Exair FAQ Library

Yes, the Reversible Drum Vac can be purchased with a longer hose. Standard vacuum hoses can be purchased in 10' and 20' lengths. Other custom lengths of PVC hose are available by special order. Note: The Reversible Drum Vac is designed for use with a 10' hose. Longer hose lengths may affect performance depending upon the application.

Yes, EXAIR manufactures a Reversible Drum Vac system with a 5 gallon capacity which includes the drum. We also manufacture a Reversible Drum Vac system for use with a 30 gallon drum which is provided by the customer.

The Reversible Drum Vac is designed to pick up liquids by creating a vacuum in any sealed-top 55 gallon drum. The Reversible Drum Vac can also empty the drum by inducing a pressure into the drum. The risk of over-pressurization is eliminated by a sensitive relief valve that is designed into the Reversible Drum Vac.

The Reversible Drum Vac can produce approximately 9 feet of vertical lift at 80 PSIG inlet pressure. Our High Lift Reversible Drum Vac can produce approximately 15 feet of vertical lift at 80 PSIG inlet pressure.

Yes, chemicals other than coolant may be suitable for use with the Reversible Drum Vac. Contact an Application Engineer for a list of the materials of construction for the various Reversible Drum Vac components. This will allow you to determine if the specific chemical you are using will be suitable for use with the Reversible Drum Vac components.

Yes, the Reversible Drum Vac will simply require more time to pressurize a larger vessel and push the liquid out. Caution: the Reversible Drum Vac will produce up to 5 psig internal pressure, make sure your vessel is rated more than 5 psi burst strength.

The Reversible Drum Vac is effective on a wide range of fluids, from water and water-based coolants to motor oil. The pumping rate is affected by the viscosity of the fluid. Water can be pumped at a rate of approximately 37 gallons per minute at 80 PSIG inlet pressure. Hydraulic oil can be pumped at a rate of approximately 10 gallons per minute, and 15W40 motor oil can be pumped at a rate of approximately 7 gallons per minute.

No, the Reversible Drum Vac is designed as a liquid vacuum. Dry materials are vacuumed using our Chip Vac or Heavy Duty Dry Vac.

The Reversible Drum Vacs are designed for, and specified for use on, steel drums only.

5 Gallon Drum
Diameter - 15"
Height - 10.5"

30 Gallon Drum
Diameter - 20"
Height - 29"

55 Gallon Drum
Diameter - 24.5"
Height - 34"

110 Gallon Drum
Diameter - 30"
Height - 42.75"

Due to the PVC standpipe, the maximum temperature rating for the Reversible Drum Vac System is 140°F (60°C).

The Chip Vac is designed to vacuum up dry or wet chips from fixtures, machines, floors and work surfaces.

Yes, the Chip Vac can be purchased with a longer hose. Standard vacuum hoses can be purchased in 10’ and 20’ lengths. Other custom lengths of PVC hose are available by special order. Note: Chip Vac is designed for use with a 10’ hose. Longer hose lengths may affect performance depending upon the application.

EXAIR manufactures Chip Vac systems for 5, 30, 55 and 110 gallon drums. The 5 gallon size is the only model which automatically includes the drum. The 30, 55 and 110 gallon Chip Vac systems can also be supplied with the entire drum or supplied without the drum if you already have an open top drum you plan on using.

The Chip Vac was designed for best performance with one vacuum hose. EXAIR has other products that may be better suited for your application.

The Chip Trapper includes two 5 micron filter bags with the unit. There are other filtration sizes available. The sizes are: 1, 5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 microns. The bags are available separately or one of each size is available in our sample pack.

The Chip Trapper's washable and re-usable Filter Bag is made of polyester. The bag is available in 1, 5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 micron ratings.

The Filter Bag has a capacity of .713 ft³ or 5.33 Gallons (US). The weight capacity is 15 pounds.