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EXAIR Line Vacs: For bulk material conveyance through lines from 3\/8\u2033 to 6\u2033, in aluminum, 303SS, 316SS, or abrasion resistant hardened alloy, available from stock with the widest variety of connections in the industry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re performing any type of manual transfer of raw material in your processes, it might be time to take a closer look at EXAIR Air Operated Conveyors, or Line Vacs. The Line Vacs are designed as an ideal solution for the transfer of bulk materials from one point to another. They have no moving parts to wear; they are very compact and easy to install; and they remove safety concerns. \u00a0I will cover the many selections that EXAIR currently offers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Line Vac can move large volumes of material over long distances with just a small amount of compressed air. The compressed air is injected through directed holes that produce a vacuum on one end and high-volume output flows on the other. The Line Vacs are manufactured in several different materials, sizes, and with a few different options for connection style.\u00a0 Adjusting the flow of material is extremely simple and can be controlled by regulating the air pressure upstream of the Line Vac.<\/p>\n

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Standard Line Vacs<\/a> are offered with a smooth inlet\/outlet designed to be used with any smooth-bore conveyance hose. These Line Vacs are offered in aluminum sizes from 3\/8\u201d (10 mm) up to 5\u201d (127 mm), and in 303 and 316 stainless steel from 3\/8\u201d (10 mm) up to 3\u201d (76 mm).\u00a0 Clear PVC conveyance hoses are available for 3\/8\u201d (10 mm) up to 3\u201d (76 mm) I.D. from stock in 10\u2019 (3 m) increments up to 50\u2019 (15 m) in length.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d rather use rigid pipe, Threaded Line Vacs<\/a> are also available directly from stock. With identical performance to the standard Line Vac, the Threaded Line Vacs are offered with NPT threads on both the inlet\/outlet in sizes ranging from 3\/8\u201d NPT to 3\u201d NPT in aluminum, 303, or 316 stainless steel.<\/p>\n

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For higher conveyance rates and abrasive materials, EXAIR offers Heavy Duty Line Vacs<\/a> that are constructed from a hardened alloy steel. The Heavy Duty Line Vacs are offered with both smooth and threaded connection styles from \u00be\u201d (19 mm) up to 3\u201d (76 mm).\u00a0 The\u00a0Heavy Duty Line Vacs\u00a0are ideal for media that is abrasive in nature or for applications requiring higher conveyance rates over longer distances.<\/p>\n

The Ultra Duty Line Vacs<\/a> are designed to handle the conveyance of extremely abrasive materials.\u00a0 The bodies are made from the same material as our Heavy Duty Line Vacs, but we added a ceramic insert.\u00a0 The overall length is a bit longer to accommodate this insert, but the flow rate, distance, and conveyance rates are the same.\u00a0 This ceramic insert is placed where the conveying material hits the surface on the exhaust side, making it more durable and longer lasting.\u00a0 We currently offer them in 1 \u00bc\u201d, 1 \u00bd\u201d, and 2\u201d for hose connections.<\/p>\n

For applications where you only need to convey small volumes over short distances or particularly lightweight materials, our Light Duty Line Vacs would be an ideal solution. The Light Duty Line Vac<\/a> is available in sizes ranging from \u00be\u201d (19 mm) to 6\u201d (152mm) and consumes less compressed air than the standard and heavy-duty versions. This style of Line Vac is only offered in aluminum construction and for use with a smooth-bore hose.<\/p>\n

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EXAIR Sanitary Flange Line Vacs come in four popular sizes, and are ideal for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries\u2026and others (read on!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Last, but certainly not least, are the\u00a0Sanitary Flange Line Vacs. The Sanitary Flange Line Vacs<\/a> are the best method for conveying materials in systems that require frequent or mandatory cleaning. \u00a0Utilizing ISO 2852 compatible clamp-style sanitary flanges, they can be easily removed from the system for periodic sanitization. These are offered in sizes ranging from 1-1\/2\u201d (38mm) up to 3\u201d (76mm) in 316SS construction from stock.\u00a0 They are ideal for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.<\/p>\n

If none of these stock Line Vacs suit your process, we may still have an option!! Custom units are available.\u00a0 We can vary the styles of flanges, mix the inlet and outlet connections, and we\u2019ll even manufacture the Line Vacs in special materials. \u00a0At EXAIR, we take pride in offering custom solutions for customers that may require something just a little different from what is readily available on the shelf.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s a process in your facility that could benefit from a product like the\u00a0EXAIR\u00a0Line Vac, act fast! Now through October 31st<\/sup>, you\u2019ll receive a FREE 1104 Super Air Nozzle, a $95.00 value, as a promotion with a\u00a0purchase of any EXAIR Line Vacs<\/a> only for qualified orders.\u00a0 If you need help with your application, EXAIR has Application Engineers<\/a> to help you out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
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