An air-material separator designed and used to remove dust from the transport air possessing ALL of the following: (1) The filtration is accomplished by passing dust-laden air through filter media, collecting the dust on the inside of the filter media, and allowing cleaned air to exit to the surrounding area. (2) The filter medium is not enclosed or in a container. (3) The filter medium is not mechanically shaken or pressure-pulsed. (4) The filter medium is under positive pressure. (5) Removal of the collected dust is not continuous or mechanical.