Description
Standard 16-gallon vacuums fill up in three minutes on industrial plant washdowns, forcing workers into endless dumping cycles. The Shop-Vac 9700506 55 Gallon 3.0 Peak HP Two-Stage Wet / Dry Drum Vacuum with Tool Kit turns standard 55-gallon steel drums into massive industrial recovery vessels. It carries a heavy two-stage bypass motor. A full 55-gallon drum of water weighs nearly 450 pounds.
The powerhead assembly features a heavy spun-steel adapter lid powder-coated to resist chemical rust and corrosive plant vapors. An industrial two-stage bypass motor features dual fan impellers that generate extreme vacuum pressure while routing clean cooling air across the motor armature. Heavy-gauge steel latches lock the drum head down firm against a thick closed-cell foam perimeter gasket.
Massive Industrial Drum Recovery Matrix
Direct mounting onto standard 55-gallon steel drums delivers unmatched liquid volume pickup for flooded factory basements and machine sumps. The two-stage motor produces deep static waterlift to lift heavy sludge through long hoses.
- 55 Gallon steel drum capacity provides massive liquid and dry debris containment between cleanout cycles.
- 3.0 peak Horsepower two-stage industrial motor generates deep waterlift for pulling heavy sludge.
- Spun-steel drum adapter lid fits standard 55-gallon open-top industrial steel barrels.
- Closed-cell foam sealing gasket creates an airtight rim seal to prevent suction pressure loss.
- Dual-impeller fan design maintains high static vacuum pressure across extended hose lengths up to 50 feet.
- Complete industrial tool kit includes a 12-foot crushproof hose, metal wands, floor squeegee, and claw tool.
- Washable heavy-duty cartridge filter captures fine metal grinding dust during dry shop maintenance.
Two Stage Motor Suction Bench Telemetry
Pulling heavy industrial machine coolant and sludge draws 10.5 Amps from a standard 120 Volt branch circuit under continuous load. Motor housing temperature stabilizes at 136°F after one hour of non-stop sump cleanout work. The two-stage vacuum core produces 105 inches of waterlift suction at 100 CFM airflow. Operating sound emissions measure 78 dBA at five feet.
Plant Maintenance Scope Field Protocols
Industrial manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and commercial machine shops handle heavy sump cleanouts fast with this drum vacuum. Do not attempt to move a full 55-gallon drum manually without a dedicated drum dolly or forklift sling attachment. Never vacuum flammable solvents or volatile fuel spills.
- Inspect the drum adapter lid foam gasket for cuts or permanent compression sets every 30 days.
- Wash the heavy cartridge filter element with clean water and dry thoroughly after dry collection tasks.
- Check the steel drum interior for structural rust or corrosion before applying high vacuum pressure.
Commercial Warranty Equipment Shipment Roster
Shop-Vac backs this industrial drum vacuum with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering the two-stage motor, steel lid, and electrical switch. The package includes the 55 Gallon steel drum, 3.0 HP drum head, 12-foot hose, two metal wands, floor nozzle, squeegee shoe, and cartridge filter.
