Industrial Vacuum Cleaning Systems
Industrial vacuum cleaning systems are powerful and efficient. They help reduce employee exposure to hazardous materials, and they provide a clean work environment.
For example, Goodway’s explosion-proof electric and air-powered industrial vacuum cleaners are perfect for combustible dust situations in facilities like chemical plants and mills. They also make quick work of cleaning hoppers, silos, and other permit-required spaces.
Powerful suction and wide cleaning path
Unlike a conventional household vacuum cleaner, industrial vacuums are designed to be powerful and rugged enough to tackle a variety of materials. They are the workhorses of cleanliness and safety in manufacturing operations. They are essential tools to keep workplaces safe and clean, from removing metal shavings in a machining shop to maintaining hygiene standards at a food processing plant.
The morphology and abrasiveness of the material being transported can significantly impact an industrial vacuum system’s performance. The configuration and choice of the piping and transfer points are determined by the application and will dictate the amount of power required to move the material.
Industrial vacuum systems come in both electric and pneumatic designs. Regardless of the type chosen, they must meet the following specifications:
One of the most common applications for industrial vacuums is the recovery of water and production materials in paper mills. For this, a large capacity industrial vacuum with an exceptionally efficient filtration system is required. Several different sizes of Goodway’s industrial HEPA vacuums meet this need in paper mills around the country.
Explosion proof industrial vacuums are designed to remove combustible materials, dangerous solids and flammable liquids that may catch fire from friction or static electricity. They are built with non-flammable metals and fibers that reduce the risk of sparking from contact between parts. They are also built with parameters for static dissipation, electrical insulation and chemical neutrality.
Safety
Industrial vacuums provide safety benefits in addition to the productivity improvements they deliver. For example, by trapping dust and other airborne contaminants and preventing them from entering equipment or settling in the lungs industrial vacuum of employees, they help reduce respiratory illnesses and allergies. They also reduce fire hazards by removing dangerous combustible dusts and keeping it in metal waste containers.
Using industrial HEPA vacuums in facilities like hospitals and pharmaceutical plants ensures that the air is clean and free of bacteria, viruses, toxins, and other infectious materials. This helps keep workers healthy and allows the facilities to maintain compliance with strict industry standards.
Baking plants look for units that can easily handle the fine flour residue that often clogs regular vacuums. Breweries and other beverage production facilities require high static lift to pick up liquid spills. Textile plants need quality wet/dry vacuums that can handle lint, fabric dust, and thread scraps.
Many companies that use industrial vacuums can save thousands of dollars a year in housekeeping costs, equipment maintenance, and material expenditures through fewer expensive repairs and less frequent cleanings. Moreover, industrial vacuums can reduce the time required to perform housekeeping and prevent lengthy work shutdowns in confined spaces by providing quicker, safer access for cleaning. Additionally, these systems are often 30% faster than shop-type vacuum equipment and pick up finer material for more efficient results.
Reliability
Industrial vacuum systems are designed, built and engineered with the need for reliability in mind. They’re made with durable parts that can stand up to harsh environments and long hours of use. This means that they will save you money month after month by not needing to be repaired or replaced as often as traditional home vacuum cleaners, which break down much faster due to their inferior construction.
Aircraft assembly requires specialized, powerful industrial vacuums to maintain clean rooms and protect workers from fine dust particles that can enter equipment and cause overheating or damage. These vacuums also remove spilled materials from the floors and tables to reduce cleanup time and improve worker safety.
Baking plants require a strong, reliable industrial vacuum to handle flour, which is a fine material that quickly clogs normal vacuum cleaners. These units need a special design with multi-stage filtration and external filter shakers to prevent clogging. Liquid spill recovery is another common need in these facilities. Goodway offers several industrial vacuum models that meet the specific needs of this industry.
Postal service facilities need HEPA filtered industrial vacuums to protect employees from exposure to dangerous spores in the sorting process. These vacuums are designed with multiple forklift slots and sling brackets to ensure that they can be easily transported to and from cleaning jobs. They also need a high static lift to be able to pick up liquids and heavier objects such as bottle caps.
Customization
Custom industrial vacuum systems can be built for specific applications based on the material being transferred and the transfer conditions. Factors like the abrasiveness of the material, the transfer temperature, and the environmental conditions must be considered in the design to ensure maximum performance. Once the primary application is determined, manufacturers can choose from a wide range of options to accommodate the system’s needs. These include hose length, filtering system, motor strength, portability, and power to weight ratio.
Most models feature a compact size and convenient cleaning accessories. For example, industrial vacuum a dust collection attachment can be used to reduce dust accumulation within the workplace and protect sensitive equipment from damage. This also helps maintain a clean and healthy work environment for employees.
Incorporating an industrial vacuum into regular housekeeping routines can save facilities tens of thousands of dollars per year in labor costs, equipment maintenance, material expenditures through reclamation, and production uptime by eliminating lengthy production interruptions for manual cleaning. It is especially useful in confined spaces, where it can cut cleaning time by 30% or more and improve safety.
In addition to saving on labor costs, industrial vacuums are also easier to operate and maintain than traditional large mechanical systems. They use fewer moving parts, and are designed to have a high air-to-weight ratio to minimize the likelihood of unit failure due to excessive wear or abrasion.
