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EXAIR’s EasySwitch Can Handle the Job!

Published on by Al WooffittLeave a comment

Industrial environments can be very demanding, and there are often byproducts – both liquid and solid – that can create troublesome messes that require cleanup. These can be difficult for normal, electric shop vacs, which often need replacing when they can’t keep up with demand. EXAIR‘s line of compressed air-operated drum vacs are a durable and robust solution to this problem.

Like all of EXAIR‘s Industrial Housekeeping products, the EasySwitch has no moving parts or electric motors to wear out, so it will be able to handle the toughest industrial cleanup jobs with little to no maintenance. All you need to operate is filtered compressed air. And at only 79 dBA, the EasySwitch is quiet as well!

The EasySwitch is made for use with open-top steel 55 gallon drums. When in dry mode, it can use a standard filter or HEPA-certified filter for critical dust containment. By releasing a single latch and removing these filters, you’re ready to go in liquid mode. This change can be completed in seconds!

We have three different systems available: our basic, Deluxe, and Premium.  The basic system will come with the selected filter (standard or HEPA), 10-foot (3m) vacuum hose, 20-foot (6.1m) compressed air hose, plastic tools, shutoff valve and gauge.  The HEPA filter models will also include a pre-filter to help protect the HEPA media from premature clogging.  The Deluxe system will include the items in the basic system with an upgraded anti-static vacuum hose, heavy-duty tools, a spill recovery kit, a tool holder and a drum dolly. Both the basic and Deluxe systems are great options if you have your own 55-gallon drum. The Premium system will include the items in the Deluxe system as well as a 55-gallon drum.

If you have tough industrial cleanup jobs with both wet and dry materials, our EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac may be the all-in-one solution you need. Feel free to give any of our Application Engineers a call!

Al Wooffitt
Application Engineer

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EXAIR’s Industrial Housekeeping Promo Begins

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For a limited time, with the purchase of any EXAIR Industrial Housekeeping product, you will get a free Vac-u-Gun. The Vac-u-Gun is a versatile tool that combines three functions in one: it acts as a vacuum gun, a blow gun, and a transfer tool. Its lightweight design makes it easy to handle, allowing users to work efficiently without feeling fatigued. The Vac-u-Gun is made from durable die-cast materials, ensuring it can withstand regular use. Additionally, it has no moving parts, which means there are fewer chances for wear and tear over time. This makes it a reliable choice for various tasks in different settings.

Chip Trapper Cut Away

EXAIR provides a complete range of pneumatic products designed to efficiently and quietly vacuum different types of materials into standard drums. This process makes it easy to switch out and transfer materials, as well as to filter and store them. Our products are tailored to meet various needs, ensuring that users can handle their materials safely and effectively. When using EXAIR‘s Industrial Housekeeping products, companies can improve their operations and maintain a clean working environment. Overall, these products are essential for anyone looking to streamline their material management processes.

30, 55 and 110 Gallon Reversible Drum Vac Systems

EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac

Reversible Drum Vac

High Lift Reversible Drum Vac

Chip Trapper

High Lift Chip Trapper

Chip Vac

Heavy Duty Dry Vac

Heavy Duty HEPA Vac

Vac-u-Gun

Electric vacuums are often not suitable for industrial use due to their limitations. In these environments, they can struggle with liquids, chips, and other debris, which can lead to motor failures and burnout. This can result in costly downtime and repairs. EXAIR‘s Industrial Housekeeping products offer a reliable alternative as they operate entirely on compressed air. This means there is no need for electricity, making it safer and more efficient for heavy-duty applications.

If you have any questions about EXAIR‘s Industrial Housekeeping products, or any of EXAIR‘s products, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Jason Kirby
Application Engineer
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EXAIR Chip Trapper Enhances the Longevity of Costly Cutting Fluids

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I recently had a conversation with a machine shop located in Houston, Texas. Their specialization lies in aerospace components, and they operate an impressive total of 54 CNC mills and lathes. As you can imagine, they have a significant amount of coolant stored in sumps within their facility; in fact, you don’t need to imagine it, as they provided me with the exact figure. Out of their 54 CNC machines, they had a whopping 3,150 gallons of coolant. Wowzer!

CNC Lathe with 44 Gallon coolant tank.

Every day, a maintenance technician was on hand to oversee the coolant systems of these machines. However, due to the continuous operation of the machines around the clock, they found it necessary to replace the coolant entirely every six weeks. This was primarily because the constant use led to a buildup of residue, which fostered organic growth and compromised the quality of the coolant.

The EXAIR Chip Trapper truly stands out in this scenario! We opted for the 110 Gallon Chip Trapper since their largest available tank was 90 gallons. Now, cleaning these tanks takes less than an hour, and even more impressively, we’ve extended the coolant replacement interval from every six weeks to every six MONTHS!

The unique feature of the Chip Trapper is the vacuum pump.  The vacuum units do not have any moving parts, so they are maintenance-free, quiet, and long-lasting.  Without electric motors, the operator will be safe from electrical shock.  They only require compressed air to operate.  We offer two types: the Chip Trapper System and the High Lift Chip Trapper System.  The Chip Trapper System is a great tool for coolant sumps on the floor level.  The High Lift Chip Trapper System has a bit more power to draw in liquid from sumps below floor level and for fluids with higher viscosity.

EXAIR has three different volumes to select.  We have 30 gallon (113 L), 55 gallon (208 L), and 110 gallon (416 L) drums.  The system comes complete with a drum dolly, a 20 foot compressed air line, a shut-off valve, a chip wand, two 5 micron washable filter bags, and a vacuum hose.  The filter bags can be replaced with ones of a different micron to increase efficiency or filter life.  We have 1-micron, 25-micron, 100-micron, and 200-micron filter bags.  If you are not sure which would work best for your coolant, EXAIR does offer a sample pack that will include one of each micron rating, model 901060-SP.  And if it gets really messy in the machine shop, you can add a Spill Recovery Kit to clean up the liquid off the floor.

If you would like to know more about the EXAIR Chip Trapper System, an Application Engineer is happy to help you.  You can take advantage of the features and benefits that the Chip Trapper provides: ease of use, extended coolant life, no electric motors to fail, and quick change-over.

Jordan Shouse
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Application Spotlight! – Chip Vac

Published on by Jordan T ShouseLeave a comment

I haven’t done a spotlight in a while, so buckle up.  In these, I pull from the dozens of phone calls or emails and walk you through how we on the Application Engineering team select a product for a specific application!

In this week’s spotlight, we focus on a common scenario rather than an unusual application. Engaging in conversations about this topic is something we do frequently throughout the day here at EXAIR. CNC machines generate a significant amount of chips, and without an efficient management system, these chips can pose serious challenges. In this particular case, the customer operated a CNC machine equipped with two interchanging tombstones, allowing for one to be unloaded and loaded while the other remained within the machining envelope. This created a large issue when the fixtures and parts came out of the machining envelope where the chip management was located as the entire fixture and parts were covered in chips.

The solution we landed on was the EXAIR 55 Gallon Chip vac system. The operator would use the aluminum pick-up wand to clear the chips away prior to unloading the fixture. And since they dispose of their chips in 55 gallon drums, they just switch the top over to an empty drum and roll the full one to their recycling room.

EXAIR’s Chip Vac is a compressed air operated industrial duty vacuum designed specifically for vacuuming up chips and shavings. The powerful vacuum is suitable for use with metal, wood, or plastic chips and is designed to thread into the 2” NPT bung on standard drum lids. The Chip Vac can handle dry or wet chips from fixtures, floors and work surfaces of machining centers, lathes, saws, mills, and a variety of other industrial equipment.

Electrically powered vacuums or shop vacs are not designed to be operated in a rugged industrial environment. Filters clog, motors wear out, and you find yourself frequently replacing them. EXAIR’s Chip Vac has NO moving parts to wear out, doesn’t require maintenance, and needs nothing but a source of compressed air to operate. In addition, the sound level produced is half of that produced by an electric vacuum.

The Chip Vac is sold in systems both with and without the drum. EXAIR has 5, 30, 55, and 110 gallon systems available for a wide range of applications. If you already have spare drums in your facility, the Chip Vac is also available with just the lid assembly, Chip Vac, 10’ hose, tools, and filter bag to attach to the top of your own drums. All systems will include a drum lid with a locking right that easily fits onto the top of a standard open-top drum. It’s easy to remove and place onto another drum so that different materials can be easily kept separate for recycling. Recycling companies will pay a premium price for pre-sorted chips and shavings.

With the Chip Vac, it’s as easy as removing the lid and placing it onto a new drum in between jobs. Don’t waste your time fooling with and replacing electrical vacuum systems. Get yourself a vacuum designed for the job. One that will last you year after year!

Get in contact with an Application Engineer today to discuss how EXAIR can help solve your industrial vacuum needs with a maintenance-free product, shipped from stock the same day.

Jordan Shouse
Application Engineer

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TombStone Image courtesy of Siemens PLM via creative commons