E-Z Drill Inc., a concrete dowel drill manufacturer, has launched a Dust Collection Cart that can be used with handheld drills. The system uses the same technology as E-Z Drill’s concrete dowel drill Dust Collection System. The Dust Collection Cart meets engineering and control methods outlined in the OSHA Table 1 requirements for crystalline silica exposure.
The Dust Collection Cart gives contractors who use handheld drills a way to meet OSHA dust requirements. Operators also benefit from ease of use when moving the drill, they can set the drill on the cart and go.
The dust cart collection system weighs 215 pounds and uses the same air compressor as the drill, requiring 40 additional cfm for operation. It collects dust from the drilled holes and stores it in a collector.
E-Z Drill designed the cart with 20 feet of 2-inch dust collection hose and a shroud that goes around the bit to ensure the dust is collected at the point of drilling. It enhances overall jobsite safety by preventing respirator issues on the job. The cart features two 600-millimeter filters to trap dust particles.