Aokai manufactures baghouse filter media, filter bags and filter cages.

Baghouse Inspection and Maintenance

Service Objective

Keeping your dust collection operations at their optimal efficiency is not only a requirement of emission control but also critical in keeping up with your production capacity and schedule. Baghouse Inspection and Maintenance refers to the regular assessment and upkeep of the baghouse system to ensure its proper functioning and efficiency. The objectives of this service are:

  • Compliance with emission regulations
  • Optimal dust collection efficiency
  • Extended equipment and component lifespan
  • Energy efficiency and cost savings
  • Reduced production downtime
  • Health and safety of personnel and environment
  • Cost savings due to reduced costly repairs

Service Description

The purpose of looking after your machine is to keep the equipment running at peak performance and avoid any potential downtime caused by equipment failure. Baghouses are no different, and they should be inspected, maintained, and repaired on a regular basis to prevent issues such as pressure drop, leakage, and contamination, among others. Routine baghouse inspections are crucial aspects of good preventative maintenance practice, as a timely inspection can detect a developing problem before it escalates and requires an unplanned outage to resolve.

  • Daily: Simple observations like pressure drop readings, cleaning system performance check, and visual inspection of components for obvious issues.
  • Weekly: More detailed inspection of valves, dampers, dust removal system, and differential pressure readings.
  • Quarterly: Thorough inspection of filter bags, cages, seals, ducts, and internal hoppers. Leakage tests might be conducted.
  • Annually: Comprehensive inspection of the entire baghouse structure, welds, bolts, and internal components. Third-party bag testing might be considered.
  • Pressure Drop Monitoring: Tracks filter bag performance and identifies potential clogging issues.
  • Visual Inspection: Checks for rips, tears, holes, or abrasions in filter bags and cages.
  • Leak Detection: Specialized tests with specific detection equipment help to identify filter leaks.
  • Cleaning System Inspection: Ensures proper functioning of pulse-jet valves, compressors, and cleaning mechanisms.
  • Component Inspection: Checks valves, dampers, hoppers, and other components for wear and tear.
  • Structural Integrity Assessment: Examines the baghouse structure for corrosion, cracks, or damage.

A proper maintenance program with key data recorded and documented provides the following benefits:

  • It provides a history of operation that can be used to effectively plan filter bag cleaning and replacements;
  • It helps to quickly identify and fix mechanical problems before they develop into major maintenance and operational issues;
  • It serves as a reporting tool for your emission control requirements.

Aokai Service Advantage

The baghouse filtration system is an integral part of your production. Properly executed inspection and maintenance help to avoid possible downtime due to worn parts or equipment failure. Aokai’s Baghouse Inspection and Maintenance Service provides the following advantages:

  • Personnel Safety – Our service crew is fully trained and certified in performing baghouse inspection and maintenance work. We follow a strict safety protocol while carrying out the services on-site so that you don’t have to risk your own personnel;
  • Expert Work – The Aokai field service team consists of dust collection specialists with over 20 years of experience. You receive expert work done accurately, quickly, and safely;
  • Efficiency & Compliance – Our service team is trained to not only perform thorough inspections but also make expert recommendations, and perform the repairs to keep your baghouse system at its peak efficiency and in compliance with environmental regulations;
  • Reduced Production Downtime – With Aokai’s preventative maintenance service, our customers can prevent inadequate baghouse operations which may cause increased emissions, unsafe work environment, excessive wear and tear, increased production downtime, and increased energy usage and costs.
Baghouse Inspection & Maintenance