The Vac-U-Gun is capable of both vacuuming materials and operating as a blow gun. It has a unique design that has a reversible generator to allow modes to change simply and easily. In this blog, I will go over the Vac-u-Gun and an application to show how versatile this product is.
EXAIR’s Vac-U-Gun is a low-cost solution to a wide variety of smaller industrial housekeeping problems. The Vac-U-Gun is made from a durable die-cast construction and has no moving parts to replace or wear out. In addition to being easy to use, the Vac-U-Gun is also more efficient than the commonly found blow guns. By injecting a small amount of compressed air, a vacuum is then produced by a Venturi on one end and a high output flow on the other. Switching from vacuum mode to blow-off mode can be achieved in just a matter of seconds. To change the direction of flow, simply remove the threaded cap at the end and change the orientation of the generator inside.
The Vac-U-Gun is available by itself, or as a system in one of three different kits. The model 6192 Collection System has the Vac-u-Gun, a reusable bag, a crevice tool, a brush tool, a skimmer tool, and two extension wands. The model 6292 Transfer System has the items in model 6192 plus a 10-foot (3 meter) vacuum hose. Model 6392 All Purpose System has all the items in both systems.
The extension wands are 19” (48 cm) long and can be used to help to reach the floor or into tough areas. The tools and extensions are made from plastic to help clean electrical panels safely. The vacuum hose can reach refuse containers to collect recyclable debris. As a blow-off tool, the Vac-u-Gun uses very little compressed air and has an amplified output of 12 times that of the compressed air usage. So, a large volume of air can help clean quickly.
To share an application, an optical company that made lenses had 14 workstations for quality checks. They had a model 6392 All Purpose System at each station. Prior to the start, they would use the Vac-u-Gun to clean the surfaces. They would do this periodically to keep the surface clean. They also use it at the end of the workday to clean their clothes to not have any fine glass that may be attached. The photos below show a couple of workstations. They used the vacuum bag to capture the glass material that was being vacuumed. The high volume of surrounding air that the Vac-u-Gun could pull, helped to clean all surfaces quickly and quietly.
If you’re looking for a versatile gun that can help boost productivity in a number of applications within your facility, like the lens manufacturer above, look no further than the Vac-U-Gun. In the U.S. and Canada, EXAIR offers a 30-day unconditional guarantee to try. You can see for yourself how effective the Vac-u-Gun systems are. If you have any questions, an Application Engineer will be able to assist you.
John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb
