Portable Industrial Vacuum Systems

“The new fixed vacuum system needs just one main pipe that extends 110 metres around the mill to 14 connection points. The actual suction is as good at the top of the mill as at the bottom, and at six storeys high, that’s very impressive.”

“We use the centralised vacuum system almost every day. Because the SkipVac™ is powering the pipework system as well, anyone of our operatives can deal with both dust build up and spillages, wherever they occur. This means our efforts to maintain our high housekeeping standards in line with TASCC are now less onerous.”

“The installation of the centralised vacuum system has made all the difference. We can go to any part of the plant wherever spillages are heaviest, or wherever dust needs to be removed. All we have to do is plug in the suction hose to an inlet valve and it’s a simple job to remove whatever dust or waste needs to be dealt with. The levels of housekeeping and tidiness are much higher, and all the waste goes to residual bins via the centralised pipework system, and is usually able to be recycled back into the process.”

“The centralised vacuum system is much more powerful, sucks all waste into the grading area, and is even easier to use. We now have a much higher standard of housekeeping. The HSE take note of our investment in dust cleaning technology, as it demonstrates our progressive attitude to dealing with air quality, manual handling issues and operative safety. Compared to doing things manually, a powerful centralised vacuum system is a ‘no-brainer’ for a modern safety and environmentally conscious sawmill.”