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A '''blast gate''' is a [[gate valve]] used to focus a [[dust collection system]]'s [[vacuum]] [[pressure]] for maximum dust (or other material) extraction at the desired location.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spiralmfg.com/blast-gates-vs-air-gates/ |title=Blast gates vs. Air Gates |website=www.spiralmfg.com |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref> Blast gates are positioned near individual pieces of machinery and operate by being closed by default, blocking air flow. When one blast gate is opened, all available suction is focused at that location, maximizing the amount of material collected. | |||
A '''blast gate''' is a [[gate valve]] used to focus a [[dust collection system]]'s [[vacuum]] [[pressure]] for maximum dust (or other material) extraction at the desired location. Blast gates are positioned near individual pieces of machinery and operate by being closed by default, blocking air flow. When one blast gate is opened, all available suction is focused at that location, maximizing the amount of material collected. | |||
In larger dust collection system installations with more available power, multiple blast gates may be opened at the same time without detriment to collection abilities at individual locations. Some systems are so powerful that at least one blast gate must be open at all times, or the system can collapse itself. | In larger dust collection system installations with more available power, multiple blast gates may be opened at the same time without detriment to collection abilities at individual locations. Some systems are so powerful that at least one blast gate must be open at all times, or the system can collapse itself. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:16, 25 June 2025
Template:Short description Template:One source A blast gate is a gate valve used to focus a dust collection system's vacuum pressure for maximum dust (or other material) extraction at the desired location.[1] Blast gates are positioned near individual pieces of machinery and operate by being closed by default, blocking air flow. When one blast gate is opened, all available suction is focused at that location, maximizing the amount of material collected.
In larger dust collection system installations with more available power, multiple blast gates may be opened at the same time without detriment to collection abilities at individual locations. Some systems are so powerful that at least one blast gate must be open at all times, or the system can collapse itself.
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