Due to the design, the surface to which the unit will adhere does not have to be smooth and flat. Certain surface imperfections causing vacuum losses are tolerated (eg. aluminium tread-plate), due to constant vacuum generation.

This standard unit will also lock to curved surfaces down to approximately 600mm diameter, but by using our curved surface adaptor, we can lock on to pipes, tubes etc. down to 50mm diameter.

LIGHTWEIGHT

Weighing only approximately 4.5kg the VAC-FORCE 2000 has instant advantages over magnetic based drills which weigh 13.0kg plus and are restricted to ferrous materials. Its lightweight construction enhances its portability, saving time in relocating when cutting multiple holes.

Safety cables are not required when operating at heights. The hovercraft effect when the release button is pressed makes centre pop location easy.

VERSATILE

VAC-FORCE 2000 adheres to most surfaces and materials – ferrous, non-ferrous, composites, masonry, fibreglass, glass, timber etc. It can be used on thin materials and doesn’t mark or damage the surface to which it is attached. Magnetic based drills are now so limited in their range of applications due to the fact that they can only hold onto ferrous materials of a certain thickness.

UNIQUE

The VAC-FORCE 2000 is powered only by compressed air. Swivelling of mast allows for it to produce holes close to edges and or corners. Vacuum pad and seal design gives excellent stability of the unit on most surfaces for positive and precise drilling/cutting operation.

The unit can be operated underwater and also in hazardous spark free environments (check drill manufacturer). Use of optional Curved Surface Adaptor allows unit to lock directly onto pipe down to 50mm diameter.

SAFETY

Control is indirect through the drill feed lever, providing a more consistent rate and removing the user from any direct torque feedback.

A built in safety valve will only supply air to the drill once the vacuum pad is secured to the working surface. The safety valve will also cut air supply to the air drill in the event of the vacuum pad breaking away. VAC-FORCE 2000 locks to the item being drilled whereas with a pedestal drill the work must be clamped.

PRODUCTIVITY

With the VAC-FORCE 2000, productivity is increased due to its portability, less set up time, rapid hole cutting and drilling and greater worker satisfaction due to lack of effort required by operator.

This unit has the potential to be used with safety, savings and productivity gains in virtually all environments and industries:

PETROCHEMICAL Air drill – no spark; drilling of pipes	MINING Air drill – no spark
Steel Building and Construction Non Ferrous industries Vacuum, not magnetic	Masonry Industry Water cooling environment for core bits (drilling bits) – no electrics. Complete safety in use.
Plumbing Industry Locks to pipes for easy drilling for branch lines and sprinkler heads etc.	Transport Industry Drilling of chassis rails, body panels (fibreglass, aluminium etc.)
Marine Industry Masts, fibreglass panels, aluminium, stainless Steel – above and below water	Sheet Metal Industry Vacuum locks, magnets won’t due to insufficient metal for magnetic force to be generated
Glass Industry Vacuum will adhere to glass, use of diamond core bits will allow easy drilling	Aerospace Industry Vacuum will adhere to surface for positive drilling to the various alloys and composites employed in the aerospace industry
Building Industry Drilling of doors for door locks, panels, etc. Size and weight allows for easy application and use	Automotive Industry Drilling of panels for fitment of aerials and accessories
Fabrication Industry Often easier to take the machine to the work, rather than the work to the machine.

CAPACITY

Capacity is: <63mm in stainless steel sheet (with Evergreen planetary drive cutting system) 63mm <4mm sheet steel 32mm <25mm steel plate Compactness of unit allows it to be used in confined spaces.