Published · Kuohai Editorial
Look at the installed joint
On the snap-in arrangement described in Donaldson’s MBT manual, the collar groove engages the edge of the tubesheet. A local fold or incomplete engagement can leave a dust bypass path. Check the full circumference with the collector isolated under site procedures, using the inspection method approved for the model.
Recheck after lowering the cage
A collar can look seated before the cage is fitted. Lower the specified cage without forcing it, then recheck the collar. If a position will not seat, log its row, hole, bag part number and observed interference. Compare with an adjacent verified assembly and refer the cause to the equipment supplier.
Make the acceptance record traceable
Mark any position with a doubtful seat as open until it has been corrected and rechecked. Keep a position map with the installer’s observations. If the same issue appears in multiple holes, compare measurements and part batches before treating them as isolated defects.
FAQ: Is a clicking sound enough?
A click can accompany seating, but it gives no direct evidence of engagement around the entire opening. Verify the visible joint and follow the model-specific acceptance procedure.
Technical sources and editorial note
Diagrams illustrate review steps. Archive photos show the identified components or equipment exterior.
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