BAG FILTER COMPRISING SCRIMLESS FILTER FELT OF META- AND PARA-ARAMID STAPLE FIBER

摘要

This invention relates to a bag filter having a tubular section, a closed end, and an open end; the tubular section comprising a scrimless filter felt consisting essentially of a needle-punched batt of an intimate blend of fibers consisting of 50 to 79 percent by weight meta-aramid staple fiber, and 21 to 50 percent by weight para-aramid staple fiber; said needle-punched batt having a basis weight of from 10 to 17 ounces per square yard (340 to 580 grams per square meter).