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Drum Top Vacuum FAQs
The power, durability, and versatility these vacuums offer make them highly used in numerous applications such as:
Yes, our HEPA filtered units are ideal for picking up sensitive media. Each HEPA filter is rated at 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 micro and meets or exceeds OSHA and Clean Air Act standards.
Each vacuum comes with a hose package which includes (10’) rubber crushproof hose, (2) hose-cuff, (1) 54” steel wand, and (1) 14” floor/wall brush. (The hose package can be adjusted to fit your application.)
Yes! They are extremely easy to operate and handle.
The HEPA filtered Drum Top Vacuums are typically used to catch particles that are not visible to the naked eye or more sensitive/hazardous media (i.e. asbestos, silica, lead paint, mold).The standard filtered units do a great job for everything else.
Yes, there are numerous attachments and accessories available. Please see our parts catalog for a full listing.
Yes, a very nice aspects of the Vactagon Drum Top Vacuums are their durably and simplicity, not a lot can go wrong with them. If a component were to wear out over time, you would be able to replace the one component, not the entire unit
Yes, every Vactagon Drum Top Vacuum model are wet/dry standard operation
Yes! They are like a standard shop vacuum but on steroids!
No, the negative pressure created from the vacuum head would collapse a non-metal drum.
The cyclone separators primary function is to knock down fine dust and lighter media, approximately 95% before it could enter the drum with the vacuum head on it, also extending the life and maintenance periods on the vacuum’s filters. When vacuuming denser, bulkier and heavier media, the in-line drum filler would be a good option. It operates with the same principle as the cyclone separator but less efficient with trapping the lighter dust.
Yes, the Vactagon Pneumatic Drum Top Vacuum can be outfitted with a static dissipating vacuum hose and grounding strap to fully ground the vacuuming process. They are ideal for Class II, and Division 2 environments due to their ability to be grounded head to toe and bonded design. These vacuums meet the NFPA 77 requirements for grounding and bonding – meeting the definition of an “Intrinsically-Safe System”.
Vactagon Drum Top Vacuums are proudly made in the U.S.A.
If you need assistance in choosing the right vacuum for application please email us or give us a call: 800.569.6542
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Particles and debris don't stand a chance when up against an Industrial Vacuum from Vactagon. No matter the application, our drum top and explosion proof vacuums can get the job done. Select your application below or feel free to reach out to us directly for direction in choosing the right Industrial vacuum for your application.
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Turn a 55 gallon drum into the best HEPA shop vac you'll ever own. For over 25 years the Vactagon Drum Top Vacuum from Industrial Vacuum has set the standard for power, durability, convenience and effectiveness throughout a variety of applications. Vactagon’s HEPA filter shop vacuum cleaners come in a variety of models. Compact drums are also available for convenient transporting.
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