Watching shop conditions
Shop-condition sensors report to the same Hub: the air in the shop, how loaded the collector filter is, and how full the dust bin is getting.
We confirm which hardware covers each condition before recommending it.
How GRIT at Home works
How GRIT automates dust collection
This is a hardware system, not an app with a shop attached. Everything below happens in the shop, on the shop's own network, whether or not the internet is up.
The sequence
What happens when you switch on.
In order, from the moment you reach for the switch.
- 01
Tool starts
The Trigger detects the tool drawing power.
- 02
Hub applies the rule
The Hub identifies the tool and the duct branch it uses.
- 03
Automatic blast gate opens
The Gate Control opens the correct branch.
- 04
Collector runs
The Collector Control starts the collector once the path is open.
The parts
Who does what.
| Part | What it does | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| GRIT Hub | Holds the shop rules and runs the sequence on site | On a shop wall |
| Trigger | Detects that a tool has started drawing power | In line with the tool outlet |
| Gate Control | Moves the blast gate on one duct branch | On an existing gate body |
| Collector Control | Starts and stops the dust collector | At the collector |
| Power Bank | Supplies low-voltage devices on a run | Near the gate controls |
| Sensors | Report a shop condition to the Hub | Where the condition is measured |
- TriggerReports that the tool has started.
- GRIT HubDecides which branch has to open.
- Gate and Collector ControlsOpen the path and start collection.
Local by design
The rules live in your shop.
The Hub sits on your own network and holds what your shop does. Triggers report to it over low-power radio. Gate Controls and the Collector Control answer to it. There is no subscription in the control path.
- The Hub holds the shop rules on site.
- Gates and the collector answer to the Hub, not to a service.
- An internet outage does not stop the dust collection sequence.
Fitting it to an existing shop
Nothing here replaces your shop.
GRIT retrofits. The tools, collector, gate bodies, and ductwork you already own stay where they are.
Your tools
Keep them. A Trigger goes in line with the outlet the tool already uses.
Your gates
Keep them. A Gate Control retrofits onto a compatible gate body you already have.
Your collector
Keep it. The Collector Control starts and stops the collector on your wall.
FAQ
Common questions about automated dust collection.
What is an automatic blast gate?
An automatic blast gate opens the correct duct branch when a tool starts, then closes after the tool stops and the configured off-delay clears the line.
Do I need to replace my gates and ductwork?
No. GRIT is retrofit-first: Gate Controls mount to compatible existing blast gates, and the rest of your ductwork stays in place.
What does “local control” mean?
The Hub runs the rules on site and devices communicate in the shop. An internet outage should not stop the dust-collection sequence.
Go deeper
Two pillars for the head terms, written for the home shop.
If you are here for “automated blast gates” or “automated dust collection,” start with the matching pillar page and then shop the hardware categories.
Next
Start from your shop.
Answer questions about the tools and duct branches you already have, and GRIT works out the parts list.
How GRIT at Home works
How GRIT automates dust collection
This is a hardware system, not an app with a shop attached. Everything below happens in the shop, on the shop's own network, whether or not the internet is up.
The sequence
What happens when you switch on.
In order, from the moment you reach for the switch.
- 01
Tool starts
The Trigger detects the tool drawing power.
- 02
Hub applies the rule
The Hub identifies the tool and the duct branch it uses.
- 03
Automatic blast gate opens
The Gate Control opens the correct branch.
- 04
Collector runs
The Collector Control starts the collector once the path is open.
The parts
Who does what.
| Part | What it does | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| GRIT Hub | Holds the shop rules and runs the sequence on site | On a shop wall |
| Trigger | Detects that a tool has started drawing power | In line with the tool outlet |
| Gate Control | Moves the blast gate on one duct branch | On an existing gate body |
| Collector Control | Starts and stops the dust collector | At the collector |
| Power Bank | Supplies low-voltage devices on a run | Near the gate controls |
| Sensors | Report a shop condition to the Hub | Where the condition is measured |
- TriggerReports that the tool has started.
- GRIT HubDecides which branch has to open.
- Gate and Collector ControlsOpen the path and start collection.
Local by design
The rules live in your shop.
The Hub sits on your own network and holds what your shop does. Triggers report to it over low-power radio. Gate Controls and the Collector Control answer to it. There is no subscription in the control path.
- The Hub holds the shop rules on site.
- Gates and the collector answer to the Hub, not to a service.
- An internet outage does not stop the dust collection sequence.
Watching shop conditions
Shop-condition sensors report to the same Hub: the air in the shop, how loaded the collector filter is, and how full the dust bin is getting.
We confirm which hardware covers each condition before recommending it.
Fitting it to an existing shop
Nothing here replaces your shop.
GRIT retrofits. The tools, collector, gate bodies, and ductwork you already own stay where they are.
Your tools
Keep them. A Trigger goes in line with the outlet the tool already uses.
Your gates
Keep them. A Gate Control retrofits onto a compatible gate body you already have.
Your collector
Keep it. The Collector Control starts and stops the collector on your wall.
FAQ
Common questions about automated dust collection.
What is an automatic blast gate?
An automatic blast gate opens the correct duct branch when a tool starts, then closes after the tool stops and the configured off-delay clears the line.
Do I need to replace my gates and ductwork?
No. GRIT is retrofit-first: Gate Controls mount to compatible existing blast gates, and the rest of your ductwork stays in place.
What does “local control” mean?
The Hub runs the rules on site and devices communicate in the shop. An internet outage should not stop the dust-collection sequence.
Go deeper
Two pillars for the head terms, written for the home shop.
If you are here for “automated blast gates” or “automated dust collection,” start with the matching pillar page and then shop the hardware categories.
Next
Start from your shop.
Answer questions about the tools and duct branches you already have, and GRIT works out the parts list.