What’s important when buying a vacuum cleaner specifically
for aircraft use? It’s a good question, especially in situations where
turnaround and reliability mean everything. So let’s take a look at the key
things to consider when making such a purchase.
Run time
It’s important that your aircraft vac keeps on going to get
the job done in your short timeframe. If you’re going for a battery operated
model, always check the runtime of the battery. You should be looking for
something in the vicinity of 40 minutes.
Some models will store two batteries so you have a back-up,
crucial if you are hopping from one aircraft to another in a short time span.
Also check out the charge time. Too long and it could cost you in turnaround
when it matters most.
Some models, such as the I-Vac
Battery Operated Vacuum Cleaner, have a smart charger that shows the
voltage and a time clock, making it easier for you to see how long you’ve got
till full charge.
If you don’t want to rely on battery charge, go for a model
that runs on the aircraft’s power supply instead, but make sure the machine is
designed specifically for the aircraft current: a regular vacuum won’t do.
Mobility
The weight and size of your aircraft vacuum cleaner are key
considerations. Can you easily lift the machine up the stairs and onto the
aircraft? Does it manoeuvre well through the aisles, under seats and into small
spaces?
Consider this when you are making your choice. If you hone
your search specifically to aircraft spec machines, you should tick all these
boxes.
Toolkit
What does the aircraft vacuum cleaner come with? The toolkit
supplied could make all the difference.
For example, the Numatic
ANV180s Aircraft Vacuum Cleaner comes with an orange, hi-vis anti-kink
cable; a full aluminium kit; a large Tritex filter and five HepaFlo bags.
Always check precisely what you are getting when you buy your aircraft vacuum
cleaner.
Health and safety
Think about your operatives and how handling a vacuum
cleaner within limited spaces and up and down staircases could affect them. You
may wish to consider a backpack style cleaner.
The Pacvac
Superpro 700 is a battery operated, backpack style vacuum cleaner that is
ergonomically designed for the ultimate in comfort and safety in use. There’s
no lifting of heavy or cumbersome machines and a smooth and effortless clean is
guaranteed every time. It’s lighter than any other backpack cleaner on the
market and has a patented Hypercone Hepa filter system for maximum efficiency.
Two batteries, each with a 30-minute run time, deliver excellent reliability.
The Numatic Rsav200
Aircraft Spec is another ergonomically designed backpack style machine
featuring a comfortable harness that provides the operator with good mobility
into awkward to reach locations.
Wet or dry?
If you want complete flexibility, consider a wet and dry
model. The Numatic
Awv380 Aircraft Spec Wet Vac uses the aircraft’s power supply. It acts as
both a regular dry aircraft vac, and doubles as a wet vac for dealing with
spillages and stains.
Aircraft Vacuum Cleaners - Tailored Advice
At Anderson Trade, we offer a comprehensive range of
aircraft specification vacuum cleaners. You can browse
all our aircraft vacuum cleaners here.
All our machines are provided with a free onsite
demonstration, so you can rest assured the model you choose will match your specific
needs. We also stock a vast range of parts and spares for all leading brands of
commercial vacuum cleaners. For more information or to arrange a free demo,
please get in touch.
