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Starweb Receives Award At Successful Filtration 2000 Show
The Filtration 2000 show in Philadelphia was the first time that the recently-organized BBA Filtration had exhibited at a major show. It took some scrambling to get ready for the show, especially in consolidating the BBA, Snow and AQF booths, but the results were excellent and the show was a great success for the company. We appreciate everyone who stopped by to visit and learn more about our products, services and the exciting changes underway at BBA Filtration.
During the show, BBA Filtration was honored to receive an award from Filtration+Separation magazine. StarWeb was the winner in the category for Filter Media in the Filtration+Separation Product Achievement Awards 2000. According to the magazine, the goal of presenting the awards, which are now in their third year, is to promote innovation and development and give buyers of filtration materials and equipment the opportunity to see which companies are driving the growth of the industry.
StarWeb was selected because it has copolymer fibers available for binding, making it excellent for use as a substrate in composites or as a feedstock in needlefelts. Available in two dpf sizes, Starweb contains no fillers, additives or chemical binders. Made of continuous filament, 100% polyester, StarWeb weights range between 0.5-3.0 osy (17-102 gsm).
A picture on the home page shows Gary Anderson and Frank Baker after they received the award for BBA Filtration.
BBA Filtration Introduces Superpleat(TM) Filtration Media For Pulse-Jet Dust/Baghouse Applications
BBA Filtration recently added a new filtration media to its product offerings. SuperPleat(TM) is a cartridge filter media designed for use in pulse-jet dust/baghouse filtration. Made of 100 percent spunbonded polyester, SuperPleat is heat resistant to 270°F. It is available in 4, 6 and 8 osy (138, 203 and 271 gsm) weights.
Dust cartridges made of SuperPleat offer several advantages over traditional bag filters. SuperPleat retains sharp pleats, so more filtering area is available in the same space normally taken up by a bag filter. In addition, its 100 percent polyester trilobal fibers provide additional surface area for greater filtration efficiency. Made of continuous filaments that have a very high internal bond strength, SuperPleat is strong enough to withstand the repeated pulse-jet cycles necessary for cleaning the filter. It has a high Mullen Burst of 205.
In most situations, replacing a bag filter with a SuperPleat cartridge filter means a longer life from your media, which results in fewer change-outs and reduced production interruptions. SuperPleat frequently offers a lower pressure drop, increased abrasion resistance and greater efficiency. A cartridge made with SuperPleat is lightweight and therefore easy to install.
Meet Dave Burge, BBA Filtration's General Manager
Dave Burge, General Manager of BBA Filtration, is responsible for BBA's global filtration business. Appointed in June 2000, Dave oversees sales, operations and the continued growth of the newly integrated BBA Nonwovens Filtration Business Unit, Snow Filtration and AQF Technologies.
"Part of the value we've generated by consolidating the filtration business is that we've created a focal point for our customers," Dave says. "By having one point of contact, customers can tap into the knowledge and technology of the marketplace that AQF offers, the technical resources of BBA and the high value of customer service and satisfaction provided by Snow.
"In addition, our employees benefit from the internal systems and employee plans that BBA has that can affect their career growth, job satisfaction and future opportunities. We value our people and, without them, would not be the successful company that we are."
Prior to becoming General Manager, Dave was Vice President of Business Development for BBA Nonwovens Americas. He received his MBA from Clemson University and his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lowell in Massachusetts. He has been involved in the nonwovens industry since 1977.
BBA Filtration Offers Analytical Support Services To Its Customers
Filtration users often need more than a media; sometimes they need detailed information to ensure their media meets their specific requirements. BBA Filtration has invested in equipment that allows us to fulfill our customers' analytical support needs.
In the area of microscopy, some of our services include Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis, Image Analyzer, Polarizing Light Microscopy and Stereo Microscopy. In polymer analysis, we offer Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermo-Mechanical Analysis, Melt Flow Analysis, Color Analysis, Ash or TiO2 Content and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometry. We offer Diaper barrier testing and Medical barrier testing. In Physical-Mechanical Testing, we can test Basis Weight, Tensile, Thickness, Air Porosity, Abrasion, and Coefficient of Friction, to name a few.
In the very near future, we are planning to put a complete listing of our analytical support services on this web site to make it easier for our customers to see how BBA Filtration can help with filtration solutions.
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