Why doesn’t MBA use a freestanding dust collector like the other manufacturers?
Freestanding dust collectors add additional floor space to the blast cabinet. Extra floor space is usually non-existent in most facilities. Detached dust collectors require duct from the cabinet to the dust collector housing. This duct increases the static pressure on the blower resulting in lower dust removal efficiencies. It also means additional wear parts to be purchased from the manufacturer. In addition, the regulations for freestanding dust collectors fall into a gray area for permits. Dust collectors not bolted directly to the blast cabinet may require a permit from the local air quality control agency or municipality.
