Metalworking dust is abrasive, hard on air quality, and in some shops a genuine housekeeping problem. The Baileigh MDC-550 is a 5 HP dry dust collector engineered for fabrication shops, precision machining operations, and MRO facilities that need dependable, certified extraction — not a shop vacuum stretched past its limits.
Two 5-micron paper filters capture 84.3% of 1–3 micron particles and 95.4% of 3–10 micron particles, while 3,583 CFM of airflow at the 10" inlet (1,487 CFM at 5") and up to 10,889 FPM of velocity keep dust moving instead of settling on the floor.
A dual 5" inlet port design lets one MDC-550 support two wide-belt sanders or polishing stations at once, and the 126L fireproof collection bag keeps disposal simple. It runs on 230V/3-phase power (14A FLA, 30A breaker) and is backed by a 1-year parts warranty plus Baileigh Lifetime Technical Support.
Industries & Who It's For
Fabrication Shops
Typical work: Multi-material finishing — aluminum, steel, stainless — across production runs.
What they need: Needs a UL-certified dry (or wet) system matched to the material being polished.
Industries: Construction, Agriculture, Appliance Mfg, HVAC
Precision Machining
Typical work: Grinding and polishing station dust extraction after tight-tolerance work.
What they need: Needs multi-material-ready collection with 3,100+ CFM.
Industries: Aerospace, Medical Devices, Automotive, Electronics, Defense
Specialty MRO
Typical work: Multi-station dust collection across a variety of polishing activities.
What they need: Needs a versatile system that keeps the workplace safe.
Industries: Marine, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Rail
Common Applications
- • Ferrous metal grinding & deburring: pairs with grinding stations, polishing stations, and deburring equipment.
- • High-volume wide-belt sanding with heavy dust loads: built for ferrous or non-reactive metal polishing at production volume.
- • Multi-station setups: the dual 5" inlet design lets one collector serve two machines, reducing equipment footprint.
Works with: Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Cast Iron, Tool Steel
Warranty & Support: 1-year parts warranty plus Baileigh Lifetime Technical Support
Features
- 5 HP motor and 3,583 CFM airflow (10" inlet) deliver strong extraction for demanding metalworking shops
- Dual 5" inlet ports let one collector service two wide-belt sanders or polishing stations at once
- Two 5-micron paper filters capture 95.4% of 3-10 micron particles, keeping shop air cleaner
- UL 1017 certification supports NFPA 660 compliance and electrical safety confidence
- 126L fireproof, non-woven dust bag simplifies collection and safe disposal
- 230V/3-phase operation with 14A full load amps and a 30A recommended breaker
- Removable-key start/stop switch doubles as a multi-function E-stop for operator safety
- Integrated casters make it easy to reposition the collector for cleaning or shop layout changes
- 1-year parts warranty plus Baileigh Lifetime Technical Support for long-term uptime
