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Aqua System Air-Powered Vacuum Cleaner Introduction Guide

Introduction

In manufacturing sites and maintenance factories, the recovery of cutting oil, lubricating oil, wastewater, sludge, and metal chips is a daily occurrence.

However, many sites face the following challenges:

• Electric vacuum cleaners are prone to breakdown
• Safety concerns in oil or flammable environments
• Manual recovery work is labor-intensive
• Cleaning operations are time-consuming
• Heavy burden on workers

To solve these challenges, **Aqua System Co., Ltd. developed its air-powered vacuum cleaners (APPQO series and AVC series)**. 

Cleaning Challenges Faced by Manufacturing Sites

Challenge ① Electric Vacuum Cleaner Breakdowns

General electric vacuum cleaners are vulnerable to:

• Oil suction
• Metal chip contamination
• Prolonged operation

and can cause motor failure.

Increased costs due to repairs and replacements are also a major problem.

Challenge ② Ignition Risk

In factories handling oil or light oil,

• Motor overheating
• Spark generation
• Electrical leakage

pose risks.

In some cases, capital investment for safety measures may be required.

Challenge ③ Increased Cleaning Man-hours

For cleaning around machine tools and pits,

• Bucket collection
• Pump transfer
• Manual sludge removal

are necessary, requiring significant time and effort.

Solution

Aqua System Air-Powered Vacuum Cleaner

Aqua System's air-powered vacuum cleaners do not require an electrical power source as they are driven by an air compressor.

Feature ① High Safety with Air Drive

Since no electricity is used,

• Reduced risk of electrical leakage
• Reduced ignition risk
• Applicable in explosion-proof areas

are possible.

Feature ② Continuous Operation Possible

Due to the air-driven system,

• No motor burnout
• Long-hour operation possible
• Stable suction power

are achieved.

Feature ③ Simply Mount on a Pail Can

It can be used by simply mounting it on a JIS standard 20L open-top pail can.

This minimizes the equipment modifications required for introduction.

Feature ④ Wet and Dry Use

The following can be recovered simultaneously:

• Oil
• Cutting oil
• Water
• Sludge
• Sludge
• Metal chips
• Debris

Since it can handle both dry and wet materials, one unit covers a wide range of applications.

Main Applications

Metal Processing Factories

Target for Recovery

• Cutting oil
• Coolant liquid
• Metal chips

Benefits

• Reduced tank cleaning time
• Reduced workload
• Reduced equipment downtime
  

Automotive Maintenance Factories

Target for Recovery

• Waste oil
• Wastewater
• Sludge

Benefits

• Improved working environment
• Increased cleaning efficiency

Food Processing Factories

The stainless steel specification (AVC-550SUS) is active in:

• Wet areas
• Washing areas
• Drains

and other similar environments.

Shipbuilding and Heavy Industry Sectors

• Bilge recovery
• Sludge recovery
• Oil spill countermeasures

are utilized for.

Implementation Benefits

※Implementation benefits may vary depending on the operating environment.

Main Model Examples

APPQO550

For Oil / Wet and Dry Use

• Max Suction Volume: 80L/min
• Recommended Pressure: 0.4～0.6MPa
• Usable Viscosity: 3,000cP or less
• Air Consumption: 525L/min
• Compatible with 20L pail cans
  

AVC-550SUS

For Water / Water-soluble Liquids

• All stainless steel construction
• Rust-resistant
• For food processing factories and washing lines
• Max Suction Volume: 80L/min

Summary

Aqua System's air-powered vacuum cleaners are a solution that enables:

✅ Enhanced safety
✅ Reduced working hours
✅ Reduced maintenance burden
✅ Reduced breakdown risk
✅ Realization of site improvements

Particularly,

• Metal processing factories
• Automotive maintenance factories
• Food processing factories
• Printing factories
• Paper manufacturing factories
• Shipbuilding industry

can expect high effectiveness.

Registration Date: September 21, 2026

Update Date: September 22, 2026