When it comes to moving bulk materials with compressed air, EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Line Vac has long been the go-to choice for demanding applications. Its hardened alloy construction resists wear and delivers impressive conveying performance. But in some industries, the materials being moved are so abrasive that even the Heavy Duty version eventually shows signs of wear.
Enter EXAIR’s Ultra Duty Line Vac.
By incorporating a ceramic insert and a modified generator design, the Ultra Duty Line Vac dramatically extends service life when conveying extremely abrasive materials. The performance matches our Heavy Duty Line Vac, but its wear resistance is considerably greater. This makes it THE ideal solution for the toughest conveying challenges.
Why Ceramic?
Ceramic is known for its exceptional hardness and abrasion resistance, far greater than even hardened metals. By placing a ceramic insert at the critical wear points inside the Line Vac, we’ve created a conveying solution that can stand up to continuous service in applications that would rapidly erode other materials.
The Ultra Duty Line Vac shines in situations where the conveyed material is harsh on equipment. Examples include:
- Mineral & mining products – Silica sand, alumina, crushed glass, garnet
- Foundry & metalworking – Steel shot, grit blast media, cast iron chips
- Ceramic & stone processing – Ceramic powders, crushed stone, tile dust
- Recycling & waste processing – Shredded electronics, glass cullet, ground rubber with embedded fibers
- Plastics manufacturing – Filled compounds containing glass fiber or mineral additives
In agriculture, conveying bulk solids can also mean dealing with abrasive materials. For example, certain soil samples, especially those with high quartz or sand content, can be unexpectedly harsh on equipment. The Ultra Duty Line Vac is an ideal solution for laboratories and field operations that need to move these samples quickly and reliably, without accelerated wear.
The Ultra Duty Line Vac is available in (3) sizes: Model 170125 (1-1/4”), Model 170150 (1-1/2”), and Model 170200 (2”). Each is also available in a kit configuration, which includes a mounting bracket, air filter, and pressure regulator for a complete, ready-to-install solution.
If you’re dealing with abrasive, difficult materials in your processes look no further than the EXAIR Ultra Duty Line Vac. They’re available to ship same-day from stock and backed by our unconditional 30-day guarantee.
Tyler Daniel, CCASS
Application Engineer/Intl Trade
E-mail: TylerDaniel@EXAIR.com
X: @EXAIR_TD