Why should I buy dust collection?

One important reason is to avoid the health risk. Inhaling fine dust can develop into respiratory illnesses as well as aggravate existing respiratory conditions. There are various types of dust that can also cause irritation to uncovered skin surface. Fine dust can stay suspended for hours. Exposing employees to this type of environment will certainly result in workman's compensation claims or even possibly a law suit. Providing dust collection at machinery as well as self-contained ceiling suspended dust collection units will keep the shop air virtually dust free.

To produce a quality product, the workshop should be as dust free as possible. If you have ever driven in a snowstorm or rainstorm you can feel for a woodworker who has his vision impaired by clouds of sawdust. Making accurate cuts, measurements, assemblies, etc. are extremely difficult under this condition. Also, if a shop has a high concentration of dust in the air, the dust can be drawn into paint booths. The dust will surely create a defective finish on the product. In addition, if dust collection is not provided for machines such as planers, the chips will lay on the boards and create indentations on the planed material. Thus, again creating a defective product.

Do you sell dust collectors?

Air Handling Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of spiral pipe, fittings, and accessories for dust and fume collection. Though we do not offer dust collectors, our sales staff can provide you with various sources. Air Handling Systems is the link between the dust collector and the woodworking machines. Quality and service are always our goals.

What is the difference between a single stage and two-stage collector?

Since most woodworking dust contains coarse and fine sized particles, a two-stage dust collection system is generally recommended. A two-stage dust collector consists of a first stage cyclone, a blower and a second stage after filter.

A cyclone separator is a cone shaped vessel into which the dust-laden air enters. The dust particles' inertia causes them to move toward the separators outer wall. As the dust particles proceed towards the outer wall the coarse-sized particles lose momentum. When the velocity drops on the coarse-sized particles, gravity causes them to settle into the container below. The remaining fine dust exits through a central outlet at the top and into the blower. The blower then relays the fine dust to the after filter. It is important to know that the longer the cyclone body and cone, the better the dust separation.