Fan System

Our remote control also has a timer function that allows programming in a specific amount of run time between 1 and 99 minutes. When activated, the timer function allows the POWERMATIC PM1300 to run a specific amount of time before it shuts off automatically.

We designed a super efficient air system for the POWERMATIC PM1300, based on a specially designed 12”-diameter impeller and housing. The heavy-duty impeller has been optimized to both move large amounts of air and to maintain that volume consistently in a wide range of usage situations.

The fan section develops 1,064 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of airflow at 6” of water. Velocity, also at 6” of water is 5,374 FPM (feet per minute). Static pressure is 11.31 inches of water.

The specially designed impeller

insures strong, consistent airflow to maximize the effectiveness of the DC1300.

To make the POWERMATIC PM1300 compatible with the widest range of machines, it comes with a single 6”-diameter inlet port fitted with a dual 4”-port adapter. One of the 4” ports comes with a tethered, friction fit cover that seals it when not in use.

The inlet ports are mounted directly to the blower housing, putting them low on the POWERMATIC PM1300 and on an even plane with the dust outlets on many machines. This alignment keeps more of the hose flat on the floor for safety and eliminates much of the lifting loss higher inlet ports experience to enhance performance.

The smooth, flowing lines of this sheet metal chute make it very efficient. This chute replaces simple section of flex hose found on most dust collectors.

To further enhance overall airflow we replaced the common flex hose connection between the fan and collector housings with a curved, smooth-walled sheet metal chute. Both ends of the chute have flange- type connections with gaskets that help prevent even small leaks. This chute has a larger inside area than a hose initially, and then tapers down slightly as it runs to the collector housing. The smooth, flowing shape of the chutes interior surfaces move air efficiently and contribute to the overall performance of the POWERMATIC PM1300.

The strength and rigid mounting of the sheet metal duct adds a considerable amount of stability to the POWERMATIC PM1300 making it possible to eliminate two of the three legs normally needed to support the collector housing. Eliminating two legs creates substantially more unobstructed space that makes changing the collection bag much easier.

The collector housing is specially designed to a cyclonic effect that helps separate particles from the air to enhance filtering and venting. The swirl of air also helps distribute the dust evenly in the catch bag.