Industrial filtration service provider Brasco Filtration was honored to be invited by a leading international foundry in the Western Cape to tender for the refurbishment of a large, critical baghouse filtration system. The system, which included dust disposal, an inline cyclone and a fan set, had been offline for several years and was in significant disrepair. This presented a complex challenge, but Brasco Filtration embraced the task with unmatched expertise and determination.

After winning the tender, Brasco set out to restore the entire system to its original specifications, working in partnership with a renowned local fan manufacturer. The team successfully refurbished the baghouse, cyclone and fan system, ensuring it was returned to full operational capacity. The scope of work included stripping and dismantling several components, with much of the work carried out off-site at Brasco’s Cape Town engineering facilities.

The 160 kW fan was fully disassembled, sandblasted and treated with a high-quality three-coat marine epoxy finish to ensure long-lasting protection. New dampers, bearings, pulleys, vee belts and a new motor were installed, restoring the fan to optimal performance. Similarly, the screw conveyor was completely overhauled, cleaned, sandblasted, painted and fitted with new bearings, seals and a geared motor.

Brasco also refurbished the baghouse itself and the external clean air ducting, which were cleaned, sandblasted and repainted with marine-grade coatings in situ. A new rotary valve, 110 pulse valves, and a new pulse controller were installed. Additionally, 990 new filter bags were supplied and installed to ensure maximum filtration efficiency.

The result was the successful commissioning of the fully operational filtration system, which looked and performed like new. Despite challenges such as strong Cape winds during rigging and painting, the project was completed on time and within budget, showcasing Brasco’s exceptional project management and engineering expertise.

The customer, impressed by Brasco’s workmanship and dedication, awarded the company a three-year Service Level Agreement (SLA), which tasks Brasco with maintaining all 16 baghouses on the client’s plant. Brasco’s dedicated in-house service team now ensures these systems operate at peak performance.

This large-scale project, along with the long-term SLA, is a clear testament to Brasco Filtration’s ability to handle complex and high-stakes projects. The company’s growing team and expanding knowledge in dust control continue to position Brasco as a leader in the Western Cape and beyond. Brasco Filtration’s commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction ensures that every project is executed with precision and reliability.