Cyclone Dust Collectors

The Cleaner and Safer Dust Containment Solution

A cyclone dust collector is built on a simple yet powerful principle — centrifugal separation. As dirty air enters the cyclone, it spins rapidly around the center. This spinning motion forces heavier particles and debris to move outward to the walls of the cyclone chamber. The heavier materials then lose velocity and fall into the primary collection area located beneath the cyclone, while the lighter, finer dust particles continue upward toward the secondary collection stage.

Our systems feature two efficient collection points for maximum containment and separation:

Primary collection point: Captures heavy chips, shavings, and coarse debris directly beneath the cyclone.

Secondary collection point: Captures finer particulates within after-filter bags, ensuring clean air is released back into your facility or vented outside.

This two-stage collection process allows our dust collectors to efficiently handle a broad range of particle sizes while maintaining excellent air quality. The clean air is drawn back through the center of the cyclone and discharged through the top, significantly reducing airborne contaminants and promoting a safer, cleaner work environment.

The Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance System for Dry Dust Collection

Cardinal Air offers three Imperial Systems cyclone dust collector configurations — Standard Efficiency, High Efficiency, and Ultra-High Efficiency — to suit diverse application needs. Each unit is crafted to minimize filter wear, lower maintenance requirements, and extend the life of your dust collection system.

Because the cyclone design separates most of the heavy and fine particulates before they reach the filters, fewer particles contact the filter media. This reduces the frequency of filter cleaning, minimizes downtime, and saves costs associated with filter replacement. The result is a dust collector that operates longer, more efficiently, and with lower lifetime operating costs.

Our team has years of experience engineering systems tailored to specific environments, ensuring that your cyclone dust collector meets every performance demand.

Standard Efficiency Cyclone Dust Collectors

The IS-C Standard Efficiency Cyclone Dust Collector delivers reliable performance for applications ranging from 120 CFM to 8,000 CFM. Popular in woodworking, metalworking, and material handling industries, this model provides effective dry dust collection for medium- to high-volume operations.

Features:

• Custom engineering for specific applications
• Coned tops for efficient rain runoff in outdoor installations
• Steel fabrication with 12-gauge to 3/8" fully welded construction
• Stitch-welded interiors for added strength and leak prevention
• 12" inspection door above material discharge
• Standard finishes available in Imperial white or tan

System Options:

• Structural supports custom-engineered for stability and installation ease
• Inlet and outlet transitions for ductwork connections
• Outlet dampers, vortex breakers, and expansion chambers for controlled airflow
• Insulation for high-temperature processes
• Rubber-lined cones and bodies for high abrasion resistance
• Ceramic linings for high-temp and abrasive environments
• Multi-inlet and backdraft dampers for flexible configuration
• Efficiency guarantees and lab particle testing available
• Multi-clone models for high-volume particle separation

Markets Served:

• Woodworking, metal fabrication, and material processing environments that handle dust particles over 10 microns in size.

High Efficiency Cyclone Dust Collectors

For facilities with demanding airflow and particulate removal requirements, the IS-HE High Efficiency Cyclone Dust Collector provides an ideal balance of power, precision, and efficiency. Handling 7,000 CFM to 45,000 CFM, this model is built to deliver higher separation efficiency with minimal energy consumption.

Features:

• Fully welded 12-gauge to 3/8” steel plate construction for maximum durability
• Cone-shaped tops for rain deflection and outdoor use
• Custom-engineered systems tailored to application-specific requirements
• Widely used in woodworking, paper, and general manufacturing industries
• 12" inspection doors for convenient maintenance access
• Available in standard Imperial white or tan finishes

System Options:

• AR plate, stainless steel, or rubber inlet linings for harsh materials
• Structural supports engineered to site requirements
• Vortex breakers and expansion chambers for stable air velocity
• Insulated models for high-temperature environments
• Rubber-lined or ceramic-lined cones for abrasion and heat resistance
• Multiple inlets, outlet dampers, and backdraft prevention options
• Efficiency guarantee upon request and in-house particle lab testing
• Multi-clone designs for enhanced particulate control

Markets Served:

• Wood, metal chips, plastics, and other dry particulate materials across high-volume manufacturing and processing facilities.

Ultra-High Efficiency Cyclone Dust Collectors

When maximum performance and superior fine dust removal are essential, the IS-UHE Ultra-High Efficiency Cyclone Dust Collector is the clear choice. Designed to handle 2,000 CFM to 13,000 CFM, this model provides precision-engineered separation for high-temperature, abrasive, and demanding applications.

Features:

• Custom engineering for unique facility layouts and air volume demands
• 12-gauge to 3/8" fully welded steel construction for industrial durability
• Stitch-welded interiors to eliminate leakage and ensure structural strength
• Cone tops for effective rain runoff and weather resistance
• 12” inspection door for easy service and inspection
• Standard finish options in Imperial white or tan

System Options:

• AR plate, stainless steel, or rubber inlet linings for abrasive applications
• Ceramic and rubber linings for high-heat and abrasive materials
• Structural supports and transitions built to site specifications
• Multi-inlet and backdraft damper configurations
• Insulation packages for high-temperature dust collection
• Particle laboratory testing for performance validation
• Multi-clone configurations for high-volume systems

Markets Served:

• Ideal for wood and metalworking industries, as well as foundries, mills, and facilities managing ultra-fine dust or high-load applications.

Built for Durability and Performance

Every cyclone dust collector offered by Cardinal Air Design is built from premium-grade steel with fully welded construction for maximum integrity. Designed to withstand the rigors of heavy industrial use, our systems are available in multiple configurations to match your airflow requirements, dust type, and environmental conditions.

From the smaller 120 CFM units to systems exceeding 45,000 CFM, our designs deliver unmatched reliability and performance across all sectors. Whether your facility handles wood chips, metal dust, grain, fiberglass, or abrasive materials, we can engineer a dust collector solution that fits seamlessly into your process.

Partner with Cardinal Air Design

At Cardinal Air Design, we do more than supply equipment—we deliver complete air quality solutions. Our engineering team works with you from concept to installation, ensuring your cyclone dust collector is optimized for your specific environment, material load, and space.

We take pride in offering dependable, custom-engineered systems that meet your air quality goals and compliance requirements while lowering maintenance costs and extending equipment life.

If you need an efficient, low-maintenance dust collector system for your facility, trust Cardinal Air Design to provide a reliable solution backed by decades of experience and superior craftsmanship.

Contact Cardinal Air Design today to discuss your project and discover how our cyclone dust collectors can improve safety, productivity, and air quality in your operation.