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How a 70% utility company grant funded a complete system-wide dust collection retrofit and enhancement for Metrie , cutting peak energy demand by 25% with an Ecogate On-Demand Control System . Listen on Ecogate's Podcast Summary At its Ferndale, WA facility, Metrie added an Ecogate On-Demand Control to their three dust collectors to dramatically reduce energy consumption. An engineering study projected the installation of an on-demand system would generate savings of 1.6 mill

Selecting the right Ecogate gate is essential to energy savings, dust transport, and system reliability. This guide covers gate styles, motor options, material choices, and installation practices. Learn how to avoid jamming, maintain airflow, and match gates to your application so your Ecogate On-Demand Control System operates at peak performance with minimal maintenance.

Ecogate is now shipping Block #5 greenBOX Nxt units, featuring redesigned cooling filters for easier cleaning, an upgraded Interface Board Version 8, DIN rail power supply, keyhole-mounted industrial PC, and conduit knockouts. These enhancements improve performance, simplify installation, and streamline servicing.

Ecogate’s on-demand dust collection system meets the strict requirements of laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities by operating only active collection points, maintaining safe duct velocities, and reducing make-up air demand. With dedicated bleed gates and precise control, it lowers noise, improves safety, and often delivers ROI in just months.

Ecogate’s On-Demand Control System transformed Svante’s R&D lab by reducing noise, cutting HVAC costs, and maintaining safe duct velocities. Precision bleed gates and smart controls ensure only active collection points draw air, preserving lab conditions and delivering a rapid return on investment.

Installing Ecogate in secure facilities? This guide explains how to properly use the greenBOX’s built-in conduit access points—without compromising the enclosure or voiding the warranty.

Ecogate’s Dust Collector Controller gives you full control over dust collector's motors, real-time sensor feedback, and built-in safety logic — all through a single interface. It integrates seamlessly with the greenBOX and Power Master VFD to improve efficiency, visibility, and protection.

A practical guide to programming digital inputs and relays in the greenBOX control unit. Learn how to trigger system actions, send start/stop signals, and automate external devices—all through the greenBOX interface, no PLC needed.

greenBOX DCC replaces legacy PLCs with VFD motor control, comprehensive sensors, and secure remote monitoring—giving you real-time insight and control over any dust collector.

Ecogate will end software support for legacy greenBOX MASTER systems on May 16, 2025. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to the next-generation Adelie greenBOX controller—our most advanced, energy-efficient system to date.