VACS suction pipe with support wheels and handle for VAC abrasive recovery systems
The Contracor VACS suction tube is a hand-guided accessory for VAC abrasive recovery systems. Support wheels and a handle enable controlled movement across the workshop floor and facilitate the collection of loose abrasive outside the stationary floor hopper. The suction tube is supplied with a 10 m PU suction hose and is particularly suitable for cleaning larger or hard-to-reach areas within a blast room.
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| SKU:
10300400
VACS suction pipe with support wheels and handle for VAC abrasive recovery systems is nabesteld en wordt verzonden zodra het weer op voorraad is.
Contracor VACS suction tube – Mobile abrasive collection for VAC recovery systems
The Contracor VACS suction tube with support wheels and handle is a hand-guided accessory for Contracor VAC abrasive recovery systems. It enables targeted collection of loose abrasive directly from the blast room floor and expands the stationary recovery system with a flexible, mobile suction point.
The suction tube is connected to the VAC recovery system via the included 10-meter PU suction hose. This allows the operator to reach floor areas that cannot be emptied directly via the stationary floor hopper.
The integrated support wheels carry the suction tube and make it easier to guide across the floor. The ergonomically positioned handle enables controlled movement and reduces physical effort when collecting larger quantities of abrasive.
Your benefits at a glance
- ✅ Hand-guided collection of loose abrasive
- ✅ Suitable for Contracor VAC abrasive recovery systems
- ✅ Flexible alternative to the stationary floor hopper
- ✅ Support wheels for easy guidance across the blast room floor
- ✅ Handle for controlled operation
- ✅ Includes 10 m PU suction hose
- ✅ Large working radius within the blast room
- ✅ Reaches hard-to-access floor areas
- ✅ Reduces manual sweeping and shoveling
- ✅ Supports fast cleaning of the blast room
- ✅ Suitable for collecting reusable abrasive
- ✅ Robust design for professional use
Technical data
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Hand-guided suction tube |
| Type | VACS |
| Article number | 10300400 |
| Design | With support wheels and handle |
| Operation | Hand-guided |
| Suction hose | PU suction hose |
| Hose length | 10 m |
| Application | Collection of loose abrasive from floor surfaces |
| Compatibility | Contracor VAC abrasive recovery systems |
Flexible abrasive collection throughout the blast room
In stationary VAC systems, used abrasive is normally transported to the floor hopper with a broom or shovel. The VACS suction tube, by contrast, enables direct collection at the point where the material has accumulated on the blast room floor.
The 10-meter PU suction hose provides a large operating radius. This allows edge areas, corners, areas behind workpieces, and surfaces farther away from the stationary collection hopper to be reached.
The suction tube is therefore suitable both for regular recovery during operation and for final cleaning of the blast room.
Support wheels for controlled guidance
The support wheels mounted on the suction tube make it easier to move across the workshop floor. The operator does not have to bear the full weight of the suction tube, making longer cleaning tasks more comfortable.
The distance between the suction opening and the floor can be kept as constant as possible by the guided design. This supports consistent material pickup and reduces the risk of the suction opening becoming stuck to the floor by suction.
The roller-guided design offers a significant advantage over a simple loose suction hose, particularly in larger blast rooms.
Handle for ergonomic working
The integrated handle enables the suction tube to be guided safely and in a controlled manner. The operator can move the suction unit precisely over the blasting media lying on the floor and systematically clean the work area.
The combination of the handle and support wheels reduces the physical effort required compared with manually picking up material with a broom and shovel. At the same time, the blasting media does not first have to be transported to a permanently installed floor hopper.
Includes 10 m PU suction hose
The suction tube includes a 10-meter-long PU suction hose. The flexible hose connects the hand-guided suction tube to the Contracor VAC recovery system and enables a wide range of movement within the blast room.
PU hoses offer good flexibility and are suitable for mobile applications in which the hose is moved regularly and guided across the floor.
When in use, the hose should be routed as straight as possible. Tight bends, kinks, or unnecessary loops increase flow resistance and may reduce suction performance.
The maximum usable hose length depends on the connected VAC system, the blasting media used, and the routing of the line. The hose should not be kinked or pinched by heavy objects during operation.
Direct pickup instead of manual material transport
Without a hand-guided suction tube, the blasting media distributed across the workshop floor often first has to be swept together and then placed into the stationary floor hopper with a shovel.
With the VACS, material can be picked up directly from the floor. This reduces the number of work steps required and can provide significant time savings, particularly when working on larger areas.
- ✅ No need to sweep everything together into the floor hopper
- ✅ Less manual shoveling of blasting media
- ✅ Direct pickup at the point of accumulation
- ✅ Faster cleaning of larger floor areas
- ✅ Easier cleaning of corners and edge areas
- ✅ Reduced physical strain on the operator
Supports an economical abrasive circulation system
The suction tube itself does not clean or separate the abrasive. It serves as a mobile pickup unit and feeds the vacuumed material to the connected VAC recovery system.
There, depending on the VAC version used, the spent abrasive is collected, separated from dust and contaminants, and either fed to a blast pot, storage silo, or disposal station.
By quickly picking up material lying on the floor, a larger proportion of the abrasive that is still technically usable can be fed into the recovery process.
Compatible with the Contracor VAC series
The VACS suction tube is offered as an optional accessory for stationary Contracor VAC abrasive recovery systems. It can be used particularly in conjunction with the following versions:
- 🔧 Contracor VAC-5
- 🔧 Contracor VAC-5S
- 🔧 Contracor VAC-7
- 🔧 Contracor VAC-7S
- 🔧 Contracor VAC-7H
- 🔧 Contracor VAC-7HS
Before ordering, check whether the existing connection and the planned hose routing match the respective system configuration.
The suction tube is an accessory and has no drive of its own. Operation requires a compatible Contracor VAC abrasive recovery system.
🔧 Suitable applications
- Pickup of loose abrasive from hall floors
- Cleaning of stationary sandblasting halls
- Cleaning of edges and corners
- Pickup behind and alongside large workpieces
- Recovery in hard-to-reach areas
- Intermediate cleaning during extended blasting operations
- Final cleaning after blasting
- Return of suitable reusable abrasives
- Assistance with emptying larger blast rooms
Suitable abrasives
Which abrasives can be picked up with the suction tube depends primarily on the design of the connected VAC recovery system. Particle size, particle shape, specific gravity, moisture, and flow characteristics affect conveying capability.
The abrasive should be dry and sufficiently free-flowing. Damp or clumped material can block the suction hose and reduce recovery performance.
Larger foreign objects, metal parts, or other items should be removed before vacuuming, as they may damage the suction line or downstream system components.
The technical limits of the connected VAC system also apply when using the suction tube. Abrasive media not approved for the recovery system must not be used solely because the suction tube is installed.
Hose routing instructions
For the highest possible suction performance, the PU suction hose should be routed without unnecessary bends or loops. Each change in direction increases flow resistance and may impair material transport.
The hose must not be kinked, pulled over sharp edges, or driven over by vehicles or heavy workpieces. Damage and leaks cause secondary air intake and reduce the negative pressure generated.
During operation, the hose should be routed so that it does not create a tripping hazard or impede the operator when moving the suction tube.
Maintenance and care
The suction tube and PU suction hose are subject to natural wear from transporting abrasive media. Both components should therefore be checked regularly for damage, blockages and material abrasion.
The suction opening, connections, hose fittings and sharply bent hose sections in particular should be checked regularly. Leaky connections can significantly reduce suction performance.
- Regularly check the suction opening for foreign objects
- Check that the support wheels move freely
- Check the handle and fasteners
- Inspect the PU suction hose for abrasion and cracks
- Check that hose connections are securely seated
- Remove blockages before further operation
- Replace damaged components in good time
Why choose the Contracor VACS suction tube?
The Contracor VACS suction tube expands a stationary VAC recovery system with a flexible, manually operated pickup unit. This allows abrasive to be vacuumed up directly where it accumulates on the workshop floor.
The support wheels make it easier to guide the unit, while the handle enables controlled operation. The included 10-meter PU suction hose provides a large working radius and enables access to areas that are difficult to reach using a stationary floor hopper.
The accessory reduces manual cleaning and transport work and supports the fast, systematic recovery of used abrasive.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the function of the VACS suction tube?
The suction tube picks up loose abrasive directly from the workshop floor and conveys it to the connected Contracor VAC recovery system.
Does the suction tube have its own drive?
No. The required negative pressure is generated by the connected VAC abrasive recovery system.
Is a suction hose included?
Yes. According to the manufacturer, the suction tube is supplied with a 10-meter-long PU suction hose.
Why does the suction tube have support wheels?
The wheels support the suction tube, facilitate movement across the floor, and help maintain an even distance between the suction opening and the floor surface.
What is the function of the handle?
The handle enables controlled guidance of the suction tube over the floor area being cleaned.
Which systems is the suction tube suitable for?
It is offered as an accessory for Contracor VAC abrasive recovery systems.
Can the suction tube be used with VAC-5 and VAC-7?
Yes. It is intended as optional handheld accessory for the VAC series.
Is it also compatible with VAC-5S, VAC-7S, and VAC-7HS?
Yes. The suction tube is also offered as optional accessory for the VAC versions with an additional dust pre-separator.
Can the suction tube be used with the VAC-7H?
Yes. It is also suitable for material pickup for versions with a freestanding storage silo.
Does the suction tube replace the floor hopper?
It can be used as a flexible alternative or supplement to the stationary floor hopper. The floor hopper remains available for central material feeding.
Which areas can be cleaned with the suction tube?
The suction tube is suitable for open floor areas, edge areas, corners, and areas around large workpieces, provided there is sufficient space to guide it.
Can damp abrasive be vacuumed up?
Damp or clumped material is problematic because it can block the hose and reduce conveying capacity. The abrasive should be dry and free-flowing.
Can larger foreign objects be vacuumed up?
No. Larger foreign objects should be removed before vacuuming to prevent blockages and damage.
Does the 10-meter-long hose affect suction performance?
The hose length and routing generally affect flow resistance. Tight bends, kinks, and leaks can reduce suction performance.
How should the suction hose be routed?
As straight as possible, without tight bends, kinks, or unnecessary loops. The hose should also be protected from sharp edges and being driven over.
Does the suction tube require maintenance?
Yes. The suction opening, support wheels, handle, connections, and PU suction hose should be checked regularly for wear, damage, and blockages.
What is the article number of the suction tube?
The Contracor article number is 10300400.
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