POWERTEC USA
Professional 2-1/2 Inch Clear Y-Fitting Dust Hose Connector (70228-P2)
Maximize Suction Efficiency and Network Transparency
The POWERTEC 70228-P2 is a professional-grade set of two 2-1/2 inch Y-Fitting connectors, specifically precision-engineered to streamline your dust collection manifold. This 2-pack is the definitive choice for woodworkers who need to split a single 2-1/2" suction line to serve two separate benchtop machines or two distinct ports on a single machine. Featuring premium clear ABS construction, the 70228 series provides the structural mass required to handle high-velocity airflow while offering the transparency needed to visually detect and clear clogs instantly.
Constructed with three 2-1/2" nominal ends, these fittings are designed to slide inside standard 2-1/2" ID flexible hoses or ports. The Y-shape geometry is engineered to facilitate Laminar Airflow, reducing the static pressure loss and turbulence common in T-style junctions. Whether you are connecting multiple random orbital sanders or linking a router table fence and cabinet port to a shop vac, these clear fittings deliver the airtight mechanical bond and visual clarity required for showroom-quality results.
- High-Visibility Monitoring: Clear plastic walls allow for 100% efficient axial inspection of debris flow and blockages.
- Optimized Airflow Geometry: Y-junction design maintains suction velocity by directing air along a natural transition path.
- Industrial Build Quality: Tough ABS plastic construction resists high-velocity abrasion from wood chips and shop debris.
- Versatile Dual Branching: Easily connect two machines to one dust collector or shop vac without complex blast gates.
- Precision Nominal Sizing: Tapered 2-31/64" OD ends ensure a snug, non-slip friction fit with standard 2.5" ID hoses.
Technical Specifications
- Nominal Fitting Size: 2-1/2 Inch
- Outer Diameter (OD): 2-31/64 Inches (All 3 Ends)
- Inner Diameter (ID): 2-7/32 Inches
- Material Thickness: 1/8 Inch (High-Strength Wall)
- Material: Impact-Resistant Transparent ABS Plastic
- Configuration: Balanced Y-Branch Manifold
- Pack Quantity: 2 Individual Y-Fittings
Essential Shop Applications
- Benchtop Sander Networks
- Router Table Dual-Porting
- CNC Spindle Dust Boots
- Shop Vac Manifold Building
- Scroll Saw Chip Clearing
- Modular Vacuum Stations
- Industrial Air Flow Rerouting
- Drill Press Table Dusting
POWERTEC is a leading manufacturer of high-quality woodworking machinery, dust collection systems, and industrial-grade consumables. We are committed to workshop innovation, providing the durable, intuitively designed components that help craftsmen build with showroom-quality results.