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Surface Grinder with Captor Hood

Surface Grinder with Captor Hood

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Surface Grinder with Captor Hood

Surface grinder with captor hood and flexible duct, 45 degree slope, metal strap and rubber shown.

Design Criteria:
Q = 0.0003 Vs (10X2 + A)
Where Q = Ventilation rate (cfm)
Vs = Wheel surface speed (fpm)
X = Hood/wheel distance (in)*
A = Hood face area (in2)
Entry loss = 0.25 VP
Duct Velocity = 3,500 fpm minimum

*X measured from center of hood face nearest point of wheel surface.