{"product_id":"alpha-ecoguard-5-dust-collection-cover-with-universal-adapter","title":"Alpha EcoGuard 5\" Dust Collection Cover - CX \u0026 GX with Universal Adapter","description":"\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:16px; border:1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:12px 16px; background:#FFF3EB; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;\"\u003eModels\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFF8F3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eUse With\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003eECOGRCX5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003eCX (Cutting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e5\" angle grinders running cutting blades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e$115.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eECOGRGX5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGX (Grinding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e5\" angle grinders running cup wheels \u0026amp; pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e$115.47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:28px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eAlpha EcoGuard 5\" Dust Collection Cover with Universal Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe Alpha EcoGuard is a purpose-built dust shroud that captures airborne silica at the source when cutting or grinding stone, tile, and concrete with a 5\" angle grinder. The integrated universal vacuum port fits most 1-1\/4\" to 1-1\/2\" hose IDs and pairs with an OSHA Table 1 compliant HEPA dust extractor to keep crystalline silica out of the operator's breathing zone. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eCX\u003c\/strong\u003e for cutting work with diamond blades or \u003cstrong\u003eGX\u003c\/strong\u003e for grinding work with cup wheels and polishing pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#F15C22; font-size:18px; margin-top:30px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered by Alpha Professional Tools for wet-or-dry stone fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo configurations: CX optimized for cutting blades, GX optimized for grinding cup wheels and pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal swivel vacuum port accepts standard 1-1\/4\" to 1-1\/2\" hose IDs (use Alpha EcoGuard CX-5 Universal Connector for guaranteed fit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps meet OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 silica-dust Table 1 specified-exposure-control method when paired with a HEPA extractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts directly to Alpha and most major-brand 5\" angle grinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight reinforced housing protects the operator and the work surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; 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padding: 15px 20px 20px; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-ecoguard5-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-ecoguard5-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; border-color:#FDDCC5; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F15C22; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eAlpha Professional Tools (EcoGuard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDisc Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e5\" (125 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTool Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCX = cutters (diamond blades); GX = grinders (cup wheels, polishing pads)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eVacuum Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eUniversal swivel adapter, fits 1-1\/4\" to 1-1\/2\" hose IDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eReinforced composite housing with steel mounting bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWeight - CX (ECOGRCX5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2.25 lb (1.02 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWeight - GX (ECOGRGX5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e1.85 lb (0.84 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eStandard \/ Metric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e5\" \/ 125 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBarcode - CX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e749173661747\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBarcode - GX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e749173661754\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOSHA Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDesigned for 29 CFR 1926.1153 Table 1 dust-extraction workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-ecoguard5-usage\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-ecoguard5-usage\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003col style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the grinder from power before installing or removing the EcoGuard cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the correct model: \u003cstrong\u003eCX\u003c\/strong\u003e for cutting with diamond blades, \u003cstrong\u003eGX\u003c\/strong\u003e for grinding with cup wheels or polishing pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the OEM guard on your 5\" angle grinder and seat the EcoGuard bracket on the spindle collar. Hand-tighten, then torque the clamp screw evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the shroud so the vacuum port clears the operator's body and hose path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a HEPA-rated dust extractor hose (1-1\/4\" to 1-1\/2\" ID) to the universal swivel adapter. For a sealed fit, use the Alpha EcoGuard CX-5 Universal Connector (SKU 500026 \/ 500073).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the dust extractor first, then start the grinder. Maintain extractor airflow above the tool manufacturer's minimum CFM rating for OSHA Table 1 compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, vacuum the inside of the shroud and inspect the bracket for cracks. Replace if damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-ecoguard5-box\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-ecoguard5-box\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Alpha EcoGuard 5\" dust collection cover (CX or GX, per selected variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Universal swivel vacuum adapter (pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Mounting bracket with clamp screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eVacuum hose and HEPA extractor are sold separately. Recommended companion: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecoguard-cx-5-universal-connector\" style=\"color:#F15C22; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;\"\u003eAlpha EcoGuard CX-5 Universal Connector\u003c\/a\u003e (hose adapter, SKU 500026 \/ 500073).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-ecoguard5-faq\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-ecoguard5-faq\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the CX and GX models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: CX is shaped for cutting operations with diamond blades - the front of the shroud is open to allow the blade to enter the work piece. GX is fully enclosed for grinding with cup wheels and polishing pads. Buy CX for cutting, GX for grinding; many fabricators stock both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this fit my grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The EcoGuard mounts on standard 5\" angle grinders with a 1\/2\" or M14 spindle. It works with Alpha, Makita, Bosch, DeWalt, Metabo, and most major brands. Confirm your grinder uses a standard collar guard mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which vacuum hose do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The universal port accepts 1-1\/4\" to 1-1\/2\" inside diameter hoses. For a guaranteed seal on Festool, Bosch, Makita, or DeWalt extractors, add the Alpha EcoGuard CX-5 Universal Connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this meet OSHA silica rules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes - when paired with a HEPA dust extractor at the manufacturer-specified CFM, the EcoGuard supports the Specified Exposure Control Method under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 Table 1. Always follow the full Table 1 workflow including respirator requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this for wet cutting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No - the EcoGuard is designed for dry cutting\/grinding with vacuum extraction. For wet workflows use an Alpha wet polisher or wet-rated guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; padding:14px 18px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:4px solid #F15C22; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways wear appropriate PPE including a NIOSH-approved respirator rated for crystalline silica, eye protection, and hearing protection. 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