Dust Extractors
Besides the smaller shop vacs, we have two higher volume dust extractor that we might eventually hook up to a small system of pipes around the wood workshop.
Most dust extractors are good at removing a large volume of dust, but not the very fine (and most dangerous) particles. We have air cleaners for that - make sure to use both types of dust control together!
BAMATO AB-550
| MachineInfoBox BAMATO AB-550 | |
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| Synonyms: | vacuum extractor, vacuum extraction machine DE: Absauganlage |
| Type: | Dust Extractors |
| Material: | wood & similar dust (not sparks!) |
| Used with: | hearing protection, breathing protection, air cleaners |
| Location: | CoMS Storage |
| Access Requirements: | |
| Status: | In Commissioning |
| Manual: | in the bag; nearly identical: Einhell TE-VE 550 A (the BAMATO does not have an automatic power outlet) |
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| Similar (More or Less): | shop vacs |
Caution - in its factory state, this machine does NOT have a fine dust filter! If used for tasks like sanding, it may even spread the fine dust more than if you had not used it at all. It is therefore mainly suitable for the extraction of larger chips and does NOT replace a dust mask.
Maintenance
UNPLUG before you do any maintenance
It should easily suck up smaller chips and saw dust from a surface if the pipe opening is placed perpendicular to the surface. If this is not the case you will have to service it. Over time larger chips that are sucked up don´t make it in to the rotor and clog the airway. They can usually be removed by disconnecting the pipe from the rotor and clearing the nest manually. Also the white fabric filter gets clogged over time and should be cleaned to. If the filter inflates like a bouncy castle upon turning it on, it is time to clean it. Wear a dust mask .
Obviously the plastic bag needs to be emptied when full.
Felder AF 14
| MachineInfoBox Felder AF 14 | |
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| Type: | Dust Extractors |
| Used with: | jointer-planer, table saw, air cleaners |
| Location: | CoMS Storage |
| Access Requirements: | |
| Status: | In Commissioning |
| Manual: | felder-gruppe.at (DE) |
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The Felder AF 14 should be in close proximity to the jointer-planer.
The system should be hooked up through the automated switch box (switched output) mounted on the metal frame, that should also be connected to the planer (trigger output). Once the planer is started the vacuum system will turn on after 3 seconds and turn off once the planer is off for 8 seconds. Make sure to set the switch on the vacuum motor to '1' (ON) before starting!
Our air cleaners are automagically started along with this dust extractor to pick up whatever manages to pass the coarse filter.
Collection bag dimensions 2x850x1300x0.1mm (original Felder).
Felder RL 160
| MachineInfoBox Felder RL 160 | |
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| Type: | Dust Extractors |
| Used with: | jointer-planer, table saw, air cleaners |
| Location: | Wood Workshop |
| Access Requirements: | |
| Status: | Working |
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The RL 160 extraction system automatically vacuums the format circular saw, thickness planer, and table saw. It can independently disconnect from machines that are not in use. The extraction power is sufficient to operate all three machines simultaneously.
Inspection and Maintenance
- Before and after each use, check if the dust collection container is full.
- Two small sight glasses allow the fill level to be checked from the outside. A maximum fill line indicates the limit—exceeding it will result in significant cleaning effort.
- After changing the dust collection bag, the filter should be cleaned. To do this, there is a slider above the compressor that must be pulled out and pushed back in. This releases fine dust trapped in the filter into the newly inserted bag.
- A step-by-step guide with images coming soon TM
Operation and Safety
- There are three sliders labeled 1, 2, and 3, corresponding to the power sockets for automatic machine startup.
- Ensure that machines are correctly plugged into the corresponding sockets for proper operation.
- The extraction system has its own built-in compressor, which activates when needed. It is permanently connected to the system and should not be used for any other purpose.
- If a hose bursts, unplug the compressor immediately to prevent continuous operation.
- The compressor plug is located directly behind the compressor.
Collection bag dimensions 740x630x1300x0.1mm (original Felder, without creditcard ).
ShopVac Super K11-SQ14
| MachineInfoBox ShopVac Super K11-SQ14 | |
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| Synonyms: | "Pikachu"; Shop Vac Nass-Trockensauger Super 16 |
| Type: | Dust Extractors |
| Material: | dry dirt in its usual setup, wet dirt only with special bag |
| Location: | CNC Area |
| Access Requirements: | |
| Status: | Working |
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Our small shop vac is not equipped with a fine filter and therefore unsuitable for harmful dust. It is quite okay for "normal" cleaning tasks, though.
Therefore, it is attached to the cyclone seperator for our CNC Router and should only be used for that.
Consumables
- bags: 16 L (4 gallons), e.g. these from Bauhaus
Compatible Tools
already compatible:
- CNC router (see #15)
not tested/adapters needed:
