Instead of paying for third party sales leads, a collaboration sales strategy can be employed. This strategy is based on information sharing at the local sales level as well as on a national or global level. In the air, water and energy flow and treat markets every supplier fits one of the following categories.

Collaborator Classification	Ramifications
Sister division	The ideal group for collaboration
Unrelated products	Good if customers are the same
Complementary products	Very good from several perspectives
Supplier	Lots of leverage but minor downsides
OEM customer	Problems with alienation of other OEMS

The program can be implemented top-down or bottoms-up or a combination of both. The top down approach includes weekly sharing of project information. The bottoms up approach encourages contact at the local sales level and a policy guided by this experience.

Companies with sales representatives and distributors are already collaborating. The problem is that the coordination is being done by the rep and not by the companies.

A trial was conducted for a large company with multiple divisions. All the salespeople in the Colorado area were provided with project information and asked to contact the others for further insights. The participants found considerable benefit.

The advantage of collaborating with companies supplying unrelated products is the avoidance of any conflicts of interest.

Knowledge of the processes within a customer’s operation are important. Suppliers of complimentary products can strengthen the process knowledge.

Sharing with suppliers is good but only to the extent the supplier is willing to jeopardize the relationship with other OEM customers.

Sharing sales activity with OEM customers is ideal except to the extent it could harm relationships with other OEMS.

McIlvaine has implemented a program to assist collaboration in various industries. The program for power plants is already in place. A program for the pharmaceutical industry will be launched soon.

The system also has details on tens of thousands of fossil, nuclear, biomass and geothermal, and hydro plants around the world. Coal and biomass firing is covered in the Utility Tracking System.

ELECTRONICS

A white paper on the ULT AG website explains why clean air is essential and influential for electronics manufacturing processes. The overall process of manufacturing electronics assemblies is characterized by a number of very different procedures. Along the production chain, technologies for cutting, assembling, soldering, bonding, gluing, marking, potting, etc. are used, all of them have one thing in common: They produce airborne pollutants, some of which can have a significant impact on employees, manufacturing equipment and products - and for this reason need to be removed effectively and efficiently.

Airborne pollutants can be found at a wide variety of places in electronics manufacturing.

Soldering fume

Soft soldering methods are used to a large extent in the manufacturing process, including wave, reflow, vapor phase, laser, or manual soldering. This produces a variety of hazardous substances, e.g., organic tin compounds, hydrogen chloride, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrylaldehyde or butyraldehyde. The following solder fume concentrations were recorded during hand soldering:

The percentage and quantities of these compounds depend on the composition of the solder and the soldering temperature.

Due to the mix of pollutants in the solder fume, combined filters are used for optimal filtration. These are made up of a combination of resublimation filters, particle filters in several stages and adsorption filters.

In larger wave soldering systems, separate filtration of flux and solder wave is executed. When flux containing solvents are used, fans equipped for potentially explosive atmosphere are used to prevent explosion or fire.

Gases and vapors

Gases and vapors are released during e.g., printing, potting, painting, gluing or cleaning. Typical pollutants are isopropanol, toluene, acids, butanol, or resins.

Relevant substance data is determined based on the respective material safety data sheets (MSDS). As a result, the type of filtration is determined. In this case sorption technologies, i.e., adsorption by means of activated carbon or chemisorption by means of chemically modified adsorbents, are used. The MSDS also provides information on explosion limits. If the lower explosion limit cannot be safely undercut, explosion-proof fans must again be used in the extraction system.

Dust

Dust is generated in electronics manufacturing, for example, during cutting, milling, grinding, polishing, or decanting. Typical pollutants are coarse dust, fine dust, and odors. Dry dusts are usually separated through cartridge filter systems. The filter cartridges can be cleaned and hence utilized for a relatively long period of time. All dusts must be checked for flammability before they are extracted and filtered, as in such case explosion-proof systems must be used in order to comply with occupational health & safety and explosion protection.

Laser fume

Laser fume is mainly generated during marking, separating, decoating or structuring. Typical pollutants are often nano-scaled particles, but also aerosols and gases.

During laser processing, a material transformation takes place through pyrolysis, oxidation, reduction, or polymerization. This requires special filter combinations. Furthermore, the composition of the laser smoke is determined by the type of laser source and, therefore, the energy input.

Due to the combination of pollutants in laser fume, combined filters are often utilized for ideal filtration. As in the case of soldering fume extraction, these are made up of a mix of resublimation filters, particle filters in several stages and adsorption filters.

Due to the diversity of laser fume, filter geometries and their gradations are adapted to the application. Cleanable filter systems are also utilized. The addition of filter aids increases the separation quality and thus the filtration performance.

Capturing the airborne pollutants is a significant aspect of air purification. This is usually done via capturing elements, extraction arms and connected accessories. Size and type are determined by the pollutants themselves, their thermal properties and other air movement influences.

The level of capture and separation efficiency are essential for the efficiency or filtration performance of the respective extraction system.

A high degree of capture and separation increases the air purification performance of a filter system. Proximity to the source of emission is crucial - the closer, the better. Not only in terms of capturing the majority of all particles before they can spread, but also to minimize economic expenses. There is a rule of thumb that twice the distance between the emission source and the capturing element requires at least four times the suction power of the extraction and filtration system.

The use of the optimum capturing element, extraction arm or extraction hose is determined by the application. In production lines, extraction and filtration systems are often integrated directly into processing equipment, e.g., laser markers or soldering systems. Accordingly, the pollutant capturing takes place in the encapsulated system and serves primarily to protect the plant itself as well as the manufactured product.

Thus, a filtration unit can be used as a central extraction box. The respective workstations are equipped with collection elements that are connected to the system via pipes or hoses. The exhaust air flow is activated or deactivated via damper flaps.

Depending on the amount of pollutants produced, each manual workstation can likewise be equipped with an extraction system. In this case, mobile systems are primarily used, which are particularly suitable for changing workplaces.

In electronics manufacturing, while many procedures are standardized, the variety of materials used and to be processed often requires an individual analysis of the pollutant situation. The use of different organic, inorganic, or toxic substances up to the use of precious metals, the recycling of which must be taken into account when selecting filters, are just a few examples of the “normal abnormal”. Standard solutions are of no help here. The respective production situation must be assessed individually, and a corresponding special solution is to be engineered.

In addition to the extraction and separation performance of a filter system, other parameters such as noise level, robustness or floor space requirements also come into play. In addition to enjoying purified clean air, employees do not want to be disturbed or hindered in their daily tasks.

Andritz supplies complete solutions for emission control to the maritime industry. Its exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) include scrubbers and filtration solutions and all the ancillary equipment as well as installation supervision, commissioning, and after-sales service. Andritz is the only company that supplies two completely flexible system solutions for cleaning exhaust gas on board maritime vessels — SeaSOx Scrubber (the common and well-known wet scrubbing system) and SeaSOx Dual/Multi Filtration. Due to the demand for exhaust gas cleaning solutions for use at anchor or during a stay in port, SeaSOx Barge is an additional option for vessels without a scrubber or filtration solution installed. Tailor-made solutions cover all possible options and combinations to develop the perfect solution for each vessel and customer. The EGCSs from Andritz can be installed on all types of new-build vessels or retrofitted to ships already in service.

1) SeaSOx Scrubber, using seawater for exhaust gas cleaning, suitable for merchant vessels worldwide. The I-type or U-type scrubbers in round or rectangular shape are provided for all possible applications (open loop, closed loop, hybrid ready, hybrid).

2) SeaSOx Dual/Multi Filtration, without wash water, for merchant vessels operating in coastal waters and inland waterways, ferries, feeders, RoRo, RoPax, cruise ships, and so on. There is no discharge of wastewater into the sea and no dry dock is required for installation.

3) SeaSOx Barge, an all-in-one solution to remove SO_x, NO_x, and PM from exhaust gas during stays in port – suitable for connecting to any type and size of vessel.

Andritz provides a unique and complete dual/multi filtration EGCS solution for the maritime industry. The scope of supply includes filter bags, silos, automation, integration engineering, emission monitoring, residue transport system, sealing air fans, exhaust gas dampers, valves, piping, engineering supervision, commissioning, and after-sales service. Andritz’s SeaSOx filtration has been certified by DNV GL with a MED-G certificate, the first of its kind worldwide.

Based on a proven technology that has been used for decades in land-based projects, this dry exhaust gas cleaning system has now been adapted for maritime applications. The technology uses sodium bicarbonate as absorbent for the removal of SO₂ and SO₃. In addition to SO_x, all kinds of particles like dust, soot (black carbon), ultrafine, and respirable particulates are removed to the highest extent possible (more than 99.9%). The next step in ANDRITZ’s ongoing technology developments includes the removal of NO_x, making the system future-proof when it comes to more stringent emission requirements for shipping.

In response to public pressure, the Victorian Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced limits on mercury emissions and lowered the allowable levels of sulfur dioxide and PM_2.5 fine particle pollution for the state’s three brown coal-fired power plants. The EPA has also approved two of the plants being exempt from pollution standards during start-up and shutdowns for up to 88 hours per year.

The 47-year-old Yallourn power plant has been granted an exemption for up to 600 hours a year “due to the frequency of its start-ups and shutdowns because of its age.” From July 2021 the new licenses require the three power station owners to rehabilitate ash dumps and provide real-time air monitoring data. However, the EPA has set no restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions despite the plants being among the dirtiest in the world. Days after the new license conditions were revealed, EnergyAustralia announced it will close the Yallourn plant by mid-2028.

COMPANY NEWS

Donaldson Company Reports Sales Trends Improving, Double-Digit Sequential Sales Growth Expected in Second Half of Fiscal 2021

Donaldson Company, Inc. reported second quarter 2021 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net earnings of $56.2 million compared with $64.4 million in 2020. The current period included charges of $14.8 million related to restructuring activities initiated in the second quarter, primarily in Donaldson’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Adjusted net earnings were $66.8 million. GAAP earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter 2021 were $0.44 and were $0.50 in 2020. Excluding the impact of restructuring expense, second quarter 2021 adjusted EPS² were $0.52.

“Our second quarter results demonstrate the advantage of our diversified portfolio of businesses that allow Donaldson to benefit from cyclical end-market recovery while mitigating the effects of weaker markets at different points in the cycle,” said Tod Carpenter, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We are executing our strategy to expand our total addressable markets to further enable Donaldson to leverage our filtration technology leadership position, and we are well-positioned to benefit from the post-pandemic recovery.

“We are encouraged by the robust growth in our Engine Off-Road and Aftermarket businesses, which contributed to stronger-than-expected second quarter sales, as well as emerging signs of broad-based recovery. As we are now midway through our fiscal year, and with the backdrop of improving end markets, while noting that uncertainties due to the pandemic continue to exist, full year guidance has been provided for fiscal 2021. We expect adjusted operating margin to increase in fiscal 2021 driven by expanded leverage on higher volumes partially offset by higher commodity costs and mix pressures. I am proud of the hard work and dedication our employees have shown during this unprecedented time of uncertainty. We remain committed to our customers as we advance filtration for a cleaner world.”

Second quarter 2021 sales increased 2.6% to $679.1 million from $662.0 million in 2020.

Second quarter 2021 Industrial Products (Industrial) sales declined 4.3%, driven primarily by continued softness in Industrial Filtration Solutions (IFS) due to lower demand for dust collection products as customers remain cautious in making capital investments. China continues to be a positive for IFS as market share gains, coupled with recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, drove double-digit growth in the country. Process Filtration sales expanded globally driven by market share gains. Gas Turbine Systems’ sales decline was due to lower project sales, and sales in Special Applications remain under pressure from lower sales of disk drive filters.

Second quarter 2021 gross margin was 33.2% versus 33.7% in 2020, including a negative impact of 80 basis points from restructuring expense related to the Company’s ongoing optimization initiatives. Excluding restructuring expense, adjusted gross margin increased to 34.0%, driven by lower raw material costs, due in part to the Company’s procurement initiatives, partially offset by an unfavorable mix of sales.

Second quarter 2021 operating expenses as a percent of sales increased by 1.0% to 22.0% from 21.0% in 2020. Restructuring expense of $9.0 million added 130 basis points to the operating expense rate. Excluding restructuring expense, adjusted operating expense declined 30 basis points from fiscal 2020 reflecting improved leverage from higher sales and disciplined expense management, partially offset by higher incentive compensation expense.

Second quarter 2021 operating income as a rate of sales (operating margin) declined to 11.2% from 12.8% in 2020. Adjusted operating margin, which excludes $14.8 million of restructuring expense, was 13.4%, or 60 basis points better than the prior year operating margin.

Second quarter 2021 interest expense declined to $3.3 million from $4.5 million in 2020, reflecting interest rate favorability and a lower debt level. Other income, net was $1.1 million in second quarter 2021, compared with $2.8 million in 2020. The year-over-year change was driven by several items including foreign exchange losses.

Donaldson’s second quarter 2021 GAAP effective tax rate increased to 23.9% from 22.2% in 2020, driven primarily by an overall decrease in discrete tax item benefits. The adjusted effective tax rate was 24.7%. Donaldson paid second quarter 2021 dividends of $26.5 million and repurchased approximately 0.4% of its outstanding shares for $30.7 million. Year-to-date Donaldson has repurchased 0.7% of its outstanding shares for $46.3 million.

Donaldson expects fiscal 2021 GAAP EPS between $2.09 and $2.17, including a negative impact of $0.08 per share related to restructuring activities in the second quarter, compared with 2020 GAAP EPS of $2.00. Adjusted fiscal 2021 EPS is expected between $2.17 and $2.25. Total Company sales are expected to increase between 5% and 8% compared to 2020. Currency translation is expected to benefit sales by 3%.

Fiscal 2021 Engine sales are projected to increase between 8% and 12% versus 2020, reflecting continuing growth in Off-Road and Aftermarket and strong second half growth in On-Road combined with lower year-over-year sales in the Company’s Aerospace and Defense businesses. Industrial sales are expected to be down 2% to up 2% from 2020, reflecting second half growth in IFS led by Industrial Air Filtration and Process Filtration, and modest growth in Gas Turbine Systems partially offset by declining sales in Special Applications primarily driven by expected declines in disk drive filters.

Donaldson expects fiscal 2021 adjusted operating margin in the range of 13.8% and 14.2%, versus 13.2% in 2020. The year-over-year improvement is projected to come from higher gross margin, reflecting improved absorption and operating expense leverage. The improvement was partially offset by higher raw material costs, mix pressures, and increased incentive compensation expense. The adjusted operating margin forecast excludes the impact of the restructuring charges recorded in the second quarter of 2021.

The Company expects fiscal 2021 interest expense of approximately $13 million, and other income is forecast between $2 million and $4 million. Donaldson’s 2021 effective income tax rate is forecast between 24% and 25%.

The Company expects fiscal 2021 capital expenditures between $55 million and $65 million. Cash flow conversion is still expected above 100%, reflecting strong year-to-date conversion and anticipated increases in working capital later in the fiscal year. Donaldson expects to repurchase 1% to 2% of its outstanding shares during fiscal 2021.

In second quarter 2021, Donaldson initiated actions to further improve its operating and manufacturing cost structure, primarily in its EMEA region. These actions resulted in second quarter and year-to-date pre-tax charges of $14.8 million. These charges reduced second quarter 2021 GAAP EPS by approximately $0.08. Donaldson expects approximately $8 million in annualized savings from these restructuring activities once completed over the next twelve months.

CECO Environmental Corp. Reports Sequential Increases in Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Bookings Demonstrate Continued Execution and Improved Momentum

CECO Environmental Corp. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020.

* All comparisons are versus the comparable prior-year period, unless otherwise stated

Todd Gleason, CECO's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased with the strong finish to a very challenging 2020. We delivered sequential improvements in bookings, revenue, adjusted EBITDA and operating margin expansion. Our focus on delivering differentiated solutions in key environmental categories drove double-digit bookings growth in the fourth quarter. We continued to prudently manage our cost structure which yielded steady EBITDA despite year-over-year decline in revenues."

Mr. Gleason added, "I am very proud of the way CECO responded to the crisis in 2020. We focused on operational items we can control and maintained our customer-focused execution. CECO enters 2021 with a healthy balance sheet, improving end markets and a continued focus on operational costs and execution. We are advancing our strategic growth process which will leverage our improved cost structure to drive sustainable shareholder value."

Babcock & Wilcox 2020 Revenues Down 34%

Consolidated revenues in 2020 were $566.3 million, down 34% compared to 2019. Revenues in all segments were adversely impacted by COVID-19, including the postponement and delay of several projects. The GAAP operating loss in 2020 was $1.7 million, inclusive of an insurance loss recovery of $26.0 million offset by restructuring and settlement costs and advisory fees of $24.7 million, compared to an operating loss of $29.4 million in 2019. The improvement in operating loss was primarily due to the insurance loss recovery, the positive impact of cost savings initiatives and a lower level of losses on the EPC loss contracts, partially offset by the divestiture of Loibl and the impacts of COVID-19 on revenue in all three segments. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $45.1 million compared to $45.0 million in 2019. Total bookings in 2020 were $645.0 million, and backlog on December 31, 2020 was $535.0 million, a 21.3% increase compared to December 31, 2019.

Babcock & Wilcox Renewable segment revenues were $156.2 million in 2020, a decrease of 24.0% compared to $205.6 million in 2019, primarily due to the advanced completion of activities on the European EPC loss contracts in the prior year as well as new anticipated projects and parts orders being deferred due to COVID-19 and the divestiture of Loibl, a materials handling business in Germany that generated revenues of approximately $14.3 million in 2019, partially offset by a higher level of activities on two operations and maintenance contracts in the U.K. which followed the turnover of the EPC loss contracts to the customers. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $25.0 million compared to $1.6 million in the prior year, primarily due to the loss recovery of $26.0 million recognized in 2020 under an October 10, 2020 settlement agreement with an insurer in connection with five of the six European EPC loss contracts, as well as lower costs related to the loss contracts. In 2020, the segment recorded $3.7 million in net losses as compared to $6.9 million of equivalent losses recorded in 2019, inclusive of warranty expense. The Adjusted EBITDA improvement was also partially offset by the divestiture of Loibl and lower volume, as described above. The segment adjusted gross profit was $58.8 million in 2020, an improvement of $28.8 million compared to $30.0 million in 2019.

Babcock & Wilcox Environmental segment revenues were $108.0 million in 2020, a decrease of 60.8% compared to $275.6 million in 2019, primarily due to the completion of large construction projects in 2019 and a lower level of activity due to the postponement of new projects by several customers as a result of COVID-19. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $3.5 million compared to $12.5 million in the prior year, primarily attributable to the impacts of lower volume, partially offset by a lower percentage of overhead being allocated to the segment. Adjusted gross profit was $23.5 million in 2020, compared to $48.4 million in the prior year. On December 31, 2020, the B&W Environmental segment had two significant loss contracts, with net losses of $1.3 million and $5.6 million in 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, the first contract was approximately 100% complete with only warranty obligations remaining and the second contract was approximately 99% complete with final completion expected in the first quarter of 2021.

Babcock & Wilcox Thermal segment revenues were $305.0 million in 2020, a decrease of 25.6% compared to $409.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to the adverse impacts of COVID-19 resulting in lower parts, construction, package boilers and international service orders, as well as the completion of large construction projects in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA in 2020 declined to $35.4 million compared to $51.4 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower volume and a higher percentage of overhead being allocated to the segment that was previously allocated to other segments, partially offset by favorable product mix and a full period of cost savings, and restructuring initiatives benefiting 2020; adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.6% for the year compared to 12.5% in 2019. Gross profit margin in the segment was 29.9% in 2020, compared to 22.3% in the prior year; adjusted gross profit in the segment in 2020 was $91.2 million, which was flat compared to the prior year primarily due to favorable product mix and the effects of a full period of cost savings and restructuring initiatives benefiting 2020, offset by lower volume.

COVID-19 Impact - The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted business operations, trade, commerce, financial and credit markets, and daily life throughout the world. The company's business has been, and continues to be, adversely impacted by the measures taken and restrictions imposed in the countries in which it operates and by local governments and others to control the spread of this virus. These measures and restrictions have varied widely and have been subject to significant changes from time to time depending on the changes in the severity of the virus in these countries and localities. These restrictions, including travel and curtailment of other activity, negatively impact the company's ability to conduct business. The volatility and variability of the virus has limited the company's ability to forecast the impact of the virus on its customers and its business.

The continuing resurgence of COVID-19, including at least one new strain thereof, has resulted in the reimposition of certain restrictions and may lead to other restrictions being implemented in response to efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. These varying and changing events have caused many of the projects the company had anticipated would begin in 2020 to be delayed into 2021 and beyond. Many customers and projects require B&W's employees to travel to customer and project worksites. Certain customers and significant projects are located in areas where travel restrictions have been imposed, certain customers have closed or reduced on-site activities, and timelines for completion of certain projects have, as noted above, been extended into 2021 and beyond. Additionally, out of concern for the company's employees, even where restrictions permit employees to return to its offices and worksites, the company has incurred additional costs to protect its employees as well as advising those who are uncomfortable returning to worksites due to the pandemic that they are not required to do so for an indefinite period of time.

The resulting uncertainty concerning, among other things, the spread and economic impact of the virus has also caused significant volatility and, at times, illiquidity in global equity and credit markets. The full extent of the COVID-19 impact on the company's operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the ultimate duration and spread of the pandemic and related actions taken by the U.S. government, state and local government officials, and international governments to prevent disease spread, as well as the availability and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. and abroad, all of which are uncertain, out of the company's control, and cannot be predicted.

The Micronics Engineered Filtration Group, Inc. has announced the launch of a brand new website highlighting its Total Engineered Filtration Solutions - all under one roof - including both Filter Press Solutions and Baghouse Solutions. The new website showcases Micronics’ extensive range of Products, Services and Solutions for a diverse range of industries and applications from Mining & Mineral Processing to Chemical Manufacturing, Energy from Waste, Coal-Fired Power Generation, Steel, Cement, Lime, Aggregates, Industrial, Food and Beverage, Battery Recycling, Pharma & Biotech, and Municipal.

The design and layout of the new website focuses on providing customers with the ability to access rich content, whether for their Baghouse or Filter Press operation.

“Micronics is a leader in both Filter Press Solutions and Baghouse Solutions, and we felt it was beneficial to our worldwide customers to communicate the breadth and scope of Micronics’ offerings and capabilities in one place and in one new, modern, updated website - all under one roof,” according to Chris Cummins, President and CEO, Micronics Engineered Filtration Group.

“We are pleased to debut our expanded In-House Laboratory Services on the new Micronics Engineered Filtration Group website as well as other newly featured filtration products & services such as our Filter Press Cloth Installation/Changeout services that complements our industry-leading Filter Bag Changeout Services for Baghouses, according to Senior Vice President of Sales, Jason Wettstaedt.

“The new Micronics website allows users to better access the extensive blog content that Micronics - as a Total Engineered Filtration Solutions provider - has been developing over the past several years including a deep focus on filter media solutions, filter press solutions, baghouse solutions, and information specific to industries/applications,” added Wettstaedt.

The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation announced a new filter, BHA® TotalPleat™. The aftermarket replacement filter is claimed to be a cost-effective alternative to the PowerCore® filter pack for the Donaldson PowerCore® CP dust collector.

BHA® TotalPleat advanced airflow technology is at the heart of its exceptional performance. The deep-pleated design is engineered to keep 92% of the filter face open to flow leveraging larger airflow passages that allow for full dust ejection during cleaning, yielding high efficiency, effectiveness and long service life.

“Customers from several beta site locations report TotalPleat filters have been running for more than a full year; whereas the OEM filter lasted only three to four months.” said Jeff Canfield, senior product engineer, Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division. “BHA TotalPleat was engineered to solve problems customers experience with the OEM filter. We designed TotalPleat to fully eject dust during pulse cleaning, to evenly distribute the cleaning pulse across the entire filter area, while producing minimal pressure drop.”

Smaller, compact dust collectors have grown in popularity within industrial filtration and therefore cartridge dust filters are being used more. When filtering dust that doesn’t easily release from the filter media, cartridges often plug and restrict airflow. Several customers and operators of these smaller dust collectors found themselves dealing with filter issues. Parker delivered a solution with BHA® TotalPleat, and also provides the most comprehensive selection of filtration products and numerous patented medias in the market.

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