Novatek VA15AHFL 15-Gal Pneumatic HEPA Floor Vacuum – 170 CFM, 90 PSI, 70 lbs

Novatek VA15AHFL 15-Gallon Pneumatic HEPA Floor Vacuum

The Novatek VA15AHFL is a 15-gallon, pneumatic HEPA floor vacuum rated for 170 CFM at 160″ static lift, requiring 50 CFM of compressed air at 90 PSI. Its spark-free compressed-air drive makes it the correct choice for volatile or explosive atmospheres where electric motors are prohibited. Like the electric VA15EHFL, it uses a 4-stage filtration system with an individually certified HEPA filter at 99.97% efficiency, housed in a 15-gallon cold-rolled steel tank with an epoxy-coated interior.

VA15AHFL – Key Specifications and Features

• Model: VA15AHFL (pneumatic)
• Airflow: 170 CFM, 160″ static lift
• Air supply: 50 CFM @ 90 PSI
• Tank capacity: 15 gallons, cold-rolled steel, epoxy-coated interior
• Filtration: 4-stage — pre-filter, disposable bags, individually certified HEPA (99.97% @ 0.3 µm)
• Integrated air filter/dryer: protects motor and filtration components
• Hose: 6-ft × 1.5″ crush-proof vacuum hose
• Dimensions: 23 × 23 × 38 in
• Weight: 70 lbs

Where the VA15AHFL Performs

Chemical plants and refineries specify pneumatic HEPA vacuums in ATEX or Class I/II Division 1 areas where electric sparks create ignition risks — the VA15AHFL’s compressed-air drive eliminates that risk entirely. Industrial abatement crews operating in lead smelter remediation or solvent-contaminated buildings use it because the 170 CFM output — 60 CFM higher than the electric counterpart — clears debris more rapidly. The integrated air filter/dryer ensures moisture-free supply air reaches the vacuum internals, preventing corrosion and maintaining consistent performance even when compressor lines carry condensation in humid field environments.

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Pneumatic vs. Electric HEPA Vacuum Selection

The VA15AHFL requires an air compressor producing at least 50 CFM at 90 PSI — a specification that exceeds most portable contractor compressors and typically requires a rotary screw unit at the job site. In exchange, operators get 170 CFM versus the 110 CFM of the electric model, a fully spark-free system, and no dependency on 120V circuits in remote or outdoor locations. For sites with existing compressed-air infrastructure, the pneumatic model is the higher-throughput choice with no added electrical load.

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