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Still running an older Ecogate greenBOX control system? Learn how to identify legacy greenBOX models, understand support status, and choose the right upgrade path to the current greenBOX platform.

Most dust collection systems run at full power all day, whether one machine is active or twenty. Ecogate now offers a complete solution to fix that — from system design and Smart Gates to installation, commissioning, and service — all in one place.

A new HTF Market Insights report confirms what plant managers are already feeling: the pressure to upgrade industrial dust collection infrastructure is coming from every direction at once — tighter regulations, rising electricity costs, and a market rapidly shifting toward smart, on-demand control systems. Here's what the data says, and what it means for facilities still running constant-run systems.

A common concern we often encounter is whether Ecogate can reduce the main duct air velocity while still upholding the minimum required transport air velocity . Some people believe this to be impossible. We would like to explain how it works. The Ecogate on-demand dust collection system operates using gates at individual workstations. Sensors continually monitor machine activity and automatically close the corresponding gate (stopping dust collection) when a machine is idle.

When Nova Labs moved into a larger facility, permitting requirements forced a shift from a small-shop approach to an engineered, NFPA-compliant dust collection system. With a right-sized design and on-demand control, the team completed a full self-install, navigated AHJ approvals, and built a system designed to adapt as the shop grows.

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.