Why Portable Vacuums over Central Systems for Combustible Dust?

Portable Vacuums:

-Each operator has their own vacuum.
-Not limited by Where Tubing is.
-Not limited by Number of Operators using the system at any given time.
-No expense to Install tubing.
-No expensive explosion vents required.
-No expensive isolation dampers required.
-No chance of material clogging the vacuum lines.
-No chance of losing suction because too many operators are plugged into the system at one time.
-No downtime when the vacuum system is being serviced.
-Each operator can use the equipment whenever.
-Run on standard house power.
-Accessories stay with the vacuum, so they are always available for use.
-Less friction loss and maintain a higher velocity in the hose.
-Portables cost less to purchase and maintain.

Can be Used as Mini Central Systems:

-Connect your portable vacuum to mini tubing systems for hard to reach areas and mezzanines.
-Move the vacuum to those areas only when cleaning is required.
-Provides localized collection of combustible dusts.
–NFPA and OSHA Compliant for the safe collection of combustible dust.
-Under 8 cu. ft. in internal area; doesn’t require explosion venting.
–Certified explosion proof Class I, Div 1,2 – Group D, and Class II, Div 1,2 – Groups F & G.

It makes sense to choose a central instead when…

1. You want centrally located waste collection.
2. You don’t have the floor space for portables, it will be in the way.
3. You don’t want the maintenance of emptying portables or maintaining them.