Traditional dust collectors are designed to move high-volumes of air at low pressure – typically in the vicinity of 10" WC. Because that’s not a lot of pressure to begin with, the ductwork for these systems must be designed very carefully to minimize pressure loss from every length of pipe, every bend, every reduction in pipe diameter, and the added friction of flex hose at the end of many runs. A well-thought out and implemented ductwork design is critical to the optimal performance of traditional dust collectors.
Of course, the Supercell isn't a traditional dust collector. Because the Supercell operates at such a high-pressure (97.8" WC), any pressure loss from ductwork will have a negligible impact on the overall performance of the system. In other words, the Supercell simplifies ducting considerations because the ductwork guidelines for traditional dust collectors no longer apply.
Ductwork Design Rules
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High-Pressure Systems e.g. Supercell |
Low-Pressure Systems e.g. Mini-Gorilla, V-System, Dust Gorilla Pro, etc. |
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| Main Line | Use 4" pipe or hose all the way to the tool. | Start as large as possible (up to the size of the collector's inlet) and reduce at branches if needed. |
| Branches | Use any kind of joint, including Tee-Joints, for your ductwork branches. | Only use 45 degree Wye joints to form new branches. Reduce splitting as much as possible. |
| Turns | Use any radius of elbow, including short radius turns. | Use large radius, 90 degree turns or two 45 degree elbows coupled together |
| Total Length | Run ducting wherever convenient: Perimeter layouts are perfectly fine. | Run ducting to tools in most direct path; Minimize overall length. |
| Drops | Either connect small hose directly to the main line (at a Tee joint for example) or run 4" right to the tool with a reducer at the end. | Gradually reduce in size from the main line to the tool inlet. |
| Duct Type | Should only use high-pressure rated components, such as Quick-Clamp ducting and vacuum rated hose.* | Varies, but typically 24-26 gauge ducting is acceptable along with wire-reinforced flex hose. |
And that's it! Welcome to the new world of simplified ductwork design courtesy of the Supercell – the world's first universal dust collector. Read on for some choice examples and part lists for recommended Supercell ductwork layouts.
* Important Note
Because the Supercell moves air and debris at such high velocity, it’s important to use static conductive ducting and static dissipative hose (such as the vacuum-rated hose supplied with your Supercell), and/or take steps to ensure a path to ground for any build-up of static electricity within the ducting. For this reason, we recommend against using PVC pipe for your Supercell ductwork.
Examples of Good Design
| Name | Description | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| 4" QC Pipe | 4 x 60" Quick-Clamp Pipe (Cut to fit) | #GPZ040000 |
| 4" QC Sleeve | 4" Adjustable Quick-Clamp Sleeve | #GNZ040000 |
| 4" QC SR Elbow | 4" x 90 Deg. Short Radius Quick-Clamp Elbow | #GES049000 |
| 4 QC Gated Tee-Joint Kit | 4 x 4 x 4" Quick-Clamp Gated Tee-Joint with 2.5" / 1.5" Adapters | #DMT040404 |
| 4" QC Blast Gate | 4" Manual Quick-Clamp Blast Gate | #GGZ040000 |
| 4" QC Hose Adapter | 4" Quick-Clamp Flex-Hose Adapter | #GAF040000 |
| 4" QC End Cap | 4" Quick-Clamp End Cap | #GAE040000 |
| 4" Clamp | 4" Quick-Clamp Duct Clamp | #GCZ040000 |
| 4" Hose Clamp | 3-6" Adjustable Quick-Release Hose Clamp | #ACB060000 |
| 2.5" Hose Clamp | 2.5" Turn-Key Hose Clamp | #ACB360000 |
| 4" High-Pressure Hose | 4" x 25' Vacuum Pressure Rated Flex-Hose* (Cut to fit) | #DHF250402 |
| 4" Duct Hanger | 4" Ductwork Wall Hanger Kit | #DBH040001 |
| * 25 feet of High-Pressure Rated Flex Hose is included in every Supercell kit purchase. | ||
| Name | Description | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| 4" High-Pressure Hose | 4" x 25' Vacuum Pressure Rated Flex-Hose* (Cut to fit) | #DHF250402 |
| 4x4x4" Wye Joint | 4 x 4 x 4" 45 Degree Wye Joint | #DWS040404 |
| 4 to 2.5" Reducer | 4" to 2.5" Plastic Reducer | #DRL040212 |
| 2.5" Vacuum Hose | 2.5" x 5.5' Wire-Reinforced Vacuum Hose | #AXD250066 |
| 2.5" Hose Coupler | 2.5" Vacuum Hose Coupler | #AXD225225 |
| 1.5" Extraction Hose | 1.5" x 6.5' Dust Extraction Hose Whip | #AHE000001 |
| 4" Hose Clamp | 3-6" Adjustable Quick-Release Hose Clamp | #ACB060000 |
| * 25 feet of High-Pressure Rated Flex Hose is included in every Supercell kit purchase. | ||
| Name | Description | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| 4" Tee-Joint Hose | 4" / 2.5" / 1.5" Gated Tee-Joint Hose Connection Kitt | #AHX000027 |
| 4" Hose Clamp | 3-6" Adjustable Quick-Release Hose Clamp | #ACB060000 |
| 4" High-Pressure Hose | 4" x 25' Vacuum Pressure Rated Flex-Hose* (Cut to fit) | #DHF250402 |
| * 25 feet of High-Pressure Rated Flex Hose is included in every Supercell kit purchase. | ||
Looking for a simple solution? Take a look at our Supercell Ductwork Kit for a quick and easy package of all the components you'll need to start your high-pressure ducting layout. Includes gated connection points for two 4" and three 2.5" ports, vacuum hose accessory kit, and more!
