Industrial vacuum cleaner: how to choose - Delfin

Author: July

Jul. 14, 2025

Industrial vacuum cleaner: how to choose - Delfin

What is the best commercial vacuum cleaner

These vacuum cleaners, are typically made of medium-quality plastic materials or low-thickness steel. They can be found in the large retail chains and are suitable for very occasional use or hobbies. Surely, they are not recommended for any professional or industrial application, since, given their very low filtering capacity, filters get clogged almost immediately, even by not particularly fine dust, so breaking irreparably.

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Felici Machinery.

Wet & dry vacuum cleaners

The wet & dry vacuum cleaners are suitable for simultaneous suction of powders, solids and liquids. Depending on the heaviness of the application they can be made of plastic or steel. Delfin builds a line of vacuum cleaners for liquids and powders available both in painted or stainless steel, AISI 304 or 316 (especially required in the food, chemical or pharmaceutical industry). Delfin's wet & dry vacuum cleaner is the ideal tool for cleaning contractors and as permanent equipment in car washes. The great structural strength and the consequent reliability make these vacuums for liquids and powders a safe investment for any company. This truly is the best hoover vacuum for these needs.

Compact single-phase vacuum cleaners

Delfin 's compact single-phase industrial vacuum cleaners are true industrial machines. Built in painted or stainless steel, they can be equipped with 1, 2 or 3 single-phase by-pass electric motors, with independent switches, protected by a solid steel headboard, containing sound absorbing material which reduces noise to a minimum during service. They can be used in any industrial sector, from the recovery of particles of fine dust, to the collection of heavy solids.

Three-phase industrial vacuum cleaners

Solid, capable and powerful, the three-phase industrial vacuum cleaner is equipped with turbines ranging from 2.2 to 5.5 kw, is characterized by large filter surface and containers between 50 and 100 lt. This vacuum cleaner, which in Delfin's range is represented by 4 models of the DG EXP line, can also be used as a suction unit in small centralized systems, in combination or not with filtering preseparators or hoppers.
The real strength of this type of industrial vacuum cleaner is its reliability. In fact Delfin equips its industrial vacs only with Italian, German or American side channel blowers, which ensure outstanding performance, even in continuous and very heavy applications. The side channel blowers used, moreover, are suitable to work continuously and can work without problems even 24 hours 24 (in these cases it is recommended to adopt a safety valve that protects the turbine from overheating, allowing it to virtually work to infinity) .

Heavy duty three-phase industrial vacuum cleaners

If you are wondering which is the best industrial vacuum cleaner for heavy duty, you have to know that the high performance industrial vacuum cleaners free themselves from the simple concept of "vacuum cleaner" in order to become machines for material handling and pneumatic conveying. With their enormous power (turbines up to 25 kW), in fact, they can carry powders and solids with many features for tens or hundreds of meters, and then discharge them via hoppers or separators. For this very reason Delfin's Heavy duty three-phase industrial vacuum cleaners, which can be found in the DG HD line, are very often used as a central vacuum unit in centralized vacuum systems. Given the great power, these are almost always combined with pre separation systems and hoppers which are, in turn, designed and built based on the needs of the end user. Choose this kind of powerful vacuum cleaner.

High vacuum units

High vacuum units are crucial in order to collect heavy dust or granular solids dispersed during the manufacturing process, typically in cement plants, steel mills, mining and other heavy industries. The use of these suction units increases the efficiency of the production cycle, allows the saving of considerable resources in terms of both manual labor and iproduction downtime, while also increasing the hygiene in the work environment. Furthermore, the collection of these materials generates immediate savings as these can be directly replaced in the production process. The industrial high vacuum units are in fact designed for the recovery of large quantities of heavy materials, also of large size. The incredible effectiveness of these tools allows a rapid return on investment derived from significant savings in terms of manpower and time. Delfin's high vacuum are built with a sturdy steel structure, which stores within a vacuum pump and a mechanical system, extremely simple and, at the same time, effective. This combination guarantees the absolute reliability of these incredible industrial vacuum systems.

Industrial Vacuums for oil, metal chips and swarf

The industrial vacuum cleaners for the recovery of oil from metal chips and cutting machines are widely-used within the mechanical, automotive and plastics industries. These machines are able to quickly retrieve large amounts of oil mixed with metal shavings directly from the tanks of CNCs or plastic cutting machines. Once recovered, the oil is filtered through a sieve grid, which filters the chips down to approximately 1.5 mm. After this first filtering, the oil passes through a polypropylene filter with a 300 micron efficiency and finally deposits in a tank of variable capacity, from 100 up to 700 lt. Once deposited, the oil can be immediately re introduced inside the machines and the production cycle through a powerful independent pump that empties the most capable tank in a matter of seconds. Delfin's Industrial Vacuums for oil, metal chips and swarf of the Tecnoil range therefore gives one the possibility to reuse several times cutting oil and coolant, thus instantly saving and reducing the cleaning time of collection tanks.

Industrial air powered vacuum cleaners

Delfin's compressed air operated vacuums generate suction through one or more Venturi ejectors. These ejectors have no moving electromechanical components and are, therefore, extremely reliable and durable. Delfin recommends this type of vacuum cleaners especially for shipyards and applications on board of ships or oil platforms, where air supply is preferred to electricity. Air operated vacuums guarantee excellent performances and the ability to work non-stop, even 24/7.

Vacuums for fixed extraction on machines (OEM)

The industries manufacturing production machinery, from packaging machines to those cutting aluminum, very often have the need to recover small quantities of dust and / or production waste (also scraps), continuously and directly to the source.
These companies, known as Original Equipment Manufacturers, therefore require compact and modular suction units, which also have to be highly customizable ,depending on the performance required by the specific application. Delfin's units of the DirectX line are the preferred choice of multiple leading manufacturers of industrial machinery, ranging from bottling machines to CNCs.
Delfin has earned this preference thanks to a very high level of flexibility and adaptability to customer requests, each time resulting in the creation of the best possible suction unit.

Vacuums for continuous recovery of waste and scrap

The vacuum units for continuous recovery of scraps differ from most industrial vacuums for their cylindrical shape. These machines are in fact built in order to have a large internal collection volume, as they are mainly used for the continuous recovery of scraps and production waste on packaging lines or textile machinery. In fact, on these machines, scraps are often strips of material, long and light, but very voluminous. This suction unit is made of a side channel blower placed on the bottom of the cylinder, a grid of protection above, while the remaining part of the cylinder is covered by a filtering bag, made of filtering material.This bag is fixed thanks to the plug located in the apical part. The bag, when filled with waste and scraps, can be easily removed, emptied and replaced. These vacuum cleaners, therefore, guarantee the operation of the machines they are applied on, avoiding jams (due to scraps) and minimizing downtime for immediate savings.

ATEX certified Industrial vacuum cleaners

ATEX certified industrial vacuum cleaners are machines built to work within hazardous areas, as defined by the 94/9/CE European Directive. These industrial vacuum are engineered to prevent any spark or electric tension through a series of specific technical features. They must be used in areas such as industrial bakeries, food industries ( where big quantities of flour, cereals or other edible particles are handled), shooting ranges, aluminum working facilities, mines, foundries, steel industries and many more.

Dust, fumes, mist extractors

Many years of experience and the desire to represent the unique specialist in the field of industrial vacuums, have led Delfin to develop a full range of dust extractors and dedusting systems. From the aspiration of welding fumes, to the extraction and filtration of solvents or powders, Delfin's Airflow line allows users to always find the right solution for their specific application. Not to mention, Delfin personally designs and installs centralized dust collection systems.

Master these Vacuum Cleaner Facts and Be Successful

The most common question we are asked about vacuum cleaners is which type is the best? Personal preference and price are often the deciding factors but there are real differences that should be considered when buying this essential piece of cleaning equipment.

Upright vacuums are designed to be easy, just grab it, plug it in, and off you go. The one- piece design allows for easy storage and reduces the need to bend when operating. However, this unibody design comes with some distinct disadvantages. The full weight of the vacuum rests on the operator’s arm, shoulder and back while vacuuming which leads to fatigue and increases the risk of strain injuries. This should be a consideration for any space that requires regular and lengthy vacuuming.

With uprights, the motor and filter are in one compact place which necessitates smaller and less powerful motors. The smaller motor does not recover as much soil and requires more passes to do a thorough job or leaves debris in the carpet. Uprights are also significantly louder as there is less room for sound insulation. For example, our leading canister vacuum, operates at 47 dB(A) while most commercial uprights operate at 70-75 dB(A). To put that into perspective; conversational tone is approximately 60dB(A) so it can make a big difference; both to the operator and the occupants if you are daytime cleaning. Better canister vacuums also have the advantage of cord rewind allowing you to only use the amount of cord you need while vacuuming, minimizing tripping hazards and making it easier to put away. Frequency and timing of vacuuming should also be considered when purchasing a vacuum.

Obviously, the space you are cleaning is an additional factor. If you are moving from carpet to hard floor, have stairs or need to clean around and under furniture, then a canister is a much better option. In fact, there are some environments where a canister is the only vacuum that makes sense. We recently had large retail clothing chain who were really challenged vacuuming the store floor. They had tried a backpack vacuum, but it kept knocking the clothing racks over when the operator turned so they were stuck using an upright that couldn’t fit through the narrow aisles or under the racks. They were vacuuming the main aisles and manually picking up plastic and tags from under and between the racks which was both labour intensive and not very effective. They hadn’t even considered a canister until we demonstrated how one with a productivity tool could easily get under and between racks as well as make quick work of the wide main aisles.  It was a perfect example of the right solution for the job.

There are pros and cons for all vacuums. Canisters are lightweight, quiet, more powerful, better for getting under and around furniture, and can easily switch between carpet and hard floor. However, they also need more space to store, require some bending to turn on and off and some people don’t like pulling it behind them. Backpacks, being like canisters in operation, share most of the same pros and cons. They are better for getting around things, can be used on different surfaces, are lighter weight but some users don’t like to wear the machine. Uprights are easier to store, easy to use, and require less bending. However, they are also heavy, loud, less powerful, and difficult to maneuver under and around furniture or stairs.

Another factor to consider is the operational costs of each unit. Uprights, being smaller capacity use more bags and need to be changed more frequently. Even if you are saving money by using a shake-out bag, which is not great for air quality or allergens, you will pay more to replace brush rolls and belts over the life of the vacuum. More breakable and wearable parts also result in more downtime, so there are operational and maintenance costs to consider.

For more information, please visit Large Industrial Vacuums.

However, the biggest and most important difference in choosing a vacuum is productivity.  A common belief is that uprights are better for large areas, but the productivity rates tell a different story. Upright Vacuums have the lowest productivity numbers.

Vacuum Type

Square foot/hour

Corded Upright

2,857

Corded Canisters

6,000

Corded Backpacks

7,400

Battery Canisters

10,000

Battery Backpacks

15,000

*Based on ISSA productivity rates

Using the ISSA productivity rates, we can start to do a cost analysis on labor and the amount of equipment needed. If a corded canister cleans twice as much area in the same amount of time as an upright, then switching to a canister cuts the hourly labor cost in half. If you opt for an electric backpack you can save over 60%; a battery canister will give you a 72% savings while a battery backpack delivers a whopping 80% labor savings!  These percentages equate to tens, and in larger facilities, hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. With labor accounting for nearly 55% of cleaning costs, it is imperative to look beyond the purchase price and really understand the cost of your vacuum choice.  There are calculators available to determine specific labor savings based on square footage and frequency and the ROI (return on investment) associated with different types of vacuums. (you can find one on our website www.nacecare.com)

Considering the differences in design and user preference, for professional cleaners, the facts to master for success are knowing the production rates, knowing the application and then choosing the type of vacuum that puts the most money back in your bottom line.

By: Kathleen Sutherland,  Director of Marketing at Nacecare Solutions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleensutherland/

Want more information on Construction Vacuum Cleaner? Feel free to contact us.

30

0

Comments

Please Join Us to post.

0/2000

All Comments ( 0 )

Guest Posts

If you are interested in sending in a Guest Blogger Submission,welcome to write for us!

Your Name: (required)

Your Email: (required)

Subject:

Your Message: (required)