Maintenance Powder
Prestart Powder
PRE-GUARD™ (Prestart Powder) is used as an initial control layer on the filter bags. It also helps in the release of the dust cake during the cleaning cycle, improves initial efficiencies and protects the bags during critical initial startup after rebagging.
Prestart powder is packaged in 34 lb. bags. (Covers 680 sq. ft. of cloth)
Formula for prestart powder
Diameter. of bag in inches X 3.14 X length of bag in inches X quantity of bags divided by 144 = total sq. ft. of filter cloth area. Since 1 lb. of prestart powder per 20 sq. ft. of filter cloth is required, then divide total sq. ft. by 20 to give you the total amount of pounds required for test.
Leak Detection Powder
LDP™ (Leak Detection Powder) is an aid in finding thosetroublesome leaks in your baghouse. By injecting the leak detecting powder into the baghouse inlet, the powder will travel throughout your baghouse. By using a backlight, the leaking area shows up as a bright colored powder marking.
Packaged 4-1 gal. cans, 25 gal. pail or 55 gal. drum.
To determine the quantity of prestart powder and leak detection powder needed, simply follow the formulas below:
Formula for leak detection powder
Dia. of bag in inches X 3.14 X length of bag in inches X quantity of bags divided by 144 = total sq. ft. of filter cloth area. Since 1 lb. of leak detection powder per 1,000 sq. ft. of filter cloth is required, then divide total sq. ft. by 1,000 to give you the total amount of pounds required for the test.
