Choosing an industrial vacuum cleaner for industrial premises

Every person involved in construction and other industrial activities is faced with the need to clean the area after the completion of work. However, sweeping by hand is quite labor intensive and time consuming. For these purposes, there is a special device - an industrial vacuum cleaner. It is capable of sucking up wood shavings, iron filings, dust, glass waste, as well as sand, cement and other debris. There is a huge assortment of such units on the market, so everyone can choose the right option based on their needs.

The main positive qualities of these devices are considered to be small size, high performance and long service life. Industrial versions of vacuum cleaners are made of high-strength materials. Transportation is carried out thanks to rubber wheels that can move on both rough and slippery surfaces.

Before buying this unit, you need to decide on the types of work that you need to perform. All manufacturers release their products, dividing them into several groups, which differ in capabilities and technical characteristics.

• Category L. These vacuum cleaners are designed for standard industrial cleaning jobs.
• Category M... The tools are designed to remove wood waste and concrete dust.
• Category H. Such devices are used at hazardous facilities, they are able to remove even harmful microorganisms in the dust.

There is also an ATEX category. Such vacuum cleaners are not very popular. They are capable of handling explosive dust.

For work on a construction site, for harvesting grain in an elevator or for cleaning industrial premises, washing models of the L class are perfect. They are good at removing cement, small wood chips and other minor debris.

People who do not have sufficient experience in this field often confuse industrial and home professional vacuum cleaners. The main difference is that industrial models can be used directly during construction work, cleaning the room from a large amount of pollution. The hose is installed using a special mount near the workspace. Many manufacturers provide the ability to connect the unit directly to production equipment, thereby preventing dust from entering the air.

In modern industrial vacuum cleaners, the possibility of dry and wet cleaning is completed in one housing.

All units work according to the following principle: air together with debris at high speed enters the dust collector, goes through several stages of filtration and is removed from the vacuum cleaner.

The cleaning system is divided into 3 groups:

• An ordinary dust collector. It is a bag in which dirt accumulates. In most cases, it is made of high-strength textiles and sometimes paper. Heavy-duty bags are designed for large debris. The paper alternative is not strong enough and is vulnerable to sharp particles.
• Dust collector "Cyclone". It has a lot in common with conventional options, but has the ability to wet mop.
• Water accessory. This representative is distinguished by the possibility of multilevel cleaning. At the first stage of filtration, the air is purified from the largest contaminants, after which it passes through a separator, in which small particles of debris are filtered.

Washing models are universal, but a considerable amount of liquid is required to use. During a large amount of work, the filter of the vacuum cleaner quickly clogs. Therefore, the operator must take care of the timely cleaning of the filter elements or their replacement if necessary. To clean the filters, you will have to pause the cleaning process for a while. All manufacturers manufacture industrial vacuum cleaners in a variety of configurations: with durable textile bags, with disposable paper or polyurethane dust collectors.

Dust collectors of construction vacuum cleaners are not much different from home ones, they are divided into bag models and options without them. In bag vacuum cleaners, it is possible to install disposable or reusable bags. The first option is a paper container with the ability to clean the area from dust and other small debris. However, you need to be very careful not to damage the paper.

Reusable bags are made of dense, high-strength material and can be used again after emptying the previously collected garbage. Bagless models are equipped with special containers. They are much easier to use, and there is no difficulty in cleaning the container from debris. This explains the popularity of bagless vacuum cleaners. When using this technique, the risk of contact with dirt is reduced to zero, which is an advantage of such models.

Industrial vacuum cleaners are high-performance devices with an average power of 1300 watts. If you compare them with home options, then the latter, in turn, have a power of only 300 watts. Below are the most popular line of models for manufacturing facilities.

• Vacuum cleaners "Starmix" are prominent representatives in this niche. The manufacturer provides special compartments in which you can place brushes, nozzles and other accessories. The casing is made of durable material and is shock-resistant. The unit does not make a lot of noise.
• Line "Metabo" has long established itself in the market. The brand is engaged in the production of powerful industrial vacuum cleaners with a fairly capacious dust collector.
• Vacuum cleaners "Makita". A pair of 1.2 kW engines is preinstalled here. A feature is high technical performance for an adequate price tag.

In liquid models of vacuum cleaners, additional moisture protection is provided, which isolates the engine from water ingress. The higher the engine speed, the better the vacuum cleaner will remove dirt even in the most difficult areas.

Another advantage is that the instrument does not make loud sounds during operation. You should choose such models of vacuum cleaners in which the manufacturer provides for the possibility of changing the graphite brushes of the electric motor. Each replacement should be done after 1000 operating hours.

Experts do not recommend purchasing industrial vacuum cleaners from unpopular manufacturers.There are a huge number of both cheap and expensive models on the market, and you can find not only electric, but also fuel vacuum cleaners.

The manufacturer "Karcher" specializes in the production of cleaning equipment for both dry and wet cleaning. But they do not have enough power and do not differ much from professional home appliances. However, for cleaning dust and dirt at a construction site, they are quite suitable. If your needs are not too large, then overpaying for more powerful vacuum cleaners is pointless.

The best machines for cleaning industrial areas are produced by the Makita brand. These quality vacuum cleaners are powered by the mains. The models "448" and "449" are most famous in Russia.

• The industrial vacuum cleaner "Makita 448" is produced in category L. The basic configuration includes two pairs of additional brushes and attachments, 1 main and 1 spare hose, as well as other small accessories.
• The Makita 449 vacuum cleaner is equipped with a modern filtration system. It is possible to work both for blowing and blowing.

Another outstanding manufacturer is the Bosch company. The best filtration system is always installed here. The manufacturer offers a variety of models that can meet any customer need.

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