All The Details (U.S. Patent No. 12,172,253)
The Magic of Disconnection
Know what makes it inconvenient to do something with the sawdust you collect? The bag or container is directly attached to your dust collector ... and this innovation fixes that. Yes, something needs to be connected, but what if it is not the collection container? The patented Dust Collector Hero is a separate chamber that provides the necessary connection and once it is in place ... you can use all sorts of items for your collection container.
Never buy another $$$ heavy duty bag!
And stop taping up the holes those bags inevitably get going on and off the collector! With a few easy steps, you can use simple, inexpensive, single use trash bags to collect the debris. Then grab the filled bag through an easy-to-open chamber hatch, and toss it. Quickly install a new bag, and get back to making sawdust.
NO MORE BAND CLAMP WRESTLING MATCHES
Yep, you read that right ... that awkward band clamp is not used to hold the bag. Oh, and by the way, you can use a rugged, reusable container in lieu of any type of bag if that works better for you.
About that swirling dust storm
The tangential entry of dust laden air creates a swirling motion that sends material down into the collection bag; HOWEVER the air stream then reverses to go through the center opening at the top of the collector body. A stream of gas or liquid flowing through an unbaffled exit port will create a vortex. The faster the flow, the larger the vortex (think bathtub drain, toilet, etc.) The dust collector is the same except it is "draining" upward.
When the original bag is replaced with a non-pressurized bag inside a Hero Chamber, the vortex forces can try to suck an empty or near empty bag up into the filter section. The typical way to prevent a vortex from forming is to put a large baffle plate in front of the exit port so that flow is forced to move to the exit horizontally instead of vertically. Your Hero Chamber will come with a baffle that you install just below the opening at the top of the dust collector body.
NOTE: If you are lucky enough to have a JET Vortex Cone dust collector, you will not need to install the supplied baffle. The JET Vortex Cone is a fine piece of engineering that you might want to adapt to any brand of dust collector. While the supplied baffle will also reduce the dust load on your filter, the JET Vortex Cone could further enhance your system performance. Just saying!
Dust Collector Hero Specifics
The Dust Collector Hero Chamber
The Dust Collector Hero Chamber
The Dust Collector Hero Chamber
replaces the support legs of your existing dust collector, has a sealed connection to the dust collector body, and has an easy on/easy off hatch or doorway for the debris collection container.
The chamber has been designed with smooth, dimensionally stable MDF that is accurately cut with a CNC router. A durable neoprene sleeve has been de
replaces the support legs of your existing dust collector, has a sealed connection to the dust collector body, and has an easy on/easy off hatch or doorway for the debris collection container.
The chamber has been designed with smooth, dimensionally stable MDF that is accurately cut with a CNC router. A durable neoprene sleeve has been developed to both connect the dust collector body to the chamber and to also guide the debris into the chosen catch container.
Increased Collection Capacity
The Dust Collector Hero Chamber
The Dust Collector Hero Chamber
is an option you can choose. Today just about every single stage dust collector uses a similar bag size and has about 30" between the bottom of the dust collector barrel and the top of the platform. Typically, collector effectiveness declines as the debris inventory gets within 12-15" of the bottom of the collector barrel. If you have
is an option you can choose. Today just about every single stage dust collector uses a similar bag size and has about 30" between the bottom of the dust collector barrel and the top of the platform. Typically, collector effectiveness declines as the debris inventory gets within 12-15" of the bottom of the collector barrel. If you have sufficient headroom above your dust collector, the Dust Collector Hero chamber can be taller allowing more storage below that upper 12-15" zone.
Better for your ears, too!
The Dust Collector Hero Chamber
Better for your ears, too!
The Dust Collector Hero chamber acts a bit like a muffler for the lower parts of the dust collector. Sound intensity is noticeably decreased as a result. Measurements have shown 2-4 db decreases between a collector with and without a Hero chamber installed. (Note: While sound "intensity" and "volume" are not the same thing, "intensity"
The Dust Collector Hero chamber acts a bit like a muffler for the lower parts of the dust collector. Sound intensity is noticeably decreased as a result. Measurements have shown 2-4 db decreases between a collector with and without a Hero chamber installed. (Note: While sound "intensity" and "volume" are not the same thing, "intensity" is important to saving your ears! Since sound is measured on the logarithmic db scale: a reduction of 3 db is a 50% reduction in sound intensity.)
Don't worry about overfilling the bag
Don't worry about overfilling the bag
Don't worry about overfilling the bag
by adding the optional DC Guard Dog. It's a device that will alert you gently when the bag needs attention. Since the Dust Collector Hero chamber is mostly opaque and your choice of collection container may be as well, there is a need for something to say "Hey, need to empty me sooner than later!"
What is the DC Guard Dog?
Don't worry about overfilling the bag
Don't worry about overfilling the bag
Think of it as the house dog that barks when someone comes to your door. Doesn't tell you who is there, just that attention is needed. And it was purposely designed to be a bit subtle ... never startle a woodworker using sharp tools!
It takes a bit of 5V DC energy (like your smart phone), but only when it is time to alert you with a smal
Think of it as the house dog that barks when someone comes to your door. Doesn't tell you who is there, just that attention is needed. And it was purposely designed to be a bit subtle ... never startle a woodworker using sharp tools!
It takes a bit of 5V DC energy (like your smart phone), but only when it is time to alert you with a small flashing LED light. Otherwise it is completely passive.
Oh, and by the way ... it uses fundamental concepts and has no "techy" breakables!
Decisions to make
Don't worry about overfilling the bag
Decisions to make
- Basic, Large, or the XL Dust Collector Hero chamber: Is the current collection inventory height OK or do you want more room for debris inventory?
- Do you want to add a DC Guard Dog to avoid that messy job of cleaning out an overfilled dust collector?