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Hi, I’m Paul. I’m the technical project manager here at BlastOne.
Today we’re going to be walking through the Vacuload, or VacOne.
A few things about the VacOne:
First, you have your inlet for the vacuum. Within this containment is a five-micron filter to filter out any particulates that might make their way into the exhaust.
We use a 55-gallon steel drum to collect debris conveyed through the vac hose. The drum has two-inch reinforced bands around each rib to prevent crushing due to the vacuum, which can run up to 28 inches of mercury.
Typical operation: air flows through the inlet, through the piping, and down through the inductor and muffler. The inductor has a venturi nozzle that creates the vacuum, pulling extra air through the back.
Here we have a pulse box, typically preset and not needing adjustment. It pulses periodically to clean off the filter, ensuring efficient vacuum operation.
The vacuum gauge reads from -5 to -28 inches. The pulse valve is timed with a pneumatic timer, releasing a puff of air through the center of the filter to knock off dust.
For troubleshooting:
– Check the seal underneath the drum. A small gap can reduce vacuum efficiency.
– A worn or misplaced venturi nozzle can also reduce vacuum or eliminate it entirely.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or click the link below.