Oval bag filters are a specialized filtration solution used in industrial dust collection systems where space optimization and airflow efficiency are critical. Compared with traditional round filter bags, their unique oval (or flat-oval) shape allows for higher filtration density within the same housing.
Description
Why Adopt a Flat-oval Design?
This design is no mere coincidence; it is engineered to address a number of complex technical challenges.
- Space Optimization
Compared to circular filter bags, oval filter bags can be arranged more densely, thereby increasing the total filtration area per unit volume.
- Improved Airflow Distribution
Their relatively flat sides facilitate a more uniform distribution of airflow across the surface of the filter bags, thereby minimizing airflow dead zones.
- Structural Stability in Compact Layouts
In installations featuring a dense arrangement of filter bags, oval cages effectively prevent the bags from deforming.
- Compatibility with Rectangular Housings
Many modern dust collectors utilize a rectangular housing structure; the geometric shape of oval filter elements aligns more seamlessly with this type of enclosure.
On Which Types of Filters Are They Used?
- Pulse Jet Bag Filters (Pulse Jet Baghouses)
Especially in compact or high-capacity systems where more filter media must be installed in limited space.
- Top-Loading Dust Collectors
Where bag replacement and maintenance are performed from the clean air side.
Standard Dimensions (Flat Width × Thickness)
| Model | Flat Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Equivalent Round Diameter (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OF-120×60 | 120 | 60 | Ø130–140 mm |
| OF-130×65 | 130 | 65 | Ø140–150 mm |
| OF-140×70 | 140 | 70 | Ø150–160 mm |
| OF-150×75 | 150 | 75 | Ø160–170 mm |
| OF-160×80 | 160 | 80 | Ø170–180 mm |
| OF-180×90 | 180 | 90 | Ø190–200 mm |
Materials & Properties of Dust Collector Filter Bags
| Material | Working Temperature |
Instant Temperature | Abrasion Resistance | Hydrolysis Resistance | Acid Resistance | Alkali Resistance | Oxidation Resistance |
| Polyprolene Needle Felt | 90℃ | 110℃ | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Middle |
| Acrylic Needle Felt | 120℃ | 130℃ | Middle | Good | Good | Middle | Good |
| Polyester Needle Felt | 130℃ | 150℃ | Excellent | Poor | Middle | Fair | Good |
| PPS Needle Felt | 180℃ | 200℃ | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Aramid Needle Felt | 204℃ | 220℃ | Good | Middle | Middle | Good | Middle |
| P84 Needle Felt | 240℃ | 260℃ | Good | Middle | Middle | Middle | Good |
| PTFE Needle felt | 250℃ | 280℃ | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fiberglass Needle Felt | 250℃ | 280℃ | Fair | Good | Middle | Fair | Good |
| Woven Fiberglass Filter Cloth | 260℃ | 280℃ | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Common Filter Bag Cage Materials

- Stainless Steel
Since stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, stainless steel bag cages are often used in filtration systems that need to handle corrosive substances or high temperature environments. Its material is usually 304 or 316 stainless steel.
- Titanium Steel
Titanium bag cage is an advanced filter system component, mainly used in extreme environments, such as high corrosion, high temperature or applications requiring lightweight materials. Titanium alloy has become an ideal choice for high-demand fields such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and marine engineering due to its excellent corrosion resistance, strength and high temperature resistance.
- Galvanized Steel
Through hot-dip galvanizing or electro-galvanizing process, a layer of zinc coating is formed on its surface, which effectively improves the corrosion resistance of the bag cage and prevents rust. Galvanized steel bag cage is a cost-effective industrial filter bag support solution, suitable for a variety of industrial dust removal scenarios
- Silicone Coated Steel
The silicone coated dust bag cage is based on the traditional bag cage, and is coated with a layer of silicone coating to improve its corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and wear resistance. It is a special bag cage for desulfurization and dust removal in power plants, which can replace stainless steel bag cages and greatly reduce the maintenance cost of equipment.
Choose Filmedia®
Filmedia® provides customized filter bags and cages for your dust collection projects, delivering reliable solutions tailored to a wide range of industrial applications. With extensive experience in filtration materials and system design, Filmedia® supports industries such as cement, steel, power generation, chemicals, and asphalt mixing.












