Promotional Reversible Drum Vac™ System
For a limited time, a free Model 6492 Vac-u-Gun is included with the purchase of select Industrial Housekeeping Systems. EXAIR's compressed air operated Reversible Drum Vac System attaches quickly to any closed head 30, 55 or 110 gallon drum. Its compressed air powered vacuum fills a 55 gallon drum in less than two minutes. With the simple turn of a knob, the same stainless steel drum pump quickly empties the drum. Like all of EXAIR's industrial vacuum cleaners, the Reversible Drum Vac does not use electricity and has no moving parts, assuring maintenance free operation. An automatic safety shutoff valve prevents spills or overfilling. Drum Vac Systems include the two-way pump assembly (1/4 NPT), shutoff valve, 10' (3m) flexible vacuum hose (1-1/2"/38mm I.D.) with 90° quick release elbow connection and (1) aluminum wand (drum not included, except with 6196-5 Mini Reversible Drum Vac System).
Warning: Do not use with any material that has a low flash point or with flammable liquids such as fuel oil, alcohol, mineral spirits, gasoline, or kerosene.
Applications
- Coolant Sumps
- Food processing
- Lathes
- Floor cleanup
- EDM machines
- Pits
- Screw machines
- Machining centers
- Tanks
Advantages
- No moving parts
- Maintenance free
- Stainless steel construction
- Safe - no electricity
- Built-in pressure/vacuum relief
- Compact and portable
- Installs quickly
- Spill free - auto safety shutoff
- Fits standard closed head drums
Reversible Drum Vac Styles
Five styles are available:

The standard Reversible Drum Vac is good for general purpose liquid cleanup and transfer. It includes a compressed air powered stainless steel two-way pump assembly along with a shutoff valve, 10' (3m) of 1-1/2" (38mm) I.D. vacuum hose with a 90° quick release elbow, and an aluminum wand. All are sized to fit your closed head drum (30, 55, or 110 gallons).

Deluxe Reversible Drum Vac System improves on the Reversible Drum Vac by adding features that make it easier to use for everyday tasks. It includes everything that comes with the Reversible Drum Vac and adds a drum dolly, an ABS spill recovery kit, two extension wands, crevice tools, a skimmer tool, and a tool holder. All are sized to fit your closed head drum (30, 55, or 110 gallons).

The Premium Reversible Drum Vac System makes it even easier to get started by adding a 30, 55, or 110 gallon drum to the Deluxe Reversible Drum Vac System and including a lid with locking ring, and 20' (6.1m) of air hose.

The 5 Gallon Mini Reversible Drum Vac has the same features as the Reversible Drum Vac but is sized to work with a 5 gallon drum. The Mini Reversible Drum Vac System includes a 5 gallon drum with lid and locking ring, 10' (3m) of 1-1/2" (38mm) I.D. flexible vacuum hose with 90° quick release elbow, aluminum wand, ABS spill recovery kit, two extension wands, crevice tool and skimmer tool.

The 5 Gallon Deluxe Mini Reversible Drum Vac make the 5 Gallon Mini Reversible Drum Vac easier to use in multiple locations by adding a drum dolly.

Reversible Drum Vac Only consists of solely the stainless steel two-way pump without any attachments or accessories.
Reversible Drum Vac Performance | ||||||||
Pressure Supply | Air Consumption | Lift | Water Flow Rate | Sound Level | ||||
PSIG | BAR | SCFM | SLPM | "H2O | mm Hg | GPM | LPM | dBA |
80 | 5.5 | 19 | 538 | 96 | 179 | 30 | 114 | 86 |
How the EXAIR Reversible Drum Vac Works | |
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The flex hose (1) is attached to the barbed connection (2) on the Reversible Drum Vac system. The knob (3) on the Reversible Drum Vac pump is set to the "fill" position. The air supply valve (4) is opened to permit compressed air at 80-100 PSIG (5.5 - 6.9 BAR) to flow through the Reversible Drum Vac pump which pulls liquid through the flex hose and into the drum. When all liquid is in the drum, the air supply is turned off . If liquid exceeds the drum capacity, the safety shut-off valve (5) will prevent overfilling. The liquid can then be pumped back out of the flex hose (1) by setting the knob (3) on the Reversible Drum Vac pump to the "empty" position and opening the air supply valve. | |
Warning: Do not use with any material that has a low flash point or with flammable liquids such as fuel oil, alcohol, mineral spirits, gasoline, or kerosene. |
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Promotional Reversible Drum Vac™ System
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Promotional Reversible Drum Vac™ System
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Reversible Drum Vac Accessories include the spill recovery kit, vacuum hose, tool holder, drum dolly and a variety of tools.
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Reversible Drum Vac Systems are available in 5, 30, 55 and 110 gallon sizes.
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Model 6901 Spill Recovery Kit used with the Mini Reversible Drum Vac provides fast cleanup of messy spills.
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Premium Reversible Drum Vacuums are now available!
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Reversible Drum Vacs are CE Compliant
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EXAIR's 110-Gallon Reversible Drum Vac is a powerful liquid vacuum and the ideal way to vacuum coolant.
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Model 6196-5 5 Gallon Mini Drum Vac System