VAC-U-MAX

Worldwide leader in the design and manufacturer of bulk material handling systems for the conveying, weighing, and batching of over 10,000 bulk materials including powders, flakes, granules, pellets, fibers, capsules, gel caps, tablets,  and other granular bulk materials. VAC-U-MAX has defined the leading edge of technology for bulk materials handling, designing, manufacturing, selling, and supporting VAC-U-MAX systems worldwide. 

Founded in 1954, VAC-U-MAX is the pioneer in vacuum pneumatic conveying, developing the first air-powered venturi unit, advancing technologies for direct-loading of vacuum tolerant process equipment, and the first to design vertical-wall “Tube Hopper” material receivers. Pneumatic Conveying represents the core of a VAC-U-MAX bulk material handling system, incorporating vacuum and pressure conveying technologies.

Additionally, product range includes a full line of portable and central industrial vacuum cleaning systems for plant-wide clean-up and maintenance. VAC-U-MAX experience in cleaning combustible dusts dates back over 60 years, and today VAC-U-MAX is considered a subject expert in the safe collection of combustible powders and metals, flammable liquids and pyrophoric materials. 

A UL-listed designer and fabricator of control panels for general purpose and hazardous locations, VAC-U-MAX control systems can be configured to control a wide range of systems including batch-weighing systems and multi-ingredient handling systems. Smart control stations can be located in remote areas of the plant away from production machinery, and can be designed to communicate with plant DCS systems.

With a strong customer-centric focus at every step of the process, VAC-U-MAX is committed to system solutions that satisfy the needs and expectations of our customers. VAC-U-MAX is committed to continual improvement, with quality policies, strategies, and quality systems communicated within our organization, creating customer value and quality equipment to process industries worldwide.

Markets Served:
VAC-U-MAX has defined leadership in bulk materials handling, applying strong application experience to processing and packaging industries worldwide. VAC-U-MAX has serviced many specialty applications including the conveying of small parts and objects including coins and heavy metal powders.

Industries served:
• Pharmaceutical • Nutraceutical • Food • Chemical • Feed • Pet Food • Petrochemical • Dairy • Confectionary • Cement • Wastewater • Ceramics • Plastics • Recycling • Detergent • Non-Wovens • Dairy • Petrochemical • Packaging • Biofuel • Aggregate

Application Expertise:
Whether a process requires a single pick-up point, accuracy in batch weighing, or the sanitary design for the food and pharmaceutical industries, VAC-U-MAX offers solid application expertise including:

• Packaging Refill
• Direct Charge Blender Loading
• Combustible Dust Handling
• Sanitary Hopper and Feeder Refill
• Vacuum Conveying Systems for Tablet Press Loading
• Conveying Difficult Bulk Materials
• Automatic Batch Counting & Weighing
• Conveying Dusty Bulk Materials
• Dry Chemical Vacuum Conveying for Chemical, Petrochemical and Waste Water Processing
• Batch Weight Accuracy Guarantees
• Mobile Vacuum Conveying Systems for Powders & Granular Bulk Materials
• Multi-Ingredient Handling Systems
• USDA Accepted Mobile Conveying Systems

Test Lab Capabilities:
With over 3,000 square feet of available floor space, VAC-U-MAX has the ability to create a multitude of equipment configurations. Thousands of difficult to convey materials have been tested, adding to VAC-U-MAX’s application expertise. Material testing is of no charge to customers, with facility fully equipped to meet customer demands for vacuum, flexible screw and aero-mechanical conveying tests. Additionally, testing can be done for applications requiring industrial vacuum cleaning. Whether the application calls for a bulk bag unloader, bag dump station, microprocessor controlled batch weighing system, or precise batching of small quantities of multiple ingredients via recipe control, the VAC-U-MAX test lab meets and exceeds customer demands.

Product Range: Components, Systems and Controls
VAC-U-MAX product line includes pneumatic conveying components and system engineered solutions for the handling of dry bulk ingredients including:
• Dilute & Dense Phase Vacuum Conveying Systems
• Dilute & Dense Phase Positive Pressure Conveying Systems
• Multi-Ingredient Handling Systems
• Batch Weighing Systems
• Bulk Bag Load / Unload Systems
• Bag Dump Stations / Empty Bag Compactors
• Feed Bins
• Flexible / Aero-Mechanical Screw Conveyors
• Vacuum Conveyors / Receivers
• Gravity Diverter Valves
• Drum Dumpers / Load Lifters
• PLC-controlled Multi-Ingredient Storage Batching & Processing Systems
• Filter assemblies and media, including HEPA
• Sanitary components designed to 3A standards & USDA requirements
• UL-listed control panels with illuminated system displays
• Electric, pneumatic and fuel powered portable industrial vacuum cleaners and central systems

For more information or to Request-a-Quote, visit our website at www.vac-u-max.com.