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Case Study: Heavy Duty Dry Vac for the Win!

Published on by Al WooffittLeave a comment

A couple of months ago, I was speaking with a customer about improving a process in their facility. They were using electric shop vacs to vacuum up fiber and dust from around their operating equipment. The shop vacs that they were using were not very powerful, meaning it was taking operators a long time to get the job done. In addition, the vacs were prone to wearing out, leading to a need for frequent replacements – they had already gone through 13 in the last 12 months alone!

I was happy to recommend an EXAIR Heavy Duty Dry Vac. With no moving parts to wear out, our steel drum vacuum system was a one-time replacement. Even with the higher initial cost, taking into account we are eliminating the need to purchase replacements every month, the EXAIR drum vac will quickly pay for itself. The better vacuum performance also meant the operators were saving about 3.5 hours per week, leading to even more savings. The ROI on this change was less than 5 months. That’s a win!

In addition to the immediate savings, we also discussed EXAIR’s Case Study program. A typical case study involves collection of “before/after” data, quantifying the benefits of using EXAIR products. This can include, but is not necessarily limited to:

  • Compressed air consumption
  • Noise level
  • Safety (OSHA compliance)
  • Performance improvements
  • Product durability/longevity

My customer was able to quantify the benefits in both product durability and performance improvements. As an added benefit, upon successful completion of a case study, I was able to provide the option of a credit on the replacement products, or a discount on a subsequent order. Now it’s a win-win!

If you would like to discuss how EXAIR products can save you money, or if your application would be suitable for a case study, then give me a call!

Al Wooffitt
Application Engineer

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Order an Industrial Vacuum, Get a FREE Dual-Use Vac-U-Gun!

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Now through the end of May, EXAIR is running a promotion on Industrial Housekeeping Products that includes a FREE Vac-U-Gun with any purchase of an Industrial Housekeeping Vacuum System. EXAIR’s Vac-U-Gun is a low-cost solution to a wide variety of industrial housekeeping problems. The Vac-U-Gun has a durable die-cast construction and no moving parts to replace or wear out.

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Vac-U_Gun cleaning up shavings after a sawing operation

In addition to being easy to use, the Vac-U-Gun is also more efficient than ordinary blow guns. By injecting a small amount of compressed air through directed nozzles, a vacuum is then produced on one end and a high output flow on the other. The amplified outlet flow through the Vac-U-Gun is 12 times the compressed air consumption of the gun.

The Vac-U-Gun is capable of both vacuuming debris AND being operated as a blow gun. In vacuum mode, the work surfaces can be easily cleaned by vacuuming the debris away rather than blowing it off of the surface. Rather than simply moving the material around the shop floor, it can be contained and transferred to a waste receptacle using the 10’ vacuum hose, or straight into a shoulder-mounted filter bag.

Switching from vacuum mode to blow mode can be achieved in just a matter of seconds. To change the Vac-U-Gun from vacuum to blow mode, simply remove the threaded cap and change the orientation of the generator inside. Since the Vac-U-Gun has a large 1-1/4” diameter air outlet, it covers much more surface area in less time compared to traditional air guns. This can help to reduce the time needed for a variety of different blowing, cooling, or drying applications. Due to the nature in which the Vac-U-Gun entrains ambient air, it allows for more force and flow through the gun at a minimal compressed air consumption.

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The Vac-U-Gun system is available by itself, or in one of three different kits. It can be used with or without the 10’ (3m) vacuum hose or the filter bag. Various vacuum accessories are included in the kits to accommodate a variety of different materials and applications.

In addition to the standard Vac-U-Gun, the same style of gun is utilized in our Deep Hole Vac-U-Gun which is designed to be used for the cleaning of blind holes or hard-to-reach spaces:

If you’re looking for a versatile gun that can help boost productivity in a number of applications within your facility, look no further than the Vac-U-Gun. Reach out to an Application Engineer today, and we’ll be happy to assist you with your application.

Tyler Daniel, CCASS


Application Engineer
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Chip Vac Cleans Brass Chips and Shavings – IHP Promo Still Ongoing!

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All good things must come to an end. But, that’s NOT going to be the case for the EXAIR IHP Promo. We’ve extended our Industrial Housekeeping Promotion now through the month of May. Order any of EXAIR’s Industrial Housekeeping Systems and receive a FREE Vac-U-Gun.

Taking advantage of this just recently was a customer in South America looking for a solution for vacuuming brass chips and shavings from their machine. They’d been using standard electrical shop vacs, which served their intended purpose. Albeit for a limited time only. The issue with electric shop vac style vacuums in industrial environments is that they’re simply not designed for the type of use and abuse common in a manufacturing facility. They were sick of replacing those periodically throughout the year and began seeking a more permanent solution.

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.

EXAIR’s Chip Vac Family

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.

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 ring 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 this spring fooling with and replacing electrical vacuum systems. Get yourself a vacuum designed for the job. One that’ll be sure to last year after year! With these systems in stock, ready to ship with an order by 2:00 ET and an unconditional 30-day guarantee, there’s no reason to not give one a try!

Tyler Daniel

Application Engineer

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Use the Heavy Duty HEPA Vac for Dusty Materials!

Published on by Jordan T ShouseLeave a comment

Have you ever pulled the shop vac from the cleaning closet and went to vacuum some fine material only to have that material come right back out of the air exhaust? Not only does it make the situation even harder to clean up, it can be dangerous depending on what’s in that dust. This is where the EXAIR Heavy Duty HEPA Vac comes into play!

EXAIR’s Heavy Duty HEPA Vac 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 also prevents painful shocks when working with dry, dusty materials.

The vacuum generator is constructed of a hardened steel alloy designed to be resistant to abrasion and delivers a powerful vacuum level of -60” H2O at 80 PSIG. The lever lock drum lid fits any open-top 30, 55, or 110 gallon drum. Moving the system from one drum to another can be done quickly, allowing you to keep different materials separate for recycling. Recycling companies will pay a premium for pre-sorted materials, allowing you to get more out of your otherwise scrapped material. It can be used with any open-head, steel, fiber, or plastic drum in good condition.

If you don’t have a spare drum available, EXAIR also sells a Premium Heavy Duty HEPA Vac System that will include either a 30, 55, or 110 gallon drum and dolly as part of the system.

The HEPA Vac works by injecting compressed air at 80-100 PSIG through the air inlet (1) and into an annular plenum chamber (2). It is then injected into the throat through precisely directed nozzles (3). These jets of air create a vacuum at the intake (4) which draws in material through the generator itself (5), directing it into the bottom of the drum. The airflow is passed first through a pre-filter to trap larger particles, and then through the 0.3 micron HEPA filter, trapping any airborne particles. It is then exhausted through the vent in the top of the drum lid (6).

You wouldn’t use a hammer to try and drive in a screw, so don’t try and force a shop vac or electric vacuum to deal with these harsh materials. Get yourself the right tool for the job and give an EXAIR Vac a try. With a 5 Year Built to Last Warranty, there really is no comparison.

Jordan Shouse
Application Engineer

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