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In a multi-machine woodworking shop a central dust collector is connected by ducts to each machine. Because few machines are operating continuously, gates are installed at each machine.




Operators frequently don't bother to close the gates, resulting in substantial loss of dust collecting efficiency and a subsequent health hazard. In fact, in order to comply with environmental work rules, many shops simply install oversized central dust collecting systems so that all gates may be left open and resign themselves to the additional expense of powering the vacuum and the heating or cooling costs as the air in the shop is continuously pumped outside. All these problems are addressed by the ECOGATE System.

What you will need

  1. motorized gates for each machine (EG204 - 4", EG205 - 5", or EG206 - 6", EG207 - 7", or EG208 - 8")
  2. greenBOX 12 controller (for up to 12 workstations, EG105)
  3. CLIP! sensor for each workstation.

The greenBOX 12 control unit can automatically start/stop your dust collector by using the optional contact or it can control a variable speed drive via an analog output.

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How does the ECOGATE ® System work?

  1. After a machine is turned on, the sensor sends a signal to the greenBOX® control unit.
  2. The greenBOX control unit opens the proper gate and turns on the dust collector. The system is also equipped with a manual switch for each machine to allow the use of hand held tools not connected to a sensor (each gate can be opened and closed by pressing the corresponding button on the greenBOX® front panel; also one remote wired switch is provided - to operate gate #8, for example for the floor sweep).
  3. When machines are turned off, the greenBOX® closes the corresponding gates.
  4. When all machines are switched off, the greenBOX® switches the dust collector off.

 

What our customers have to say:

"We will need to have a dust collection system installed. We never operate more than 25% of equipment - I have a concern about unnecessary consumption of electricity in driving a big motor that is never being used to its capacity. In other words, I want to design a system that will work in my shop and not take me bankrupt in the process." - Greg Gloor, The Loft Bed House

"I congratulate you on your ingenious product and look forward to receiving it. I am excited about utilizing it on our CNC router." - Neil Grover, Grover Pro Percussion
Contact Us | ©1998-2008 Ecogate, Inc. All rights reserved. US Pat. No. 6,012,199, 7,146,677, other patents pending. Ecogate, Ecogate logo and greenBOX are registered trademarks of Ecogate, Inc. Specification are subject to change without prior notice.| Designed and coded by Marek Litomisky and Krystof Litomisky.