Solberg MFG
Industrial Filtration, Separation & Silencing Solutions
Solberg Manufacturing specializes in industrial filtration, separation, and silencing solutions designed to protect critical equipment and improve system performance. With more than 50 years of filtration experience, Solberg products are used with vacuum pumps, blowers, compressors, pneumatic conveying systems, and other industrial equipment across a wide range of applications.
Industrial Air Services provides Solberg filtration solutions for customers throughout Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas. From protecting positive displacement blowers in pneumatic conveying applications to providing vacuum filtration for food processing, poultry, woodworking, plastics, and manufacturing operations, our experienced team can help identify the right filtration solution for your equipment and operating environment.
Inlet Vacuum Filters
Solberg inlet vacuum filters are designed to protect vacuum pumps and vacuum systems by capturing particulate contamination before it reaches critical equipment.
Available configurations support applications ranging from general industrial vacuum systems to demanding environments with high concentrations of dust, fibers, and other airborne contaminants.
Common applications include:
Vacuum pumps and vacuum systems
Central vacuum systems
Vacuum packaging
Food processing
Poultry processing
Woodworking
Plastics manufacturing
Material handling
Factory automation
Paper processing
A properly selected inlet vacuum filter can help reduce equipment wear, extend vacuum pump life, and decrease maintenance requirements.
Inlet Filter Silencers
Solberg inlet filter silencers combine air filtration and noise attenuation in a single solution for blowers, compressors, vacuum equipment, and other air-moving machinery.
These systems help prevent airborne contaminants from entering equipment while reducing the intake noise generated during operation.
Common applications include:
Positive displacement blowers
Side channel blowers
Piston compressors
Rotary screw compressors
Pneumatic conveying systems
Wastewater aeration
Factory air systems
Industrial and severe-duty applications
A variety of filtration media, connection styles, construction materials, and configurations are available to meet specific system requirements.
Pneumatic Conveying Filtration
Pneumatic conveying systems used in plastics, manufacturing, food processing, and material-handling operations depend on clean, unrestricted airflow.
Solberg filtration products help protect the positive displacement blowers and vacuum equipment responsible for moving materials throughout these systems.
Filtration solutions are available for:
Plastics and resin conveying
Pellet transfer systems
Bulk material handling
Powder conveying
Food and ingredient handling
Manufacturing processes
Positive displacement blowers
Vacuum conveying systems
For high-dust environments, Solberg offers heavy-duty filtration solutions designed to capture contaminants while maintaining airflow and minimizing pressure drop.
Food & Beverage Filtration
Food and beverage processing facilities rely on vacuum pumps, rotary lobe blowers, piston equipment, and positive displacement systems for numerous production and material-handling processes.
Solberg filtration solutions help protect this equipment from contamination while supporting dependable operation in demanding production environments.
Applications may include:
Food processing
Beverage production
Vacuum packaging
Pneumatic conveying
Ingredient handling
Rotary lobe and positive displacement blowers
Piston equipment
Central vacuum systems
Industrial Air Services can evaluate your application and help select the appropriate Solberg filtration solution based on airflow, equipment type, operating conditions, and filtration requirements.
Vacuum Filtration for Poultry Processing
Poultry processing facilities can create particularly demanding conditions for vacuum equipment. Moisture, airborne particles, product debris, and other contaminants can reduce vacuum pump efficiency and contribute to premature equipment wear.
Solberg vacuum filtration solutions for poultry applications can provide an important first line of defense between the processing environment and the vacuum equipment.
Proper vacuum filtration can help:
Protect vacuum pumps
Capture airborne contaminants
Reduce equipment contamination
Extend equipment life
Reduce maintenance requirements
Improve system reliability
Industrial Air Services can help configure filtration for individual vacuum pumps or larger central vacuum systems used throughout poultry and food-processing facilities.
Vacuum Filters for Woodworking
Woodworking and wood-product manufacturing operations generate large quantities of dust and short fibers that can quickly damage unprotected vacuum equipment.
Solberg offers vacuum filters for woodworking applications designed specifically for challenging, high-dust environments.
Heavy-duty filtration solutions are available to help remove dust and short fibers before they enter vacuum pumps and related equipment.
Applications include:
CNC routers
Woodworking vacuum systems
Furniture manufacturing
Cabinet manufacturing
Wood-product processing
Material handling
Central vacuum systems
Certain Solberg filtration systems incorporate precleaning technology to remove a significant portion of larger contaminants before they reach the primary filter element. This can increase dirt-holding capacity and extend maintenance intervals.
Vacuum Pump Filtration
Vacuum pumps can be particularly sensitive to contamination. Solberg offers inlet vacuum filtration solutions for multiple vacuum technologies, processes, and operating environments.
Applications include:
Rotary vane vacuum pumps
Screw vacuum pumps
Piston vacuum pumps
Roots vacuum systems
Central vacuum systems
Industrial vacuum equipment
Available filtration options allow systems to be configured around the type, size, and concentration of contaminants present in the process.
Heavy-Duty & High-Dust Filtration
Some industrial applications require substantially more filtration capacity than a conventional inlet filter can provide.
Solberg offers heavy-duty filtration solutions for environments involving high dust loading, fibers, and other challenging contaminants. These systems can incorporate large dirt-holding capacities and precleaning technologies to reduce the amount of material reaching the primary filter element.
Typical applications include:
Woodworking
Plastics manufacturing
Pneumatic conveying
Material handling
Industrial vacuum systems
Screw compressors
Industrial manufacturing
Filtration for Positive Displacement Blowers
Positive displacement blowers are commonly used in pneumatic conveying, wastewater treatment, material handling, and industrial processing.
Proper inlet filtration helps protect blower internals from airborne contaminants while maintaining the airflow required for efficient operation.
Industrial Air Services provides Solberg filtration and silencing solutions for positive displacement blowers used in applications such as:
Pneumatic conveying
Plastics processing
Material transfer
Wastewater aeration
Industrial vacuum systems
Food and beverage processing
Replacement Filter Elements & Accessories
Maintaining the correct filter element is critical to preserving airflow and protecting industrial equipment.
Industrial Air Services can assist customers with replacement Solberg filter elements and accessories for existing filtration systems.
Available options vary by product and may include:
Replacement filter elements
Multiple filtration media
Pressure-drop indicators
Vacuum gauges
Mounting brackets
Drain ports
Precleaners
Stainless steel construction
Specialty finishes
Alternative connection styles
Our team can help identify the correct replacement element or filtration configuration for your existing system.
Custom Filtration Solutions
Industrial filtration is rarely a one-size-fits-all application.
Equipment type, airflow, pressure or vacuum level, contaminant size, contaminant concentration, temperature, moisture, and installation conditions can all affect filter selection.
Industrial Air Services can work with Solberg to provide filtration solutions for specialized and demanding industrial applications.
Whether you need filtration for a single vacuum pump or a complete pneumatic conveying, blower, or central vacuum system, we can help determine the appropriate solution for your operation.
Solberg Filtration Solutions from Industrial Air Services
Industrial Air Services provides Solberg filtration products backed by the industrial equipment knowledge needed to apply them properly.
Our team can assist with:
Inlet vacuum filters
Vacuum pump filtration
Inlet filter silencers
Positive displacement blower filtration
Pneumatic conveying filtration
Food and beverage applications
Poultry processing vacuum filtration
Woodworking vacuum filters
Plastics and material-handling applications
Heavy-duty filtration
Replacement filter elements
Filtration accessories
Custom filtration solutions
Contact Industrial Air Services
Need help selecting a Solberg filter for your vacuum pump, blower, compressor, or pneumatic conveying system? Industrial Air Services can evaluate your application and help determine the right filtration solution.
We serve industrial customers in La Vergne, Nashville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Lebanon, Clarksville, Cookeville, and communities throughout Middle Tennessee.
Solberg MFG Filtration FAQ
What does Solberg Manufacturing provide?
Solberg provides industrial filtration, separation, and silencing equipment for systems such as vacuum pumps, blowers, and compressors. These components help manage contamination and noise when selected for the operating conditions.
What is an inlet vacuum filter used for?
An inlet vacuum filter captures particles before they enter the pump. It should be selected for the process contaminants and operating flow while allowing the connected equipment to achieve the required vacuum.
What is an inlet filter silencer?
An inlet filter silencer combines filtration with noise attenuation. It addresses incoming airborne contamination and inlet noise, with selection based on airflow, allowable restriction, connection requirements, and the equipment's operating environment.
How do filtration and separation differ?
A particulate filter captures solids in a filter medium, while a separator removes specified entrained material using its particular separation mechanism. The right arrangement depends on whether the stream contains dust, liquid, mist, or a combination.
How do I size a filter for a vacuum system?
Provide flow at the stated operating conditions, target pressure, contaminant type, and acceptable pressure drop. Connection diameter alone does not establish capacity, especially when vacuum conditions change the gas volume through the filter.
Why does filter pressure drop matter?
Pressure drop is the restriction created as gas passes through the filter. Excessive restriction can reduce useful flow or vacuum at the process and alter the operating load on the connected equipment.
When should a filter element be replaced?
Use the manufacturer's service limits and inspection guidance, supported by pressure-drop readings where available. Replacement intervals vary with contaminant loading, operating hours, and element type rather than following one schedule for every installation.
Can filter elements be cleaned and reused?
Only if the element manufacturer permits it and specifies a suitable method. Some media are intended for replacement, and an unsuitable cleaning process can damage the element or reduce its filtration performance.
What should I consider for dusty applications?
Identify particle size, dust concentration, abrasiveness, and whether the material creates special handling requirements. High loading may call for additional separation or a different filtration arrangement to maintain acceptable service intervals.
Can a particulate filter remove liquid from an air stream?
Do not assume it can. Liquid exposure may require a dedicated separator or a filter specifically designed for that duty, with suitable drainage and protection against liquid reaching downstream equipment.
How should a filter housing be installed?
Follow the housing instructions for orientation, supports, flow direction, sealing, and service clearance. Allow enough access to remove the element and perform maintenance without placing excessive load on the connected piping.
Can filtration help protect a blower?
Proper inlet filtration reduces the particles entering the blower and helps limit contamination-related wear. Its benefit depends on correct sizing, intact seals, suitable media, and timely service as the element becomes loaded.
Why is dirt appearing downstream of a filter?
Possible causes include damaged media, poor seating, seal leaks, bypass paths, or an unsuitable element. Inspect the complete assembly and compare the contamination with the element's specified capability before replacing components.
Can a silencer eliminate all equipment noise?
No. A silencer addresses particular noise paths, but machinery can also transmit sound through its casing, discharge, piping, and supports. Assess the installation as a whole when planning noise reduction.
What information is needed to select a Solberg product?
Provide equipment type, flow, operating pressure or vacuum, temperature, contaminant details, and connection size. Include allowable pressure drop, space constraints, and any existing element or housing identification for replacement applications.
Where can I get Solberg filtration help in Middle Tennessee?
Call Industrial Air Services at (615) 641-3100 to discuss filtration for your blower, compressor, or vacuum system. Our team can review the operating conditions and help identify a suitable solution.