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Case Study: GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags in Silicomanganese Ferroalloy Production, Emalahleni, South Africa

Case Study: GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags in Silicomanganese Ferroalloy Production, Emalahleni, South Africa

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Transalloys (Pty) Ltd currently uses five submerged arc furnaces to produce silicomanganese (SiMn) at a capacity of 180,000 tons per year. Transalloys was looking to expand its production capabilities, requiring more capacity for air pollution control.

Case Study: GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags, Reducing Differential Pressure in Carbon Black

Case Study: GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags, Reducing Differential Pressure in Carbon Black

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One of the most important metrics for a baghouse is differential pressure (dP). A consistently high dP indicates blinding of the filter media and/or poor release of dust cake during cleaning, typically leading to lower airflow (throughput), throttling back of production rates and shorter bag life.

Case Study: GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags Increase Airflow and Lower DP in Lead Processing

Case Study: GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags Increase Airflow and Lower DP in Lead Processing

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GORE LOW DRAG Filter Bags incorporate an entirely new class of membranes that acts as a true surface filter in fume and fine powder applications. The membrane provides excellent particulate capture efficiency, dust cake release and filtration performance.

Data Sheet: High Durability Filter Sock - Polytetrafluoroethylene Felt 830 g/m2 (24.5 oz/yd2)

Data Sheet: High Durability Filter Sock - Polytetrafluoroethylene Felt 830 g/m2 (24.5 oz/yd2)

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GORE Membrane Filter Socks are used in a variety of filtration steps within the chlor-alkali process as well as for other Industrial Fluid or tubular back-pulse applications.