Cyclone Dust Collectors

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G0601 5HP 3-PH
GO442 5HP 1-PH
G0638 10HP 3-PH
GO637 7.5HP 3-PH
G0441 3HP
G0440 2HP
G0443 1.5HP
G0703 1.5 HP
G0703P 1.5HP
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Cyclone Dust Collectors
Cyclone dust collectors have a number of advantages over
ordinary dust collectors, the biggest being their ability to remove
most chips and dust particles from the air stream before it even
reaches the flter. This is the "frst stage", and is accomplished by
the conical shape of the collector body creating a centrifugal force
that separates the dust and chips from the air stream and deposits
them into the portable collection drum below. The drum can then
be easily emptied without lengthy down time as a result of having
to remove blower housings and emptying flter bags. The clean
air stream continues up the center of the collector through the
impeller and flter in the "second stage." The flter captures 99.9% of
the very fnest dust down to 0.2 microns. Since the same volume of
air entering the dust collector must also exit the dust collector, our
flters are pleated to maximize surface area and efciency. Dust cake
on a flter can also diminish performance. To overcome this, our flters
have a brush system that gently removes the dust cake, placing
it into a plastic collection bag for nearly continuous maximum
flter performance. With all these things considered, cyclone
dust collectors are clearly superior to ordinary dust collectors!
Why a Cyclone?
There are three critically important performance
criteria for cyclones:

The amount of material the cyclone will
remove from the air before reaching the flters
The fltering ability of the flters
The ability of the cyclone to continuously
move a high volume of air
The "performance curve" shown here is a way to
visibly see the real world performance of a dust
collector. The x-axis is Static Pressure or SP (think
Suction Potential). The y-axis of the graph is the
volume of air being moved, measured in Cubic
Feet per Minute (CFM).
When a restriction is placed upon a dust collector, such as connecting
to a smaller diameter dust port or multiple lengths of pipe, the static
pressure goes up while the CFM goes down (remember, CFM is what
we really need to keep the dust in suspension). Many dust collectors
have a very good CFM reading without any restrictions and when the
flters are new, but when you try to use them with a system of elbows,
blast gates, dust ports and lengths of pipe, their performance sufers.
So, just how important is static pressure? Well, frst let's clear up a
common misconception: Dust collectors are NOT vacuum cleaners.
Vacuums have very high static pressure (suction) but relatively low
airfow (CFM). The high suction is what enables them to pull dirt
up out of the carpet. Remember the ads of the vacuum that could
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G0638
3465
G0637
G0442
G0601
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G0441
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G0440
G0443
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CASTERS INCLUDED
QUIET, POWERFUL
HEAVY GAUGE FAN
TEFC
CLASS "F" MOTOR
11-GAUGE STEEL
WELDED BOTH SIDES
HEAVY
GAUGE
STEEL ON
WHOLE
MACHINE
BODY
CONVENIENT
DUST BAG
CAPTURES
PARTICLES
FROM 0.2-2
MICRONS
WIDE PLEATS
FOR EASY
CLEANING
FILTER
CLEANING
SYSTEM
MAGNETIC
SWITCH WITH
REMOTE
CONTROL
AND PRO-
GRAMMABLE
TIMER
*Note: The traditional unit for measuring
static pressure is in-H20 or "inches of water."
This dates back to the way pressure was frst
measured - using a U-shaped tube partially
flled with water. If you blow lightly into one side
of the tube, the water will rise on the other side
in proportion to the pressure with which you
blow. The distance the water rises is measured
in inches, giving us the pressure in "inches of
water." Modern pressure measurements are
made with precision instruments, not U-shaped
tubes of water - but for historical reasons,
the unit of measure has remained the same.
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pick up a bowling ball? That's suction.
But try that with a dust collector and
you had better be wearing steel-toed
shoes. Dust collectors work diferently
than a vacuum. By moving LOTS of air
at a fairly high speed, the wood chips
remain suspended in air as they move
through the duct work. If the air is too
slow, the dust will fall out of suspension
and start piling up in elbows or even in
straight sections of pipe. So, compared
to a vacuum that moves a small amount
of air under very high static pressure, a
dust collector moves huge amounts of
air at much lower static pressure. Even
to this day, we get calls from customers
who bought one of our dust collectors
and then plumbed their entire house,
thinking they would use it as a central
vacuum and "save a bundle." Needless
to say, they did not get the desired
result.
Measuring Airfow
To measure the CFM, a test pipe that is
at least 10 times longer than the pipe
diameter is connected to the inlet. A
sensitive pressure gauge is connected
to a small L-shaped instrument called
a pitot tube, which is then inserted
into the pipe facing into the airfow.
The force of the air creates a positive
pressure on the end of the pitot tube
which is called the "velocity pressure."
Static pressure is the other airfow
component and is measured at a
right angle or perpendicular to the
airfow using the same pitot tube.
Static pressure is a negative (suction)
pressure. Using the velocity pressure,
static pressure, and the pipe diameter,
the CFM can be calculated using a
universally accepted formula.
Performance Curve
To evaluate and compare the
performance of dust collectors, a series
of measurements are taken of the CFM
and static pressure, starting with the
air inlet fully open and then making
subsequent readings using a series of
"restrictor plates" to slowly block more
and more of the airfow. Restrictor
plates are basically wooden tiles with
holes in them (i.e. 6", 5", 4", etc.) The
plate is placed over the end of the pipe
and the measurements taken. This
is repeated all the way down to zero
where the opening is fully closed. At
this point the CFM will be zero and the
static pressure will be at its maximum.
By plotting this data on a graph with
CFM on one axis and static pressure
on the other, we can see how the dust
collector will perform in the real world
when it is connected to ductwork
and multiple machines. Generally
speaking, the higher the maximum
CFM, the more machines you can run
simultaneously; and the higher the
maximum static pressure, the longer
and more elaborate the ductwork
system can be.
Testing and Development
After more than two years of research
and development, we released our
frst series of Cyclone Dust Collectors.
We had a long list of design and
performance criteria, and after
countless hours, we were fnally
satisfed with what we had created. Our
1.5, 2, 3 & 5 HP models were very well
received, and in 2007 we unleashed
our 7.5 & 10 HP Cyclones. These beasts
have all of the important features of
our smaller models but with more
capacity to meet the needs of larger
industrial shops. Every aspect of these
machines was put to the test, and we
did not stop until we had the results we
wanted. We have continued to make
subtle improvements over time, like
our noise reducing mufers that do not
reduce airfow, a drum liner bag system
that makes emptying a breeze, new
flters with replaceable flter elements,
and our latest the portable G0703
and G0703P models for the ultimate
home shop cyclone dust collectors.
One of our engineers testing performance
Model Comparison Chart
Model HP Max CFM Volts Inlet Impeller
G0703 1.5 775 110/220
(prewired 110V)
6"
5" w/adapter
13.5"
G0703P 1.5 775 110/220
(prewired 110V)
6"
5" w/adapter
13.5"
G0443 1.5 1025 110/220
(prewired 110V)
6" 12.5"
G0440 2 1354 220 7" 14.5"
G0441 3 1654 220 8" 15.5"
G0442 5 2184 220 10"
8" w/adapter
16"
G0601 5 2184 220/440 10"
8" w/adapter
16"
G0637 7.5 3465 220/440 10" 18"
G0638 10 4029 220/440 12" 18.5"
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Filter
One of the most important components
to a cyclone dust collector, besides the
cyclone design, is the flter. Our flter
material is BIA certifed and manufactured
in Europe by one of the most respected
flter manufacturers in the world. These
flters ofer very fne fltering ability using
only the best non-woven polyester material
available. They are certifed to trap 99.9% of
particles from 0.2 to 2.0 microns.
Our innovative flter
cleaning system
ensures optimum
performance and
long flter life. Inside
the flter is a soft
brush that gently
sweeps the dust of
the flters from top
to bottom with a
simple pull of the
handles. Any dust
coated on the inside
of the flter is swept
into the bag for
easy disposal. With
this system you can safely and completely
clean the flter as often as you like without
damaging it. Our exclusive design also
allows the flter to be easily removed and
rinsed with water for more thorough
Cyclone
The most important part of the cyclone
system is, of course, the cyclone itself.
We made ours from 25% heavier gauge
steel than some of our competitor's,
then we powder coated it for a good
looking, durable
fnish. But that
doesn't make a
great cyclone
- performance
does. We spent
more than two
years developing
our design and
believe it to be
second-to-none in
performance.
Many factors afect how well a cyclone
separates the dust from the air: diameter,
height, the angle of the tapered bottom,
size and shape of the inlet and outlet,
as well as the internal structure. There
has been a great emphasis on cyclones
in the last few years, and many things
have been learned about what makes
them work better. The inside of our
cyclone is not just a round barrel like
others, but includes features not found
elsewhere. The enemy of a cyclone is
turbulence and we have gone to great
lengths to reduce it. We use an internal
"air ramp" that helps prevent incoming
air from creating turbulence in the
existing air that is already circling, which
increase performance. We tested many
diferent designs, and those with an air
ramp outperformed them all. We were
so impressed with the results that we
promptly fled a patent application for
our design.
Recently, competitors stated their
design features a "neutral vane" making
their design better. In fact, their neutral
vane is simply the inlet pipe inserted
partially into the cyclone rather than
stopping where it meets the cyclone
wall. This technology has been used
for years, but our air ramp represents
the latest in engineering and is clearly
an improvement, as well as being
more expensive to build. Our
reinforced inlet is visibly diferent as
well because it has been specifcally
engineered to enhance performance.
The round inlet is transformed into
a rectangle before entering the
cyclone, providing a much better
fow of air against the cyclone walls
compared to round inlets, regardless
of their internal length. A further look
will also reveal that our inlet does not
enter the cyclone at a 90 angle like
others do. Careful studies and much
experimentation showed us the best
angle to achieve the highest level of
performance. This angle is precisely
matched to the natural fow inside
the cyclone, efectively starting the
cyclonic action earlier in the process.
This, along with the extra length of
the inlet, greatly reduces turbulence,
thereby maximizing performance
and efciency. The bottom cone of
the cyclone design is also critical.
We experimented with dozens of
lengths and outlet sizes until we had
the one that worked best with our
upper design.
Performance testing on 5 HP units
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Model HP Usage Capacity
G0703 1.5 HP Home shop use 1-2 Machines
G0703P 1.5 HP Home shop use 1-2 Machines
G0443 1.5 HP Home shop use or smaller commercial use 1-3 Machines
G0440 2 HP Home shop use or smaller commercial use 2-4 Machines
G0441 3 HP Large home shop or commercial use 3-6 Machines
G0442 5 HP Commercial use in medium to larger shops 4-7 Machines
G0601 5 HP Commercial use in medium to larger shops 4-7 Machines
G0637 7.5 HP Commercial use in medium to larger shops 5-9 Machines
G0638 10 HP Commercial use in medium to larger shops 6-10 Machines
Please refer to the specifcations for each cyclone in the back of this brochure
for any other considerations related to your shop.
cleaning. We strongly recommend you
not clean your flter with compressed air
not only has it been proven to reduce
the life of most types of flters, but it
will also blow the very fnest and most
hazardous particles throughout your
shop. Our clear flter bag ofers distinct
advantages over what others use as
well, because you will quickly learn how
often to clean the flters by seeing how
much dust falls into a clean bag, without
disassembling anything. A quick glance
from across the room will tell you if the
cyclone is overflled. And since it seldom
needs emptying, most people just tie
it shut and throw the whole thing away
instead of dumping it out!
Our flters are also housed within a steel
frame to protect from the everyday
"bumps and bruises" that happen when
carrying large lumber around or just
working in your shop. It may seem like
a small thing, and perhaps it is, but
that's exactly why we can't understand
why everyone doesn't do it. Filters
are expensive, cannot be repaired
and must be replaced if damaged
this little "insurance" can prevent an
unneeded and unwanted expense.
Which Cyclone is Right
For You?
We ofer a wide selection of cyclones
designed for home-sized shops up to
commercial-sized operations. When
deciding which cyclone is right for
you, consider how many woodworking
machines will be in use at one time,
the length and relative efficiency of
your duct system, and the physical
limitations of your shop (e.g. ceiling
height, power supply and available
floor space, etc.). Even though we keep
our prices as low as possible, cost is
also a big consideration, especially
when adding up all the parts for a duct
system. Blast gates allow you to add
more machines to a duct system and
yet isolate them from the cyclone when
not in use. This allows you to maximize
suction at individual woodworking
machines, but requires you to open
and close blast gates to direct airflow
depending on which machines are in
use at any given time. Woodworking
machines require a minimum CFM or
airflow in order for chips and dust to be
carried away. This minimum airflow varies
depending upon the type and size of
machine. A good rule of thumb is roughly
300-400 CFM per machine for smaller
capacity home shop sized machines and
400-800 CFM for larger capacity industrial
sized machines. Please refer to additional
information sources about dust collection
duct design. An
excellent resource
on this subject is
the W1050 Dust
Collection Basics
Book.
After sucking up this much dust, not even a teaspoon of fne dust made it to the flter!
Model
Filter
Qty
Filtering
Area
G0703 1 48 sq. ft.
G0703P 1 48 sq. ft.
G0443 1 96 sq. ft.
G0440 1 96 sq. ft.
G0441 1 113 sq. ft.
G0442 2 226 sq. ft.
G0601 2 226 sq. ft.
G0637 2 261 sq. ft.
G0638 2 398 sq. ft.
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Cyclone Features

Pleated Filter
The flter is one of the most important
components of any dust collector.
Ours are BIA certifed to trap 99.9% of
particles from 0.2 to 2.0 microns. They
are pleated to maximize surface area
and airfow, and have from 48 sq. ft. to
a whopping 390 sq. ft. of fltering area,
depending on the model. We also
have an innovative cleaning system to
keep performance high, and they are
protected within a sturdy metal cage
but can be easily removed for more
thorough cleaning if needed.
Wall Mounting
We wanted to give our customers
a way to mount the cyclone to a
wall, existing structure, or even a
homemade stand, so we designed our
blower housing to be dual-purpose.
First, it had to be strong, so we used
11-gauge steel that is up to two
times thicker than some competitor's.
Everything is fully welded on both
sides (no spot welds here), then
powder coated for a durable and
good looking fnish. Second, we made
the housing square and included
mounting "keyholes" on the sides.
This allows mounting to a wall or
structure if you choose not to use a
stand. However, before mounting to a
wall consider that the noise generated
by the cyclone will be amplifed on
the other side of the wall, compared
to using a stand.
Collection Drum
All of our
cyclones come
standard with
steel drums
that are powder
coated for a
lasting, durable
fnish. They will
outlast fber
drums many times over. We added
simple quick-release latches to secure
the top instead of the difcult to use
wrap-around barrel clamps some
others use. A drum full of sawdust can
be heavy and awkward to handle. If
you've ever tried to slide a drum full
of sawdust across a shop foor, you
know what we mean. Casters, securely
mounted to the drum bottom, make
the drum easy to move. We also use
a two-piece steel drum on all models
3 HP and up. Why two piece? So you
can choose to use only the bottom
portion if your ceiling height is limited.
Of course, the collection capacity is
reduced; but, the cyclone performance
remains the same.
Collection Bag System
We ofer plastic collection bags that
make it super easy to empty the drum.
Simply pop of the drum lid, remove
the full bag, and dump it into the trash.
The bags are made extra long so you
can twist the top shut to keep dust
and chips from spilling out. You can
dump and reuse the bag or tie it shut
and put it in the garbage all with little
or no mess. The secret of this system
is a small vacuum tube connected
from the cyclone cone to the bottom
of the collection drum. This provides
internal suction that holds the bag
inside the drum. Without this feature,
the bag would be sucked up into the
blower from the negative pressure
inside. These drum liner bags come
in 3 diferent sizes to ft 30, 35, and 55
gallon drums.
Switch and Remote
Grizzly has always believed in the benefts
of using a magnetic switch with thermal
overload protection. We knew we wanted
to use them on our cyclones, but that
presented us with an unusual problem.
Our customers appreciate having a
remote control and a programmable
timer. Rather than settle for "almost" we
put the engineers to work and designed
a remote controlled magnetic switch with
a programmable timer. The cyclone can
be turned on or of from across the shop,
or set to turn of automatically after 2, 4
or 8 hours. Others charge hundreds of
dollars for an optional magnetic switch or
charge extra for a remote. We are the only
manufacturer to combine both and supply
them as standard equipment!
Motor
All our cyclones feature heavy-duty
TEFC Class "F" Motors that are rated for
continuous duty. They are designed
specifcally for our cyclones and are not an
"of the shelf" motor.
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Motor Mount
Our motor bolts to a steel plate that attaches to the blower
housing. This extra steel provides a more rigid mount that
helps reduce impeller noise.
Adjustable Height
We know many of you work in basements or garages with
reduced ceiling height. One of our primary goals was to
make cyclones available to those with restricted ceiling
height. With this in mind, several models can be confgured
to ft under an eight foot ceiling. Full dimensions are
available in the back of this booklet.
Adjustable Inlet Position
The body of our cyclone rotates in 30 increments to allow
positioning the inlet right where you need it.
Stand
Our 14-gauge heavy-duty steel
stands are designed in two
pieces to keep the entire package
smaller, which saves you money in
shipping. The stand is supplied at
no charge on the 5 HP and above
cyclones, and is optional on the
others. The stands for the 1.5, 2,
and 3 HP machines are adjustable
for height if you need yours to ft
under an 8' ceiling.
Portability
The G0703 and G0703P have many features of the larger
systems, but in a compact size that requires less headroom
and are completely mobile with built-in casters. They
feature a pleated, removable flter system with internal
shaker paddles for maintaining flter efciency, a remote
control switch for activating from across the room, a roll
away collection drum for easy dumping, and a 6" inlet for
handling larger duct systems.
Noise Reducer
We designed these
mufers to ofer a
signifcant reduction in
noise level without any
loss in efciency. They are
standard on models 3HP
and up and are optional on
the others.
Packaging
In addition to all of the performance based criteria we
applied to our cyclone design, we kept in mind that they
must be shipped to our customers. To keep shipping costs
down, we designed many components to be collapsible
and packaged them so they could be transported as
safely as possible. What good is a Cyclone if it shows up
to your door damaged?
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Cyclone Dust Collectors
Q. What is a cyclone dust collector?
A. A cyclone dust collector is similar to a regular dust collector except it separates the wood dust and wood
chips from the air and deposits them in a separate drum for easy cleaning. Some refer to them as 2-stage, but
that term is a little too broad and does not describe accurately what it is. Depending upon the manufacturer
and their design goals, they can also do a tremendous job of fltering the fne dust particles that are often
blown into the air by a regular dust collection system.

Q. How does it work?
A. Cyclones have been around longer than many of us have been alive, and do not represent new technology.
They have been used in industrial applications and in agriculture for decades. It has only been the last
several years that smaller shops and homeowners are taking a serious look at using cyclones. Their operation
is actually quite simple, the air enters the cyclone and spins around in a circle forcing the dust particles
to the outside. Here the air pressure is somewhat reduced and causes the dust to travel down the wall
of the cyclone. The air continues to spin as it also moves down the cyclone. When entering the tapered
portion of the cyclone, the air and dust particles must rotate in a smaller and smaller circle which further
separates out the fne dust, forcing it to the outside were it continues to slide down towards the collection
drum, eventually dropping in. Our cyclone does an excellent job of separating the fne dust out of the air
by reducing turbulence inside the cyclone. Turbulence inside the cyclone "stirs-up" the air which keeps
those fne dust particles in suspension rather than dropping out of the air. A properly designed cyclone
will separate nearly all the coarse and fne dust from the air allowing very little to pass through the cyclone
into the flter. Turbulence inside the cyclone is its worst enemy. Our design signifcantly reduces turbulence
thereby increasing performance.

Q. Why would I want to spend the extra money over purchasing a regular dust collector?
A. The two big reasons to purchase a cyclone over a regular dust collector would be convenience and health.
Emptying the caster equipped drum is far more convenient then removing a bag and reinstalling on a
regular dust collector (and faster, too). Some will opt for having multiple drums, so the full one can be rolled
to the side and immediately an empty one rolled into position, and the cyclone put back into service. As for
health benefts, the extremely fne fltering capability helps reduces the hazardous fne particle dust in your
shop. With that said though, it would be unwise to ignore established safety precautions and respirators
should still be worn.
Q. What is Static Pressure?
A. Static pressure (SP) is the diference in air pressure between the air inside the duct and the air outside the
duct. The result is the suction that allows the dust collection or vacuum system to pick up chips and dust.
If you take your hand and move it slowly towards the opening of a vacuum cleaner hose, the hose will pull
harder and harder at your hand the closer it gets. When your hand completely covers the opening the
static pressure is at its maximum. At this point the airfow (CFM) goes to zero. Static pressure is not suction,
but it is what causes suction. The higher the rated static pressure, the higher the suction potential. So for
a simple, brief defnition, static pressure is the amount of suction potential that a dust collector (or shop
vac, or vacuum cleaner, etc.) has. It is worth mentioning that CFM goes down as the static pressure goes
up. A good dust collection system will have enough static pressure or suction to pick up the largest chips
produced and still have high enough CFM or airfow to keep them moving and not settle in elbows, vertical
sections, etc. This is why a system chart showing the CFM vs. SP is useful when designing a ductwork system.
If you know how much CFM you have at a given static pressure, you can determine if a certain confguration
will even work.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Why is the CFM of a cyclone slightly less than a regular dust collector of the same HP?
A. The cyclone itself adds a slight restriction to the amount of air moved by the impeller. Said another way,
the cyclone has the same efect on performance as adding additional lengths of duct work. You see, the
air travels around the inside of the cyclone many times before exiting to the flter. Plus just the fact there
are pressure reductions when entering the cyclone adds a restriction. By that we mean, if the cyclone was
a round cylinder with a pipe in and out, that would induce restrictions. Just as a 2-stage dust collector will
have reduced CFM because of this, the same holds true for a cyclone.
Q. Are they easy to empty?
A. Our drums are sealed by the use of three quick release latches instead of the wrap around barrel-type
clamps. To disconnect from the cyclone for emptying, simply fip the 3 latches. Since the drum is equipped
with casters just wheel the drum from underneath the cyclone for easy disposal. The lid of the drum remains
attached to the cyclone by the fexible hose.
Q. Are the flters easily damaged?
A. Under normal conditions, the flters are not easily damaged, but accidents happen. Being hit by a board
or some other object will likely cause permanent and irreparable damage to the flter, which is why we
protect ours within a cage. Ours is far less likely to be damaged than one without protection. Another way
to damage a flter is using compressed air to clean it, which is why we developed a damage-free cleaning
system.
Q. Just how well do they separate the dust from the air?
A. Our cyclones will remove 99.9% of the particles between 0.2 and 2.0 microns. Larger particles are for all
intents and purposes 100% removed.
Q. Are there maintenance costs?
A. About the only maintenance costs are the plastic bags in the collection drum and on the flter bottom.They
can be reused or thrown away when full. Of course, it takes a long time to fll the bag on the flter. Thanks to
our patented flter cleaning system, the cost of ownership will be less with our system verses one without
a non-damaging flter cleaning system. The actual flter represents a surprising portion of the cost of the
cyclone system and that is why we go to great lengths to prevent damage and extend the life of the flter.
Our flters should last many years even under heavy use.
Q. How do I know when the collection drum is full?
A. The collection drum needs to be checked periodically to avoid overflling it. How quickly the drum will fll
is dependent upon the type of work being done at that time. While running a machine that produces more
fne dust like a sander or saw it will take a long time to fll the drum. On the other hand, when planing soft
lumber that produces curly shavings the drum may fll quite quickly. In the beginning you'll need to check
your drum regularly as you learn how often it needs to be emptied.
Q. How long will the air flters last?
A. This is where our cleaning system pays of with big savings for the owner. Many cyclone manufacturers'
flters must be cleaned by blowing them with compressed air. The use of compressed air not only blows fne
dust throughout your shop, but is also damages the flter. Those who do not have our patented cleaning
system argue that compressed air does not damage the flter nor does it create dust, but in our testing we
found it did in fact damage the flter as well as created a dust cloud. Those same people who say compressed
air won't damage the flter state in their instructions "Closer blasts may damage the flter." They say it won't
damage the flter, then warn you it may, which is at best confusing. That is why we developed this cleaning
system in the frst place. With all that said, our flters will last for years and certainly last longer than those
cleaned with compressed air.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cyclone Dust Collectors
Q. Do the flters plug up and do you have to clean them?
A. Yes, the flters will eventually become clogged with fne dust and must be periodically cleaned as mentioned
above. Our patented cleaning system gently brushes away any built up dust on the inside of the flter, which
then falls into the flter bag.
Q. Why do your cyclones look diferent than others?
A. The most notable diference with ours, besides our square blower housing, is our exclusive inlet design. It
is longer, starts out round, then transitions into a rectangle and meets the cyclone at an angle, all of which
improve performance.
Q. Do you really have a remote controlled magnetic switch? I have never seen one ofered by anyone
else.
A. Yes, we really do have a remote controlled magnetic switch with a built in programmable timer. When we
discovered none were readily available, we put our engineers to work and designed one specifcally for our
purpose.
Q. Other cyclone manufactures say you use a cheap Asian made motor that will not last very long, is that
true?
A. We cannot comment on why another manufacturer would make that claim, but maybe it's their attempt at
explaining why their systems cost so much more than ours. Yes, we do use a motor made in Taiwan from
the same manufacturer that builds most of our machinery motors. We buy tens of thousands of motors
every year from this motor factory and are very confdent in the quality. They are one of the highest quality
manufacturers in Taiwan, using state of the art equipment. Further, our motors have been specifcally
designed for use in a cyclone under continuous, high torque use and are not an of-the-shelf product. We
are not saying our motors are better than those made in the USA, but we are saying they are certainly
comparable, designed for our cyclones and have additional features such as aluminum cooling fns.
Q. Others say your flters are an inferior quality to theirs, is that true?
A. Our flter material is made by a highly respected European manufacturer and is BIA certifed. In other words,
that is not true and the BIA certifcation proves it.
Q. I already have a dust collector and duct work, but I would like to upgrade to one of your cyclones. Can
I use my existing duct work?
A. Probably, but the design and layout of your duct work greatly afects how well it will perform. Long runs,
long sections of fex hose or many elbows add restriction. Also it depends on the size of your main line and if
it will allow enough airfow to maintain performance of the cyclone collector. To expect proper and efcient
performance of the cyclone, you have to maintain a certain amount of airfow through it. If you have a 4" or
smaller mainline, you may need to upgrade the size to the same or at least as close as possible to the inlet
diameter of the cyclone or add additional trunk lines. Also, when using smaller machines with 2", 3" or 4"
connections, it is a good idea to have a blast gate connected upstream of that smaller connection partially
opened to ensure proper airfow to the cyclone.
Q. What's the diference between cyclones and two-stage dust collectors?
A. All cyclones are two-stage dust collectors, but not all two-stage dust collectors are cyclones. Both drop
out heavier dust particles into a drum before passing fner particles through the fan and into a flter, but a
cyclone is much more efcient at separating out more of the fner dust into the drum. Our cyclone flters are
also pleated for efcient air exchange and are non-woven polyester fabric to capture the very fnest dust.
Many standard two-stage dust collectors only have bag flters that must be shaken out when they fll up.
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Q. Can I use a standard garbage bag in the drum or under the flter instead of buying replacement bags
from you?
A. We strongly recommend that you buy the replacement bags from us. Despite each manufacturer's claims of
strength for holding garbage, standard garbage bags do not have the strength to withstand the air pressure
produced by the cyclone fan and could blow apart, resulting in very fne dust being released into the air.
Our replacement bags are inexpensive and are designed to withstand the high air pressure produced by the
cyclone fan.
Q. How difcult is it to set up one of your cyclones?
A. Our cyclones come with complete owner's manuals and set up is not difcult. With only 4 major components,
assembly time is relatively short. Most of the subassembly has already been done at the factory and the major
components are only broken down for shipping. The optional stands will require additional assembly time.
Each cyclone comes complete with fasteners and clamps; however, bolts for mounting the cyclone to the wall,
if desired, are not included.
Q. Others make a big deal out of their cyclones being galvanized. Are yours galvanized?
A. No, and here's why: First, galvanizing does not add much cost to a cyclone, but thicker steel does. We choose
to use thicker steel. Also, we use continuous welds in nearly all our seams. That's a lot of welding. Galvanizing
doesn't weld very well and tends to burn of near the weld. Our thought was, it's either fully galvanized or it
isn't, and once welded it's not. Rather than use galvanized steel that makes welding more difcult, we simply
used thicker steel with all its advantages. Finally, our thoughts were that the abrasive action of the debris
swirling inside the cyclone will wear away the galvanizing long before rust becomes a consideration.
Q. How difcult is it to wire one of your cyclones in my shop?
A. First of all, you must ensure your shop has a spare circuit or the capacity in your service panel to add a circuit
that is capable of handling the amp requirements of the cyclone. We strongly recommend you hire a licensed
electrician if adding a new circuit. Once the circuit requirements have been met, depending upon which
cyclone is purchased, the cyclone can be hard wired to a wall mounted disconnect or connected to a plug-in
device that is controlled by a wall mounted disconnect. Ensure that the amp rating of the outlet device and
plug you use also match the amps for the circuit. The G0443, G0703 and G0703P 1-1/2 HP Cyclone come with
a 110 plug, and can simply be plugged into a proper receptacle and circuit.
Q. Do I have to buy the stand?
A. No, our cyclone is designed to mount to a wall, existing structure or a stand of your own making. Just make
sure whatever you mount it to can support the weight. And for those working in a basement or attached
garage, remember that wall mounting may transmit noise into the house. G0440, G0443 and G0441 only.
Stand included on other models.
Q. Are your cyclones dual voltage?
A. The G0703 and G0703P 1-1/2 HP cyclones are 110V/220V, pre-wired to 110V. You must purchase a conversion
kit to run them on 220V. The model for this is T25513. The G0443 1-1/2 HP cyclone is 110V/220V, pre-wired to
110V. You must purchase a 220V kit to convert it. The model for that is H7498. The G0440 2 HP, G0441 3 HP and
G0442 5 HP are all 220V only. The G0601 5HP, G0637 7-1/2 HP, and G0638 10 HP are 220/440V, pre-wired to
220V. The 440V conversion kit for these models are: G440VG0601, G440VG0637 and G0440VG0638.
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G0637
G0638
G0637
G0638
G0442
G0601
G0442
G0601
G0441
G0441
6 ft.
10 ft.
8 ft.
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G0703
G0703P
G0703
G0703P
G0440
G0440
G0443
G0443
6 ft.
8 ft.
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Cyclone Dust Collectors
Machine Specifcations
Model G0443 G0703/G0703P G0440 G0441
Overall Dimensions:
Length
55-12" 38-14" 59" 60-14"
Width
36-14" 23-12" 37-34" 38-38"
Height
87-12" 65-12" 93-14" 93-516" or 110"
Footprint
55-12" x 36-14" 38-14" x 23-12" 59" x 37-34" 60-14" x 38-38"
Main Box Size
54" x 28" x 31" 36 x 27 x 47" 54" x 28" x 34" 54" x 28" x 34"
Main Shipping Weight
276 lbs. 201 lbs. 314 lbs. 354 lbs.
Filter Box Size
49" x 19" x 19" N/A 49" x 19" x 19" 48 x 23 x 23"
Filter Shipping Weight
46 lbs. N/A 46 lbs. 55 lbs.
Stand Box Size
*37" x 14-12" x 7 N/A *37" x 14-12" x 7 41" x 14-12" x 7
Stand Shipping Weight
*75 lbs. N/A *75 lbs. *83 lbs.
Machine Weight (no Stand)
251 lbs. N/A 287 lbs. 347 lbs.
Machine Weight with Stand
*Indicates Stand Optional
*322 lbs. 165 lbs. *357 lbs. *427 lbs.
Machine Specifications:
Maximum CFM
1025 @ 2.6" SP 775 @ 1.8" SP 1354 @ 2.5" SP 1654 @ 2.0" SP
Maximum Static Pressure
10.3" 10.0" 10.4" 14.2"
Impeller Size
12-12" 13-12" 14-12" 15"
Intake Hole Size
6" 6" w/5" Reducer 7" 8"
Cartridge Filter Dimensions
15" x 39" 15" x 21" 15" x 39" 19" x 39"
Cartridge Filter Surface Area
96 sq. ft. 48 sq. ft. 96 sq. ft. 113 sq. ft.
Cartridge Filter Capability
99.9% of 0.2~2 Micron
Particles
99.9% of 0.2~2 Micron
Particles
99.9% of 0.2~2
Micron Particles
99.9% of 0.2~2
Micron Particles
Collection Drum Size
35 Gallons 30 Gallons 35 Gallons 3555 Gallons
Sound Level
83 dB 83 dB 85 dB 85 dB
Construction:
Cyclone Body
14 Gauge Steel 18 Gauge Steel 14 Gauge Steel 14 Gauge Steel
Impeller Type
Radial Fin Radial Fin Radial Fin Radial Fin
Impeller Construction
Steel, Riveted Steel, Riveted Steel, Riveted Steel, Riveted
Collection Drum
Steel Steel Steel Steel
Cartridge Filter
Spun-Bond Polyester Spun-Bond Polyester Spun-Bond
Polyester
Spun-Bond
Polyester
Blower Housing
11 Gauge Steel 18 Gauge Steel 11 Gauge Steel 11 Gauge Steel
Motor:
Type
TEFC Class "F" TEFC Class "F" TEFC Class "F" TEFC Class "F"
Horsepower
1
1
2 HP 1
1
2 HP 2 HP 3 HP
Voltage and Phase
110/220V Single-Phase 1110/220V Single-Phase 220V Single-Phase 220V Single-Phase
Prewired
110V 110V 220V 220V
Amps
188/9.4 18.8/9.4 14 19.5
Cycle RPM
60 Hertz 3450 RPM 60 Hertz 3450 RPM 60 Hertz 3450 RPM 60 Hertz 3450 RPM
Switch
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Bearings
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
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Machine Specifcations
Model G0442 G0601 G0637 G0638
Overall Dimensions:
Length
63" 63" 76-3/4" 77"
Width
56-78" 56-78" 59-1/2" 59-1/2"
Height
111-12" 111-12" 139-12" 139-12"
Footprint
63 x 56-78" 63 x 56-78" 76-3/4 x 60" 76-3/4 x 60"
Main Box Size
61 x 30 x 36" 61 x 30 x 36" 91 x 39 x 43" 91 x 39 x 43"
Main Shipping Weight
448 lbs. 446 lbs. 889 lbs. 946 lbs.
Filter Box Size
48 x 23 x 23" 48 x 23 x 23" 57 x 23 x 23" 69 x 23 x 23"
Filter Shipping Weight
55 lbs. 55 lbs. 57 lbs. 73 lbs.
Stand Box Size
41 x 15 x 7" 41 x 15 x 7" N/A N/A
Stand Shipping Weight
88 lbs. 88 lbs. N/A N/A
Machine Weight (no Stand)
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Machine Weight with Stand
*Indicated Stand Optional
564 lbs. 562 lbs. 712 lbs. 758 lbs.
Machine Specifications:
Maximum CFM
2184 @ 1.9" SP 2184 CFM @ 1.9" SP 3468 CFM @ 4.3" SP 4029 CFM @ 2.5" SP
Maximum Static Pressure
14" 14" 14.7" 16.8"
Impeller Size
16" 16" 18" 18-12"
Intake Hole Size
10" 10" 10" 12"
Cartridge Filter Dimensions
19" x 39" 19" x 39" 19 x 47" 19 x 59"
Cartridge Filter Surface Area
226 sq. ft. 226 sq. ft. 261 sq. ft. 398 sq. ft.
Cartridge Filter Capability
99.9% of 0.2~2
Micron Particles
99.9% of 0.2~2
Micron Particles
99.9% of 0.2~2
Micron Particles
99.9% of 0.2~2
Micron Particles
Collection Drum Size
55 Gallons 55 Gallons 55 Gallons 55 Gallons
Sound Level
86 dB 86 dB 88 dB 90 dB
Construction:
Cyclone Body
14 Gauge Steel 14 Gauge Steel 16 Gauge Steel 16 Gauge Steel
Radial Impeller
Steel, Riveted Steel, Riveted Steel, Riveted Steel, Riveted
Collection Drum
Steel Steel Steel Steel
Cartridge Filter
Spun-Bond Polyester Spun-Bond
Polyester
Spun-Bond
Polyester
Spun-Bond
Polyester
Blower Housing
11 Gauge Steel 11 Gauge Steel 11 Gauge Steel 11 Gauge Steel
Motor:
Type
TEFC Class "F" TEFC Class "F" TEFC Class "F" TEFC Class "F"
Horsepower
5 HP 5 HP 7.5 HP 10 HP
Voltage and Phase
220V Single-Phase 220V 3-Phase 220V 3-Phase 220V 3-Phase
Prewired
220V 220V 220V 220V
Amps
22.4 13.7/6.9 25/12.5 30/15
Cycle RPM
60 Hertz 3450 RPM 60 Hertz/ 3450 RPM 60 Hertz/ 3450 RPM 60 Hertz/ 3450 RPM
Switch
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Magnetic w/ Thermal
Overload Protection
and Remote
Bearings
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
Shielded &
Permanently
Lubricated
*Stand Optional, Not Included Information in this booklet prepared January 2013.
Reducers &
Machine Adapters
Reducers are used for reducing
diameter of pipe and other
applications, by attaching to
conventional straight pipe on
machine hoods and fexible hose.
Adapters are for attaching metal
ducting directly to the machines for a
ridged pipe system set up.
Floor Sweeps
These individual foor sweeps close up
tight and can take a lot of
abuse. Add 3 or 4 around
the shop and clean up
will be faster and easier.
Standard, "Y", and
Double Branches
Standard branches are used for
dropping down from above and
splitting a main line. "Y" branches
enable you to construct double runs
and use multiple machine hook ups.
Double branches are just the ticket for
multiple machine set ups.
90
o
"T" Branches
Used mainly along wall set ups and
around obstacles. "T" branches are
the answer to problem spots.
Cyclone Dust Collection Accessories
Starter Kits
Our starter kits include everything you
will need for a simple, single machine set
up at one low price.
Adjustable Nipples
Use these slip fttings to make up any
non-standard length less than 5'.
Blast Gates
These individual blast
gates can take the abuse
of thousands of open
and close cycles. Made
specifcally for production
shops.
Choose plastic or
aluminum. Threaded
blast gates screw
onto fexible hose.
Wide Belt Sander Hoods
These hoods are made to ft
over the multiple 4"
dust ports on our
wide-belt sanders.
Heavy-Duty Wire
Enforced Hose
Allows for easy inspection
for locating potential clogs
in your system. Connects
portable machines or for
the fnal run to the dust
hood.
Elbows
5 styles of elbows in 4 sizes give you the
versatility to create just about any duct run.
Well made and intended for tough use.
Rigid Flex Hose
This rigid fex hose with rolled ends provides
just enough fexibility to make difcult
connections while still keeping the inside
wall as smooth as possible. Ofered in 6
diferent diameters with Quick-Fit ends. 5
ft. long.
Straight Pipe
Laser-welded straight pipe provides ridigity
and the smooth inside walls ofer strength
and efcient dust collection. Ofered in
seven diferent sizes of diameter. 5 ft. long.
Clamps
These clamps put the quick ft into the quick
ft system. Featuring lever latches and foam
seals, these secure around the
rolled ends of fttings
and pipes.
End Caps
End caps are used to block spur lines that
are created for future duct
system expansion.
45
60
30
90 Long
Radius
90
*See our website (grizzly.com) or current catalog for details.