What to Look for When Evaluating a Wet Scrubber Quote

Topics: Blog, wet scrubber

August 8, 2017

When evaluating quotes from wet scrubber manufacturers, it is best to watch out for a few important details and approaches. Not every quote is prepared with the same level of detail, so it becomes tough for an engineer or plant manager to lay them alongside each other and see an apples-to-apples...

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Venturi Scrubbers, Physics & The Big Bang Theory

Topics: Blog

December 15, 2016

Did you know Sly has a full, in-house engineering team of design experts?

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Meet the Sly Inc. Team!

Topics: Blog

November 8, 2016

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Mercury Gas Removal in Cement Kiln Exhausts

Topics: Blog, wet scrubber

October 13, 2016

In 2015, Mercury Capture Systems (MCS) in Newtown, CT installed a proprietary process system for naturally reducing mercury gas in cement kiln exhausts. A Sly Inc. Impinjet® wet scrubber is an integral part of this process.

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When should I get a wet scrubber instead of a baghouse?

Topics: dust collector, baghouse, Blog, wet scrubber

August 16, 2016

Though dry dust collectors are the most popular form of air pollution control (APC), there is no single answer to today’s APC problems. In many cases, a wet scrubber may work better than a baghouse, even for dry dust.

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How to Ensure NFPA and OSHA Compliance in Your Dust Collection System

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector, dust collector system, Blog, osha compliance

August 5, 2016

As anyone who operates a facility can tell you, complying with safety rules and requirements is not just a moral obligation, it’s hugely important to company success.

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The Role of Dust Collectors in Cement Production

Topics: dust collectors, Blog, cement dust, cement production

July 20, 2016

The production of Portland cement makes up approximately 90% of the total cement produced in the U.S. The main raw materials categories used to make Portland cement are lime, silica, alumina, and iron, but the process also consists of byproducts from other industries such as power plant fly ash,...

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Sly Inc.’s Top 5 Most Viewed Videos of All Time

Topics: dust collection system, dust collector, Blog

July 13, 2016

Sly Inc. has a YouTube channel not only designed to showcase our products and company, but to provide tutorials and explanations on how to operate some of our basic offerings. Over the years, we have accumulated over 20,000  views. Here are our top five videos of all time from our YouTube channel.

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How to Optimize Interstitial Velocity on Dust Collectors

Topics: interstitial velocity, Blog

June 13, 2016

When sizing a pulse-jet dust collector, it is important to consider not just air-to-cloth ratio but also interstitial velocity.  High levels of interstitial velocity in a dust collector can lead to unnecessary complications preventing efficient facility operations and process performance. Thus, it...

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Sly 2016 Powder Show Recap

Topics: powder show, Blog

June 8, 2016

Pictured: Wendy Nora, OEM Sales Director for Sly, Bill Kurz (center), Vice President of Sly, and Joe Caccamese, a Sly sales representative with Cino Equipment pose at the Sly Powder Show luncheon.

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Six Fabric Filters for Regular Temperature Applications

Topics: dust filters, fabric filter, fabric filters, Blog

May 2, 2016

When selecting a fabric filter for any regular temperature application (0°-275°), it’s important to take characteristics and resistances of all fabrics into consideration. Though polyester is the most commonly used filter media, many fabric types are more suited to specific applications. Please...

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Detecting Leaks in Your Baghouse System Through Dye Testing

Topics: dust collector, baghouse, baghouse system, Blog, dust collector leak

April 25, 2016

Leaks in a baghouse system can be detrimental to facility operations by causing loss in product and endangering workers. Keeping your dust collection equipment in proper operating condition is essential to maintaining compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations as well as maximizing product recovery.

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How to Design Screw Conveyors on Baghouses Handling Explosive Dust

Topics: baghouse screw conveyors, dust collector, dust collectors, explosive dust, screw conveyors, Blog

April 11, 2016

[gallery link="post"] Nearly all dusts are combustible, except those known to be inert and having a Kst value of zero (like limestone, fume silica and rock dust). If your company is questioning the combustible potential of a dust they are handling, it is strongly recommended to have it tested by a...

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Troubleshooting Common Dust Collector Problems

Topics: dust collector, Dust Collector Repair, Blog, dust collector maintenance

April 4, 2016

Having problems with your dust collector? A faulty collector can lead to a shut-down with costly downtime and airborne dust can threaten employee health and safety. Collectors running inefficiently can increase utility costs when valves leak pricey compressed air and fans begin to work overtime to...

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5 Steps For Storing Your Dust Collection Equipment Long-Term

Topics: dust collection equipment, Blog

March 14, 2016

Long Term Storage Procedures – Storage In Excess Of 1 Month Long-term storage procedures are used to prevent damage to and preserve the operational capabilities of dust collection equipment that cannot be immediately installed when received at the job site.

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Post-Fire Inspection Procedures for Your Dust Collector

Topics: dust collector, Blog, dust collector fire, dust collector inspection

March 7, 2016

A fire in your dust collector can be both dangerous and devastating to your manufacturing facility. If a fire does occur, it’s important to repair the damage so you can resume production and take preventative steps as quickly as possible.

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Prepare Your Industrial Manufacturing Facility for Fall

Topics: dust collector, dust collector replacement bags, fall productivity tips, Blog, industrial dust collector

September 2, 2015

As the temperature begins to get cooler and the days start getting shorter, there’s no denying that Fall is on its way. For many, Fall marks the beginning of the busiest season of the year, when kids go back to school, and those of us in the manufacturing industry begin our push to make the months...

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Filter Fabric Feature | Discover the Benefits of Polyester Felt

Topics: air filter, dust collector, polyester felt, polyester felt filter, Blog

August 25, 2015

In the world of air filtration, no two products are equal. Here at Sly Inc., we take great pride in the high caliber of dust collection and air pollution control products we produce; but with our extensive variety comes a great range of options. We firmly believe that it’s these options that allow...

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