{"product_id":"woodpeckers-ftbg-il-full-throttle-4-blast-gate-inline-1hlceq","title":"Woodpeckers FTBG-IL Full Throttle - 4\" Blast Gate - Inline","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/airflow.svg\" alt=\"airflow\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Air Through the Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe butterfly valve design keeps obstruction to a minimum when open, so the Woodpeckers FULLThrottle Blast Gate moves air with less restriction than typical sliding-gate designs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/overload-protection.svg\" alt=\"overload-protection\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess Chip Buildup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eTraditional blast gates collect debris in their guide grooves. This design eliminates that groove, which means smoother operation and less time fighting a gate that wants to stick.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/vacuum-compatibility.svg\" alt=\"vacuum-compatibility\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks With 4 Inch Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt to mate with 4 inch quick-connect couplers and flexible hose, this dust collection blast gate is made to fit real shop setups without making installation harder than it needs to be.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoodpeckers FULLThrottle Blast Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dust collection control valve built for woodworking shops that need better airflow and less maintenance than a typical sliding blast gate. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eblast gate\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003econtrolling airflow in a 4 inch dust collection system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eFTBG-IL\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are setting up or upgrading a central dust collection layout, this is the part that helps you direct suction where you need it without choking the line down more than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe big story here is the butterfly valve. Instead of using a flat sliding gate that leaves a chunk of material hanging in the airway even when open, the FULLThrottle design leaves only the knife edge of the valve in the path of the air. In plain terms, that means less restriction and less turbulence inside the line. On a dust collection system, that matters. Better airflow at the gate helps your collector do its job at the machine instead of wasting performance at a bottleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt also fixes one of the most annoying problems with common blast gates: packed-in debris. Standard steel and plastic sliding gates use grooves, and those grooves tend to collect chips and fines until the gate starts dragging or stops closing cleanly. Woodpeckers went a different direction here. By eliminating the sliding groove, the FULLThrottle Blast Gate cuts down on chip buildup and the cleanup that usually comes with it. That is the kind of improvement you notice after months in the shop, not just on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eInstallation is clearly thought through for real shop layouts. The lever can be positioned to suit overhead runs, wall-mounted ducts, or tight machine locations. Woodpeckers also notes that the gate will not tend to open when it should stay closed or vibrate shut in the middle of a job. That makes a difference if your ducting is mounted in places that are awkward to reach or if your machines share a trunk line and need reliable control at each drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCompatibility is another strong point. The fitting is designed to mate with every 4 inch quick-connect coupler Woodpeckers tested, and it is also built to make permanent flexible-hose installation easier. The 2 inch clamping length gives you more area for a secure seal than many common blast gates, and the tapered sections help it seat well with different brands and styles of 4 inch hose. If you swap hoses between machines or want a quick-connect dust collection setup, that is a practical advantage, not a brochure feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor shop owners who care about long-term reliability, this is the kind of upgrade that makes sense. It is built for woodworkers, cabinet shops, and serious hobbyists setting up branch lines, machine drops, and shared hose stations. If you are tired of sticky gates, reduced airflow, or fittings that seem to fight every hose and coupler you own, the Woodpeckers FULLThrottle Blast Gate is a smarter approach to dust collection control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLike other Woodpeckers products, this blast gate is made and inspected in Strongsville, Ohio. That will matter to buyers who want a USA-made shop accessory from a brand known for well-thought-out woodworking gear rather than generic dust collection hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBlast gate for dust collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFitting Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eValve Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eButterfly valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eClamping Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eQuick-Connect Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDesigned to mate with 4 in quick-connect couplers\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFlexible Hose Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDesigned for permanent installation with 4 in flexible hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFTBG-IL\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eStrongsville, Ohio, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/vacuum-compatibility.svg\" alt=\"vacuum-compatibility\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDust Collection Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned to work with all brands of 4 inch dust collector fittings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/vacuum-compatibility.svg\" alt=\"vacuum-compatibility\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Connect Couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eThe tapered fitting is made to mate with 4 inch quick-change couplers, which is useful when multiple machines share one hose.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/vacuum-compatibility.svg\" alt=\"vacuum-compatibility\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Hose\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks with 4 inch flexible hose and provides a 2 inch clamping length for a more secure connection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Shops\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDust Collection Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMachine Drop Control\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eShared Hose Setups\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCentral Shop Ducting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling Shops\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf your duct runs overhead, mount the lever facing down so you can reach it without stretching over hose and pipe. On wall runs, rotate the lever to the side, top, or bottom that gives you the cleanest access before you lock the system in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWoodpeckers FULLThrottle Blast Gate fixes what usually goes wrong with blast gates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is a smart upgrade for anyone building a serious 4 inch dust collection system and getting tired of sticky, airflow-killing gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodworkers, cabinet makers, and shop owners who want cleaner machine hookups, better airflow, and less maintenance in their dust collection setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The butterfly valve is the real difference. It stays out of the airway better when open and avoids the chip-packed grooves that make ordinary sliding gates a pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Woodpeckers FULLThrottle Blast Gate is built around 4 inch fittings, so make sure the rest of your dust collection hardware matches that standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size dust collection system is this made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for 4 inch dust collector fittings, 4 inch quick-connect couplers, and 4 inch flexible hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a standard sliding blast gate?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a butterfly valve instead of a sliding gate, which reduces airflow restriction when open and avoids debris-packed guide grooves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be mounted in different orientations?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The lever can be positioned to suit overhead duct runs, wall-mounted ducts, and other shop layouts where access matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made and inspected by Woodpeckers in Strongsville, Ohio, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Woodpeckers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570480971824,"sku":"FTBG-IL","price":5.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/pp0guhuowwpb_493cea72-14af-4b45-b203-e4b6c00e5d1b.jpg?v=1788580382","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/woodpeckers-ftbg-il-full-throttle-4-blast-gate-inline-1hlceq","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}