Industrial Air Pollution Control Equipment

IAC designs and manufactures complete air pollution control systems that help industrial plants achieve regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainable performance. Our portfolio includes pulse-jet and reverse air baghouses, cartridge and bin vent dust collectors, cyclones, and dry sorbent injection (DSI) systems for SO₂, NOₓ, and acid gas mitigation. Whether integrated into a new facility or retrofit to existing operations, IAC’s equipment is built for long service life and high-efficiency particulate capture across all industries.

As a trusted EPC contractor and original equipment manufacturer, IAC delivers engineered APC solutions for industries including cement, steel, biomass, and food processing. With more than 7,500 baghouses in service worldwide and decades of hands-on experience, we design, fabricate, and install custom systems that meet stringent emissions standards while improving operational reliability.

By managing every phase in-house, from engineering and fabrication to installation and service, IAC provides single-source accountability for solutions that are compliance-ready, dependable, and built for long-term performance.

Why Air Pollution Control Matters

Industrial processes generate airborne particulates, gases, and vapors that, if left untreated, can harm worker health, damage equipment, and place facilities at risk of noncompliance with environmental regulations. Air Pollution Control (APC) systems serve as the frontline defense, capturing and removing contaminants before they are released into the atmosphere.

Effective air pollution control goes beyond regulatory compliance. It protects your people, your equipment, and your reputation. The right APC system delivers value on multiple fronts:

Many of our clients are aligning operations with sustainability targets. IAC’s solutions help lower emissions, recover valuable byproducts, and support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals without sacrificing throughput.

With more than 37 years of experience delivering turnkey APC systems for industries from cement and mining to biomass and battery manufacturing, IAC provides a proven path to cleaner air, safer workplaces, and sustained compliance.

IAC’s APC Solutions

Every industrial operation faces unique air quality challenges. IAC engineers, fabricates, and installs a full range of air pollution control equipment to match specific process conditions, emission limits, and operational goals. From high-capacity baghouses to precision sorbent injection systems, our equipment is custom-engineered, field-proven, and compliance-ready.

Baghouse Systems for Industrial Dust Collection

IAC is one of the world’s leading baghouse manufacturers, with over 7,500 units operating in diverse industrial environments. Our designs include pulse-jet, reverse air, and modular configurations built for efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance. Systems are engineered to handle process dust loads from a few hundred to several million cubic feet per minute while maintaining stable pressure drop and long filter life.

Available in mild or stainless steel, high-temperature, and top or bottom load configurations, IAC baghouses are tailored to each plant’s application and performance requirements. We also offer rebuilds, conversions, and upgrades to extend service life and improve compliance with modern emissions standards.

High Temperature Baghouses High-Temperature Baghouses are engineered to deliver reliable air pollution control in the harshest operating conditions. These systems…
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High and Low Pressure Pulse Jet Baghouses Engineered for Industrial Performance IAC designs and manufactures high and low pressure pulse…
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M-Pulse Pulse Jet Baghouse Dust Collector The M-Pulse is IAC’s premier pulse jet baghouse—an engineered solution built for the world’s…
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High-Volume Reverse Air Baghouses IAC builds the most advanced reverse air baghouse systems in North America. Reverse air baghouse dust…
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Stainless Steel Baghouses for Corrosive, Hygienic & High-Temperature Environments IAC understands the demanding requirements of food processing applications. Our stainless…
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Engineered for Performance. Built for Compliance. Designed for Speed. Modular Pulse Jet Baghouses from IAC are custom-engineered dust collection systems…
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Cartridge, Bin Vent, and Cyclone Dust Collectors

In addition to full-scale process baghouses, IAC supplies compact and specialized dust collectors designed for targeted control applications. Cartridge collectors provide high-efficiency filtration for fine particulates and lower air volumes. Bin vents and filter receivers manage dust at storage silos, hoppers, and transfer points, while cyclone collectors remove coarse or abrasive material ahead of downstream filtration.

These systems can operate independently or as part of larger air pollution control networks. Each is engineered for low maintenance, reliable airflow, and integration with plant conveying or storage systems.

Industrial Dust Collectors Built for Compliance and Uptime Maximize operational efficiency while meeting today’s strictest environmental standards with IAC’s industrial…
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Bin Vent Dust Collectors Bin Vent Dust Collectors are compact, self-contained filtration units designed to control displaced air and airborne…
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Dry Sorbent Injection and Gas Stream Conditioning

For plants managing acid gas emissions, IAC provides integrated dry sorbent injection (DSI) and gas stream conditioning systems. These systems remove SO₂, SO₃, HCl, and HF from process exhausts, helping facilities maintain reliable air quality compliance. Each design is tailored to the plant’s operating conditions, fuel type, and particulate control method to achieve maximum removal efficiency with minimal sorbent use.

IAC’s experience includes systems using sodium bicarbonate, trona, and hydrated lime, as well as semi-dry scrubbers and spray dryer absorbers. Our engineers apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to optimize injection points and gas flow, ensuring even distribution and predictable results.

Pairing DSI systems with IAC’s baghouses or other filtration equipment creates a complete solution for particulate and gas-phase pollution control. Learn more about related technologies on the Dry Sorbent Inject Dry Sorbent Injection Systems page.

Flexible Project Delivery: From Equipment Supply to Full EPC Execution

Every air pollution control project is different. Some facilities need a single baghouse or DSI system; others require complete turnkey design and installation. IAC’s integrated capabilities make it easy to scale our involvement to your needs.

For customers who purchase equipment only, we provide engineering support, fabrication, and documentation for seamless integration with existing systems. When installation or commissioning is required, IAC’s field service teams deliver expert setup and performance verification.

For large-scale projects, our full EPC model brings everything together. IAC manages engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and startup under one roof, ensuring efficient coordination, cost control, and reliable compliance performance.
This flexible approach gives customers the freedom to engage IAC as an OEM, a construction partner, or a complete turnkey provider—always backed by the same engineering quality and accountability.

Learn more about how IAC’s EPC Services integrate equipment expertise with full-system execution.

Project Experiences

IAC’s air pollution control systems are in operation at thousands of industrial sites worldwide—each one engineered for the specific process, regulatory environment, and performance goals of our client. From greenfield builds to plant retrofits, our projects demonstrate proven results at scale

Project Overview IAC delivered a turnkey EPC expansion for a major U.S. cement terminal. The project required comprehensive engineering, procurement,…
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Greenfield Frac Sand Plant IAC served as the EPC contractor for High Roller Sand’s greenfield frac sand (dry) plant in…
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Greenfield Flat Roll Steel Plant IAC completed an EPC turnkey ventilation and dust control system for the melt shop at…
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Lifecycle Support and Aftermarket Services

IAC supports every air pollution control system we design, build, or supply through a full range of lifecycle services. From installation and commissioning to ongoing maintenance, inspection, and repair, our teams provide the technical expertise and responsiveness needed to keep equipment performing reliably year after year.

Our nationwide service crews are trained to work across all major baghouse and dust collection systems, including units from other OEMs. They deliver on-site inspections, filter change-outs, mechanical repairs, and performance audits to help plants prevent downtime and maintain compliance.

IAC also maintains an extensive inventory of more than 55,000 replacement parts and consumables for baghouses, dust collectors, and pneumatic conveying systems. Rapid parts availability reduces lead times and keeps production schedules on track.

Whether you need a one-time service visit, a long-term maintenance program, or a system retrofit, IAC provides the field experience and technical depth to protect your investment and extend system life.

Protect Your Dust Collection System with Proven Baghouse Maintenance Since 1987, IAC has helped industrial facilities keep dust collection systems…
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Comprehensive Filter Bag Changeouts to Maximize Airflow and Compliance Maintaining clean, efficient air filtration is essential to keeping production on…
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Optimize Airflow, Compliance, and Performance with Expert System Assessments Keeping your plant’s air pollution control and process systems operating at…
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Empowering Your Team for Peak Plant Performance IAC’s Industrial Training Services give plant personnel the skills and confidence to operate,…
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IAC is ready to support your next air pollution control initiative, whether you need a single piece of equipment, an installation partner, or a complete turnkey EPC solution. Our team of engineers, fabricators, and field specialists will work with you to evaluate system requirements, optimize performance, and ensure long-term compliance with environmental standards.

With decades of experience and thousands of systems in operation worldwide, IAC delivers the confidence that comes from proven engineering and dependable project execution.

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Brochures


The IAC Sonic Horn Catalog is a product-focused guide showcasing IAC’s full line of sonic horn solutions for dust removal and material flow improvement. It is designed for engineers, maintenance […]
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The IAC Broken Filter Bag Detector Installation Manual provides clear, step-by-step guidance for installing, configuring, and maintaining IAC’s Dust Monitor systems. Designed with plant managers, operators, and maintenance teams in […]
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Projects


Biocarbon Facility for Green Steel – Mississippi IAC is serving as the EPC partner for SDI BioCarbon Solutions, delivering a new biocarbon production facility that will supply renewable carbon for […]
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Project Overview IAC executed a full EPC project to design and install lead oxide dust containment systems for a large battery manufacturing facility in Missouri. The scope included advanced engineering, […]
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Greenfield Frac Sand Plant IAC served as the EPC contractor for High Roller Sand’s greenfield frac sand (dry) plant in Kermit, Texas, delivering one of the most advanced frac sand […]
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Greenfield Flat Roll Steel Plant IAC completed an EPC turnkey ventilation and dust control system for the melt shop at Steel Dynamics’ new greenfield flat-roll steel mill in Sinton, Texas. […]
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Project Overview Since 2012, IAC has executed multiple EPC projects for Drake Cement’s production facility in Paulden, Arizona. These efforts have supported plant expansion, improved dust collection, and ensured compliance […]
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The Nucor Steel, South EAF turnkey project included an IAC M-Pulse Baghouse rated at 1,200,000 acfm at 250 degrees F, 150’ tall Outlet Stack, Load-out Silo with Receiver Filter, MCC […]
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Industries


Lime Production & Processing Lime production is an essential component in steelmaking, construction, water treatment, and environmental control. With demanding operating conditions and tightening emissions regulations, lime producers require engineered […]
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Engineering Performance for Modern Frac Sand Operations Frac sand plants operate under high pressure to deliver consistent throughput, reduce fuel cost per ton, and maintain strict silica dust compliance. IAC […]
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