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Dust Collector Bag Accessories We Stock
AFF stocks hose clamps, cinch belts and gasketing material to make dust bag installation easier and give you a leak free fit, plus leak detection and precoat to keep your dust collector filters performing.
Why Bag Clamps and Gaskets Matter
A dust collector filter bag only works if it is sealed to the collector. Any gap between the bag and the rim lets dust bypass the filter, blow back into the shop and coat the clean side of your system. The right clamp, belt and gasket hold the dust bag tight to the metal so every cubic foot of air passes through the filter media.
Good hardware also makes bag changes faster. Quick release clamps and cinch belts come off and go back on without tools wrestling a worn screw, and a foam gasket keeps the seal consistent from one bag to the next. See our tips on dust collector bag care.
Where Bag Accessories Fit in Dust Collection
A complete dust collection system has two sides. The duct side moves the air: PVC dust collection hose or flex hose, metal pipe, dust collection fittings, a 90 degree elbow or long sweep, a reducer where duct sizes change, a hose adapter or quick connect at each dust port, and a blast gate at every machine. Each fitting adds resistance, so a short, direct run keeps suction where you need it. In a wood shop or home workshop, a power tool hose kit or dust collection kit ties the table saw, router, sander and other power tools into one network, antistatic hose helps control static buildup, and many shops mount a cyclone dust separator ahead of the collector to drop heavy chips into a 5 gallon bin on a cart. That is the right dust collection setup for the duct side.
The bag side is where the dust is actually captured, and that is where our dust collection accessories come in. Clamps, cinch belts and foam gaskets hold the filter bag and collection bag on the collector rings so every hose connection upstream is not wasted on a leak at the bag. Whether it is a DIY single stage collector or an industrial baghouse pulling fume and fine particulate from machinery, a tight bag seal is the simplest way to optimize the whole system.
Dust Collector Bag Clamp and Belt Sizes
Measure the outside diameter of the rim or ring your dust bag fits over, then find a clamp range or belt that covers it in the chart. Overlapping ranges let you pick a clamp that sits mid-range for the easiest tightening.
Need a size that is not listed? We custom make cinch belts to fit any filter bag.
Quick Release and Hose Clamps
AFF stocks both standard and quick release hose clamps. Our quick release snap-locking worm gear clamps are designed to ease install and removal of dust collection bags: slide the bag over the rim, put the clamp around the bag, pull the clamp end through the slot, flip the screw head down and tighten.
Standard spiral hose clamps secure any type of pneumatic or exhaust hose, and stainless steel clamps resist rust and corrosion in humid environments. Use them with our collection bags and dust collector filter bags.
Cinch Belts for Dust Collector Bags
AFF custom makes cinch belts to fit any filter bag. Our belts are 1-1/2″ wide black nylon webbing, and we only use a heavy-duty metal toothed buckle in their construction.
Cinch belts can be sewn into a hem with a cutout for the toothed buckle, or can simply go around the outside of the bag. Stock lengths run from 24″ to 90″ to fit collector rims up to 27″ in diameter.
Closed Cell Foam Gasket Tape
AFF stocks a black 1-1/2″ wide x 1/4″ thick self-adhesive dense closed cell foam gasket. Peel and stick it around the circumference of your collector rim, then clamp the bag at the gasket to ensure a leak free seal.
The foam creates an airtight seal for both the upper breathable filter bag and the lower collection bag, and it is especially helpful when running a 6 mil poly bag as your collection bag. Available in 10, 25 and 50 ft rolls.
Leak Detection and Precoat
Fluorescent leak detection powder is injected into the airstream and escapes through any failing bag or seal. Our Leak Locator Light Kit pairs a high-intensity UV LED lamp with ANSI-rated enhancing glasses, a rechargeable battery and a rugged carrying case, so maintenance teams can pinpoint pinhole leaks, seal failures and bag damage in baghouses and dust collectors.
Guardian Precoat is a dry, inert powder made from processed natural volcanic rock that forms a porous layer on new filter bags, improving airflow, capturing finer particles and reducing blinding. See baghouse filters for more on precoating.
Dust Collector Accessories by Industry
From woodworking shops to food, pharmaceutical and metal working plants, we help you seal and maintain every dust collector bag.
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