Precoat powder bucket
Precoat powder is a fine, inert material—typically made of substances like cellulose or diatomaceous earth—used in dust collection systems to protect and enhance filter performance. It is applied as an initial layer on new filter bags or cartridges before the system begins collecting process dust.
This layer acts as a protective barrier, preventing fine or sticky particles from embedding directly into the filter media, which helps extend filter life and maintain airflow.
It also serves as a conditioning feed in ongoing operations, especially when handling oily, damp, or resinous dusts that could otherwise clog or blind the filters. Regular use improves cleaning efficiency, reduces differential pressure, and ultimately leads to fewer filter changeouts and lower operating costs.
The method for precoating new bag or cartridge filters is relatively simple and doesn’t require any special equipment. After installing the new filters in your dust collector, you simply run the collector fan at a low volume to draw precoating material into the collector and onto the filters. For a baghouse or large cartridge collector, this process typically takes 3 to 4 hours; for a small cartridge collector, it can take just 30 to 60 minutes. Â
SHIPPING NOTE: Precoat powder comes in 50-lb bags. All shipping rates are for UPS Ground service. Standard lead time is 1-2 weeks. If you are outside of the continental U.S. or Canada, or need rush delivery service please call (702) 291-7427 or email us here for a custom shipping rate.
