WHAT IS GRIT?
GRIT is a wireless automation platform for workshops. We have a large product line to satisfy the diverse range of machinery that are found in woodshops, metal shops, and makerspaces. Here is how it works:
-
Every system starts with the GRIT Hub. This device is responsible for communicating with all the GRIT devices through our Mesh network. The mesh network allows GRIT to operate wirelessly without the need for WiFi. Because the wireless communication sits on a mesh network, GRIT can scale out to very large physical installations effortlessly. Add to this the system does not require internet because it stores all the data locally. The data always stays with you onsite and secure.
-
Shop health and safety is our #1 mission statement. The GRIT Trigger is responsible for tool lockout, we call this GRIT Lock. Every tool in your shop will get a Trigger. A Tool plugs into a Trigger for power monitoring. The Trigger is in constant communication with the Hub sharing the exact state of the tool to enable blast gate, dust collection, and air filter automation.
-
Blast gate automation is performed by our GRIT Gate products. The GRIT Gate actuators retrofit onto any metal blast gate, including Nordfab style gates. Our actuators will automate metal blast gates from 2 1/2" - 12". The GRIT App configures which gates should be open for each tool that has a Trigger connected.
-
GRIT has an automation product for Air filters, the GRIT Air Quality device. It will turn an associated air filter on/off when the particulate matter in the air meets configured thresholds. Plus, the system can automatically turn on an air filter when a tool is turned on, pre-emptively begin filtering the air when certain tools are operated, without waiting for the dusty air to migrate to the sensor.
-
Automated dust collection works via our GRIT Collector devices. Each dust collector that should be turned on/off will have a Collector device. We offer a range of Collector devices and can control any type. Additionally we have a GRIT VFD Collector device for Variable Frequency Drives. Shops that have large fan motors for dust collection can use a VFD to control the speed of the collector. GRIT will automatically control the motor speed depending on the tools. This can have massive electricity savings implications.
GRIT Track? Systems
-
Automated dust collection works via our GRIT Collector devices. Each dust collector that should be turned on/off will have a Collector device. We offer a range of Collector devices and can control any type. Additionally we have a GRIT VFD Collector device for Variable Frequency Drives. Shops that have large fan motors for dust collection can use a VFD to control the speed of the collector. GRIT will automatically control the motor speed depending on the tools. This can have massive electricity savings implications.
-
Automated dust collection works via our GRIT Collector devices. Each dust collector that should be turned on/off will have a Collector device. We offer a range of Collector devices and can control any type. Additionally we have a GRIT VFD Collector device for Variable Frequency Drives. Shops that have large fan motors for dust collection can use a VFD to control the speed of the collector. GRIT will automatically control the motor speed depending on the tools. This can have massive electricity savings implications.
-
Automated dust collection works via our GRIT Collector devices. Each dust collector that should be turned on/off will have a Collector device. We offer a range of Collector devices and can control any type. Additionally we have a GRIT VFD Collector device for Variable Frequency Drives. Shops that have large fan motors for dust collection can use a VFD to control the speed of the collector. GRIT will automatically control the motor speed depending on the tools. This can have massive electricity savings implications.
Explore Categories Below for Detailed Information
Discover more about GRIT products - Schedule a consultation appointment by filling out the form
GRIT Hub
GRIT is a powerful tool that fits home shops, commercial shops, educational shops, and industrial facilities. The Hub is at the center of it all and the core component that enables:
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices, NO internet required
- Secure storage of all shop data
- Access of the GRIT App from phone, tablet, or computer
- API access for integration into other systems
GRIT Triggers
The GRIT Trigger controls and monitors the power going to your tool.
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices
- Triggers for all types of power and tools
- Easy to install and configure
- GRIT Lock? feature for tool lockout
- Tool runtime and tool maintenance tracking for increased tool longevity
- Tool power monitoring for stacking additional Dust Management and/or Shop Management solutions
GRIT Gates
The GRIT Gate Control is the aftermarket automation solution for all metal blast all gates.
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices
- Retrofit onto any metal blast gate, 2.5"-12"
- Powered with low-voltage power, no individual AC outlets or air lines necessary
- Metal blast gates not included; Power Bank sold separately
GRIT Collectors
The GRIT Collector either plugs inline or installs into your dust collector's contactor to automatically turn on your dust collector whenever an associated tool is triggered.
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices
- Collectors for all types of dust collection systems, including those with a remote, a motor starter, or a variable frequency drive
- Easy to install and configure
- No limit to the number of dust collectors you can have configured in your GRIT system
- Special settings such as delay on/off, minimum runtime, and minimum number of gates open
GRIT Air Quality
The aftermarket automation solution for all air filtration systems.
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices
- Easy to install; plugs inline with your air filter
- Works with simple on/off systems or those with either an RF or iR remote
- Continually measure the particulates in the air and gives real time air quality levels on the GRIT App Dashboard
- Easy to configure; program your air filter to run when an activation level is reached, at a scheduled time of day, and/or when an associated tool is turned on
GRIT Track? Access Control
GRIT Access Control is the solution for creating a virtual barrier between a tool and user, as well as for managing groups of users.
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices
- Create a detailed user database with configurable demographics, tool-specific permissions, and historical data of when permissions were given/revoked
- Create tool permissions for individual tools/ groups of tools with configurable use rules
- Assign temporary GRIT access cards for users
- Track user tool runtime, total shop time, and job codes
- Create detailed reports that can be used for HR disciplinary meetings, finance departmental billing, time verification, and more
GRIT? Asset Management
The aftermarket automation solution for all air filtration systems.
- Wireless communication with all GRIT devices
- Easy to install; plugs inline with your air filter
- Works with simple on/off systems or those with either an RF or iR remote
- Continually measure the particulates in the air and gives real time air quality levels on the GRIT App Dashboard
- Easy to configure; program your air filter to run when an activation level is reached, at a scheduled time of day, and/or when an associated tool is turned on
Frequently Asked Questions
Testimonials
Denny Coleman, Owner, Champaign Woodworkers Club
Lowell Miller, Fabrication Coordinator, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture
Ryan Gifford, Owner, Home Shop
Alan Lightstone, Owner, Home Shop
Neil Pearse, Lab and Equipment Operations Manager, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Siebel Center for Design