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ACAWT Installs New Dust Collector System



In January 2006, Rees-Memphis of Memphis, Tennessee was awarded the contract to install a blowpipe wood dust collection system.  The system is unique in that it is customized for training purposes:  it allows individuals during seminars to visually see dust movement in various sections of the pipe.

The Nordfab "Quick-Clip" system was used to facilitate easy reconfiguration, which is necessary since the ACAWT changes equipment frequently to stay on the cutting edge of secondary wood manufacturing technology.  Special Ecogate electronic blast gates were installed with the system to allow automatic opening and closing of the blast gates and system turn-on/turn-off.  This system reduces electric costs and initial capitalization of what would have required originally a very large dust collector.  By providing this information to manufacturers, the ACAWT is helping fulfill its goal of helping manufacturers reduce cost.


 


 


 

 

 

 
 
 
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