We currently have eight vacuum/suction excavators in our fleet.
The machines are a 26 tonne lorry that can be used in so many different applications and are hired with a 1 or 2 man crew along with a support vehicle, on a daily, weekly, monthly or long term basis.
This is an example of one of the machines we use
Technical Data:
Approximate length: 9.30m
Width: 2.50m
Approximate height: 3.40m
Maximum suction depth: 20m (depending on the nature of the material)
Maximum suction span: 100/140m (depending on the nature of the material)
Fan: 25,000 – 32,000m³/h
Vacuum: 17,000 – 40,000 Pascal
Compressor: 3.0 – 4.5m³/min, 7 bar
Container volume: 8 – 9m³
Telescopic boom
Transport Vehicle:
Minimum overall weight 26t
Motor power at least 310PS
Wheelbase at least 3,900mm
NMV transmission for the fan
NMV transmission for the hydraulics
(*fan can be driven via an intermediate gear as an alternative)
Special solutions such as:
Hydraulic travel drive apparatus
High-pressure water system with pressure-less water tank
Vacuum excavation is safe, fast (up to six times faster than hand digging), effective and cutting edge.
The use of this technology can:
Protect operators
Reduce excavation size
Safeguard sensitive projects
Avoid possible service strikes on known and unknown underground utilities
Avoid possible contract penalties
Demonstrate best practice
Help in the tendering process
The Vac Truck machines can achieve impressive results as they can:
Excavate to depths (vertically) of up to 20 meters (depending on the nature of material)
Excavate 100/140 meters (horizontally) from the vehicle (depending on the nature of material)
Store 8/9 meters³ of material
Stop dust particle release to 4 microns
Run additional air tools – Air Lance- to ensure tough materials are aided into the airflow of the vacuum/suction excavator
Coming up on our next blog:
We will be showing you different projects that we have been working on along with a variety of tools and attachments we use in challenging situations.
In the mean time, if we can assist you with any questions you may have regarding our service, please feel free to speak to us or visit the Vac Truck website www.vactruck.co.uk
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