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In high-dust industrial environments, ordinary electric shop vacs often fall short. They clog quickly, motors burn out from constant use, and they can even return fine particles back into your breathing air. The EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vac offers a rugged, air-powered alternative designed specifically for these harsh conditions.

What is the EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vac?

The EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is a powerful industrial vacuum that turns an ordinary 30, 55, or 110-gallon open-top drum into a high-capacity HEPA-grade cleaning system. Unlike standard vacuums, it has no moving parts and uses only compressed air to generate a powerful vacuum, reaching levels of -60” H2O at 80 PSIG.

Key Benefits for Industrial Cleanup

• Maintenance-Free Durability: With no motors to wear out or bearings to fail, this system is built to last for years rather than months. Its hardened steel alloy construction specifically resists abrasion from heavy materials.
• Certified HEPA Filtration: Every filter is tested to meet HEPA standards, capturing 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. This ensures that fine dust and contaminants stay in the drum and out of the air.
• Safety First: Operating on compressed air eliminates the risk of electric shock. It also includes a static-resistant hose to prevent painful shocks when handling dry, dusty materials.
• Quiet Operation: At only 82 dBA, it is roughly half as loud as many electric vacuums, creating a safer and more comfortable work environment.

Popular Applications

This vacuum is ideally suited for:

• Abrasive Media: Handling shot blast media, sand, and steel shot without internal wear.
• Fine Dust Control: Ideal for drywall refinishing, pulverizer maintenance, and mold removal.
• Critical Cleaning: Removing allergens, industrial contaminants, and irritants from shop floors.

Available Systems

EXAIR offers three main system configurations to suit your facility’s needs:

• Standard System: Includes the vacuum generator, lever lock lid, filters, and hoses.
• Deluxe System: Adds a drum dolly and a variety of heavy-duty aluminum cleaning tools like wands and floor tools.
• Premium System: Includes everything from the Deluxe package plus a 30, 55, or 110-gallon drum.

Pro Tip: To extend the life of your HEPA media, consider the optional Model 901373 filter protector, which slides over the filters to trap larger particles before they reach the main media.

If you would like to discuss whether EXAIR’s Heavy Duty HEPA Vac would be a good fit for your application, give us a call!

Al Wooffitt
Application Engineer

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In today’s manufacturing environment, efficiency isn’t just about cycle times; it’s about reducing waste, extending fluid life, and minimizing downtime. One of the most overlooked areas of optimization is coolant maintenance. That’s where the EXAIR Chip Trapper System comes in. Designed for simplicity and performance, the Chip Trapper offers a smarter way to remove chips, swarf, and sludge from contaminated liquids—without the headaches of traditional systems.

The Problem with Dirty Coolant

If you’re running CNC machines, lathes, mills, or parts washers, you already know the pain:

• Coolant becomes contaminated with chips and fines
• Bacterial growth leads to foul odors
• Pumps clog and maintenance increases.
• Fluid replacement costs add up quickly.

In many shops, coolant is replaced far more often than necessary—simply because there’s no efficient way to clean it.

What Is the EXAIR Chip Trapper?

The EXAIR Chip Trapper System is a compressed air-powered vacuum system designed to separate solids from liquids quickly and efficiently.

It works by:

1. Vacuuming contaminated coolant into a drum
2. Capturing chips and debris in a reusable filter bag
3. Returning clean liquid back to the machine

This simple but effective process allows you to reuse coolant instead of disposing of it.

See It in Action

Key Features That Set It Apart

1. No Moving Parts = No Downtime

Unlike electric pumps, the Chip Trapper uses compressed air—meaning no motors to clog or wear out.

2. Reusable Filtration System

The filter bag captures solids while allowing clean coolant to pass through, reducing waste and operating costs.

3. Fast Operation

Systems can fill a 55-gallon drum in minutes, dramatically reducing cleanup time.

4. Complete, Ready-to-Use System

Available in 30, 55, or 110-gallon configurations, each unit comes with a drum and all necessary components.

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Real-World Applications

The Chip Trapper is ideal for:

• CNC machines
• Lathes and mills
• Parts washers
• Sumps and tanks
• Grinding operations

It’s especially valuable in shops where coolant contamination is frequent and costly.

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ROI: Where It Pays Off

The biggest advantage of the Chip Trapper is cost savings. By extending coolant life, shops can:

• Reduce fluid replacement costs
• Minimize disposal fees
• Cut maintenance time
• Improve machine uptime

In some cases, coolant life can be extended several times over with regular use.

The EXAIR Chip Trapper System isn’t just a cleanup tool—it’s a productivity upgrade. By turning dirty coolant into reusable fluid in minutes, it helps manufacturers cut costs, reduce waste, and keep machines running at peak performance.

If you’re still dumping coolant instead of reclaiming it, it might be time to rethink your process. Give me a call and let’s talk about the application!

Jordan Shouse Application Engineer E: JordanShouse@exair.com O: (513) 671‑3322 F: (513) 671‑3363 A: 11510 Goldcoast Dr Cincinnati OH 45249 www.exair.com Find time on my calendar by scheduling a meeting here.