The baghouse dust collector works by drawing the exhaust gases through a series of fabric bags or filters made of woven or felted materials such as polyester, polypropylene, or fiberglass. As the exhaust gases pass through the fabric filters, the particulate matter, or dust, is trapped on the surface of the filters, while the clean air is released through an outlet.

The fabric filters are cleaned periodically by shaking or pulsing the bags with compressed air or mechanically agitating them to dislodge the accumulated dust. The dust is then collected and removed from the system, either by a hopper at the bottom of the collector or by a pneumatic conveying system.

BETTER Baghouse dust collectors are effective in capturing a wide range of particulate matter, including fine dust and toxic particles. They are also efficient and reliable, with high removal efficiencies ranging from 99% to 99.9%. However, they require regular maintenance, including filter replacement and cleaning, to ensure proper functioning and performance.