Cyclone Dust Collectors
We employ cyclone dust collectors to remove debris from processes and spaces when volume and maintenance are a priority over precision. We supply cyclones to many manufacturing industries, from food to chemicals and building materials. Household cyclone vacuums (like Dyson) employ this method which is known for low maintenance—no bags or cartridges to change—and long-lasting performance without loss of suction. However, because there is no filter medium, some of the smaller dust particles will escape.
Operating Principle
Cyclone dust collectors work by creating a spinning airflow that separates dust from the air using centrifugal force, directing heavier particles to the walls where they fall into a hopper for disposal, while clean air exits through the top. This dust removal process not only improves air quality but also protects equipment, reduces downtime, and improves overall operational efficiency. Standard Cyclone dust collector models handle particles around 50 microns, while high-efficiency versions can capture dust as fine as 2 microns.
Quality
Beyond performance, our cyclone dust collectors are built to last for many, many years. They are built by leading fabricators using quality steel and abrasion-resistant linings, allowing them to last longer in harsh industrial environments than competing offerings. They require fewer repairs, have longer equipment life, and lower overall maintenance costs. The cyclone dust collection systems are designed with a focus on user friendliness, featuring accessible inspection ports and removable hoppers that make cleaning and servicing fast and easier.
Specifications
Our cyclones are highly customizable to suit a wide range of applications and operating conditions. They can function as pneumatic receivers, product receivers, or pre-collectors in dust collection systems—either as single units or in multi-cyclone (in-line) arrangements. Below are applications and specs ranges of typical units, and custom configurations are available.
Common Applications
- Separation of dust, powder, and lightweight materials such as plastic pellets
- Pneumatic conveying system receivers or pre-collectors
- Mounted to tank tops as product inlet target boxes
- Protects downstream equipment and reduces product degradation
- Suitable for food, chemical, plastics, and building material industries
Options and Accessories
- Draw-through exhaust fitting with 360° rotation
- Weather hoods, mini-wear protectors (90°)
- Gusset-style mount pads and support structures
- 8” bolted inspection openings
- Explosion venting
- Extended screw conveyors, slave drive, or screw conveyor drive packages
- Airlock transitions and 55-gallon drum collection options
- Compact or high-efficiency designs for space or precision requirements
Construction and Design:
- Housing and cone: 7, 10, or 12 gauge carbon steel or 304/316 stainless steel
- Full welded exterior, skip welded or continuous interior welds, ground smooth
- Tangential inlet design with CW or CCW rotation>
- Optional expansion chamber for higher efficiency
- Flat bar flanges on air inlet, outlet, and product discharge
- Standard white paint; optional stainless steel body/cone
- Optional abrasion-resistant linings for harsh conditions
