The need for a dust collector system for industrial and commercial applications is not only necessary, but it is also often determined by state and federal regulations.  Once you have purchased a system, you will want to make sure you have the right dust collection hose and bags.

There are numerous options, depending on your usage.  There are clear plastic flexible hoses that are ideal for use with power tools.  These hoses will give the length and flexibility to be able to move around quite easily.  This is especially works well with those units that are wall-mounted.  Many of these come in 10-foot long sections and the diameter can range from 2 1/2 inches to 4 inches.

For heavier duty applications, a stainless steel bendable dust collection hose may be necessary.  This type of those will allow you to bend it and reshape it on multiple locations without having breakage or damage.  This type of hose will work for fumes and exhaust usages and can withstand temperatures as high as 1650°F.  This type of hose is also crush resistant and will not corrode.  These normally come in roles of 25 feet and can be either 3 inches or 4 inches in diameter.

There are dust collection hoses, which are made for dust control and light material handling.  This type of hose may have a variety of materials and coatings to be able to resist chemicals and other abrasive materials.  This will allow the hose to last a lot longer without the wear and tear.  Some of these coatings will also help with controlling moisture, mildew and other chemicals.  The standard length of this type of hose is 25 feet and they also come in a variety of colors.

The most important thing is to be able to determine needs of your dust collection system.  There are dust collection hoses that will be able to handle fumes and those that will be able to handle dust and materials.  There are also those that will assist with the removal of abrasive materials within the air.  Many of these hoses are also flame retardant to reduce the chances of fire issues.  You may also want to consider whether the hose will be used indoors or outdoors to make sure that it will be able to withstand the conditions.

There are numerous websites where you will be able to find a variety of dust collection hoses.  These companies specialize in this type of hose and if you are not sure of the exact style, they will be able to assist you.  You may also need connectors and clamps in order to attach it directly to the dust collector system. It is important to make sure you select the correct hose based on your air quality control needs.