Powermatic PMDC-C 20" 2 Micron Canister Kit

Powermatic PMDC-C Canister Kit For Fine Dust

Powermatic PMDC-C 20 inch 2 micron canister kit filters fine dust in a dust collection system, so woodworking machines vent cleaner air back into the shop during sanding, cutting, and general production work. This canister kit belongs to the dust collection product class, which means it is designed to work as the air-cleaning stage of a machinery dust collector instead of a simple cloth bag. By using a 2 micron rated canister, the system separates smaller particles than typical coarse filters, helping keep airborne dust down around operators and finished surfaces. The kit is identified by manufacturer part number PM9-1791086, which ties directly to Powermatic Tools machinery and their documented dust collection components. Within the machinery dust collectors category, this canister kit focuses on improving filtration performance rather than changing machine capacity, so it complements existing airflow rather than replacing it.

Filtration And Cleaning Features That Save Time

• The canister kit filters up to 86% of 1 micron particles, so it captures a substantial portion of very fine sanding dust that would otherwise stay airborne and settle back on workpieces and equipment, helping keep surfaces cleaner between operations.
• It filters up to 98% of 2 micron particles, meaning more of the visible and near-visible dust is trapped in the canister instead of circulating in the shop air, which helps reduce dust buildup on machines and in nearby storage areas.
• The pleated interior has over six times the filtering area of standard bags, so the filter media spreads airflow across a much larger surface, helping the collector move air efficiently while maintaining finer filtration over longer operating periods.
• A rotating handle moves a flexible interior plate to dislodge dust, so the operator can clean dust off the filter pleats from the outside, restoring airflow and delaying manual filter changes or deeper cleanouts during busy production days.
• The kit uses a 20 inch canister size, so it matches dust collectors built around that diameter, allowing the upgraded filter to occupy the same footprint as a standard bag while adding finer filtration and a built-in cleaning mechanism.
• The design focuses on replacing standard dust collector bags with a rigid canister, so the dust collection system gains better fine dust control without changing the basic machine layout, duct routing, or floor space.

Canister Filter Setup For Powermatic Dust Collectors

This Powermatic PMDC-C canister kit is built as a dust collection component for machinery dust collectors, so it installs in the position normally used by a filter bag on compatible Powermatic Tools machines. The 20 inch canister size aligns with dust collectors that use a matching diameter, allowing the canister body to occupy the same general mounting zone as a fabric bag while upgrading filtration. Because it filters up to 86% of 1 micron particles and 98% of 2 micron particles, the kit supports dust collection setups that need finer filtration while maintaining usable airflow through the pleated media. The pleated interior, with over six times the filtering area of standard bags, further supports installation by distributing airflow across more surface, which helps the system breathe more freely under load.

Using The Canister Kit In Daily Dust Collection Work

Where This Pleated Canister Filter Performs Best

The Powermatic PMDC-C 20 inch 2 micron canister kit fits into the dust collection category, so it is suited to shops that rely on machinery dust collectors as central or dedicated collection units for woodworking equipment. Because it filters up to 86% of 1 micron particles, this kit works well where sanding operations generate very fine dust that would otherwise linger in the air and settle on freshly machined panels or assembled components. Capturing up to 98% of 2 micron particles supports general cutting and routing work, where slightly larger dust mixes with fines and floats through the airflow path toward the collector. In these applications, the canister kit functions as the final air-cleaning stage, helping the dust collector return cleaner air into the work area while routed chips and dust fall into the lower collection area. The 20 inch format allows it to match collectors built for that size, so it integrates into existing machinery layouts designed around that diameter without altering where the collector stands in the shop.

Why Filtration Area And Cleaning Design Matter

The pleated interior of this Powermatic dust collector canister has over six times the filtering area of standard bags, which spreads dust loading over many more square inches of media so airflow can stay more consistent as the collector runs through long shifts. More surface area lets the system pass a given volume of air at lower face velocity through each portion of the media, which reduces resistance and helps maintain suction at connected machines during ripping, jointing, routing, and sanding tasks. The rotating handle that moves a flexible interior plate to dislodge dust gives the operator a built-in way to clean filter pleats, so accumulated dust can fall away from the media into the collection zone instead of choking airflow. This internal cleaning motion keeps more of the pleated surface exposed, which means the dust collector can continue drawing effectively without frequent off-line filter handling. Together, the high filtration efficiency on 1 and 2 micron particles and the large pleated surface help the dust collection system hold fine dust more effectively, supporting consistent extraction performance across a range of woodworking operations.

Common Powermatic PMDC-C Canister Kit Questions

Selecting This Powermatic Canister Kit For Your System

The Powermatic PMDC-C 20 inch 2 micron canister kit combines a pleated interior with high capture rates on 1 and 2 micron particles, so a dust collector gains finer filtration and easier cleaning through the rotating handle and flexible interior plate. As a dust collection component in the machinery dust collectors category, it replaces standard filter bags with a rigid canister that delivers over six times the filtering area, supporting better airflow and fine dust control in daily shop use. For a Powermatic Tools system built around a 20 inch canister position, this PM9-1791086 kit offers a defined way to upgrade filtration performance.