Hi Kyle,?
I have a recent model RL 160 with 4hp 3phase motor, pneumatic filter cleaning, and antistatic filters.?
I have been using it to serve a North State 16" wide belt sander, and I've been satisfied with the results. Now, I wasn't running it for 6 hours at a time, more like 20-30 minute sessions, giving the RL a chance to clean the filters in between.?
I only recently installed my central duct system, so my experience is base on connecting the sander to the RL via ~12' of 5" flex hose, I suspect the performance will be nothing but better using 6" Nordfab.?
David Best has been using a RL 160 in conjunction with a North State 16" wide belt for years and it is my understanding that he gets satisfactory results.?
How wide are the drums on your dual drum sander? When I was doing the research on outfitting my 700 sq-ft Shop, I found that the 16" wide belt sander was about as large a sander as I could go. The larger sanders would require a larger size of phase converter (I'm running a 10hp converter)(or utility 3 phase), and the dust collection requirements balloon very quickly. I don't do a ton of sanding, so for my specific needs, the 16" wide belt works great for solid wood, pieces, and if I need a really wide capacity there are a number of local resources with 43"+ wide belt sanders whereI can rent time.?
My RL 160 is relatively quiet, emptying the dust bins is pretty easy, and having the pneumatically actuated filter cleaning is a dream.?
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Tom Gensmer
Heritage Home Renewals, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Tom Gensmer