Central Vacuums
Central vacuums are industrial vacuum cleaners used in contexts that require frequent use of high-capacity vacuum cleaners. Central vacuums are different from small vacuum cleaners or portable vacuums in a number of ways; the biggest difference being that central vacuums and their constituent parts are built into the structure of the buildings in which they are used.
Central vacuum cleaners usually involve a single, large machine that creates a powerful vacuum for collecting and temporarily storing dust, dirt and other debris. That enclosure is connected to a network of narrow ducts that go through the structure of a building, often beneath floors or within walls. The ducts have inlets with detachable covers that are accessible by janitorial staff and provide for the attachment of hoses and vacuuming equipment like wands. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
VAC-U-MAX
Belleville, NJ | 800-822-8629We are vacuum experts, both for vacuum cleaners and vacuum systems for manufacturing needs. We will create custom systems that will help you reach your industry goals- no matter what they our.
Multi-Vac Inc.
Union Grove, WI | 800-640-4213As a leader in the vacuum cleaner manufacturing industry, Multi-Vac offers vacuums for a variety of applications. Products include central industrial vacuums, portable vacuum cleaners and more.
Delfin Industrial Vacuums
Plymouth, MN | 877-205-9015Delfin Industrial Vacuums is an innovative leader in the vacuum cleaners industry. We focus on continually improving our products and our services, so you are only ever getting the best from us. Our team is dedicated to finding the right industrial vacuum system for your company’s specific needs. Delfin is an ISO 9001 certified company. We offer our customers unrivaled customer service and...
Fast-Vac™
Union Grove, WI | 800-558-2280We aim to achieve measurable cost savings for you while producing a cleaner and safer work environment in your workplace. We meet your needs for cleaning or maintaining, recycling, non-destructively excavating, or improving air quality.
IPC Eagle Corporation
Burnsville, MN | 800-486-2775Innovative manufacturer of one of the most complete cleaning product lines available! Everything from walk-behind & rider vacuum sweepers to scrubbers/dryers, extractors, floor machines & burnishers and wet/dry vacuums. Total customer service. Local technical support. Parts shipped fast.
Minuteman® International, Inc.
Pingree Grove, IL | 800-323-9420Minuteman® International is a leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial/commercial vacuum cleaner systems including wet/dry, portable backpack vacuums and HEPA vacuum cleaners. We provide a wide variety of industries with high-quality, cost-effective vacuum cleaners and vacuum systems.
Central Vacuums Manufacturers List
Central vacuum systems offer some advantages over portable vacuums. The central vacuum is stationary, so its power source can also be stationary. This means that janitorial staff are not restricted to work within the boundaries created by power cords; they need only to connect their hoses and other equipment to the central vacuum system's inlets.
Central Vacuum - Vac-U-MaxAlso, because central vacuums are usually given their own, dedicated operating space, they are less disruptive in terms of noise generation than are portable vacuums, which are almost always quite loud.
Every vacuum cleaner is intended to serve the same purpose: the efficient and effective collection of a material from an area. Central vacuums cut down on investments in individual filters and other equipment for portable vacuums because all of the material that is collected during vacuuming goes to a single storage area.
Also, all attachments and hoses that are used with central vacuum systems are standardized, which cuts down on unnecessary duplication of materials. Portable vacuum cleaners must be emptied when their filter bags or canisters become full. This process uses time that maintenance staff could spend tending to buildings.
Central vacuums' storage containers are emptied regularly, streamlining the waste removal process. Also, new developments in central vacuum design allow for the use of air filters, which help improve air quality. Despite the benefits central vacuums offer, they are not perfect for every situation.
The necessary ductwork and other infrastructure are costly to install, and buildings that were not originally built with central vacuums require retrofitting to accommodate them. Also, small buildings may not require central vacuums, as one or two portable vacuums would be less expensive to supply and maintain than a central system.
