HTC Greyline 35 D

HTC Greyline 35 D is a single-phase dust extractor which is designed to support all grinders in the HTC Greyline series and also some of HTC’s more advanced grinders.

November 18, 2015

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HTC Greyline 35 D is a single-phase dust extractor which is designed to support all grinders in the HTC Greyline series and also some of HTC’s more advanced grinders.

Optimized to handle dry grinding of natural stone, concrete, floor preparation and wood
Uses the Longopac system for collection of dust, resulting in a very handling of residue
The vacuum features a HEPA 13 filter and anti-static hoses for improved quality and safety

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