Powermatic PM1900 - Manual (Page 4)

housings with a curved, smooth-walled sheet metal chute. The 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 splits and then runs to the collector
housings. The smooth, flowing shape of the chutes interior surfaces move air efficiently and
contribute to the overall performance of the POWERMATIC PM1900.
The strength and rigid mounting of the sheet metal duct adds a considerable amount of stability
to the POWERMATIC PM1900 making it possible to eliminate two of the three legs normally
needed to support each collector housing. Eliminating two legs at each collector housing creates
substantially more unobstructed space that makes changing the collection bags much easier.
The collector housings are specially designed to create 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.
Mobility
The POWERMATIC PM1900 is built on a heavy-duty base
that features full-swivel, smooth-rolling casters at each corner.
This base, along with the low center of gravity makes moving
the POWERMATIC PM1900 around the shop effortless and
safe. We also added a pair of handles to each collector housing
that make moving the POWERMATIC PM1900 easier.
Full swivel casters at each corner of the
solid metal base make moving the
DC1900 around the shop safe and easy.