Rugged Pleat – RP Series
The New Standard in Baghouse Collectors
The Donaldson Rugged Pleat (RP) Baghouse sets a new standard for baghouse dust collector performance, combining advanced collector design with superior filtration technology in our most maintenance-friendly design ever.
Video: Donaldson Rugged Pleat (RP-Series) Baghouse Dust Collector
The Donaldson Rugged Pleat Baghouse Collector revolutionalizes baghouse design with a cyclone pre-filter, PD Pump filter cleaning and Ultra-Web® Spunbond Pleated Filter Bags.
RP Series Baghouse Dust Collector
The award-winning Rugged Pleat Baghouse is ideal for the heavy and/or abrasive dust applications typically found in woodworking, mining, grain processing, and other industries. Combining a cyclone pre-cleaner and baghouse into a single unit, the Rugged Pleat handles heavy dust loads and large air volumes and uses a PD pump cleaning system to provide energy-efficient filter cleaning. But, the Rugged Pleat goes even further, incorporating advanced Donaldson filtration technology that leaves the competition behind.
Features
SuperSep™ inlet system
Pre-separates up-to-97% of heavy dust before it even reaches the filters
EvenFlow™ baffles
Helps to reduce turbulence and evenly distribute airflow to all filters
Ultra-Web® Spunbond Pleated Filter Bags
Ultra-Web® Spunbond media provides 94% fewer emissions than standard 16-oz. singed polyester felt and is more durable for heavy dust applications
PD pump
Comes with the collector and provides energy-efficient pulse air with reduced condensation for fewer problems with moisture in the winter due to freeze-up.
PerfectPulse™ cleaning system
Delivers every pulse directly over the filter to ensure more effective bag cleaning and support longer filter life
Up to 44% Fewer Filters
Optimally-sized Pleated Filter Bags designed to maximize the amount of media per filter, resulting in 44% fewer filters to service compared to typical round baghouse collectors.
Easier Filter Changeouts
Based on 44% fewer filters, observational studies indicate that replacing RP filters takes 50% less time than traditional snap-in bag and cage filters.
Advantages
Intelligent Filter Design
The advanced construction and optimally-sized pleated filters of the Rugged Pleat enable the collector to provide the same airflow capacity as traditional round baghouses with up to 44% fewer filters. With fewer filters, the downtime needed for change-outs is easily reduced.
Rugged Pleat filters are only 5 feet tall so they are much easier to handle than conventional 8-, 10- or 12-foot bags and cages.
Advanced Filter Technology
Donaldson has continually advanced our proven Ultra-Web® fine fiber technology. Ultra-Web® provides a very fine, continuous fiber of 0.2-0.3 microns in diameter to form a web-like net that traps dust on the surface of the media. Combining Ultra-Web® technology with a sturdy spunbond polyester substrate, Ultra-Web® SB pleated bag filters provide longer life, reduced downtime, and reduced emissions.
Ultra-Web® Spunbond Pleated Filter Bag Benefits
- Media is more efficient in capturing submicron dust particles (0.3 micron and larger)
- Longer filter life and better pulse cleaning due to surface loading technology
- Lower energy use with better pulse cleaning and lower operating pressure drop
- More clean air, supporting longer filter life, and help to increase cost savings
- Built-in venturi and tertiary holes to increase pulse pressure longevity to improve pulse effectiveness and filter cleaning without creating dead space below the tubesheet
Control Panel
The Rugged Pleat baghouse also offers a new, easy-to-use control panel. It provides at-a-glance monitoring of the complete system, so you know that your Rugged Pleat collector is running at optimal performance.
It also offers features such as an airflow controller which can increase fan speed as filter life progresses to help your system run more efficiently to help lower your energy costs.
IoT Enabled with iCue™ Connected Filtration Service
This collector* is now enabled with Donaldson’s iCue™ connected filtration monitoring service. Designed to remotely monitor a facility’s dust collection equipment and provide operational insights directly to end-users, this information can help manufacturers reduce unplanned downtime, support efficient maintenance and operation, and automatically capture compliance data.
* may not be available on all models
Resources
Product Literature
Brochure
Manual
RP, RPH
Brochure
RP Control Panel
Manual
RP Control Panel
Related Technical Articles & Case Studies
Videos
Rugged Pleat Baghouse Collector Comprehensive View
Standard & Optional Features
| Collector Design | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| All-Welded 10 ga (minimum) Construction |  | |
| Heavy-Duty 1/4-in (6.4 mm) Tubesheet Construction | | |
| PD Pump (TEFC Motor Drive) for Cleaning System | | |
| 1/3 HP TEFC Motor* for Manifold Drive | | |
| SuperSep™ inlet system | | |
| Evenflow™ baffles (with SuperSep™ inlet) | | |
| Round Outlet | | |
| Rectangular Outlet | | |
| High Body Inlet | | |
| Ladder & Platform Assemblies | | |
| Stainless Steel Construction | | |
| Internal Service Light | |
| Pleated Bag Filters | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra-Web Spunbond Pleated Bags with Donaldson Seal Lock Top | | |
| Ultra-Web Spunbond Pleated Bags with BoltsafeTM Hardware | | |
| Variety of Media Options | |
| Hopper Design | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| 60° Conical Hoppers | | |
| Hopper Access Cover | | |
| Outlet Transitions for various Airlock Sizes | | |
| Outlet Transition for Live Bottom Hopper | | |
| Hopper Service Port | | |
| Hopper Level Indicators | | |
| 3” (76.2 mm) Hopper Water Overflow Check Valve | |
| Support Structure† | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Support Legs shipped installed | |
| Electrical Controls, Gauges and Enclosures | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Magnehelic®** Gauge | | |
| Rugged Pleat Perfect Pulse Timer PLC in NEMA 4 Enclosure | | |
| Pulse Solenoid Valve in NEMA 9 Enclosure | | |
| iCue™ Connected Filtration hardware and 1 year service agreement | | |
| Rugged Pleat PerfectPulse Controller with HMI screen in NEMA 12 Enclosure | | |
| Rugged Pleat PerfectPulse Control Panel with HMI screen, motor starters in NEMA 12 Enclosure | |
| Safety Features | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Taps | | |
| Explosion Vents | | |
| Ladder Safety System | |
| Paint System | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Coated Interior | | |
| Textured Multi-Coat Paint Finish with 2,000-Hour Salt Spray Performance | | |
| Premium Duty Paint | | |
| Custom Colors | |
| Warranty | Standard | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Warranty | |
* All 60 Hz motors 1HP and above are compliant with EISA.
** Magnehelic and Photohelic are registered trademarks of Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
† Donaldson Torit equipment is designed to IBC guidelines for specific wind speed exposure and seismic spectral acceleration at grade level. Contact your Donaldson Torit representative for detailed information available on the equipment’s Spec Control drawings. Equipment may be customized to meet unique, customer-specified site requirements.
