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VAC-U-MAX

Belleville, NJ 07109-3040


Company Overview

Automate Packaging & Processing lines with Vacuum Conveying Systems by VAC-U-MAX!  Contained, dust-free ingredient handling from receipt to process! No manual lifting, stair-climbing, or messy dumping! For RFQ visit www.vac-u-max.com.

A 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 material 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 power unit, advancing technologies for direct-charge loading of vacuum tolerant process equipment, and the first to design vertical-wall “Tube Hopper” material receivers for difficult to convey materials. Pneumatic conveying represents the heart of a VAC-U-MAX bulk material handling system, incorporating vacuum and pressure conveying technologies for maximized process efficiency and production.• Pneumatic, Aero-Mechanical & Flexible Screw Conveying
• Packaging Machine Refill
• Bulk Bag Loading / Unloading Systems
• Bag Dump Stations with LoadLifterTM, Dust Collection, Ferrous Capture Grate, and Empty Bag Compactor
• Direct Charge Blender Loading
• Combustible Dust Handling
• Sanitary Designs
• Feeder Refill
• Tablet Press Loading
• Capsule Filling Machine Refill
• Conveying Difficult Bulk Materials
• Automatic Batch Counting & Weighing
• Gain-in-Weight / Loss-in-Weight Batching
• Dry Chemical Vacuum Conveying for Chemical, Petrochemical and Waste Water Processing
• Batch Weight Accuracy Guarantees
• Mobile Vacuum Conveying Systems
• Multi-Ingredient Handling Systems
• ColumnLiftTM Vacuum Conveying Systems
• Air-Operated Combustible Dust Vacuum Cleaners for Food & Pharma
• Continuous-Duty Industrial Vacuum Cleaners for up to 5 tons per hour
• Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems for Source Capture (Reclaim/Recycle) For more information or RFQ, visit www.vac-u-max.com.

Leaders in Processing
Years in business:1954
Number of employees:75+
Geographic sales distribution:Worldwide Sales & Distribution via Manufacturers Representatives
Warranty/Guarantee:

With a strong customer-centric focus at every step of the process, VAC-U-MAX provides performance guarantees 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.

Service, support & spare parts:

VAC-U-MAX provides worldwide service and support and provides over 3,000 square feet of available floor space in the customer test lab located in Belleville, NJ. 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 the 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.

Other services:

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. The test facility is 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.

69 William Street
Belleville, NJ 07109-3040
United States
Phone:973-759-4600
Toll Free:(800) VAC-U-MAX
Fax:973-759-6449

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

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

The product range includes a full line of portable, continuous-duty, and central industrial vacuum cleaning systems for plant-wide clean-up, maintenance, and safety. VAC-U-MAX experience in cleaning combustible dust dates back over 65 years, and today VAC-U-MAX is considered a subject expert in the safe collection of combustible dust, reactive powders, 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 provides performance guarantees 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 material 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:
Packaging • Pharmaceutical • Nutraceutical • Food • Chemical • Feed • Pet Food • Petrochemical • Dairy • Confectionary • Cement • Wastewater • Ceramics • Plastics • Recycling • Detergent • Non-Wovens • Dairy • Petrochemical • Biomass • 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:

• Pneumatic, Aero-Mechanical & Flexible Screw Conveying
• Packaging Machine Refill
• Bulk Bag Loading / Unloading Systems
• Bag Dump Stations with LoadLifterTM, Dust Collection, Ferrous Capture Grate, and Empty Bag Compactor
• Direct Charge Blender Loading
• Combustible Dust Handling
• Sanitary Designs
• Feeder Refill
• Tablet Press Loading
• Capsule Filling Machine Refill
• Conveying Difficult Bulk Materials
• Automatic Batch Counting & Weighing
• Gain-in-Weight / Loss-in-Weight Batching
• Dry Chemical Vacuum Conveying for Chemical, Petrochemical and Waste Water Processing
• Batch Weight Accuracy Guarantees
• Mobile Vacuum Conveying Systems
• Multi-Ingredient Handling Systems
• ColumnLiftTM Vacuum Conveying Systems
• Air-Operated Combustible Dust Vacuum Cleaners for Food & Pharma
• Continuous-Duty Industrial Vacuum Cleaners for up to 5 tons per hour
• Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems for Source Capture (Reclaim/Recycle)

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. The test facility is 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 and compressed-air operated portable, continuous-duty and central systems

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

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David Kennedy
Business Development Manager