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Shaker Filter Bags

 

Shaker Dust Collector Bags

Shaker bags are cleaned by mechanical vibration. Construction favors flexibility, abrasion protection at contact points, and reliable mounting to the shaker mechanism.

  • Media: Polypropylene, Polyester, Acrylic, PPS (Ryton), Aramid (Nomex), P84, PTFE, Fiberglass
  • Top options: Strap/Loop/Hanger, Grommet, Corded Cuff, Ring Top, Finger Loop
  • Bottom options: Disc/Plain, Wear Patch, Reinforced Hem
  • Reinforcements: wear cuffs/patches, optional ground wire/tab
  • Finishes: ePTFE membrane, antistatic, FR, singed, glazed, chemical-resistant

How to Measure

  1. Flat Width (FW): measure bag opening laid flat (in or mm)
  2. Overall Length (OAL): top to bottom (in or mm)
  3. Tube Sheet (Cell Plate): hole diameter and plate thickness (if used)
  4. Mounting: top style (loop/strap/grommet/etc.), bottom style, and any wear points
  5. Operating Conditions: temperature, moisture, chemicals, abrasion

Download Measuring Guide (PDF)

Specifications

Media Types
Media Specs Polypropylene Acrylic Polyester PPS Aramid P84 PTFE Fiberglass
Max Dry Temp (°F) 190 260 275 375 400 460 500 500
Max Moist Temp (°F) 190 260 200 375 350 460 500 500
Temp Surge (Dry) (°F) 210 275 300 425 425 500 500 550
Abrasion Resistance Excellent Good Excellent Very Good Excellent Good Good Fair
Acid Resistance Excellent Good Fair Excellent* Fair Very Good Excellent Poor**
Alkali Resistance Excellent Fair Fair Excellent Good Fair Excellent Fair
Supports Combustion Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Subject to Hydrolysis No No Yes No Yes Yes No No
Relative Cost Low Medium Low High Medium High Very High Medium

* PPS acid resistance is "Poor" with oxygen concentrations > 15% O2
** Fiberglass acid resistance is "Good" with acid-resistant finish

Common Shaker Top Styles
Top Style Description Notes
Strap / Loop / Hanger Fabric strap or loop to attach to shaker Confirm width and location
Grommet Metal grommet for hook/pin Specify ID/OD and placement
Corded Cuff Corded hem for clamp/strap Confirm cord diameter
Ring Top Rigid/flexible ring for mount Ring OD and type
Finger Loop Loop stitched for attachment Loop width/length
Other Any OEM/legacy design Describe in quote form
Common Shaker Bottom Styles
Bottom Description Common Uses
Disc (Round) Round disc stitched to body General purpose
Flat Sewn Sealed flat bottom seam Standard
Wear Patch Extra fabric at wear points Abrasive loading/contact
Reinforced Hem Hemmed bottom edge Clamp/plate retention
Other Any OEM/legacy design Describe in quote form

What to Include in Your Quote

  • Flat Width & OAL (in/mm) and tube sheet diameter & thickness (if used)
  • Top & bottom style, shaker mount details (photos help)
  • Media/finish or describe process for recommendation
  • Operating temperature, moisture, chemicals, abrasion
  • Quantity & required delivery date

FAQ

Lead time

Typically 1–3 weeks; rush options may be available.

Match my OEM part?

Yes — send photos/dimensions or an OEM tag and we’ll cross it.

Stocking agreements

We can stock to your forecast for zero lead time.

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