
Estimated Cost Analysis of Using Disposable Filters
Here is a breakdown of the expense for companies using disposable filters rather than a Spencer Strainer System:
| Cost of disposable filters | $3.00 Each |
| Labor used to change out, clean and dispose of each bag/cartridge | $15minutes @$25.00/per hour = $6.25 per filter |
| Loss of finished product due to disposable filters | Estimated market value $45.00 per filter $45.00 each |
| Intrinsic Cost: Cost of inventory of filters, Labor associated with stocking and inventorying, Cost of disposal drums, Disposal cost, inventory space | $2.00 Each |
| Daily cost of using disposable (using 3 filters per day) | $168.75 |
| Monthly cost of using disposable (using 3 filters per day) | $5,260.00 |
| Annual cost of using disposable (using 3 filters per day) | $60,750.00 |