EXAIR’s Line Vacs, or Air Operated Conveyors, provide an efficient method of converting ordinary pipe, hose or tubes into powerful in-line conveyors. To accommodate the wide variety of unique problems manufacturers face, EXAIR has the ability to customize and tailor Line Vacs to different specifications. Certain processes may require customizations like unique sizes, shapes and materials in order for the product to be a perfect fit for their system. EXAIR will work in collaboration with the customer to fabricate the best possible Line Vac solution for easy and efficient conveyance.
I worked with a customer to design a special Line Vac. They needed 3” ANSI 150# Flanges on a 3” PDVF Line Vac. So, we had a special material with special ends to suit their specific needs. The PVDF with Hastelloy hardware was for chemical resistance, and the flanges were used to mount onto their piping system. As with many of our Line Vacs, we can turn a normal piping system into a conveyance system for waste, parts, or bulk materials. For this customer, they needed a backup system for a fume hood. With electrical vacuums and blowers, loss of power or motor failures can cause a momentary lapse in fume removal. Since the chemical material that was used in the hood was dangerous, they needed a reliable source to extract the fumes. The Line Vac does not have any moving parts or require electricity. The Line Vac only uses compressed air or gas to make it operate. For this customer, they attached nitrogen to the special Line Vac to work when there was a power failure to protect the workers in the area.
For customers with space limitations, smaller sizes can be created while still offering the same capacity for conveyance. In situations where the Line Vac requires a specific flange mounting option, EXAIR can accommodate. Locations requiring custom mounting holes, brackets or inlet positions are possible. For applications where stock aluminum, or 303 and 316 stainless steel won’t work, alternate materials like PVDF, PVC or PTFE can be utilized. Even in extreme environments, EXAIR can produce both heavy-duty or high-temperature iterations to handle even the toughest material or conditions. Other details like the customer’s particular hose size, or pipe threading are specifications that EXAIR will have no problem accommodating.
Stock Line Vac models include standard, Heavy Duty, Ultra Duty, Light Duty and Sanitary Flange. All versions can be customized with different connections and materials to meet customer’s specific needs. If there’s a process in your facility that could benefit from a product like the EXAIR Line Vac, act fast! Now through October 31st, you’ll receive a FREE 1104 3/8” Super Air Nozzle as a promotional item with the purchase of any EXAIR Line Vac with a qualified order in the U.S. For any help solving specific conveyance problems, you can contact an Application Engineer. We will be happy to help.
John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb
