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DW Sander vs Collector Inlet 5: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

127 mm
Collector Inlet 5 wins on mating diameter

On mating diameter, Collector Inlet 5 leads: 127 mm versus 35 mm.

SpecDW SanderCollector Inlet 5
Port typemale spigot (hose goes over it)female socket (hose goes into it)
Outer diameter (OD)1-3/8 in, 35 mm
Manufacturer designationstepped 26 / 32 / 35 mm5 in inlet (approx 127 mm)
Mating diameter (mm)35127
Inner diameter (ID)5 in, 127 mm

Questions and answers

Which has the higher mating diameter, DW Sander or Collector Inlet 5?

On mating diameter, Collector Inlet 5 leads: 127 mm versus 35 mm.

How do DW Sander and Collector Inlet 5 compare?

On mating diameter, Collector Inlet 5 leads: 127 mm versus 35 mm.

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