Project study / Malaysia

Customized PTFE-Coated Filter Cartridges for CAPU-500 Dust Collectors

Huahang developed a replacement filter cartridge specifically configured for the customer's CAPU-500 dust collection equipment.

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Cartridges supplied in the CAPU-500 project
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Industry
Industrial Air Filtration
Application
Dust Collection in High-Humidity Environments
Equipment Model
CAPU-500 Dust Collection Equipment
Filter Dimensions
145 mm outer diameter × 504 mm height
Filter Media
PTFE membrane-laminated polyester
Installation
Top threaded-rod connection
project / background

The existing system & replacement need

The customer was using air filter cartridges in a CAPU-500 dust collection system. However, the original filters had a relatively short service life and experienced a rapid increase in differential pressure during operation.

As filter resistance increased, airflow performance deteriorated and maintenance became more frequent. The equipment also operated in Malaysia, where high ambient humidity created additional challenges for filter performance and dust release.

The customer therefore required a replacement filter cartridge that would fit the existing equipment while improving filtration performance, pressure-drop behavior, and service life under the actual operating conditions.

client / challenge

Four operating challenges

Short Filter Service Life

Frequent filter replacement increased maintenance workload and disrupted normal equipment operation.

Rapid Differential Pressure Increase

As dust accumulated on the filter surface, airflow resistance increased. The customer needed a filter construction that could better support the required airflow and dust-cleaning performance.

High-Humidity Operating Conditions

The filtration solution needed to account for humid ambient conditions, which can influence dust characteristics, filter resistance, and dust release during cleaning.

Compatibility with Existing Equipment

The replacement cartridges had to match the existing installation dimensions and connection arrangement to avoid unnecessary modifications to the dust collector.

solution

The configured replacement

Huahang developed a replacement filter cartridge specifically configured for the customer's CAPU-500 dust collection equipment.

CAPU-500 replacement configuration
ParameterSpecification
Compatible equipmentCAPU-500 dust collector
Outer diameter145 mm
Height504 mm
ConnectionTop threaded-rod connection
Filter mediaPTFE membrane-laminated polyester

PTFE Membrane-Laminated Polyester Media

The selected filter media combines a PTFE membrane with a polyester substrate. The membrane supports surface filtration, helping capture fine dust near the filter surface and facilitating dust release during compatible cleaning cycles.

The suitability of this media depends on dust properties, humidity, operating temperature, and cleaning conditions. These factors should be considered together when selecting a replacement cartridge.

Reinforced Internal Support Structure

The cartridge incorporates a reinforced internal support structure to help maintain its shape under operating differential pressure. Adequate structural support is important for limiting deformation and maintaining reliable performance during repeated filtration and cleaning cycles.

Optimized Pleat Spacing

Pleat spacing was considered to balance effective filtration area, airflow resistance, and dust accumulation. An appropriate pleat arrangement can help reduce the risk of restricted airflow caused by closely packed pleats or uneven dust loading.

Top Threaded-Rod Connection

The top threaded-rod connection was configured to match the customer's existing installation arrangement. Correct connection dimensions and sealing details are essential for secure installation and for minimizing the risk of unfiltered air bypassing the filter media.

implementation

Fit & installation evidence

The top threaded-rod connection was configured to match the customer's existing installation arrangement. Correct connection dimensions and sealing details are essential for secure installation and for minimizing the risk of unfiltered air bypassing the filter media.

The source documents the connection arrangement but does not supply an installation date, commissioning sequence or acceptance report. These details remain pending.
evidence

Equipment & installed cartridge photographs

design / intent

What the configuration was designed to address

The replacement cartridge was designed to address the customer's main operating concerns:

  • Efficient fine-dust capture with PTFE membrane-laminated media.
  • Surface filtration characteristics that support dust release during suitable cleaning cycles.
  • Reinforced internal support to improve structural stability under differential pressure.
  • Pleat design that considers airflow and effective filtration area.
  • Equipment-compatible dimensions and connection details.
  • Suitability assessment for humid operating environments.
results

Intended benefits & evidence boundaries

Intended benefits, not measured before/after results. Customer publication permission and quantitative validation are pending.

The customized cartridge addressed the customer's requirements for equipment compatibility and filtration performance. The intended operational benefits included:

  • More stable airflow through the dust collection system.
  • Better management of differential pressure during operation.
  • Improved dust-cleaning performance when matched with suitable cleaning conditions.
  • Potentially longer filter replacement intervals.
  • Reduced routine maintenance workload and associated costs.

Actual service life and pressure-drop improvement depend on dust concentration, particle characteristics, humidity, operating airflow, cleaning frequency, and maintenance practices. Performance should be assessed under the customer's actual operating conditions.

replacement / support

Applying the replacement approach

Replacing an industrial dust collector cartridge involves more than matching its outer dimensions. Filter media, pleat geometry, support structure, sealing, and cleaning compatibility all affect the final performance.

Huahang supports both replacement filters for existing equipment and customized filter cartridges developed from drawings, samples, photographs, or dimensional specifications. We can evaluate the required media, cartridge structure, and connection details to help customers identify a suitable replacement solution.

If you need a replacement cartridge for CAPU-500 or other dust collection equipment, contact Huahang with your existing filter dimensions, equipment model, operating conditions, and filtration requirements.

Huahang Filter — Customized Industrial Filtration Solutions for Your Equipment.

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