Self-cleaning silo filter

Ensure purity and compliance by trapping dust effectively during silo loading, while maintaining continuous operations with self-cleaning capabilities.

Filters and Cleans Dust from Silo Airflows

The FAS – Self-Cleaning Silo Filter from GEA is engineered to enhance dust management and streamline pneumatic material handling operations in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. This system employs a bag filter design that captures dust from airflows during silo loading, utilizing compressed air jets for continuous cleaning. Suitable for a variety of powdered and granular materials like flour, sugar, and milk powder, it ensures compliance with highest hygiene standards by preventing accumulation. Featuring a cylindrical housing attached directly on silo tops, it supports automation with integrated pressure monitoring for optimized filter efficiency. Optional stainless-steel construction offers durability for diverse industrial environments. This system meets local regulatory standards and features inspection hatches for effortless maintenance and cleaning.

Benefits

  • Improves air quality and safety by efficiently trapping airborne dust.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with continuous self-cleaning capabilities.
  • Simplifies regulatory compliance with food-safe materials and designs.
  • Lowers maintenance time and costs with easy-access inspection hatches.
  • Offers flexible integration into existing systems with customizable features.

General


Applications
Food,Raw materials,Beverage,Chemical,Pharmaceutical,Dairy,Powdered ingredients
End products
Detergent powder,Coffee powder,Cocoa powder,Sugar,Instant drink powders,Antibiotics,Vitamin supplements,Cheese powder,Milk powder,Flour,Protein powder,Baking soda,Chemical granules
Steps before
Raw material delivery,Pneumatic conveying setup,Silo loading preparation
Steps after
Filter bag cleaning,Dust disposal,Clean air recirculation
Input ingredients
dust-laden air,raw materials,pneumatic lines air
Output ingredients
clean air,trapped dust
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Dust Extraction Method
Self-cleaning bag filters
Filtration Efficiency
High,with residual dust trapped
Construction Material
Stainless-steel construction (optional)
Airflow Control
Jet of compressed air
Monitoring Method
Manometer for pressure loss detection
Internal Surface Finish
Food safe paint
Compliance
Local regulations
Inspection Access
Hatch for filter bag cleaning and replacement
Automation Level
Timed interval cleaning

Operating Characteristics


Dust removal method
Self-cleaning
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Working mechanism
Pneumatic suction,compressed air jet
Cleaning method
Jet of compressed air
Pressure monitoring
Manometer for pressure loss detection

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction


Stainless-steel construction
Optional

Physical Characteristics


Cylindrical body
Yes
Filter bag attachment
Directly to the top of silos
Internal surfaces
Painted with food-safe paint
Inspection hatch
Yes,for cleaning/replacement
Dust removal method
Jet of compressed air

Custom Options


Material of construction
Stainless-steel
Inspections and maintenance access
Inspection hatch for filter bag cleaning and replacement
Paint/Coating
Food safe paint