Versatility and Efficiency. Cartridge dust collectors offer the highest filtration efficiency and are superb for the collection of fine particulates. These units provide a larger filter area in a compact cabinet, and with compressed air filter cleaning ability, require very little maintenance. A wide variety of filter media allows these units to be used on many different applications. Effective Controls East offers cartridge collectors from Airflow Systems, Filter-1, Sternvent, and Airex. Cartridge dust collectors are available in various configurations, including stationary, portable, downdraft table, and containment booth.