Lee Valley Self Cleaning Blast Gates

The part distal to the cutout in the gate stops most of the leakage when the gate is open and it self cleans as you close the gate because the brief air leak sucks out the dust.

Lee valley self cleaning blast gates.

Ivac pro blast gates automated dust collector blast gates for ultimate workshop convenience. Choose an option to view item availability. The powertec 70167 here on amazon is an example of a true self cleaning blast gate. Make the gate bodies.

Only 6 left in stock order soon. Of the hose with a heat gun to stretch it the outlet side of my blast gates is a larger diameter. Each is sold separately. Up to eight blast gates can operate on one ivac pro network.

Lee valley category. A self cleaning blast gate has a second part to the gate with a hole in it. 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.

Self cleaning blast gates. Powertec 70108 4 inch blast gate for dust collector vacuum fittings 1 best seller 4 inch od self cleaning no clog aluminum blast gate cut off valve for dust collection system abg4. 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. I have tried numerous blast gates metal and plastic.

The gate can also be operated using the ivac pro remote control comes with a 115v ac adapter or manually using a toggle switch. 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. Cut two 6 x 6 squares of 1 2 or 3 4 mdf for the gate body. Lee valley self cleaning blast gates.

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. The system can be set to ensure that at least one gate is open whenever the vacuum is running to prevent overloading the motor. 02 16 2010 10 00 pm by longgone 8 comments. I have been using them for 2 years without a clog.

I use pvc pipe between the blast gate and the dust collector so i made the outlet side from a short piece of pvc coupling which fits around the pvc pipe. 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.