Jonesboro AR, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Camfil Air Pollution Control has published an analysis explaining why dust collector replacement filters manufactured with OmniPleat® technology deliver longer service life and better performance than conventional pleated cartridges in demanding industrial environments.
The blog examines a fundamental challenge facing operators: conventional filters compress media so tightly that significant portions remain shielded from airflow. This design limits surface area exposure, increases pressure drop, and makes pulse cleaning less effective as dust clings in narrow channels between pleats.
OmniPleat technology addresses this through proprietary pleat design. Synthetic, custom-shaped glue beads are applied to both sides of the media pack, keeping pleats wide open, evenly spaced and fully exposed to the airstream. This structure ensures complete media utilization rather than wasting filter surface trapped in pinched pleat pockets.
The performance impact is measurable. Filters manufactured with OmniPleat technology last 30% longer than standard filters. The wide pleat design maintains airflow with less resistance, delivering lower pressure drop that reduces energy demand on fan motors. Better dust distribution across media surfaces and improved pulse cleaning allow facilities to extend service intervals while maintaining collection efficiency.
The blog traces how this design evolved from HemiPleat® technology, which Camfil APC introduced in 2002 to address tightly packed pleats that restrict airflow. That original design used synthetic beads as permanent separators to stabilize pleat geometry and prevent collapse. OmniPleat refined this proven approach with custom-shaped glue beads and improved manufacturing precision.
Energy efficiency connects directly to pleat geometry. Lower pressure drop reduces workload on fan motors and decreases compressed air consumption during pulse cleaning cycles. The reinforced pleat structure resists collapse and abrasion from continuous pulsing and heavy dust loads, helping filters maintain their shape throughout service life.
Eight specialized media options address different industrial challenges. Standard Green media handles common dry dust applications. Flame Retardant media resists ignition in combustible dust environments. Carbon Impregnated options dissipate static charge in pharmaceutical and plastic dust applications. eXtreme Synthetic media provides increased strength and moisture resistance for fine particulate capture.
The combination of advanced pleat geometry and specialized media allows operators to upgrade filter performance without modifying existing dust collection equipment. This delivers a tailored filtration solution that maintains consistent airflow and dependable operation across manufacturing environments.
The complete analysis on why filters with OmniPleat technology outperform conventional dust collector replacement filters is available at: https://camfilapc.com/blog/why-omnipleat-filters-outperform-all-other-dust-collector-replacement-filters/.
About Camfil Air Pollution Control
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) manufactures dust, mist and fume collection equipment for industrial applications. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and provides technical support, installation and maintenance services throughout the United States. Website: camfilapc.com.
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