This is just a quick video of the 3 way blast gate that i made for my dust collection system.
Lee valley 6 blast gate.
Only 3 left in stock order soon.
I want to get up and running so i can work on projects.
I have tried numerous blast gates metal and plastic.
2 1 2 x 20 clear pvc dust collection hose by peachtree woodworking pw368 4 7 out of 5 stars 706.
02 16 2010 10 00 pm by longgone 8 comments.
6 inch metal blast gate.
Wall thickness at 5 32 the id 6 5 16 is 150mm which is shy of 6.
Only 6 left in stock order soon.
In this case i had no desire to make my own gates.
Dimensions 12 in x 5 5 in x 3 5 in 306mm x 140mm x 88mm weight 1 7lbs 780 gms open and close speed.
Up to eight blast gates can operate on one ivac pro network.
The blast gates i m using are the 6 aluminum self cleaning gates from lee valley.
Self cleaning blast gates.
Each is sold separately.
I ordered 4 or the lee valley gates.
I previously made my own 4 blast gates for the last system i had.
Powertec 70227 6 inch aluminum blast gate for dust collector vacuum fittings 4 4 out of 5 stars 983 1 best seller in power tool replacement parts.
You say the astm d2729 has a wall thickness of 2 54 mm for a 6 pipe.
The gate can also be operated using the ivac pro remote control comes with a 115v ac adapter or manually using a toggle switch.
Dimensions 12 2 in x 5 5 in x 3 5 in 310mm x 140mm x 88mm weight 2 6 lbs 1175 gms open and close speed.
4 inch plastic blast gate.
An excellent retrofit to any dust collection system these self cleaning blast gates have a modified slider that automatically clears chips from the gate track preventing debris from inhibiting gate closure which is a common cause of poor suction.
Taytools 465388 set of 6 each 4 od blast gates self cleaning no clog aluminum for dust collection system 4 5 out of 5 stars 33.
Added a picture on one.
These from lee valley are the best i have found and they never clog because of the way the gate pushes any possible clog out when the gate is open and closed.
Ivac pro blast gate specifications.
Dimensions are 6 5 16 od and 5 7 8 id so for id the lee valley blast gates with a 5 7 8 od collar just fit inside these nicely i would think.
When the power tool is turned on the ivac tool interface pro tool plus auto sensor sends a wireless signal instructing the ivac pro switch to turn on the dust collector and this same signal is.
Would only get this one if for some reason you don t have room for the.
All of our blast gates are electrically driven and programmable.
The system can be set to ensure that at least one gate is open whenever the vacuum is running to prevent overloading the motor.
It definitely makes clean up around the garage a lot simpler af.