Reversible Drum Vac

A liquid vacuum cleaner with a 2-way pumping system

Industriesauger für Flüssigkeiten (Drum Vac)
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Why The Reversible Drum Vac?

EXAIR’s compressed air operated Reversible Drum Vac System attaches quickly to any closed head 30 or 55 gallon (45 imperial gallon/205 liter) drum. Its high powered vacuum fills the drum in less than two minutes. With the simple turn of a knob, the same stainless steel pump quickly empties the drum. Coolant sumps can be easily refilled, floor spills vacuumed, or contaminated liquids transferred to filtration tanks in minutes. The flow rate in and out of the drum can be controlled with the knob, making it ideal for dispensing liquids. The Mini Reversible Drum Vac System delivers the same two-way action specifically for small jobs. It comes complete with a 5 gallon drum and all the tools.

Electrically operated “all purpose” vacuums aren’t designed for use in industrial environments. As a result, motors wear out quickly and impellers clog. 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. (Warning: Do not use with any material with a low flash point or with flammable liquids such as fuel oil, alcohol, gasoline or kerosene.)

The Reversible Drum Vac is a safe, maintenance free way to recover:

  • Coolant/Emulsion (if necessary also mixed with chips)
  • Hydraulic Oils
  • Liquid Spills
  • Chips
  • Tramp Oil
  • Waste Water
Drum Vac Specification Diagram

The following Reversible Drum Vac Styles are available:

Reversible Drum Vac System von Exair

Reversible Drum Vac System

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

Deluxe Reversible Drum Vac System

Our 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).

Premium Reversible Drum Vac System

Premium Reversible Drum Vac System

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.

Mini Reversible Drum Vac System

Mini Reversible Drum Vac System

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′ (3 m) of 1-1/2″ (38 mm) I.D. flexible vacuum hose with 90° quick release elbow, aluminum wand, ABS spill recovery kit, two extension wands, crevice tool and skimmer tool.

Examples of use:

Drum Vacs fill or empty machine sumps

The Reversible Drum Vac fills or empties machine sumps quickly and easily. If it is full, this is noticeable by the changing sound in the barrel.

Drum cleans spills fast

The Spill Recovery Kit used with the Mini Reversible Drum Vac provides fast cleanup of messy spills.

Application video:

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More Information
  • Coolant sumps
  • Food processing
  • Lathes
  • Floor cleanup
  • EDM machines
  • Pits
  • Screw machines
  • Machining centers
  • Tanks
  • No moving parts
  • Maintenance free
  • Longevity
  • Easy cleaning of the two-way pump
  • 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 drum
Drum Vac empties a coolant sump

Model 6196-30 30 Gallon Reversible Drum Vac
System empties the coolant sump of a CNC.

Specifications

Pressure Supply Air Consumption Water Flow Rate
PSIG BAR SCFM SLPM GPM LPM
80 5.5 19 538 30 114
A steel drum with nominal thickness of 1.5mm (16 gauge) is recommended.
BSP Threads Available – Contact Us.

Model Description
6196 55 Gallon Reversible Drum Vac System – includes 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, (1) aluminum wand (drum not included).
6196-30 30 Gallon Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6196 except fits a 30 gallon drum (drum not included)
6196-110 110 Gallon Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6196 except fits a 110 gallon drum (drum not included)
6196-5 5 Gallon Mini Reversible Drum Vac System includes two-way pump assembly
(1/4 NPT), shutoff valve, 5 gallon container with lid and lock ring, 10′ (3m) flexible vacuum hose (1-1/2″/38mm I.D.) with 90° quick release elbow connection, aluminum wand, ABS spill recovery kit, (2) extension wands, crevice tool and skimmer tool
6296 55 Gallon Deluxe Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6196 and adds drum dolly, spill recovery kit, (2) extension wands, crevice tool and skimmer tool (drum not included)
6296-30 30 Gallon Deluxe Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6296 except fits 30 gallon drum (drum not included)/td>
6296-5 5 Gallon Deluxe Mini Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6196-5 and adds drum dolly
6396 55 Gallon Premium Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6196 and adds the 55 gallon drum with lock ring and lid, drum dolly, ABS spill recovery kit, 11″ (279mm) and 24″ (610mm) aluminum crevice tools, skimmer tool, tool holder and 20′ (6,1m) air hose
6396-30 30 Gallon Premium Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6396 except includes a 30 gallon drum
6396-110 110 Gallon Premium Reversible Drum Vac System – same as Model 6396 except includes a 110 gallon drum
6091 Reversible Drum Vac Only – included in all systems listed above
Drum Vac Familie
Model Description
901067 55 Gallon Drum with lock ring and lid
901067-5/-30/-110 5/30/110 Gallon Drum
901071 Heavy Duty Aluminum Tools plus Tool Holder
901176 Tool Holder
9041 55 Gallon Drum Dolly
9041-5/-30/110 5/30/110 Gallon Drum Dolly
6901 Spill Recovery Kit includes one-piece 54″ (1372mm) ABS wand and 14″ (356mm) double blade squeegee tool.
6565 Crevice/Siphon Nozzle for Vac-u-Gun and Drum Vac, for Tube 6568
6566 Flat wiper nozzle for Vac-u-Gun and Drum Vac, 133mm wide, for tube 6568
6580 Antistatic vacuum hose ID 1.5 inch 3 meters long, smooth inside
6707 90° quick coupling and hose connection, accessory for Drum Vac
6708 Connector 1 1/2″ NPT straight, between 6707+6711, to Drum Vac/Chip Trapper
6711 Drum Vac and Chip Trapper riser pipe in plastic with reduction 2″ to 1 1/2″ NPT, for 205 L barrel
6711-110 Drum Vac riser pipe, plastic, with 2″ NPT adapter for 410 L drum
6711-30 Drum Vac riser pipe, plastic, with 2″ NPT adapter for 112 L drum
6812 Aluminum suction tube slanted for Chip-Vac and Drum-Vac to hose 6569
6816 Clamp ring for lid 6819 for 205 liter barrel Drum Vac, Chip Trapper etc.
6816-110 Clamp ring for the lid on the 410 liter barrel
6816-30 Clamp ring for lid on 112 liter barrel
6818 Barrel lid to Americ. 205 L (55 gallon) drum, fits all Drum Vacs
6818-110 Barrel lid to Americ. 410 L (110 gallon) drum, fits all Drum Vacs
6818-30 Barrel lid to Americ. 112 L (30 gallon) drum, fits all Drum Vacs
6821 O-Ring/Gasket for 90° Quick Coupling (6707) to Drum Vac
901023 High-performance aluminum crevice nozzle 11″ 279mm, fits hose 6569/6580
901024 High-performance aluminum crevice nozzle 24″/610mm long, fits hose 6569/6580
901025 High-performance aluminum floor nozzle, 152mm wide (without rubber lip), suitable for hose 6569/6580
901086 Compressed air hose, flexible, for DrumVac and High Lift DV, Chip Trapper
6091 Reversible Drum Vac (pump only) + Chip Trapper
9001 Automatic Water Filter Separator – 3/8 NPT, 1841 std litres/min. (65 SCFM)
9005 Oil Separator – 3/8 NPT, 425-1048 l/min. (15 – 37 SCFM)
901067-5 Barrel 18 liters
Drum Vac System mit Saugschlauch und Aluminiumrohr

The Model 6196 and Model 6196-30
Reversible Drum Vac Systems include a
vacuum hose and aluminum wand.

Drum Vac Deluxe System

The Model 6296 Deluxe Reversible Drum
Vac System adds a drum dolly, spill recovery
kit, vacuum hose and all tools. A steel drum with
nominal thickness of 1.5 mm (16 gauge) is
recommended (ANSI Standard #MH2-1997)

Mini Drum Vac System

Model 6196-5 Mini Reversible Drum Vac
System includes a 5 gallon drum w/lid, spill
recovery kit, vacuum hose and all tools.