Using the new flat cloth bag, compared with the traditional cloth bag dust collector, can greatly reduce the area of more than 40%, to solve the problem of limited installation space of dust collector;
Flat Bag Dust Collector - Low-Profile Industrial Filter System
A flat bag dust collector is a low-profile industrial filter system used when dust collection equipment must fit restricted installation space.
It is suitable for projects where height, access direction or layout limits make a conventional collector difficult to install.

Low-profile bag filtration for constrained industrial layouts
flat bag dust collector information, applications and selection notes for industrial emission control projects.
AIER Environmental Flat Bag Dust Collector features a flat filter bag design that provides a larger effective filtration area within a compact housing. It is engineered for medium to large airflow applications with high dust loading and continuous industrial operation. It is also known as a flat bag filter or low profile dust collector, and the flat bags are often called envelope filter bags.
Compared with conventional round filter bags, flat bags allow denser arrangement and improved utilization of filtration area. Combined with an efficient pulse-jet cleaning system and optimized airflow distribution, the dust collector maintains stable pressure drop, effective cleaning performance, and extended filter bag service life.
The flat bag configuration also helps reduce overall equipment height, making installation and maintenance easier—especially suitable for space-limited plants and retrofit projects.
Based on dust characteristics and operating conditions, AIER Environmental offers customized solutions including high-temperature resistance, corrosion protection, explosion-proof, and antistatic designs to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable long-term operation.
- Send dust source, airflow, dust loading and temperature before equipment selection.
- Review dust properties carefully when the dust is sticky, oily, wet or high-temperature.
- Confirm installation space, hopper discharge and maintenance access before final sizing.

How flat bag filtration works in limited space
Dusty air passes through filter bags arranged for a lower-profile collector body. Pulse cleaning removes dust from the filter surface and helps maintain usable airflow through the system.

Product features and configuration advantages
These points describe the product-level configuration direction. Final design should still be reviewed against site data.
Compared with cartridge type dust collector, Flat bag dust collector can be applied to high temperature and high dust concentration occasions that can not be applied to filter cartridge dust collector;
The core filter element of the dust collector, filter bag, can be selected according to the actual dust characteristics of the filter bag material;
The use of unique module combination, so that it can be installed in a small space;
The special filter bag can provide a larger filter area in a small box, and make the space between the filter bags increase, longer service life, reduce the workload of the filter bag replacement.
Reference data for flat bag dust collector selection
Actual parameters are configured according to airflow, concentration, temperature, installation space and target emission requirement.
| Model | Filtration Area (m²) | Air Flow (m³/h) | Pulse Valve Size | Pulse Valve Qty | Filter Bag Specification (mm) | Filter Bag Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-FH1-1-15 | 15 | 450-1620 | 1" | 5 | 500×30×1500 | 10 |
| AR-FH1-2-30 | 30 | 900-3240 | 1" | 5 | 500×30×1500 | 20 |
| AR-FH1-3-45 | 45 | 1350-4860 | 1" | 5 | 500×30×1500 | 30 |
| AR-FH1-4-60 | 60 | 1800-6480 | 1" | 5 | 500×30×1500 | 40 |
| AR-FH2-2-60 | 60 | 1800-6480 | 1" | 10 | 500×30×1500 | 40 |
| AR-FH2-3-90 | 90 | 2700-9720 | 1" | 10 | 500×30×1500 | 60 |
| AR-FH2-4-120 | 120 | 3600-12960 | 1" | 10 | 500×30×1500 | 80 |
Where this equipment is typically used
The exact model should be selected after AIER reviews pollutant properties, airflow and operating conditions.

Industrial powder handling
Review airflow, pollutant properties and site conditions before final equipment selection.

Metalworking dust
Review airflow, pollutant properties and site conditions before final equipment selection.

Pharmaceutical powder handling
Review airflow, pollutant properties and site conditions before final equipment selection.

Workshop dust extraction
Review airflow, pollutant properties and site conditions before final equipment selection.

General manufacturing dust control
Review airflow, pollutant properties and site conditions before final equipment selection.

Selection notes before requesting a quote
- Choose a flat bag dust collector when height, access direction or layout limits make a conventional collector difficult to install.
- Use flat bags for high temperature and high dust concentration conditions where a cartridge dust collector is not suitable.
- Select the filter bag material according to the actual dust characteristics.
- Use the unique module combination when the collector must be installed in a small space.
What Information Should You Send for a Quote?
For a more accurate recommendation, please include your process, pollutant type, airflow, concentration, temperature, target emission requirement and destination country in the message.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for product-level selection. For exact model sizing, send your operating data to AIER.
When should I choose a flat bag dust collector?
Choose it when height, access direction or installation layout limits make a conventional collector difficult to install. Compared with a traditional bag collector, the flat bag design can reduce the floor area by more than 40%.
Can a flat bag dust collector handle high temperature and high dust concentration?
Yes. Flat bag dust collectors can be applied to high temperature and high dust concentration occasions which a cartridge dust collector cannot handle. Operating data should still be reviewed before final selection.
What is the advantage of flat filter bags?
The special flat bags provide a larger filter area in a small housing and increase the space between bags, which extends service life and reduces the workload of filter bag replacement. The bag material is selected according to the actual dust characteristics.
What information is needed for a flat bag dust collector quote?
Please provide the dust source, dust type, airflow, dust concentration, temperature, humidity, installation height and space limits, emission target and installation country. AIER will review the model, filtration area and filter bag quantity based on your data.



