Vacuum excavation by John Mee and Vac-ex ltd

BIRCO 1000

Self operation training available

Can be used trailer or skid mounted.
Can excavate very narrow and deep holes or trenches –
3 meters deep x 110mm wide is easily achievable.
The soil removal process can be carried out wet or dry depending on ground type and process used to agitate ground.
Positive and negative displacement Vacuum systems can be used depending on:

• Distance materials needing to be conveyed from point of use
• Size of materials to be conveyed
• Wet or dry materials
• Material type (shot blast, gravels, dust, concrete debris)
• Job description

In operation

• Requires use alongside debris receptacle. Options available:
  250 litre tub
  3t swivel Dumper
  1750 litre hydraulic tipping tank
• Positive displacement vacuum (turbine system)
• Noise level <87 db
• Trailer or vehicle mounted
• Wet and dry excavation
• Emergency stop wander lead

Dimensions

Length - 1750mm
Width - 1750mm
Height - 1400mm
Weight - Dry 1140 kgs; Wet 1390 kgs

Maximum vacuum depth - 5m

Maximum vacuum span - please ask for further info

Vacuum - twin turbine

Water pump - 1800psi - 3000psi
250 ltr polyurethane onboard water tank

Vacuum hose - a) manual, b) mechanically supported

Vacuum hose - 125mm reduced down to 100mm at open end

Filtration system - 33 filter cartridges - 5 micron washable

Emptying - no debris tank use of auxiliary tank required

Intrinsically safe - please ask for further info

Performance Comparison

1. Manual excavation
2. Dry clay
3,4. Wet clay, Soil mix
5. Wet sand
6. Type 1
7. Gravel up to 50mm
8. Dry sand

Above production rates can vary depending on tipping/ access to water/proximity to job