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Process Automation Solutions

Leading the way in the design & manufacture of bulk material handling & industrial vacuum cleaning systems since 1954.

Bulk Material Handling

VAC-U-MAX is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of bulk material handling systems that incorporate pneumatic, aero-mechanical, and flexible screw conveying technologies. Since 1954, VAC-U-MAX has defined the leading edge in technology for powder and bulk material handling. Our product range includes vacuum receivers, bag dump stations, bulk bag loading and unloading systems, batch weighing systems, metal powder recovery & more.

Industrial Vacuum Cleaning

VAC-U-MAX sets the standard for clean, safe, and efficient operations in production lines and dust-intensive environments. Our portable, continuous-duty, and central vacuum systems are engineered to remove dust, liquid, and particulate contamination swiftly—helping you extend the life of your equipment and creating a healthier workplace. We also offer a full line of explosion-proof models for combustible dusts, flammable liquids, and reactive powders.

Tech Spotlight: Metal Powder Recovery for Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing

Ready to maximize the lifecycle of your powders? VAC-U-MAX metal powder recovery systems have set a new benchmark in metal powder additive manufacturing, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in powder bed laser fusion and binder jet printing. Our AM-MPRS™ and AM-MPRR™ systems ensure optimal reuse of metal powders, speeding up your process, reducing waste, and supporting eco-friendly practices without compromising on quality.

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Why Choose VAC-U-MAX?

1

Maximize Plant Safety, NFPA, OSHA Compliance

From combustible dust to flammable liquids, VAC-U-MAX maximizes plant safety and streamlines housekeeping.

2

Custom Solutions for Automating Processes

Whether scaling up existing systems, adding production lines, or automating processes, we have you covered.

3

Advanced One-Source System Engineering

From source to destination, VAC-U-MAX systems deliver results while automating manual processes.

4

Reliable Service & Worldwide Rep Network

VAC-U-MAX equipment and engineered systems are sold to process industries worldwide via a worldwide rep network.
The 3R’s Revolutionizing Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

The 3R’s Revolutionizing Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing

Learn how the AM-MPRR™ Recovery & Reconditioning System manages the entire lifecycle of metal powders for powder bed laser fusion and binder jet printing.

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Vacuum Conveyor Yields Higher Wages at Milling Operation

Bulk Material Handling

Vacuum Conveyor Yields Higher Wages at Milling Operation

Pneumatic automation of material transfer cuts production time from twelve to eight hours and reclaims previously lost product, freeing up resources to increase hourly wages.

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Key Components for Pneumatically Conveying Difficult Powders

Bulk Material Handling

Key Components for Pneumatically Conveying Difficult Powders

Fine-tuned flow promotion devices, suitable filters, filter placement, and vacuum receiver design are essential when conveying difficult powders.

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Benefits of a Central Vacuum System without the Central Vacuum Cost

Industrial Vacuum Cleaning

Benefits of a Central Vacuum System without the Central Vacuum Cost

Small footprint industrial vacuum with fixed tubing network helps AM Stabilizers simplify housekeeping, reduce equipment wear and tear, and eliminate trip hazards.

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Additive Manufacturing Operation Automates Metal Sieving Process, Reducing Time by 85%

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing Operation Automates Metal Sieving Process, Reducing Time by 85%

Learn how the AM-MPRS™ metal recovery vacuum conveying system eliminates hazards, preserves expensive metal powders, and speeds up processes.

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The Basics: An Overview of Vacuum Conveying

Bulk Material Handling

The Basics: An Overview of Vacuum Conveying

In this article, we cover the basics of pneumatic conveying – how it works, a rundown of the benefits, and a list of factors we take into account when customizing your system.

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What our customers say

“The VAC-U-MAX system is an amazing improvement. It has reduced our 12-hour shift down to eight hours, and because of that, we are able to pay everyone a little bit more per hour, and our backs are in a lot better shape because there is a lot less heavy lifting... Everything that was so hard has just become a lot easier with the VAC-U-MAX systems. We have less waste, we have less dust, and we have better quality product.”

Jennifer Lapidus

Founder & General Manager, Carolina Ground

What our customers say

“The best thing about any piece of equipment is when you don’t hear about it—and we hear nothing about the VAC-U-MAX systems—not from the supervisors, not from the workers, not from sanitation, and not from our safety supervisor. VAC-U-MAX is responsive to feedback and easy to work with when honing our systems to work flawlessly.”

Angel Simeon, Jr.

Engineering Manager, Vitaquest

What our customers say

“What would have taken a good three days to weigh out, blend, get packaged and on the shelves, we can now do in one day... The VAC-U-MAX dual-purpose system makes the process more ergonomic, less physically taxing, and cleaner. It is a simple system that drastically changed things for the better.”

Mike Monti

Business & Operations Manager, ecoFINISH