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Door, Window & Millwork Manufacturing

DOOR, WINDOW & MILLWORK MANUFACTURING

Is Your Dust Collection Built for Moulders, Tenoners, and Vinyl Lines Under One Roof?

US Duct engineers dust collection systems for door, window, and millwork manufacturers: heavy chip loads from moulders and tenoners, fine sanding dust, and PVC and fiberglass waste from window and door fabrication. Built in the USA and quoted within 24 hours.

Door and window manufacturing and millwork production put some of the heaviest chip loads in woodworking through the duct system. Four-sided moulders running moulding, trim, jambs, and sash profiles throw large volumes of chips at high velocity. Tenoners and finger jointers add end-grain chips and dust, and profile sanders add fine dust. Many plants also run vinyl window lines, fiberglass door finishing, or clad-window work in the same building. US Duct designs door and window manufacturing dust collection around each machine and each material, so heavy chips, fine dust, and non-wood waste each move to the right collector at the right velocity.

THE Problem

Is One Duct System Trying to Handle Every Material in Your Plant?

Door, window, and millwork plants often grow by adding a product line rather than a machine: a vinyl window line next to the wood shop, a fiberglass door finishing area, a second moulder for trim. The original system rarely gets re-engineered for the new load or the new material.

  • Are your moulders getting enough airflow at every head, or are chips being thrown back onto the stock and the floor?
  • Do tenoners and finger jointers share a branch that can’t hold velocity when they run together?
  • Are PVC chips from vinyl window saws and corner cleaners clinging to duct walls and building static?
  • Is fiberglass dust from door trimming and sanding sharing a collector with wood dust?
  • Was your millwork shop dust collection system designed with awareness of NFPA 664 and OSHA combustible dust guidance?
  • How much labor goes into handling chips, offcuts, and full bags every shift?
THE SOLUTION

Material-Matched Dust Collection for Door, Window & Millwork Plants.

US Duct designs each collection path around the machine, the material, and the volume it produces, not a single generic duct run.

  • Moulder and tenoner drops sized from port area and transport velocity, with heavy-gauge duct on high-wear runs.
  • Legend Inline Separators ahead of the collector to capture up to 90% of heavy chip loads, extending filter and bag life.
  • Dedicated collection paths for vinyl/PVC and fiberglass lines, with static-dissipative flex hose and grounding considerations for PVC chips.
  • Clamp-together duct that installs up to 70% faster and reconfigures when you add a line or move a machine.
  • Flanged ductwork for large-diameter mains in high-volume plants.
  • Rotary airlocks, quick-change hoppers, and waste handling equipment for continuous chip discharge.
  • Explosion isolation and collector placement designed with awareness of applicable NFPA and OSHA standards.
  • A full 3D layout, static pressure calculations, and bill of materials in DuctQuote before anything ships.
THE Benefits

What Should a Door, Window, or Millwork Plant Expect From Its Dust Collection?

Clean profiles, steady throughput, and a system that keeps pace as product lines are added.

Consistent Suction at Every Head

Compliance Awareness (NFPA 664 / OSHA combustible dust)

Less Chip Handling and Downtime

Room to Add Lines

The process

Easy Order Process. From Design to Delivery.

Design
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Engineered to Your
Specific Application
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Fast 24-Hour
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Build
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Your Exact Specs
Deliver
Shipped Securely. On Time. To Your Job Site
Support
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WHO WE SERVE

solutions for the People Who Keep Operations Moving

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For Dealers

Fast quoting, dependable lead times, and products your customers can count on. We help you keep projects moving and customers coming back.

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For Engineers

Technical support, configurable solutions, and performance-focused ductwork designed to fit complex applications and system requirements.

Engineering support for system design
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For Contractors

Simple installation, reliable fit-up, and responsive support that helps crews stay efficient in the field and on schedule.

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For Facility Operators

Practical solutions built to improve airflow, reduce maintenance, manage waste, and keep production running smoothly.

Solutions for plant and facility operators
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FEATURED PRODUCTS

Products Engineered for Door, Window & Millwork Manufacturing.

Every component is built in the USA to work as part of an integrated plant dust collection system.
Clamp-together duct joint with gasketed over-center clamp
Quick Clamp Clamp-Together Duct
Rolled-lip, gasketed clamp duct. Installs up to 70% faster and adjusts in the field.
Manual Air Tight Blast Gate
Floor Sweeps
Floor-level pickup for cleanup around benches and machines.
Clear thermoplastic flex hose for machine connections
Thermoplastic Flex Hose
Clear flex hose for the final connection to the machine. Keep runs short to limit static pressure.
Pivoting ball joint for dust collection duct
Ball Joints
Pivoting connection that follows moving machine heads without stressing the duct.
Swivel joint for dust collection duct
Swivel Joint
Rotating connection for drops that need to turn as the machine moves.
Legend Inline Separator with viewing spool
Legend Inline Separator
Captures up to 90% of debris before the collector. Fewer bag changes, longer bag life.
Legend Baghouse Collector with Quick-Change Hopper
Legend Baghouse Collector
Even-fill distribution, abrasion-resistant bags and manual shaker cleaning in a compact footprint.
Legend Quick-Change Hopper for dust collector bag changes
Legend Quick-Change Hopper
Self-sealing hopper for faster, cleaner bag and barrel changes.
Dustek Model C750 Dust Collector
Legend Industrial Rotary Airlock
Explosion Isolation Valve
DUCTQUOTE 3D DESIGN

SEE YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE IT’S BUILT.

Computer-generated sizing
Interactive 3D models
Static calculations
24-hour quotes
Fast proposal generation
Online project management
Free web-based tool
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have Questions About Door, Window & Millwork Dust Collection?

How much CFM does a millwork shop need? ⌄
It depends on the machines that run at the same time. Each drop is sized as port area times transport velocity. A 6" port at 4,000 FPM needs roughly 785 CFM, for example. Four-sided moulders have a port on every head, so a single moulder can need more airflow than several smaller machines combined. Send us your machine list, port sizes, and layout and we’ll size the system for you.
What transport velocity do moulder chips need? ⌄
Heavy chips from moulders, tenoners, and solid-wood machining usually call for about 4,000–4,500 FPM in branches and mains. Fine dry sanding dust is typically held around 3,500–4,000 FPM. If velocity drops too low, chips settle in the duct and choke the system.
Can vinyl window manufacturing waste go through the same system as wood dust? ⌄
Usually it shouldn’t. PVC chips from profile saws and corner cleaners are light, build static, and cling to duct walls. Mixing them with wood dust complicates waste handling and recycling. US Duct typically designs a dedicated collection path for vinyl lines, with static-dissipative hose and grounding considerations.
How do you handle fiberglass dust in door manufacturing? ⌄
Fiberglass dust from trimming and sanding door skins is fine and abrasive. US Duct designs dedicated pickups and collection for fiberglass areas, matched to the material’s transport velocity, so it isn’t mixed with wood waste.
How does NFPA 664 apply to door, window, and millwork plants? ⌄
Wood door, window, and millwork plants generate combustible wood dust, and NFPA 664 and OSHA combustible dust guidance address these facilities. US Duct designs duct construction, velocities, collector location, and isolation with awareness of these standards. Your dust hazard analysis and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) set the specific requirements for your facility.
How quickly can US Duct quote a door, window, or millwork plant project? ⌄
US Duct offers a 24-hour turnaround on quotes. Dealers and engineers can also use DuctQuote, our free 3D design tool, to lay out the system, run static calculations, and generate a quote and install order directly.
WHAT our CUSTOMERS SAY

Trusted by Industrial Professionals

We do a lot of dust collection systems across the country. From very small, single indoor collectors connecting to a single machine to the largest plants in the Southeast connecting dozens of machines to 100K CFM collectors, we lay out and install systems of all sizes. One constant in those systems is the dust pipe, engineering, and excellent service we get from US Duct. Their designers are accurate and thorough, their materials are the highest quality and their service is prompt and professional. US Duct is our "go-to" for dust pipe, engineering, and all things ductwork.

Clark P.

Woodworking

Working with US Duct has been a fantastic experience for me and our team at J and G Machinery. We transitioned several years ago from our supplier Nordfab to US Duct and this experience has proven to be one of the best decisions for our company. The quick response, accurate 3D drawings for each project, pricing, and just the overall understanding of the support we needed as a company has been a huge determining factor in that this decision was correct for us as a company. Also, [the US Duct] team provide us with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback which contributes to our team's overall effectiveness and success in the field. By doing this, it allows us to convey to our customers the correct dust pipe layouts that best fits what they are looking to achieve within their facility.

Steve M.

Woodworking

US Duct was great to work with. The design process was simple and they took the time to get everything dialed in for our shop. The 3D drawings made reviewing the ducting design very easy. It only took a day to get the entire system together. Would definitely recommend to any other cabinet shop owners out there.

Andrew

Woodworking

We run planers, sanders, and CNC equipment all day. The system has handled the airflow demands without becoming a maintenance headache.

John C.

Woodworking

Before switching to US Duct, cleanup around our CNC routers was a constant battle. The new system helped improve airflow consistency and dramatically reduced dust buildup across the shop.

Jason T.

Woodworking

I appreciate the service greatly. We are big fans of your duct system, very gratifying to see quality service behind a quality product.

Mike H., Furniture Builder

Woodworking

Working with US Duct is fantastic. Their quality of character is very much why US Duct is our partner. They bring amazing support, speedy service and are truly a pleasure to work alongside. Hats off to you!!

Kyle R.

Woodworking

Adolfo is a professional in his craft. He is easy to work with and efficient. He is prompt in providing the information you need to help with install deadlines.

Jennifer N.

Woodworking

Everything came together nicely, I like the idea that I'll be able to add easily to the system if needed.

Anonymous High School Teacher

Woodworking

I wanted to share my experience working with US Duct. I have worked with US Duct from the time Steve McDaniel left his previous employer many years ago. I have enjoyed a close working relationship and excellent service with all the staff I have worked with at US Duct. [Duct] has provided stellar service and support.

Dan B.

Woodworking

I wanted to give you a heads up I just spoke to Upstate Door, and they are super happy you and your team made the pickup of their product all work out as this is my largest customer, and plan on trying to pipe the entire factory once they get all the workflow changes done and this will definitely put a feather in your hat!!! We probably do not tell you enough that we always appreciate all that US Duct does because it has become a common practice for you to go the extra mile !! Thanks Again, Kyle.

Lee C.

Woodworking

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