Reversible Drum Vac
A liquid vacuum cleaner with a 2-way pumping system: Pumps 205 liters in 85 seconds – to a height up to 4.50 meters!
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 following Reversible Drum Vac Styles are available:
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
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
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
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:
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.
The Spill Recovery Kit used with the Mini Reversible Drum Vac provides fast cleanup of messy spills.
Application video:
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 Model 6196-30 30 Gallon Reversible Drum Vac |
| Pressure Supply | Air Consumption | Water Flow Rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSIG | BAR | SCFM | SLPM | GPM | LPM |
| 80 | 5.5 | 19 | 538 | 30 | 114 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
The Model 6196 and Model 6196-30
Reversible Drum Vac Systems include a
vacuum hose and aluminum wand.
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)
Model 6196-5 Mini Reversible Drum Vac
System includes a 5 gallon drum w/lid, spill
recovery kit, vacuum hose and all tools.