Every job is different, but most buyers want a ballpark before they call anyone. Answer four questions below and we’ll give you a realistic price range based on actual system quotes from facilities like yours.
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This is a budgeting tool, not a generic online calculator.
Most buyers are surprised by how much variation there is in system pricing. These are the five factors that move the number the most.
This tool is built on actual equipment proposals, ductwork packages, and installation contracts we have written for Indiana facilities, not national averages. The anchor quotes behind the model include a 4,270 CFM woodworking system, a 4,000 CFM metal fabrication system with booster fans, and a 10,500 CFM central system with approximately 150 feet of ductwork.
The tool calculates airflow from your dust type and collection points, then applies tiered pricing for equipment, ductwork, installation, control panel, and fire protection. Ductwork uses a CFM-based diameter multiplier because larger systems require significantly bigger pipe. Outdoor and rooftop placement adds a 15 to 28 percent premium.
The result is a range. The low end assumes no fire protection. The high end reflects combustible dust safety equipment. For an exact number, contact us and we will size it right.
The estimator gives you a range. We give you the actual quote, sized to your process.
A complete dust collection system for a typical Indiana manufacturing facility ranges from roughly $50,000 to $200,000 installed, depending on airflow requirements, number of collection points, ductwork run length, and whether fire protection is required. Smaller source capture setups for 1 to 6 machines can come in under $50,000. Large central systems serving 20 or more machines with full ductwork and NFPA 660 safety equipment can exceed $200,000. The estimator above gives you a realistic range based on real quotes we have written for Indiana facilities.
A turnkey price covers the dust collector and afterfilter, electrical control panel, ductwork from machines to the collector, installation labor, crane and lift equipment where needed, and fire protection equipment if required by your dust type. Electrical connections to the panel are typically quoted separately by your electrician. The estimate on this page breaks out each of those categories so you know where the money goes.
Ductwork cost scales faster than most people expect on larger systems because main trunk lines have to grow in diameter to carry higher airflow volumes. A small system might use 8 to 10 inch main runs, while a 10,000 CFM system requires 20 to 24 inch diameter mains. Larger diameter pipe costs more per foot and requires heavier gauge material, larger fittings, and more labor to hang. On big systems ductwork can equal or exceed the equipment cost. We use Nordfab clamp-style ductwork on most installations, which reduces labor time compared to traditional slip-fit systems.
Fire protection is required under NFPA 660 for combustible dust applications including wood dust, metal grinding dust, food powders, and similar materials. A single abort gate for a smaller system typically runs $8,000 to $13,000. Larger systems with two abort gates and a full suppression system can add $20,000 to $45,000 or more. If your dust type is non-combustible, such as welding fume or silica, fire protection equipment is generally not required. The estimator on this page accounts for this based on the dust type you select.
The three biggest cost drivers are total CFM requirement, ductwork run length, and whether the dust is combustible. CFM is set by the number of collection points and the volume each machine requires. Longer ductwork runs add both material and labor. Combustible dust adds fire protection equipment on top of the base system. Outdoor or rooftop collector placement adds a cost premium compared to indoor installation. Our sizing process addresses all of these before we put a number in front of you.
The estimator on this page gives you a realistic ballpark. For an exact number we need your machine list, facility layout, dust type, and either a site visit or a set of drawings. We serve Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and Southern Michigan and can typically get to your facility within a week or two. Contact us to get started and we will give you a real number, not a range.
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