Carbatec CDC-650P 2-stage Cyclone Dust Collector The perfect replacement for your traditional 2HP bagged dust collector, with a compact base area and superior performance. Two 100mm (4") outlets or a single 125mm (5") outlet and all the efficiency you get from a well-engineered two-stage cyclonic separator. We have also included the unique choice of a bag or bagless collection system. Reusable plastic bags in your collection drum are quick and convenient for waste disposal but do become waste themselves at some point in the future. Mindful of our impact on our planet, we have designed our cyclone collector to run with or without these collection bags. Simply remove the integrated bag retention system and utilise the mobile drum as your collector.
A cyclone dust collector works very differently from a traditional bagged type collector. A cyclone has a separate impeller housing attached to the top of a cone-shaped funnel. The sole purpose of the impeller is to create a high-volume airflow, which is drawn through the cone, creating a higher-pressure vortex (or cyclone) of incoming air. This fast-spinning air within the funnel separates the heavier wood chips and large dust particles from the fine dust, causing them to drop into the collection drum below (Stage 1). The very fine dust and the clean air pass through or are collected by a very fine, pleated cartridge filter (Stage 2). This two-stage process of separating the material reduces the rate at which the filter will clog up. This reduced clogging allows more air through the collector system. Our standard cyclones are highly efficient at removing dust particles down as fine as 1 micron.
Another advantage of this design is that the wood chips don't come into contact with the impeller (which would normally disrupt the airflow, dropping efficiency). This means that cyclones are often rated at lower CFMs (compared to traditional collectors), but the actual airflow and pressure in the dust network are kept running at their maximum for much longer.
INTENDED USE:
This dust collector is designed to collect wood dust and chips only from woodworking machines. Do not use it to collect metal, dirt, pebbles, drywall, asbestos, lead paint, silica, liquids, aerosols, or any flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials.
*Note:
The diameter of the hose and the complexity of your dust network can directly influence the performance of your dust collection system. Hoses that are too small in diameter or too abruptly reduced from a large diameter can result in poor airflow and potential blockages. Flexible hoses that run over long distances will also result in poor airflow, and dust can build up in them. Changing hose sizes and lengths (increase or decrease) affects system airflow and static pressure differently. Changing corrugated or flexible hoses to smooth rigid ducting will positively affect airflow efficiency.
Consider one or all of these improvements:
- Shortening and limiting the runs of flexible hoses (in favour of rigid ducting) can reduce airflow loss.
- Altering the layout of your workshop so the heavy waste producers are closer to your collector.
- Stepping down your hose diameters gradually and further away from the collector. This keeps a good balance between airflow and pressure.
- Avoid increasing hose diameters as airflow and pressure are reduced.