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Introducing the 2-1/2-Inch Aluminum Blast Gate by POWERTEC.
This must-have dust collector attachment helps maximize your dust collector system by regulating proper air flow to your designated machine of choice. Open and closed, it acts as an in-line gate to control the vacuum flow to specified areas of your work shop. Additionally, this aluminum blast gate works seamlessly with properly sized plastic and metal ducts, flexible hoses and 2-1/2-inch ports for an assortment of popular brands.
Self-Cleaning
Unlike other models that require constant attention, this unit possesses a self-cleaning gate (open slot) at the back that allows for clog-free operation. It also possesses a built-in stop that keeps the gate exactly where you need it during operation. When properly used, this self cleaning blast gate not only helps eliminate constant maintenance from jamming, but prevents air leakage that would otherwise disrupt your workflow.
Premium Construction
Our Blast Gate features a solid aluminum body with a highly durable stainless steel gate – providing a more long term and durable solution to plastic versions.
Universal Fit
Featuring a nominal 2-1/2 inch OD diameter, this unit will provide a perfect fit for most professional and at-home workshop dust collection systems. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned woodworker, it’s extremely easy to use and install.
POWERTEC is a leading manufacturer of high quality woodworking tools and accessories, machines, and an assortment of OEM replacement parts. We are committed to exceeding expectations, while bringing the latest innovations, technology, and product development to the industry.
Boise Idaho
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
I have purchased many powertec products and these metal gates are the first things I've received that have disappointed me.I was hoping they would be the same size as their plastic version but with an improving gate function. The inside hole diameter is different causing my problems. Now I will have to buy and make some sort of adapter to fit with my setup.I have been using the plastic ones for years and they often get clogged with sawdust and don't fully close making it necessary to take them out of my piping and clean them.I used the 2-1/2 between my festool CT vacuum which splits to the blast gates then to a miter saw and Bosch hose for my small portable tools. Taking the connections apart and cleaning them has gotten tiresome which is why I wanted to upgrade to the self cleaning metal versions.I like the gate function and how it doesn't restrict the air flow when open and the gates are thinner which works better in tight spaces.Had I known the inside diameters were so different I would have tried the 3 inch version.The pictures show the size difference and how the hose fits into the plastic gate but not the metal one. :(
Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2025
bought them to replace plastic ones but leak like sieves so don't waste your money , have put plastic gates back on
Kongo
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
I made 2 gates split for my hoses. Works good just it’s loose and making buzzing sound when it’s closed and vacuum stops.
DeWayne Baylor
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
Save your money and just get these instead of the plastic ones. The plastic ones trap the sawdust in the sliding door compartment, rendering them useless. These metal ones allow the saw dust to be pushed out each time it is closed.
Bob Idosh
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
While I’m pretty happy with my purchase, the design does leave them a bit leaky. They seem to be high quality and are easy to install. Blast gates that don’t leak are probably much more difficult to design and undoubtedly would be MUCH more expensive. I just taped up the self-cleaning opening to eliminate some of the leakage now. If the gate gets clogged, I’ll just remove the tape, clean it out, and reapply. You patience may vary…
wjluhrsen
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
These work great
Andrew
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
ok
TK KID
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
Bought these to use in dust collection system needed extra found these may replace the plastic ones that came with the system that I bought they are of good aluminum quality highly recommend
Dennis
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2023
they work like they advertised no clog way better then what i had.
Rick Ralph
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2023
Vibrates when screwed tight but doors stays in place without.
Mark Guertin
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2023
The back part of these gates are not closed (maybe to prevent dust buildup like what happens in the cheap plastic blast gates?) ... but that means when the gate is in the open position that it's also not sealed which hurts the suction. Not ideal at all, might as well have just continued using the plastic ones that I cut the bottom off of to prevent them jamming up with dust, because these do the same thing. Most metal blast gates have a much longer gate, so if this is what you're looking for these are NOT the ones you want.
Anonymous
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
I used these to replace all the plastic ones in my system. Must have went through 15+ plastic ones that constantly would get jammed up with dust/shavings and stop closing all the way making my dust collection system lose a lot of suction. Have not had that problem at all with these. BUT, I did come to realize that the opening in the bottom where it's supposed to be able to push out dust/shavings, whichever gate is open you lose suction from that narrow opening on the bottom of the gate. I solved this by just covering that slit with gorilla duct tape on all the metal gates. If a gate gets jammed up with dust I'll just remove the tape to clear it out and then replace the tape. I'd rather do that than have a bunch of plastic ones that won't close all the way.
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