Cyclones are often used as prefilters to industrial cartridge dust collectors to remove larger particles of dust. But there is no filter media in it - so how does it work? Answer: Centrifugal force. Read the explanation here.Cyclones are often used in woodworking applications as the primary dust collector. Wood "dust" can consist of everything from very fine power from sanding to chips and shavings from routers, jointers, molders, etc. But they are not just limited to woodworking.
