Description
Plastic vacuum tanks crack when rolling across sharp metal turnings and retain caustic oil smells in commercial repair shops. The Lavex 8 Gallon Stainless Steel Commercial Wet / Dry Vacuum with Toolkit recovers metal shavings and machine coolant inside an impervious metal drum. It holds 8 Gallons under 1200 Watt power. Large liquid volumes require periodic tank draining.
Seamless 304 stainless steel forms the recovery drum to resist chemical corrosion from petroleum cutting fluids and floor strippers. A 1200 Watt bypass electric motor uses independent cooling airflow paths to isolate moisture from motor field coils. Four wide-stance swivel casters press into a structural polymer base ring that acts as a perimeter bumper against door frames.
Mid Compact Industrial Recovery Framework
A balanced 8-gallon capacity fits under shop benches and inside maintenance closets while providing high suction for metal chips and spilled coolants. The steel toggle latches ensure an airtight vacuum seal.
- 8 Gallon 304 stainless steel canister resists chemical pitting from machine coolants and floor strippers.
- 1200 Watt bypass vacuum motor generates strong suction to recover heavy slurry and metal cuttings.
- Reinforced caster dolly provides 360-degree mobility across cracked machine shop concrete floors.
- Washable cloth filter bag traps fine grit and sawdust during dry facility maintenance jobs.
- Complete commercial toolkit includes a flexible suction hose, two chrome wands, squeegee, and crevice tool.
- Integrated top carry handle balances machine weight for transporting between service bays.
- Positive-locking metal latches clamp the powerhead down firm to maintain continuous suction pressure.
Electrical Load Vacuum Bench Telemetry
Pulling water through the squeegee nozzle draws 10.0 Amps from a standard 120 Volt electrical outlet. Motor casing temperature stabilizes at 132°F after 35 minutes of continuous machine coolant recovery. The vacuum motor delivers 80 inches of waterlift suction at 95 CFM airflow. Operating sound emissions register 74 dBA at five feet.
Machine Shop Maintenance Field Directives
CNC machine shops, automotive repair bays, and commercial maintenance crews clean spills fast using this stainless vacuum. Do not vacuum flammable solvents, volatile thinners, or gasoline because motor brush sparks will ignite vapors. Never operate in wet recovery mode without verifying that the mechanical float shutoff moves free.
- Rinse cutting fluid residue from the stainless drum with clean water after each machining shift.
- Clean fine metal grit out of the cloth filter bag with compressed air every 20 hours of dry service.
- Inspect the power cord outer jacket for cuts or pinch damage before starting each workday.
Factory Guarantee Commercial Shipment Roster
Lavex backs this commercial wet dry vacuum with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering the bypass motor and stainless drum. The package includes the 8 Gallon stainless vacuum, four swivel casters, suction hose, two wands, squeegee floor tool, carpet nozzle, and crevice tool.
