Vac truck hire - What are the applications?
Date published 29 November 2021
Vacuum trucks, more commonly referred to as ‘vac trucks’, are a relatively new technology to the construction industry. They are equipped with high pressure hoses and suction tubes, allowing them to suck liquid, slurry, and sludge into a tank located on the back of the truck for transport and disposal.
They were originally designed for the suction of mining slurries, but they are now used across multiple sectors of the construction industry. If you know how to use one, vac truck hire can provide you with a versatile solution to a multitude of tasks and projects. Keep on reading to find out more about the numerous applications of vac truck hire.
How does a vac truck work?
A vac truck is equipped with a pump that creates negative air pressure. Negative air pressure creates suction which allows for the vac truck to perform its function. A vac truck is equipped with a suction hose between the tank and the pump to allow for the transfer and removal of the liquid material that is being suctioned.
Vac trucks also commonly come equipped with a high-pressure hose to undertake non-destructive digging and vacuum excavation. Water from the high-pressure hose is used to breakdown materials such as soil, gravel, and sand into a liquid slurry and then the suction hose is used to remove it. Vac truck hire is often sought after to perform this type of digging/excavation because it is less damaging to surrounding structures.
What are some of the applications of vac truck hire?
Vac truck hire has too many potential applications to list exhaustively. Here are a just a few of the most common projects and tasks that vac truck hire is commonly employed for.
Utility and telecommunications works
Vac truck hire is a popular choice for utility and telecommunications repairs, installation, and maintenance projects. Vac trucks can excavate and provide access to utility and telecommunications assemblies underground without the risk of damaging them. They are also able to clear away liquid from inspection pits in the event of wet weather and ground conditions.
Remote digging and excavation
Because of their design, vac trucks can perform vacuum excavation and digging tasks at a distance. The suction and the pressure hose can be run into areas with limited access while the vac truck stays in place.
Post hole digging
Vac truck hire is also commonly employed to excavate post holes for road guard rails and traffic signs, as well as for small excavation projects. If you need a larger hole, you can repeat the process in spots. Using a vac truck eliminates the risk of damaging an existing underground line and takes less time and labour than using an auger.
Emergency clean ups and waste removal
Cleaning up a chemical spill or containing hazardous materials can easily be completed with a vac truck. Vac truck hire minimizes risk to both workers and the public in these situations. A vacuum truck can easily remove hazardous waste in a fraction of the time it would take to perform the work manually.
Looking to hire a vac truck in Brisbane? H2Flow Hire can help.
H2Flow Hire are industry leading providers of vac truck hire in Brisbane and across South East Queensland. Learn more about our small vac trucks for hire here.
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