Extracting dust

With dust extraction an increasingly important requirement when power tools are in operation, Makita has added to its professional dust extractor vacuum range. Two new L class approved models with 20 and 35L container volumes are available. Both are powered by a 1100W motor and come in 240 or 110V modes. The VC2010L and VC3511L dust extractors have a washable PET filter that gives 3000cm2 of filtration surface. An integral easy-to-operate manual filter cleaning system is provided. Units generate a maximum airflow of 3.6m3/min and a maximum vacuum pressure of 18kPa. Both models have a power takeoff point and can be coupled to Makita power tools which, when operated automatically starts the dust extraction unit to protect the working environment.