Better, More Efficient Dust Extraction

Coming soon from Festool: a cyclonic dust particle separator for use with CT extractors.

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Festool recently announced a cyclonic dust particle separator for use with its CT extractors. It will first be available to the European market but is expected to launch in the U.S. on October 1. The CT Cyclone CT-VA-20 will retail for $375 and include a cyclone systainer, VAB-20 collection container, systainer pan, connecting hose, disposable bag, and container lid.
The CT Cyclone:
– will allow the CT extractor to retain constant high suction power because main filter is relieved
– provides comfortable and safe transportation thanks to the compact, rugged, and stackable containers.
– will allow you to work flexibly with or without the CT dust separator depending on what you do
– can be combined with all Festool vacuum cleaners CT 26/36/48 with and without Autoclean function
– is approved for dust classes L and M
– is ideal for machines and applications with heavy dust formation
– can capture up to 80% of fine mineral dust
– can capture up to 95% of coarse chips, such as sawdust
– is T-loc compatible

This article originally appeared in Tools of the Trade.

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Travis Collins

Travis Collins grew up working alongside his father, a master carpenter, absorbing everything he could about the trades. In high school he remodeled homes while also working for a marine construction company building docks & bulkheads. While in high school Collins took every woodshop class elective he could where he learned furniture making. While in college at Florida State University, Collins taught woodshop at the Master Craftsman studio (and also helped build the Bobby Bowden stained glass window that sits in the stadium). After college, he managed multiple high-end custom automotive shops doubling as a mechanic and was a self-employed trim carpenter. Collins is currently remodeling his 1941 home while testing tools. To see the latest tool news, reviews, and tips, follow him on Instagram @TOOLSbyDesign.

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