Ecoguard W Series

Alpha® has expanded its Ecoguard line for cutting applications to include a dust collection cover for wider blades. Introducing the Ecoguard Type W5. Unlike the Ecoguard Type C which uses a supplied dust collection bag, the Ecoguard Type W5 must be used with a vacuum, or other dust collection system, to successfully collect the dust and larger particles derived from using wider kerf diamond blades such as the Alpha® Tuck Pointing or Crack Chasing blades. The Ecoguard Type W5 includes three unique features. First is the ability to easily adjust the cutting depth by using a simple wing nut operation. The second is the nose guide that indicates the cut line and the third is the ability to view inside the cover, while cutting, due to the clear polycarbonate material construction. This feature is quite useful during Tuck Pointing applications. Additional connectors have been added to accommodate even more grinders. Now Alpha® is excited to announce an addition to the Ecoguard W Series line. Our new Ecoguard W9 extends the range to larger sizes covering up to 9” blades. It fits most 7” & 9” angle grinders and must be used with a vacuum, or other dust collection system. The Ecoguard W9 includes some unique features including a new multi-adapter system for easy installation. Next it has a front brush to contain dust when plunge cutting, and finally, it has support bars and wheels which reduce the surface friction. The maximum cutting depth is 2-3/8” which enables cutting through most materials.

Question : What size grinders will the Alpha® Ecoguard W5 fit onto?

Answer : Most popular 4-1/2” and 5” angle grinders.

Question : Can you name a few power tool manufacturers on which the Alpha® Ecoguard W5 will attach?

Answer : Bosch®, Dewalt®, Flex®, Hitachi®, Makita®, Metabo® and Milwaukee® to name a few.

Question : How can I quickly identify the correct collar to connect my Ecoguard onto my grinder?

Answer : We have engraved the machine manufacturer’s name, onto all of the collars, to make it easy to identify the correct collar for attachment.

Question : Which Alpha® products can be used with the Alpha® Ecoguard W5?

Answer : Tuck Point blade for Brick Re-pointing, Hot-Rod blade for Cutting/Rodding Channels, Crack Chasing blade for crack chasing, Decorative Concrete Profiling Wheel for Concrete Profiling, Curve Cutting blade for sink bowl cut-outs and straight cutting blades.

Question : What is the largest diameter blade that the Ecoguard W5 will accept?

Answer : 5” (125mm)

Question : What is the maximum depth that I can cut using” Diameter blades on the Ecoguard W5?

Answer : Maximum cutting depth you will receive when using a new diamond blade will be as follows: 5” blade: 1-1/4” (30mm) 4” blade: 1” (25.4mm) 3” blade: 1/2" (12.7mm)

Question : When I purchase the Ecoguard, which connector assembly is already attached onto the guard?

Answer : The connector assembly already attached to the guard is for Makita®, Milwaukee® and Bosch® grinders.

Question : Why are spacers included with the Ecoguard W5?

Answer : Alpha® includes a total of five spacers all with different thicknesses (4mm, 5mm, 7mm, 8.6mm and 9.4mm) for the purpose of aligning the blade to the cut mark on the support base. Once the blade is in alignment with the cut mark on the support base, the operator can follow the cut line on the stone to make straight cuts.

Question : What is the purpose of the Support Base on the Ecoguard W5?

Answer : The Support Base provides stability to the Ecoguard when cutting (always keeping the blade at a 90 degree angle).

Question : My vacuum hose keeps detaching from the Rubber Hose Connector, how can I secure the vacuum hose so it will not detach?

Answer : The Ecoguard W5 has one stainless steel hose band included inside the product box. Place this stainless steel hose band on the rubber hose connector, insert the vacuum hose inside the rubber hose connector and tighten the stainless steel hose band to secure the vacuum hose.

Question : What is the purpose of the D115 and D125 marked on the side of the Ecoguard W5?

Answer : These are cutting depth guides. Use the D115 scale for 4.5” (115mm) diameter blades and D125 for 5” (125mm) diameter blades. Please note that the depth is indicated in millimeters.

Question : Can I attach the dust bag from the Ecoguard C on the Ecoguard W5 and not use a vacuum?

Answer : No, the Dust Bag cannot be used on any other Ecoguard other than the Ecoguard C. The Ecoguard C is a hybrid design and the dust is forced through the hybrid design into the dust bag without the use of a vacuum. The Ecoguard W5 has a wide clearance so the dust is not forced out through the guard’s upper hole, so it requires the suction of a vacuum to collect the dust.

Question : I just purchased an Ecoguard W5 and it will not fit securely onto my angle grinder, what should I do?

Answer : Check the owner’s manual of the Ecoguard W5 to verify that you have the correct connector assembly for the selected grinder attached to the Ecoguard. If the Ecoguard W5 still does not fit securely, call Alpha Professional Tools® for technical support: 800-648-7229.

Question : What gives the Ecoguard W5 its rugged construction for the continuous daily, heavy-duty applications it performs?

Answer : The Alpha® Ecoguard W5 is made with a polycarbonate material which has excellent physical and toughness properties for the everyday use. This material is also transparent so you can see the actual cut line.

Question : What is the outside diameter of the hose opening of the Ecoguard W5 dust collector?

Answer : Outside diameter is 1-5/16” (34mm)

Question : What is the inside diameter of the Rubber Hose Connector which is supplied with the Ecoguard W5?

Answer : Inside diameter of the rubber connector hose is 1-1/4” (31mm)

Question : Does Alpha® sell a connector hose to fit onto the Ecoguard W5?

Answer : Yes. The Flexible Connector Hose is available for purchase (Part No. 500026). The hose is 18” in length with a 1-1/4” Tapered Fitting and 2-1/4” Female Fitting. When using this hose with the Ecoguard W5 you need to use the Rubber Hose Connector and Stainless Steel Hose Band which is include in the box of the Ecoguard W5.

Question : Is the Ecoguard W5 and 18” Flexible Connector Hose available to be purchased as a kit?

Answer : Yes. The Ecoguard W5 and the 18” Flexible Connector Hose is available as a kit (Part No. ECOW5KIT).