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PLĒCO Portable Industrial HEPA Vacuum Cleaner: High-Performance, Super-Quiet Filtration for Tough Manufacturing Environments

Industrial Portable HEPA Vacuum Cleaning Systems

PLĒCO Portable Industrial HEPA Vacuum Cleaner: Advanced Filtration for Manufacturing

Named after the Hypostomus plecostomus, a PLĒCO is the aquarium fish that never stops cleaning. Aptly named, the PLĒCO vacuum cleaning system was invented to do the same for your facility. No matter what you throw at it, it will continue to perform, year after year.

The PLĒCO Portable Industrial HEPA Vacuum Cleaner, developed by Air Dynamics, is designed for high-performance, continuous-duty operation in some of the most demanding industrial environments. With advanced filtration technology, this vacuum excels in removing harmful materials such as silica dust, combustible dust, grain, and wet plastics, ensuring a safer and cleaner work environment. Its HEPA filter effectively captures airborne particles, ensuring that air quality remains high while protecting both workers and equipment from hazardous exposure.

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PLĒCO Portable Industrial HEPA Vacuum Cleaner

PLĒCO 22

The PLĒCO Brand Portable 11.5 HP HEPA Vacuum System is a compact, high-performance cleaning solution designed for smaller-scale industrial applications, offering outstanding filtration…

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PLĒCO 28

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SUPER PLĒCO Brand 25HP

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Pre-Separators for Vacuum Systems

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Design-Build Portable Systems

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Resource Recovery Systems

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PLĒCO Portable HEPA Vacuum Systems Comparison Chart

MODEL-SPECIFICPLĒCO 22PLĒCO 28SUPER PLĒCO
Model #PPR22PPR28Super Pleco
Filter Section Diameter22"28"PPRS28
Construction14ga Carbon Steel14ga Carbon Steel14ga Carbon Steel
Standard MountingWheel - PortableWheel - PortableWheel - Portable
Operators - 1.5" Hose1-2 Users1-4 Users1-4 Users
Operators - 2" Hose1 User1-2 Users1-3 Users
Nominal Max CFM365735756
Primary Filter Area41ft²75ft²75ft²
# of Filters132020
Standard Discharge Storage20gal40gal40gal
Standard Pump Size11.5hp Regenerative TEFC Motor16.8hp Regenerative TEFC Motor25hp Positive Displacement
Vacuum Level Max10.3"Hg5.33"Hg8.1”Hg
Unit Weight615lbs800lbs850lbs
Combustible DustYesNoNo
Additional Pump SizeNA20, 25, 30hp25hp
Vacuum Level Options5.3 - 12"Hg5.3 - 12"Hg5.3 - 12"Hg
Additional Voltage Options208/230/600V208/230/600V208/230/600V

About Portable Vacuums

Engineered with durability in mind, the PLĒCO boasts a heavy-duty, fully welded steel frame and a 14-gauge filter body, guaranteeing a long lifespan of over 30 years. Unlike traditional shop vacuums, which require frequent replacements, the PLĒCO's robust construction and patented design make it an ideal long-term investment for industrial cleaning operations. It is available in models ranging from 11.5 to 30 HP, capable of handling a wide range of materials from fine powders to large debris, with airflow ranging from 100 to 500+ CFM, ensuring optimal suction and performance.

The PLĒCO’s advanced HEPA filtration system provides an essential layer of safety by ensuring exhaust air is properly filtered before release, meeting stringent environmental standards. This is particularly critical in industries dealing with hazardous materials like asbestos, lead, or combustible dust. Additionally, the PLĒCO complies with Class II Division 2 standards, making it safe for use in environments with electrical hazards, such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical manufacturing.

Designed for continuous use, the PLĒCO is an essential tool in industries that require constant cleaning, such as aerospace, automotive, aggregate, and food manufacturing. The vacuum’s compact yet efficient design integrates seamlessly into a variety of production environments, offering fast, reliable cleaning with minimal downtime. With its long-lasting performance, safety compliance, and superior filtration, the PLĒCO is the ideal solution for managing industrial dust and debris while maintaining high operational standards.

Standard Features

STANDARD FEATURES FOR ALL MODELS
Construction 14ga Carbon Steel
Standard Mounting Wheel - Portable
Filter Efficiency 99.95 @ .5µm
Secondary Filter Certified HEPA
Filter Cleaning Mechanism Shaker
Filter Replacing Location Side Loading
Standard Voltage 480V - 3 Phase
Push Button Start Yes
Noise Level 80dB
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 
Mounting Options Floor
Operator Tool Kit Available 6 Piece Operator Tool-Kit
Design/Build Customization Availability Yes
ACGIH Compliance Yes
NFPA Compliance Yes
Pre-Separation Drum Kit Available Yes
Vacuum Level Options 5.3 - 12"Hg
Additional Voltage Options 208/230/600V
File Formats Navisworks (NWF, NWD), AutoCAD (DWG, DWZ), BMP, DXF, GIF, IGES, Inventor (IDW, IPT, IAM, STP), JPG, PDF, TIFF

Key Features

  • High-Performance Filtration: Each PLĒCO vacuum comes with a HEPA filter that ensures 100-500+ CFM of air is effectively filtered, capturing harmful particles such as silica dust, combustible materials, grain, and even wet plastics. This guarantees a cleaner, safer work environment and protects both your workers and equipment from hazardous exposure.
  • Durable and Reliable Design: Designed for continuous operation, the PLĒCO is perfect for high-demand facilities. With a U.S. Patent (8,888,880) for its innovative design, the PLĒCO stands out as the most reliable portable industrial vacuum, engineered for tough processes requiring 24/7 operation without compromise.
  • Versatile and Powerful: Available in 11.5 to 30 HP, the PLĒCO handles a wide range of materials such as flour, grain, silica dust, aluminum, and combustible dust. Its powerful suction ensures optimal vacuum performance whether dealing with large piles or dispersed dust, making it an essential tool for a variety of industrial applications.
  • Advanced Filtration for Safety: The HEPA filtration system ensures that exhaust air is properly filtered before release, safeguarding your team from exposure to dangerous dust particles. This feature is particularly critical in industries dealing with asbestos, lead, and combustible dust, ensuring workplace safety and compliance with environmental standards.
  • Class II Division 2 Compliance: The PLĒCO is designed to operate safely in hazardous electrical environments and complies with Class II Division 2 standards, making it ideal for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical manufacturing where safety is paramount.
  • Compact and Efficient Design: Featuring primary and secondary filtration in a compact unit, the PLĒCO is easy to integrate into various production environments. It delivers fast, efficient cleaning while maintaining the highest safety standards, providing a hassle-free solution for continuous industrial processes.

Applications

  • Silica Dust Removal
  • Combustible Dust Collection
  • Asbestos and Lead Removal
  • Continuous Manufacturing Processes
  • Flour and Grain Processing
  • Wet Material Cleaning

Contact Our Team of Expert Engineers

Whether it's for silica dust removal, combustible dust collection, asbestos or lead removal, or wet material cleaning, the PLĒCO Portable Industrial HEPA Vacuum Cleaner stands as the ultimate choice for industrial cleaning. Contact Air Dynamics today to learn more about how the PLĒCO vacuum system can elevate your facility’s cleaning operations, providing superior filtration and unparalleled durability for years to come.

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Case Studies

Industrial Lint Removal

Air Dynamics was able to provide a LRS II system for a client In Reno, Nevada who needed a lint filtration system to handles its' heavy-duty laundry operation.

Challenge

Peppermill had new ironers that generated more lint into the production area, creating a fire hazard. 

Solution

Air Dynamics performs a ACGIH certified industrial ventilation risk assessment and analysis for each project.

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Industrial Lint Removal

Dust and Lint Control

A textile services company approached Air Dynamics Industrial Services for a specialized central and portable vacuum system. 

Challenge

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation was approached by the president of the Textile Services company requesting a more efficient and adaptable vacuuming system. 

Solution

Air Dynamics provided a versatile central and portable vacuum, engineered specially for the client's needs, which included the ability to drastically reduce the time it would take to perform the cleaning process.

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Dust and Lint Control

Silica Containment & Control

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation manufactures an industrial dust collector ventilation system for PPG.

Challenge

The major challenge faced by PPG was a high amount of silica dust being produced in their glass-cutting process.

Solution

Air Dynamics is a turn-key manufacturer, which means the project is taken from concept to installation by Air Dynamics’ project managers.

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Silica Containment & Control
Valued Clients
Testimonials Although they laughed, that didn’t faze us – we did our research and we had confidence in Air Dynamics’ application engineer we worked with.

"We’re a resource recovery company. We selected two PLĒCO 30 HP portable vacuum systems configured for bulk pickup. Our customer just laughed at us when the Air Dynamics PLĒCO vacuums showed up. They actually said, ‘they‘d never work!’ Although they laughed, that didn’t faze us – we did our research and we had confidence in Air Dynamics’ application engineer we worked with. The plant had a $100,000 central vacuum system; they even tried a “super sucker” with no decent results. The company gave up trying to recover the powdered tungsten themselves. We had their plant cleaned up in record time, even though the powdered tungsten weighed 1,150 pounds per cubic foot!"

- M. Hakli – resource recovery firm
Testimonials

"We love the vacuum and use it just about every day in our normal everyday routine. It has been a major help with maintaining clean floors and machines. We have also used it to unplug clogged pneumatic conveying lines where compressed air did not effectively work. In the past, we used brooms and compressed air to clean which caused the dust to float in the air, moving from surface to surface. The PLECO vacuum eliminates floating dust and its suction is powerful enough to get the fine dust out of the cracks and off the floor quickly. I like that it’s portable to move it where you need it."

- Eric Steigman, Owner, and Plant Manager, Small Valley Milling
Testimonials

"Daniel Lehman was so much more knowledgeable than the competition- probably more knowledgeable than anyone in the country, about industrial vacuums."

- C. Milum, Textile Company
Testimonials We recommend Air Dynamics!

"Working with Air Dynamics was an incredibly enjoyable experience for our engineering firm. They brought expertise to the table that we did not necessarily have in-house, and they conveyed it in a way that was easy for us, our shareholders, and our executives to understand. We would recommend Air Dynamics for anyone looking for a pneumatic or material handling conveying solutions."

- L. Samuelson, Engineer, power company
Testimonials

"The Desert Wind is the best technology we have found for testing and calibration laboratories. We use it within the aerospace and military sectors to assist the creation of parts development and provide part of the certification needed."

- Stephane Carpentier, Dir. Innovation & Development, CTA
Testimonials

"We purchased the PLĒCO 8.5 HP vacuum for our powdered colors business. We chose this substantially built vacuum over a European import that didn’t offer what this American made system did. We purchased a second unit because the first system performed excellent even after filling the canister again and again without affecting the pressure drop across the filters at all.

- G. Maynard, A Powdered Color Products Firm