Common Questions About Preston Machinery Equipment
What is Preston Machinery?
Preston Machinery is a woodworking-focused dust collection and ventilation equipment company that has been in business since 1993. Unlike most equipment distributors, Preston actually manufactures their own dust collector in-house rather than reselling another brand's unit. They serve woodworking shops, cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and similar wood-processing facilities with dust collectors, clamp-style ducting, HVLS ceiling fans, air compressors, and installation services.
What type of dust collector does Preston Machinery make?
Preston Machinery manufactures their own 5,000 CFM dust collector in-house. The unit uses a reverse inclined material handling fan and is available with either plastic filter bags or a rolling dump bin for collected material. Systems are available in indoor and outdoor configurations. Because Preston builds the unit themselves rather than sourcing it from a third party, they can adapt the design to specific shop requirements. See our baghouse vs. cartridge guide for more on how different collector designs compare.
What horsepower options are available for the Preston dust collector?
Preston's dust collector is available in 5, 10, and 15 horsepower configurations to match different facility sizes and airflow requirements. The modular design allows for scaled configurations as a shop grows without replacing the entire collector. Use our dust collector sizing guide to understand what CFM your shop actually needs before you buy, or get a ballpark with our free cost estimator.
What industries or applications are Preston Machinery systems designed for?
Preston Machinery's primary market is woodworking cabinet manufacturing, furniture production, millwork, and custom wood shops. Their product line is purpose-built for the dust types, airflow volumes, and space constraints typical of these environments. Their HVLS ceiling fans, clamp-style ducting, and air compressor systems are similarly oriented toward the wood products manufacturing market.
What ducting system does Preston use?
Preston uses clamp-style modular ducting, which installs faster than traditional spiral or flanged duct and allows for future expansion without cutting or welding. The modular setup is well suited to shops of any size and makes it straightforward to add pickup points or reconfigure the system as equipment layouts change. Read our full clamp-style ductwork guide for a detailed look at how it compares to spiral and flanged options.
Does Preston Machinery offer HVLS ceiling fans?
Yes. Preston offers the PMF Eazy Breeze HVLS (High Volume Low Speed) ceiling fan line for shops and production facilities. HVLS fans move large volumes of air slowly and efficiently, creating a cooling effect in summer and destratifying warm air in winter to reduce heating costs. They are particularly effective in high-bay woodworking and manufacturing buildings where standard fans are inadequate. We also supply MacroAir and Hunter Industrial HVLS fans if you want to compare options.
Does Preston Machinery offer installation services?
Yes. Preston has a field service team that handles installation of dust collection systems, including machinery moving and rigging. For facilities that do not have in-house maintenance staff capable of installing ductwork and collector systems, Preston's installation service is a meaningful option. Collectors & Filters can coordinate installation support for Indiana facilities. Our maintenance guide covers what to inspect after installation to confirm the system is performing correctly from day one.
Does Preston Machinery offer engineering and system design services?
Yes. Preston provides engineering services for dust collection system design. Proper engineering on an indoor dust collection system can accommodate multiple machines simultaneously and often saves significantly over the cost of an outdoor system installation. Engineering review ensures the system is sized correctly for your actual airflow demand before equipment is ordered. Read our 5 common dust collection mistakes to understand what goes wrong when engineering is skipped.
Where can I buy Preston Machinery dust collection equipment in Indiana?
Collectors & Filters in Whitestown, Indiana sells and supports Preston Machinery serving woodworking shops and manufacturing facilities throughout Indiana and the surrounding Midwest region. We provide system sizing, layout review, equipment coordination, and access to Preston's full product line. Use our free cost estimator to get a ballpark, then call 317-910-1497 or use the contact form.
