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Article: Six dust collection basics
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- FDM
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- August 1, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright Chartwell Communications, Inc. Aug 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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What every company, large or small, should know about dust collection.
Dust collection isn't strictly a waste disposal issue. Small amounts of dust and debris can reduce output, if not properly contained and disposed. FDM talked with several dust collection manufacturers to find out what woodworking companies need to know about dust collection.
1. Evaluate your needs.
Before purchasing a dust collection system it's important to make sure the collector matches its intended task in both volume, measured in CFM, and suction power, known as static pressure. "Buy as much CFM/SP that you can afford whether it's a cyclone system or a traditional two- or four-bag dust collector," says William ...