Phone:
01536 903799
Physical address:
185 Station Road, Burton, Latimer, NN15 5NY, United Kingdom.
Vacuum Extraction Excavation
We have a team of experienced professionals that have the necessary skils to undertake any type of works that our client’s require.
Operated and fuelled machinery, ready for daily hire.
We offer a two man service to operate the vacuum excavator combined with an air compressor with air picks to ensure safe excavation techniques are used when working around live underground services.
Our Services
How Does Vacuum Excavation Work?
#1 Prepare The Ground For Excavation
Prior to commencing soil excavation, the VAC-EX vacuum excavation machine initiates a high-intensity air pulse directed into the designated area, creating agitation. This effectively loosens the soil, breaking down substantial debris for effortless suction.
#2 Suction
Following this, the air vacuum hose is introduced into the area to draw in the loosened material. This material is conveyed through the vacuum pipe into a debris chamber, where reduced pressure facilitates the settling of larger particles. Subsequently, the remaining air is directed through a sequence of filters designed to eliminate finer dust and debris particles. Once the filtration process is complete, the purified air is released into the external environment.
#3 Disposal
Upon completion of the excavation process, the gathered debris is contained within the tank, ready for transport, disposal, or potential reuse. This sealed unit of the VAC-EX® machine ensures safe material transportation, eliminating the risks of spillage or cross-contamination. With a capacity of 0.2m³, waste disposal is straightforward through the convenient hinged debris door.
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Ensuring the correct operation and safety of the AIR-VAC track® is paramount and for this reason, all our rental agreements include highly trained and certified operators to oversee your vacuum excavation project.
What Is Vacuum Excavation?
Vacuum excavation, also referred to as suction excavation or non-invasive excavation, involves the use of hydraulic-powered equipment to remove soil sections for utility exposure or to create space for new construction.
This process begins with high-pressure air bursts that loosen the soil, followed by vacuum suction, which extracts debris from the ground and stores it within the machine, where it can either be disposed of or repurposed upon surface restoration.
Vacuum extraction excavation stands out as the preferred method in the industry, known for its proven safety, reliability, and effective outcomes. This precise, low-impact technique is ideal for utility exposure, foundation laying, and other underground tasks requiring consideration for the surrounding environment.
Vacuum excavators are proficient in excavating challenging terrains, remote locations, and various materials.
Benefits of Compact Air-Vac and T-Vac 2 Vacuum Excavation
Health & Safety
· Strike free excavation.
· No HAV’s on vacuum unit or Air-Ex air lance.
· Eliminate hand digging so a reduced risk of muscular or skeletal injury.
· Better mental wellbeing. Operators do not have the stress of potential service strikes.
· Air-Vac allows all round visibility.
· Anti-tip or rollover prevention with XY sensors.
· Operated from remote control at a safe distance.
· Insulated dig tools tested to 75KV.
· On Air-Vac. No working at heights – All maintenance carried out from ground level.
Environmental
· Tier 5 engine, reduced emissions, and fuel consumption.
· High performance 5 Micron filtration eliminates dust from exhaust air.
· Low noise level 98 LWA.
· Biodegradable hydraulic oil, fire retardant and better quality for longer lasting hydraulic parts.
· UK and Locally sourced parts where ever possible.
· UK based sustainable and responsible supply of parts and after sales support reducing transport emissions and carbon footprint.
· Excavate around base of tree without damage to fine roots.
Economical
· Low fuel consumption.
· Towable or transport on small beaver tail.
· Manufactured in Doncaster, UK.
· Readily available stocked parts and local after sales support.
· Less ground needs to be removed.
· Full service and maintenance package available if required.
· One year Warranty.
Benefits to the Public
· Low noise at LWA 106db for both units.
· Air-Vac is 1m width can in most cases allow the footpath to be kept open. T-Vac 2 has a 1.724m width.
· Reduce requirements for public to move cars parked outside their houses.
· Compact machine reduces disruption to traffic and public.
· Work area can be kept clean.
· Low ground pressure reduces potential damage to footpath.
· Less imposing.
Ease of Use
· 6 speed tracking adjustment for better control in tight working environments.
· Auxiliary hydraulic power supply – e.g. hand breaker.
· Small diameter vac pipe allows for smaller excavations.
· Vac pipe diameter can easily be reduced for tight working.
· Compressor towing point on vacuum unit.
· Quick deployment on arrival to site.
· Transported on industry standard plant trailer or beaver tail.
· Air-Vac skip lift and tip allows for debris to be put into trailer, wheelbarrow, or dumpy bag.
· Can turn within its own length.
· Can vacuum water or sludge.
· Easily operated by unskilled staff after one day training.
· No special licences required to transport.
· Easy access to filter area for cleaning – Dust contained within the skip so the cleaning operation can be carried out on site.