WDC2230A

The same double bag extractor with the motor carried on top of the stand instead of on the base. Three 100 mm inlets let three machines be connected at once, and the 300 mm fan moves the air through two columns of bags - a high-density filter bag over a collection bag, 480 mm across and 850 mm deep each. Putting the motor up on the extended stand clears the floor underneath for sweeping and keeps the motor out of the chip stream, and the bags unclip at the waist by hand when they need emptying.

3 kW4 hp
300 mm11.8 in
52 kg115 lb

Figures are for the 3 kW version. The same machine is also built with a 2.2 kW motor - tell us the supply you have and we will confirm which one suits.

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What it does well

Three 100 mm inlets, so three machines can be connected at the same time
Motor carried on top of the extended stand, clear of the floor and out of the chip stream
Two columns of high-density bags - a filter bag over a collection bag, 480 mm across and 850 mm deep each
Heavy-duty castors with internal bearings, so it can be rolled to the machine that is cutting

What's included

Double bag dust collector with the copper motor and fan fitted
High-density filter bags and collection bags for both columns
Three 100 mm inlet connections
Operating manual

How it works

The assemblies that decide how the cut comes out.

Copper motor with an electromagnetic switch

A copper-wound motor, mounted up on the stand rather than down in the chip stream, with a magnetic starter on the same bracket. It looks after itself where it matters: if the supply drops, the contactor opens and the motor will not restart by itself when the power returns.

One-piece dust port

The dust port is made in one piece and sits on top of the stand, so the ducting drops down to the machine instead of running across the floor. There is no welded seam for a hose clamp to work loose on.

Steel bag-locking clip

The bags are held by a steel clip on a strap that pulls tight and latches over, so the bag hangs square on the collar and stays there once it is heavy with shavings. Emptying one is a job you do standing up.

Extended stand and high-density bags

The stand is taller than the base-mounted version, which lifts the bag collars to a comfortable working height and leaves the floor under the machine clear for a broom. The filter bags are the high-density type, so more of the fine dust stays in the bag instead of going back into the air.

Every detail

Close-ups of the parts you will adjust.

The two bag columns straight on, with the motor and switch on the right-hand side

Three-quarter view: the fan and the motor both sit on the top section of the stand

Filter bag over collection bag, held at the waist by the steel clip

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Specifications

Motor power: 3 kW4 hp
Fan diameter: 300 mm11.8 in
Air speed: 32 m/s
Inlets: Three, 100 mm each
Filter bag: 480 x 850 mm, high density
Collection bag: 480 x 850 mm
Bag fixing: Steel locking clip at the waist of each bag
Dust port: One-piece, on top of the stand
Motor mounting: On the extended stand, above the bags
Castors: Heavy-duty, with internal bearings
Switch: Electromagnetic
Overall dimensions: 1,210 x 550 x 2,150 mm
Packing size: 1,170 x 550 x 560 mm
Net weight: 52 kg115 lb
Gross weight: 55 kg121 lb

Specifications are quoted from the manufacturer's current sheet for this machine. Confirm them against the machine before ordering.

Shipping & logistics

Ships as: One case, 1,170 x 550 x 560 mm packed
Shipping weight: 55 kg gross; the machine alone is 52 kg
Warranty: 12 months

Accessories and attachments

Frequently asked questions

Why put the motor on top?

Two reasons. It keeps the motor and its switch out of the chip stream, so less dust ends up on the motor and inside the terminal box. And it clears the floor under the machine, which matters when the collector is parked in the same bay as the planer and you are sweeping up around it all day.

What is the difference from the base-mounted machine?

The cut of air and the bag capacity are the same - same 300 mm fan, same three 100 mm inlets, same 480 x 850 mm bags, same 3 kW motor. The difference is where the motor sits and how tall the stand is. If the machine is going to stay put and you have room, the top-mounted version is the easier one to live with.

How often do I empty it?

The filter bags are high-density, so they hold the fine dust and the collection bags take the bulk of the shavings. On a planer making long shavings you will be emptying more often than on a sander. Both bags come off by hand at the waist clip, and you will know it is time when the airflow at the machine starts to fall away.