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Heavy Duty Dry Vac System: Overview

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EXAIR manufactures a range of industrial pneumatic drum vacuums geared towards cleaning up the messes you’ll find in just about any environment.  They are safe, quiet, and do not have any moving parts or electric motors to wear.  These are workhorses with a long history of durability and reliability. The Industrial Housekeeping Products offer systems suitable for use with dry materials and wet materials, as well as one capable of handling both.  In this blog, I will cover our Heavy Duty Dry Vac System. 

For dry materials, a common issue generated by the dust is premature electrical motor failure.  In many electrically powered vacuums, the motor bearings will fail and wear out.  Typically, this results in a loud screeching noise.  EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Dry Vac System has NO moving parts to wear out, doesn’t require maintenance, and needs nothing but a source of compressed air to operate.  A static-resistant hose is standard which prevents painful shocks when working with dry, dusty materials.  The Heavy Duty Dry Vac is constructed of hardened alloy steel designed to provide superior abrasion resistance.  It is able to produce a powerful vacuum with a level of -60” H2O (-15 Kpa) at 80 PSIG (5.5 bar).  So, it can be used with sandblasting material, garnet, and steel shot.  The bag filter is efficient and durable to keep the dust inside the drum while allowing the air to escape.

Depending on your application and the volume of material you need to vacuum, we provide three different sizes; 30-gal, 55-gal, and 110-gal drums.  Each drum uses the same Heavy Duty Vacuum which uses only 68 SCFM (1,924 SLPM) of compressed air at 80 psig (5.5 bar).  We offer different packages for each drum to help accommodate your application.  We have the standard package which will include the drum lid with the required hardware, a side latching lever lock, a shutoff valve, a filter bag, 10 feet (3 meters) of static-resistance vacuum hose, hose hanger, 20 feet (6 meters) of compressed air hose, a pressure gauge, and aluminum chip wand.  We then move up to the Deluxe package, which will include everything in the standard package plus a drum dolly, heavy-duty aluminum tools, and a toolholder.  The next package is the Premium package, which includes everything in the Deluxe package plus a steel drum.

From March to May 2025, EXAIR will be giving a complimentary gift for qualified orders when purchasing any of EXAIR’s Industrial Housekeeping Systems, including the Heavy Duty Dry Vac System.  You will receive a model 6492 Vac-U-Gun Kit, a $174.00 value, for free.  The Vac-U-Gun can easily be converted from a blow-off gun into a vacuum gun by simply switching the generator inside.  For U.S. and Canadian customers, EXAIR offers a 30-day unconditional guarantee to try these out.  You will not be disappointed.  If you need more details, you can contact an Application Engineer at EXAIR.  We will be happy to hear from you. 

John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb

Vac-u-Gun With an Application.

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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

Photo: eyeglasses-fashion-glasses-1846595.  Pixabay license. 

The EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vac for Dusty Environments

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At EXAIR, we offer a range of systems specifically engineered to deliver a maintenance-free solution for managing spills and debris in your facility. Our product lineup includes systems tailored for liquids and solids, and a versatile option capable of handling both. These systems are designed for longevity, unlike conventional electric vacuums that often require frequent replacements. For applications dealing with dusty materials, EXAIR’s Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is the ideal choice.

The vacuum generator is made from a durable hardened steel alloy that offers excellent abrasion resistance. Its lever-lock drum lid is compatible with open-top drums of 30, 55, or 110 gallons, facilitating quick transfers between drums. This feature enables users to maintain the separation of various materials for recycling purposes, which is advantageous as recycling companies often pay a premium for pre-sorted materials, enhancing the system’s marketability. It is suitable for use with any open-head steel, fiber, or plastic drum that is in good condition, adhering to ANSI Standard #MH2-2004. For customers lacking a suitable drum, complete premium systems that include the drum and dolly are available. Furthermore, all of EXAIR’s filters undergo rigorous testing in compliance with IEST-RP-CC-007, ensuring a minimum filtration efficiency of 99.97% for particles down to 0.3 microns, thus meeting HEPA standards.

EXAIR’s Heavy Duty HEPA Vac features a design devoid of moving parts, eliminating wear and the need for maintenance, and operates solely on a source of compressed air. Additionally, its static-resistant hose mitigates the risk of painful shocks often encountered when handling dry, dusty materials.

The Model 901373 filter protector is an optional accessory designed to extend the intervals between cleaning the HEPA filter and to safeguard it from wear. To maximize the efficiency of your HEPA-rated filters, this protector is essential. It easily fits over the HEPA filter and pre-filter, securing it in place with a straightforward drawstring mechanism.

If you have any questions about EXAIR‘s Heavy Duty HEPA Vac, or any of EXAIR‘s products, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Jason Kirby
Application Engineer
Email: jasonkirby@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jk

Pneumatic vs Electric Vacuums

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Most of us think of the electric-powered device that we clean our carpets at home with when we think of vacuum cleaners. The idea of utilizing vacuum in cleaning applications, however, actually predates the widespread introduction of electric power by a couple of decades. The original idea was to marry a manual vacuum-generating device with an existing carpet sweeper that employed a beater brush which turned as the sweeper was pushed across the floor, collecting debris from the floor in its bristles, and depositing it into an internal reservoir. The first “vacuum cleaners” relied on a bellows, piston cylinder, or other such device that was operated by hand, foot – or, according to one source, a rocking chair – to generate a vacuum. It took one person to operate the vacuum-generating part, and another to push the sweeper, though, so they weren’t very popular at a time when folks were generally looking for labor-SAVING products.

Today, of course, the availability of electric power is a given in any industrial or commercial facility, so these manually driven units have long gone by the wayside. That’s not to say that they’re all electrically driven, though – in fact, the most common alternative – compressed air-operated industrial vacuums – are widely used in a variety of situations. Their popularity is due to several key advantages they have over their electric-powered counterparts:

  • No electric motor to burn out.
  • No moving parts to wear or break.
  • No impeller to clog.
The next time you need to replace a failed electric powered vacuum, consider an EXAIR compressed air operated model!

Whether your needs are for a liquid vac, dry vac or both, EXAIR has a comprehensive selection of Industrial Housekeeping Products to choose from. They incorporate a number of features that are quite beneficial in a number of industrial settings:

Filtered exhaust:

  • Heavy Duty HEPA Vacs offer powerful vacuum performance, superior resistance to abrasive materials, and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) cartridge filters that are 100% tested in strict accordance with IEST-RP-CC-007 for a minimum of 99.97% filtration at the 0.3 micron level.
  • The EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vacs can likewise be supplied with HEPA Filters as well.

Ease of cleaning:

  • Most EXAIR Industrial Housekeeping Products are designed to fit standard size drums (30, 55, or 110 gallons). The lids for the 30 & 55 gallon models have a simple hand-operated latch ring to facilitate drum removal. The 110-gallon ones have a bolt ring, so you do need a wrench for those.
  • The particulate filter for the EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac is accessed with a rubber-handled latch to lift the hatch & remove the filter.

Cross-contamination prevention:

  • Since they’re made to fit standard-size drums, you can simply remove the lid assembly from any EXAIR drum-mounted Industrial Housekeeping Product and put it on another drum.
  • Drum liners can also be used for different materials. These are readily available from a number of industrial equipment suppliers, and even most hardware stores.

Additionally, EXAIR compressed air-operated Industrial Housekeeping Products have no moving parts to wear, or electrical components to burn out. As long as you supply them with clean air, they’re going to run darn near indefinitely, maintenance free. And since they don’t use impellers, there’s nothing in the way, from the suction tool to the drum, for debris to clog or nest.

Whether you’re looking for a liquid vacuuming system, or something for picking up solid particulate – or both – EXAIR has a comprehensive line of Industrial Housekeeping Products to choose from. If you’d like to find out more, give me a call.

Russ Bowman, CCASS

Application Engineer
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