As wood debris is drawn into the machine, heavier chips and debris fall into the bottom bag, while the top bag catches finer dust. Clean air filters back into the shop. Wheels make it possible to roll a single-stage collector wherever it's needed in your work setup. Air is sucked in, debris falls into the drum, finer dust is blown through the impeller and collects in the filter bag. This highly efficient dust collector uses its shape to whirl and separate dust, chips, and other debris.
Big stuff falls into the drum-shaped waste container.
Fine dust is blown into the filter bag. Air is sucked through a series of filters, tiny micron-sized particles are captured, then clean air circulates back into the shop. Most shops use this type of equipment in combination with another dust collection system. Many manufacturers make vacuums, dust collectors, ambient air cleaners, and dust collection filters, fittings, and hoses. Some of the best-known brands are Delta, JDS, Jet, Fein, Powermatic, and Wap Vacuums.