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Pentz EF5

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Our Pentz EF5 system is taking dust collection to the next level. Manufactured from 16 gauge rolled steel, this cyclone offers fully welded seams and powder-coating for a long lasting, durable finish. It is a great choice for commercial operations and home hobbyists alike. The Pentz EF5 will stand up to the most abrasive of applications, including sandblasting media, rock grinding and more.

Features Included:

A new quick clamp assembly makes installation a breeze and allows for easy cleaning of the cyclones
600 square feet of filter media with an efficiency rating of up to 99.999% at 0.5 microns – the highest square footage of filter media available on the market.
Inlet sized at 8″ – great for both home hobbyists and larger shops running up to two tools at the same time.
Manufactured for Nordfab Quick Fit Ducting and compatible with a variety of other ducting types with custom adapter.
Choice between wall mount or adjustable stand.
12 different intake/exhaust configurations make this system fully adaptable to the specifics of your shop.
Can be configured to vent indoor, outdoor or both.
30-gallon steel drum included, with available upgrade to a 40-gallon steel drum.
Based on the revolutionary Bill Pentz design, these cyclones separate greater than 99% of the sawdust and chips made by woodworking tools before they reach the filters – five times more efficient than traditional cyclone systems.

Based on the revolutionary Bill Pentz design, these ClearVue cyclones separate greater than 99% of the sawdust and chips made by woodworking tools before they reach the filters— five times more efficient than traditional cyclone systems.

System Includes:

Baldor 5HP Motor: Single Phase, 5HP, 21.8 FLA at 230v – requires 30A breaker.
Electrical Box with one Remote Control.
16″ Blower Assembly with backward-inclined, 6 Blade Welded Steel Impeller – 1 1/8″ Tapered Bushing
16 gauge metal upper cylinder and cone with Quick-Fit clamp for easy assembly.
8″ Nordfab QF Intake standard. Adapters for alternate ducting types available for purchase through Customer Service.
Steel Drum with lever-lock clamp ring, pre-cut lid with mounting collar, flex hose and clamps for easy connection to the cyclone – please see Options below for available sizes.
Clean Out Box with 4″ access port for easy cleaning.

Options:

With Filters
- (2) 9B300NANO Wynn Filters – Flangeless – MERV Rating: 15 – Efficiency: 99.999% at .5 micron – 12.75″ OD x 34″ x 8.4″ ID (300 sq. ft.)
- Filter Clamp
- 5′ of 8″ flex hose and 2 8″ flex hose clamps for easy filter connection.
Wall Mounting Bracket with backer board or adjustable metal stand.
30-gallon or 40-gallon steel drum available with system. EF5 is also compatible with 20 gallon and 55 gallon drums (not included or available for purchase)

30 gallon Steel Drum – Installation Height Requirement = 112″, Finished Height = 106″
40 gallon Steel Drum – Installation Height Requirement = 108.5″, Finished Height = 102.5″.

Assembly is required- please see our Assembly Instructions for more information.

All prices subject to change without notice.

	8” Intake
System Performance	1,935 CFM at baseline static pressure of 2.25”
Footprint with Filters*	52” x 21-½”
Footprint without Filters*	45” x 21-½”
Minimum Height**	107”
Weight with Filters	Single Phase – 234 lbs
	Three Phase – 284 lbs
Weight without Filters	Single Phase – 190 lbs
	Three Phase – 240 lbs
Cyclone Construction	16 ga rolled black metal steel, powder coated
Blower Assembly	16” steel, backward-inclined impeller
Cyclone Diameter	18”
Intake Size	8” ID w/QF rolled edge (sized for Nordfab ducting) – adapters available
Intake Angle	Upward, 9°
Country of Origin	USA
Assembly Time	4-8 hours, with 2 people
Motor:
Manufacturer	Baldor Motor Company
HP Rating	5 HP, non-TEFC
Speed	3,450 rpm
Current	Single Phase – 21.8 FLA at 230V
	Three Phase – 11.6 FLA at 230V, 5.8 FLA at 460V
Manual Overload Protection	Yes
Electrical:
Minimum Circuit Size	Single Phase – 30 amps
	Three Phase – 15 amps at 230V, 10 amps at 460V
Min. Recommended Wire Size	10 gauge
Remote	RF
Remote Range	60’
Filters:
Manufacturer	Wynn Environmental
Model #	9B300NANO
Material	100% Nanofiber laminate
Area	300 sq ft each
Separation Efficiency	99.999% at 0.5 micron
MERV Rating	15
Dimensions	12.75” OD x 34” H x 8.4” ID

Please see a list of available products below. If you are looking for something specific that you don't see here, please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be sure to find what you are looking for.

Part Number	Description	Price	Quote
CVPEF5-1P-NF-AS-30	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, No Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 30 gallon metal barrel	$5,145.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-NF-AS-40	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, No Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 40 gallon metal barrel	$5,175.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-NF-WB-30	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, No Filters, Wall Bracket, 30 gallon metal barrel	$4,940.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-NF-WB-40	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, No Filters, Wall Bracket, 40 gallon metal barrel	$4,965.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-WF-AS-30	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, With Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 30 gallon metal barrel	$6,048.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-WF-AS-40	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, With Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 40 gallon metal barrel	$6,075.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-WF-WB-30	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, With Filters, Wall Bracket, 30 gallon metal barrel	$5,840.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-1P-WF-WB-40	Pentz EF5, Single Phase, With Filters, Wall Bracket, 40 gallon metal barrel	$5,870.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-NF-AS-30	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, No Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 30 gallon metal barrel	$5,285.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-NF-AS-40	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, No Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 40 gallon metal barrel	$5,310.00 CDN	Remove
CVPEF5-3P-NF-WB-30	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, No Filters, Wall Bracket, 30 gallon metal barrel	$5,075.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-NF-WB-40	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, No Filters, Wall Bracket, 40 gallon metal barrel	$5,105.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-WF-AS-30	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, With Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 30 gallon metal barrel	$6,190.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-WF-AS-40	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, With Filters, Adjustable Metal Stand, 40 gallon metal barrel	$6,215.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-WF-WB-30	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, With Filters, Wall Bracket, 30 gallon metal barrel	$5,979.00 CDN	Add to Quote
CVPEF5-3P-WF-WB-40	Pentz EF5, 3-Phase, With Filters, Wall Bracket, 40 gallon metal barrel	$6,010.00 CDN	Add to Quote

Friendly, informative, customer friendly approach

I purchased a Vicmarc VL240 from “Branches to Bowls Ltd” in October, 2017. Negotiations, details, and agreements were all done long distance (phone and email). I was very pleased with Ken’s friendly, informative, customer friendly approach throughout the process (and since). Now I am enjoying an excellent lathe that is versatile, stable, powerful and precise! This workhorse runs for hours without any sign of heating...all sizes and types of wood keep changing shape...and I...enjoy!

...and I hum my theme song (from the Byrds)...”There is a season, turn, turn, turn...”

Norm M. Prince George, BC.

These tools are like being handed the keys too a Porsche

Hey Ken,

Quick email to say how pleased I am with the Carter and Son tools. I’m re-learning how to turn all over again it seems but what a joy to get covered in a pile of curly shavings, lol. These tools are like being handed the keys too a Porsche after driving a Russian Lada. I’ve just started working with the bowl gauge, the spindle gauge is amazing, especially on higher speed, the shavings fly off.

The bowl gauge works so well at my lowest speed, it’s just so much safer. The only problem I have now is that all other tools fail in comparison... Starting too think about a couple more down the road once I get more time flying curly shavings.

Cheers,

Trevor, NS.

Called me within 30 minutes!

After an extreme length of time and research into exactly what tools I would upgrade to and make an investment in I decided to go with Carter and Sons (C&S) M42 tools and I wanted to deal with a Canadian distributor. The people at C&S directed me to Branches to Bowls. I placed a request for a quote and was shocked that 30 minutes later Ken called me to discuss my order. Not only did he review my order with me, but offered a wealth of information about turning. I appreciated the exchange so much I had to send him some of the blanks of a type of wood he had never turned before. He promptly sent me a quote and we were able to finalize it the next day.

Thank you very much Ken and I look forward to doing business with you again in the future.

Peter in Nova Scotia.

I tend to use the Vicmarc VL150 for most projects

A few weeks after ordering I was eager to unpack my new Vicmarc VL150 and bolt it on the base waiting in position. The cast iron housing and the quality of the overall manufacturing provides the feel and behavior very much like a solid stand large lathe for projects less than 12”. Additionally, the VL150 comes with the advantages of a small lathe-tools and accessories can be used in close range and operation from the tail stock end is easy, no need moving the assembly and head stock or even mounting the lathe bed. Also, tail stock removal is fast and does not require significant strength.

Electronic RPM control and the VL150 power at very low RPM’s allow turning operation at optimum speed for high quality turning projects. I like that “reverse turning” requires override an is reset to normal direction afterward. In the heat of the moment one is prone to forgetting with unwanted things going to happen.

Turns out I tend to use the Vicmarc VL150 for most projects, unless the diameter or size requires me to use my large lathe. Fortunately, compatibility with its 1” tool rest diameter and the #2 Morse taper tools swap with a large is easy without new inventory. Well worth waiting for the shipment from Australia.

Kai, Calgary, AB.

Service I received from Ken was outstanding and exceptional in every way

Recently I needed to acquire an accessory for my Vicmarc VL300 lathe. After contacting all of the Vicmarc dealers in the U.S. together with all of the woodturning specialty houses with whom I was familiar, I had no success, the typical response being that the accessory I needed might be available in three to six months.

Then I discovered Ken Rude at Branches to Bowls. com in Canada. Ken is the Canadian Vicmarc dealer. I called and spoke directly with him - the accessory I needed was in stock - and in a matter of a few days I had the Vicmarc accessory I needed. To me, customer service is extremely important, and the service I received from Ken was outstanding and exceptional in every way. From my initial conversation - to timely updates regarding pricing and shipping - to follow up e-mails to assure on time receipt of my order, Ken’s service was fast, professional, personable, and customer oriented.

I could not have been more pleased. It is so good to have a supplier that is dedicated to providing quality Vicmarc equipment together with truly outstanding customer service.

Sincerely,

Kyle D. Opelika, Alabama.

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