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dust-collector

dust-collector

4.1
A machine that removes dust from the air in workshops and factories
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌst kəˌlɛktər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : colector de polvo
  • After sanding the wood, the carpenter used a dust-collector to remove the fine dust from the air.
  • dust-collector cartridge

Examples

  • Eventually, the dust collector's red light started blinking, so I had to empty the bucket.

  • The TubeJet dust collector features singed polyester filter bags to collect airborne sand, which is then removed by a screw conveyor.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The dust collector also features a walk-in clean air plenum for easy maintenance.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Fabric dust collector

    Academic text (1998)
  • Combustible dust explosions are a risk in many areas, but one of the most common locations is the dust collector.

    Blog text (18)
  • The HemiPleat filter has a longer service life and lower pressure drop compared to standard dust collector cartridge filters, according to the manufacturer.

    Academic text (2005)
  • FabriPulse pulse-jet fabric dust collector has been designed to eliminate filter bag installation problems.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The Super Cell is a high pressure dust collector, which means that the four inch hoses and ducting used with it need to be high pressure vacuum rated.

  • The HemiPleat line includes filter elements to fit virtually all types of new and existing cartridge dust collectors, providing high-efficiency capture of dry dust in many applications.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Precisely engineered to work with the AAF OptiFlo pulse jet dust collectors, new OptiKlean cartridge filters are part of a total system approach to solving industrial air quality problems.

    Academic text (2002)

Synonyms

air filter
vsdust-collector
8 2.8

A machine that removes dust and small particles from the air as it passes through

is mainly a workshop and industrial machine rather than a small replaceable system part
scrubber
vsdust-collector
  • Specialized
7 6.5

A machine that removes harmful chemicals from gases before release

is mainly for removing dust and debris in workshops, not broad gas cleaning
air cleaner
vsdust-collector
1 3.4

A machine with a filter that removes dust and small particles from the air

is focused on workshops and industrial debris capture rather than only indoor filtering
precipitator
vsdust-collector
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A device that removes dust from smoke or gas using electric charge

is a general air dust device not limited to electrostatic methods
baghouse
vsdust-collector
  • Specialized
8.2

A large filter in factories that removes dust from the air using cloth bags

is a general device for workshop and industrial dust removal, not only through bags
Cottrell precipitator
vsdust-collector
  • Specialized
9.1

A machine that uses electricity to remove dust from factory smoke

is the broad dust capture machine that may use other removal methods
cyclonic vacuum
vsdust-collector
5.3

A machine that cleans floors by using strong spinning air to separate dust into a removable bin

is used generally in workshops rather than only as a portable spinning-air unit
cyclonic cleaner
vsdust-collector
6.4

A vacuum cleaner that uses spinning air to separate dust into a removable bin instead of a bag

is the general workshop dust device, not only the bagless spinning type
impinger
vsdust-collector
  • Specialized
9.9

A device that collects particles from air for testing

is a practical dust-removal machine for workshops, not a sampling instrument

How Effective

dust-collector
  • Specialized
4.1
air cleaner
1 3.4
air filter
8 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

dust-collector = dust + collector (transparent) = dust + collector

A literal compound: a device (collector) whose purpose is to collect dust; meaning follows directly from the components.

Etymology

The word dust-collector combines dust and collector. Dust means small loose bits and a collector is something that 'gathers' things, so a dust-collector is a machine that gathers dust from the air to keep a workshop clean.