Alpha Ecoguard W Series Dust Collection Cover – 6 in., for 4-1/2, 5 & 6 in. Grinders
Alpha Ecoguard W Series Dust Collection Cover – 6 in., for 4-1/2, 5 & 6 in. Grinders
The Alpha Ecoguard W Series Dust Collection Cover is a 6 in. clear polycarbonate grinder shroud for wide-kerf cutting, fitting 4-1/2, 5 and 6 in. angle grinders and connecting to a shop vacuum.
Alpha builds the W series for tuckpointing, crack chasing and other wide blades where a standard cutting guard is too narrow. The cover must be run with a vacuum or other dust collection; Alpha states it removes more than 90 percent of the dust generated.
Key Features
- 6 in. cover for 4-1/2, 5 and 6 in. grinders
- Maximum cutting depth 1-3/4 in. (Alpha)
- Clear polycarbonate body for sight of the cut line, with nose guide
- Wing-nut depth adjustment and support base for straight cuts
- Spacers in five thicknesses and collar connectors for Makita, Milwaukee and Bosch grinders
- Requires a vacuum or dust collection system; hoses and adapters sold separately
Not Recommended For
Standard-kerf blades and 7 or 9 in. grinders: the W series is a wide-kerf cover, and the larger grinders take the ECOGRDW9. This is the guard alone; Alpha's ECOW6KIT adds the 18 in. connector hose and air/exhaust adapter.
Who Is This For?
Masons, tile and stone contractors cutting mortar joints, chases and control cuts indoors who need silica dust captured at the grinder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grinders does it fit?
Alpha lists 4-1/2, 5 and 6 in. angle grinders, with collar connectors included for Makita, Milwaukee and Bosch.
How deep can it cut?
Alpha rates the W6 at a maximum 1-3/4 in. cutting depth, adjustable with the wing nut.
Does it include the vacuum hose?
No. The guard ships with spacers and connectors; the 18 in. hose (500026) and air/exhaust adapter (HEP110021) come in the ECOW6KIT or separately.
Can it be used without a vacuum?
Alpha states it must be used with a vacuum or other dust collection system.
What is the difference from the G series?
The W series is built for wider-kerf blades such as tuckpointing and crack-chasing wheels; the G series covers standard cutting blades.