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Specifications*
Competitor
Oneida Advantages
Comments
MODEL
G0441
3HP Super Gorilla
Oneida Advantage
MOTOR HP
3Hp - No UL listing or other agency approvals. Offshore manufactured.
3Hp - UL and CSA Listed. Premium Baldor manufactured in the USA.
3Hp Premium Baldor manufactured in the USA. - UL and CSA Listed TEFC, 1.15 SF Extra Capacity Built In for 3.45 Hp use, serviceable grease fittings, Class F wiring
CFM @ 2" SP W/C
1654 (Manufacturer Claimed)
1713
AWW Independent Test in January 06 Article shows competitor's 3Hp at only 1500 CFM 2" SP
SOUND LEVEL
83 dBA (Manufacturer Claimed)  
80 - 82 dBA 
Oneida's fan design is quiet - Low Pitch 
MAGNETIC SWITCH
Yes 
Yes 
AVAILABLE REMOTE CONTROL
Yes - Infrared - requires line of sight.
Yes - Radio Frequency
No line of sight required. More flexibility to place the collector where you want it. Infrared requires direct line of sight.
 IMPELLER TYPE
Backward Incline 
Backward Incline/Airfoil 
Balanced statically and dynamically - 2 planes to ISO G6.3 - Same Spec that is used for aircraft turbine rotors. This allows for vibration free operation and gives longer motor life. Click here for details.
 IMPELLER MATERIAL
Steel 
Aluminum Alloy 356 T51 Hardened 
Non-steel material is required per NFPA fire safety codes. Material impact with steel creates sparks.

Competitor's Impeller

Oneida's Impeller

Oneida's engineered impeller allows an aerodynamic shape which allows for higher air performance and greatly lowers noise levels. One piece integral cast is extremely strong with no rivets.
 FILTER DESIGN
?
Yes 
Open pleat design allows for better air distribution and easy cleaning. Click here for details.
 FILTER CERTIFICATION
BIA - Expired Test Certification - 1995
BIA & ASHRAE
Oneida filter was independently tested per ASHRAE 52.2 test specifications at Intertek Testing Labs (a UL style lab) - Click Here for a copy of ASHRAE test results
 FILTER RATING 99.9%, - 2-2.0 MICRON
Yes? (Manufacturer Claimed)
Yes 
Competitor offers no third party testing results.
 FILTER MATERIAL
Spun-bond Poly 
Top-rated Izumi Axtar 8oz Premium Spun-bond Poly 
HO coating inside Oneida filter allows for easy release of dust cake on inner pleats. Click Here for filter cleaning details. Recommend touchless reverse air cleaning. Mechanical brushes abrade and destroy filter media.
 MEDIA SURFACE AREA, FT
 108
110 
Open pleat design increases filtration and facilitates cleaning.Click Here for filter cleaning details.
FINE DUST COLLECTION CONTAINER 
Plastic Bag 
No - Steel Canister
Oneida uses a steel catch bucket to keep dust contained inside collection system. Steel won't tear or rip or blow fine dust all over the woodshop.
ADVANCED CYCLONE DESIGN
?
Yes
Oneida's cyclone design is a patented feature (see US Patent #6,833,016 B2 - Issued on December 21, 2004) Competitor's cyclone claims patent pending?
WALL MOUNT INCLUDED
Yes
Yes - Oneida's wall mount can rotate 360 degrees.
STEEL BLOWER HOUSING THICKNESS
Combination 11 and 14 Gauge. The actual scroll is 14 Gauge.
All 11 Gauge - all seam-welded
Oneida - ALL SEAM WELDED 11 Gauge - Not all of Competitor's is 11 Gauge - Stitch welded in many places. Much cheaper construction style - See photos above. NOTE: - 11 Gauge steel is 1/8" thick and 14 Gauge steel is 5/64" thick.
CYCLONE BARREL CONSTRUCTION
16 Gauge - Machine data sheet says 14 GA but measures out at 0.064 inch which is 16 GA
16 Gauge
Oneida - ALL SEAM WELDED 16 Gauge - Competitor is stitch welded in many places. Much cheaper construction style - CREATES AIR LEAKS
CYCLONE CONE CONSTRUCTION
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
Oneida - ALL SEAM WELDED 16 GA - Competitor stitch welded and lock seamed. Much cheaper construction style - CREATES AIR LEAKS.
COLLECTION DRUM INCLUDED
Yes
Yes
Oneida has optional "Bag Gripper" system to allow for the use of a dust collection bag inside drum.
FITS UNDER 8' CEILING
Yes
Yes
HEIGHT WITH STAND
93.25**/109*** 
95**/106*** 
** - 35 Gallon Drum - *** - 55 Gallon Drum 
INLET HEIGHT WITH STAND
66.75** / 82.5*** 
66** / 79*** 
FOOTPRINT WITH STAND
60.25" x 38.25" 
50" x 26.5" 
FLAT RATE SHIPPING
$78 - Does not include lift gate or residential delivery - Driver may want additional money. 
 Will shop the best rate for the customer - All shipping pre-billed. No Hidden Fees
STAND
$149.95 plus $42.25 shipping fee - TOTAL $192.20
$217.28
Oneida's stand are industrial quality. The steel is 3 times thicker than the competitor. 1/4" Thick vs. 5/64".

 

 
 
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Installing a dust collection system will greatly reduce airborne dust levels in your shop. However, NIOSH recommends that respirators must be worn if the ambient concentration of wood dust exceeds the prescribed exposure limit. If in doubt wear a NIOSH mask.