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