INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Metal Working Dust Collection
& Filtration Solutions

Custom filter bags, high-temperature media, and liquid filtration for metal fabrication, welding, grinding, cutting, and finishing operations of any scale.

20+ Years

Metal Working Experience

Hi-Temp Media

For Welding & Thermal Cutting

Air & Liquid

Complete Filtration Coverage

100% Custom

Any Size, Any Configuration

Metal Working Filtration Specialists

Your Dust Collector Has to Handle Everything Metal Working Throws at It

Metal working operations generate some of the most demanding dust and fume challenges in any industrial environment. Large chips from machining, fine metallic dust from grinding, weld smoke and fumes from fabrication, and oily mist from cutting operations — your filtration system has to capture all of it efficiently, at high temperatures, without clogging or failing.

Standard filter bags often fall short. The wrong fabric degrades quickly under heat, metallic dust loads filters faster than other applications, and oil mist contaminates media that isn’t designed for it.

American Fabric Filter manufactures custom filter bags, high-temperature media, and complete air and liquid filtration solutions specifically engineered for the demands of metal working environments — from small job shops to large-scale fabrication facilities.

  • Custom filter bags for grinding, welding, machining, and finishing
  • High-temperature media including aramid (Nomex), fiberglass, and P84
  • PTFE membrane and spunbond media for fine metallic and weld fume capture
  • Liquid filtration for coolant, cutting fluid, and metalworking fluid recovery
  • Cartridge filters and baghouse components for heavy-duty metal dust
  • OEM replacement filters for discontinued dust collection equipment
  • Rubber connectors, hi-temp sleeves, and custom shop fabrications
Our Core Solutions

Filtration Products Built for the Demands of Metal Working

Air Filtration & Dust Collection

Custom filter bags and cartridge filters in high-temperature media — aramid (Nomex), fiberglass, P84, and PTFE membrane — engineered to handle metallic dust, weld fumes, and grinding particulate without premature wear or failure.

Liquid Filtration & Coolant Recovery

Vessel bags, cartridge filters, filter belts, filter presses, and housings for metalworking fluid, coolant, and cutting oil filtration. Remove swarf, fines, and contaminants to extend fluid life and protect your equipment.

Hi-Temp Connectors & Custom Fabrication

Hi-temperature rubber and fabric connector sleeves, gaskets, curtain walls, equipment covers, and custom fabrications built for the heat and abrasion demands of metal fabrication, foundry, and thermal cutting environments.

Why American Fabric Filter

The Metal Working Filtration Partner
You Can Actually Count On

High-Temp Media That Won’t Fail Under Heat

We stock aramid (Nomex), fiberglass, P84, and PTFE media rated for the elevated temperatures common in welding, thermal cutting, and foundry applications — so your filters perform reliably instead of degrading under heat stress.

Coolant & Cutting Fluid Filtration

Metalworking fluid is expensive. Our liquid filtration products remove swarf and fine metallic particles to extend fluid life, protect tooling, and reduce disposal costs — a direct improvement to your shop’s bottom line.

OEM Replacements for Discontinued Equipment

Your dust collector’s manufacturer may no longer support your model — but we do. We fabricate replacement filter bags and cartridges for discontinued equipment when OEM parts are no longer available.

Air, Liquid & Custom — One Vendor

Dust collection filters, coolant filtration, hi-temp connector sleeves, custom covers and curtain walls — we supply it all from one source, so you spend less time managing vendors and more time running your operation.

More Industries We Serve

Specialized Filtration Across Every Sector

Industrial

Carbon Block

Pharmaceutical

Food & Beverage

Commercial

Power & Cogeneration

Plastics

Powder Coating

Woodworking

Aggregate

FAQs

Common Questions About Metal Working Filtration

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is ready to help you spec the right solution.

What filter media do you recommend for welding and thermal cutting dust collection?

For welding and thermal cutting applications, we typically recommend high-temperature media such as aramid (Nomex), fiberglass, or P84 depending on the temperature range and the specific fumes being generated. PTFE membrane is often added for fine weld fume capture. We’ll ask about your specific process and recommend the right fabric before any order is placed.

Yes. We carry a full range of liquid filtration products for metalworking fluid, coolant, and cutting oil — including vessel bags, cartridge filters, belt and drum filters, filter presses, and housings. Removing swarf and fine metallic particles extends your fluid life significantly and reduces disposal costs.

Yes. We fabricate custom replacement filter bags and cartridges for discontinued dust collection equipment when the original manufacturer no longer supports the unit. Send us your existing filter or the dimensions and we’ll match it — or engineer an upgraded replacement with better performance.

Cartridge filters offer more filter area in a compact footprint and are often better suited for fine metallic dust and weld fumes. Bag filters handle higher dust loads and are common in larger baghouse systems. The right choice depends on your collector type, dust volume, and airflow requirements. Our team will help you determine the best option for your specific setup.

Yes. We fabricate hi-temperature rubber and fabric connector sleeves, equipment covers, curtain walls, gaskets, and custom shop products for metal fabrication environments. All fabricated to your specifications and in materials rated for the heat and abrasion conditions of your operation.

Ready to Solve Your
Metal Working Filtration Challenges?

Tell us about your operation — your dust types, temperatures, collector equipment, and fluid filtration needs. We’ll recommend the right solution and provide a free quote, same day.