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Filtex FX294 H Dust Extractor with Explosion Relief Panel

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Condition
From a working environment, Excellent Condition
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Stock No
EE2244
Manufacturer
Filtex
Model
FX294
Year of Manufacture
1995
Serial
7839
Condition
From a working environment, Excellent Condition
Approx Duty CFM / M³/Hr
2350//4000
Filter Area ft² / m²
294//27.3
Other Info
ABB Motor. Explosion relief panel.
Location
Our Central Warehouse, Aldridge, UK
Weight (kgs)
460
External Dimensions (WxDxH mm) [?]
1420 x 950 x 2460mm
Delivery
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Description

This FX294 dust extractor is a compact, high-efficiency, self-contained unit engineered for reliable performance across a range of industrial applications. Featuring an fan, motor and filter assembly with a mechanical shaking mechanism, it offers flexible airflow and filtration configurations - all complemented with an explosion relief panel.

The FX 294 are self-contained, high efficiency, envelope type units of compact design. They incorporate fan, motor and filter assemblies with mechanically operated shaking mechanisms and are designed to accept combinations of fan volume/cloth area to meet varying applications in industry. 

Full width hinged access doors, with quick release fasteners, provide easy inspection or removal of fan motor or filter.

The automatic electrical shaking mechanism control unit consists of contactors and time delay relays, so that when the stop button is operated, the fan motor is allowed to run down before the shaker motor is automatically energised. This then runs for a pre-determined period, after which the whole system is shut down and reset.

The FX filter performance enables the recirculation (in some circumstance) of filtered air back into the process area, promoting cost savings through energy efficiency by the return of treated air.

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity - 2350cfm @ 7" swg // 4000m³/hr @178mm
  • Overall dimensions - 1420mm x 950mm x 2460mm
  • Weight - 460kg
  • Fan size - 7.5kW
  • Explosion relief panel
  • Bin capacity-  4.6ft³ // 113 litres
  • Noise level - 76dB(A)

The above design duties are based on an 8:1 cloth to air ratio. Polyester needlefelt filter media is included as standard throughout the range. Other filter medias are available.

Importance of Dust Extractors

Dust in the workplace can affect product quality and employee´s health. Having a dust-free environment is essential to the health and safety of the workforce. Not only does it affect the health of employees but the dust covers the equipment affecting production processes and quality of the products. 

Capturing the dust at the source prevents it from spreading, done by using a dust extractor system to facilitate the important housekeeping to avoid it from accumulating.

Factors to Consider for Your Next Dust Extractor

When implementing the safety measures to ensure minimal risk to your workers, the factors to consider when purchasing your extraction unit/system are:

  • Dust Source - Does the process that produces dust occur in an enclosed or open area?
  • Capacity - Does the extractor have a large enough filter area required to handle the volume of dust?
  • Type of Dust – Do you need an extractor capable of handling dust at risk of self-igniting?
  • Maintenance – Would a self-cleaning extractor with an automatic shaker cycle be more suitable for you?

For further guidance, find out how to carry out your own COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment at the HSE website to help calculate your requirements.

What are Shaker Dust Collectors?

Shaker Dust Collectors contain a number of woven bags, which are fixed onto rails and use their surface area to capture dust as it is drawn through the extraction unit by its fan.

Bags are periodically cleaned by rapidly shaking the bags through a shaker motor and linkage system which removes the filtered dust from the bags and into a collection bin.

These units are commonly used in foundries, steel mills, the mining industry, power plants, and smelting industries.

How do Dust Extractors Work?

Dust collection systems work in a variety of different ways but all have general principles in common. They draw process dust and particulates from the air through a filter that first captures and separates the matter, and then discharges decontaminated air back into the workplace or environment.

Dust extractors are used in many different and varied industries and so different demands are made of them; however all have common components such as a blower (or fan), dust filter, filter cleaning system, dust container and dust removal system.

Five common types of dust collection equipment are fabric filter baghouses, inertial separators (like mechanical cyclones), cartridge collectors, wet scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators.

What is Dry Dust Extraction?

The most popular dust extraction method, dry dust extractors collect dust using filters and cartridges. Known for processing large volumes of air when filtering medium/large dust particles such as wood, flour, and metals.

They typically include a cleaning system to discharge the dust gathered within the filters and cartridges, they carry out a shaker cycle or reverse pulse cycle to free the collected dust and empty it into a removable storage bin.

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Photographs taken prior refurbishment. Our refurbishment service is not available on all machines.