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.
Process & Power offers Solberg filtration solutions for customers throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Kentucky. From protecting positive displacement blowers in pneumatic conveying applications to vacuum filtration for food processing, poultry, woodworking, plastics, and manufacturing operations, our 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 systems from 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 contaminants.
Applications include:
Vacuum pumps and systems
Central vacuum systems
Vacuum packaging
Food processing
Poultry processing
Woodworking
Plastics
Material handling
Factory automation
Paper processing
A properly selected inlet vacuum filter can help reduce equipment wear, extend pump life, and decrease maintenance requirements.
Inlet Filter Silencers
Solberg inlet filter silencers combine air filtration and noise attenuation into a single solution for blowers, compressors, vacuum equipment, and other air-moving machinery.
These systems help prevent airborne contaminants from entering equipment while reducing intake noise generated during operation.
Applications include:
Positive displacement blowers
Side channel blowers
Piston compressors
Screw compressors
Pneumatic conveying systems
Wastewater aeration
Factory air systems
Industrial and severe-duty applications
A variety of filtration media, connection styles, materials, and configurations are available to meet specific system requirements.
Pneumatic Conveying Filtration
Pneumatic conveying systems used throughout plastics, manufacturing, food processing, and material handling operations depend on clean, unrestricted airflow.
Solberg filtration products help protect the positive displacement (PD) blowers and vacuum equipment that move material 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 remove 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 can include:
Food processing
Beverage production
Vacuum packaging
Pneumatic conveying
Ingredient handling
Rotary lobe and PD blower systems
Piston equipment
Central vacuum systems
Process & Power can help evaluate the application and select the appropriate Solberg filtration solution based on airflow, equipment type, operating environment, and filtration requirements.
Vacuum Filtration for Poultry Processing
Poultry processing facilities can present 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
Process & Power 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 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, helping 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 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 and quantity of contaminants present in the process.
Heavy-Duty & High-Dust Filtration
Some industrial applications require significantly 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
Pneumatic conveying
Material handling
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.
Process & Power offers Solberg filtration and silencing solutions for PD blowers, including applications involving:
Pneumatic conveying
Plastics processing
Material transfer
Wastewater aeration
Industrial vacuum
Food and beverage processing
Replacement Filter Elements & Accessories
Maintaining the correct filter element is critical to preserving airflow and protecting equipment.
Process & Power 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 proper replacement element or filtration configuration for your existing system.
Custom Filtration Solutions
Industrial filtration is rarely one-size-fits-all.
Equipment type, airflow, pressure or vacuum level, contaminant size, contaminant concentration, temperature, moisture, and installation environment can all influence filter selection.
Process & Power 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'll help determine the appropriate solution for your operation.
Solberg Filtration Solutions from Process & Power
Process & Power provides Solberg filtration products along with the industrial equipment knowledge needed to properly apply them.
Our team can assist with:
Inlet Vacuum Filters
Vacuum Pump Filtration
Inlet Filter Silencers
Positive Displacement Blower Filtration
Pneumatic Conveying Filtration
Food & Beverage Applications
Poultry Processing Vacuum Filtration
Woodworking Vacuum Filters
Plastics & Material Handling Applications
Heavy-Duty Filtration
Replacement Filter Elements
Filtration Accessories
Custom Filtration Solutions
Contact Process & Power
Need help selecting a Solberg filter for your vacuum pump, blower, compressor, or pneumatic conveying system? Process & Power can help evaluate your application and determine the right filtration solution.
Solberg MFG FAQ
What Solberg products does Process & Power offer?
The page features inlet vacuum filters, filter silencers, heavy-duty filtration, replacement elements, and accessories. These products protect equipment and support airflow in suitable blower, vacuum, and compressed-air applications.
What does an inlet vacuum filter do?
It captures specified contaminants before they reach the vacuum pump. Selection must account for the actual flow, vacuum, contaminant type, loading, and acceptable pressure loss.
What is an inlet filter silencer?
It combines inlet filtration with sound attenuation. It can address intake noise and contamination, but it does not remove every noise source from a machine or installation.
Can Solberg filtration protect positive displacement blowers?
Yes. Suitable inlet filters help limit contaminant entry. Match capacity and media to the blower and process so the filter provides protection without creating excessive restriction.
How is filtration used in pneumatic conveying?
Filters help protect the air-moving equipment from material and dust carried by the process. The arrangement depends on the conveyed product, loading, airflow, and whether the system operates under pressure or vacuum.
What should plastics processors consider when selecting a filter?
Identify resin dust, fines, fibers, and expected loading, along with flow and vacuum requirements. Filter capacity and service access should reflect actual material-handling conditions.
Are there Solberg options for food and beverage applications?
Yes. The page includes filtration supporting food-related vacuum and conveying equipment. Confirm materials, cleaning requirements, and application suitability; a general inlet filter is not automatically a sanitary or sterile filter.
What makes poultry-processing filtration different?
Moisture and process debris can complicate equipment protection. Identify the contaminants and liquid load so filtration and any required separation are designed together for the actual vacuum service.
Can Solberg filters help protect woodworking vacuum pumps?
Yes. Appropriate filtration can intercept dust and fibers before they enter the pump. High loading may require larger capacity or precleaning, with inspection intervals suited to the process.
What is the purpose of a precleaner?
A suitable precleaner removes part of the contaminant load before the main element. It can reduce element loading, but performance depends on particle characteristics and the selected design.
How do I know when a filter needs service?
Follow the manufacturer's condition and replacement guidance. Rising differential pressure, reduced flow, or contamination can signal a problem, while damaged elements or seals may require attention even without high pressure loss.
Can every filter element be cleaned and reused?
No. Cleaning depends on the media and manufacturer instructions. An unsuitable cleaning method can damage an element, so confirm whether cleaning is permitted and when replacement is required.
Can you identify a replacement Solberg element?
Provide housing and element part numbers, photographs, and operating details. Dimensions alone may not establish the correct media, efficiency, or rating for your application.
Can gauges and indicators help with filter maintenance?
Appropriate instrumentation can help track operating conditions and restriction. Select the range and measurement arrangement for the system, and use readings alongside inspections and the manufacturer's maintenance guidance.
What information is needed to select a Solberg filter?
Provide equipment type, actual flow, pressure or vacuum, temperature, contaminants, loading, connections, and installation space. Include moisture or chemical exposure that could affect media and housing compatibility.
Where can I get Solberg filtration support near Memphis?
Call Process & Power at (901) 362-5500 for filtration selection or replacement-element assistance. Share your location and equipment information so the team can review the appropriate options.
