Glacier Technology, Inc.
1846 Berkshire Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441

Case Studies

Gold Series Collecting Precious Metal DustCase Study Metal Scrap Processing
The process of recycling precious metal scrap such as gold, silver, and platinum creates high levels of dust in the environment. When a recycling plant in Rogers, MN experienced problems with their dust collection system and failed a regulator emissions test, a shut-down of plant operations ensued. An efficient and reliable solution needed to be implemented immediately. Glacier Technology was able to devise a long-term solution to address dust collection needs and return the plant to profitable operations.

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Gold Series Collecting Paper DustCase Study Paper Dust
A Phoenix, AZ corrugated box manufacturer found that not only were their operations growing, their dust problems were expanding as well. An already under-performing dust management system needed to be replaced with a collection system that would address the needs of their expanding operations and equipment. A Farr air pollution control solution completely addressed their needs.

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Gold Series Collecting from Plasma Table Case Study Plasma Cutting
A Jefferson, IN developer of custom marine vessels and equipment, including hopper and tank barges, needed a system to address excessive smoke and waste generated by plasma cutting systems. The existing water table limitations as well as cost and downtime challenges resulting from waste removal operations all contributed to the need for a reliable solution. The Farr Gold Series GS48L provided the perfect system to address both problems

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Gold Series Collecting Polymer Dust from Hand GrindingCase Study Sanding Resin
A manufacturer of cast polymer products in Sparta, WI, was experiencing problems with the dust volume created in the production processes used for fabricating their cast sinks. The facility’s original baghouse dust collector system proved to be unable to manage the high amount of manufacturing dust. The dust was creating a health concern for employees and would lead to equipment problems. Glacier Technology developed a system that would address the manufacturer’s needs with Farr Gold Series Modules that were up for the challenge and delivered a permanent solution.

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Gold Series Collecting Cement DustCase History Wells Concrete
In Albany, MN, the developers of a new concrete manufacturing facility needed to implement a dust collection system that would manage the complex needs of this operation. A variety of operations would occur in this plant, including sandblasting, welding, and wood-forming, each producing dust with unique management requirements. Farr provided the solution for all of the plant’s needs with a Gold Series duct collection system, which also provided significant energy efficiency.

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