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Vacutech
Vacutech LLC is the originator of the central vacuum arch concept that is now a staple of modern express car washes. Well over a decade into introducing this idea, the company continues to innovate and find solutions with the goal of designing and building optimal vacuum systems with for a variety of different applications. In addition to car washes, they serve industries like housekeeping, mining, eco-friendly renewable energy, and more! Vacutech is based in Sheridan, Wyoming where they design, manufacture, and build high-quality vac systems that are tailor made to the needs of each customer and have long lifespans. They also focus on offering unparalleled customer service when help is needed.
The company was founded by Tom and John Tucker, two brothers who now have over 100 years of combined experience in the vacuum industry. Driven to produce the highest performance vacuums on the market, they built a highly respected business and gained strong footing in the industry. Vacutech is now part of National Carwash Solutions - better known as NCS. As part of this family of industry-leading brands that includes stalwarts like MacNeil, Ryko, TSS and Clean Touch, Vacutech's presence is stronger than ever. Their systems can be found all over the country at successful, high-volume car washes around the country.
Kleen-Rite offers quality OEM replacement parts for Vacutech systems, available at competitive prices and designed to meet the same fit, performance, and quality as the original components that came with your system.
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Contact Vacutech
If you have questions regarding an order, Kleen-Rite can be reached by phone at 1-800-233-3873 or by email at customerservice@kleenrite.com. If you wish to contact Vacutech directly, please call them at 1-800-917-9444 or email them at vacinfo@ncswash.com. While Kleen-Rite sells Vacutech replacement parts, we do not offer vacuum units. If you're looking to purchase an entire system, we recommend filling out Vacutech's contact form to get started.
Quick Summary of Car Wash Vacuums
New to the industry and need to learn a little bit more about car wash vacuums? In the basic sense, there are two types of vacuums commonly used by car washes. Central vacuums, like the ones offered by Vacutech, are large systems in which the motors and equipment that power the system are located in one spot. The equipment is connected to a number of lines that deliver suction to sturdy arch or boom stanchions throughout the property. Those vacuum booms and arches hold hoses coming from the central vac system, keeping it elevated off the ground and placed for easy accessibility, creating a convenient station for customers to clean their vehicle interior.
Another popular option that car washes use is canister vacuums. These are standalone units, typically cylinder-shaped, that each hold their own motor (or motors) to power the vacuum. Each vac has a hose that extends directly from the unit. They are installed on islands throughout the car wash lot for convenient customer use.
Central vacs generally allow you to offer more stations, as the larger equipment is located in an equipment room instead of taking up space on the lot. Rather than having to maintain multiple units, you only deal with a consolidated vacuum source that drives the entire system. The disadvantage is that if the central vacuum system is down, all of your stanchions may be out of commission until the system is fixed. Individual canister vacuums take up more space on the lot itself and each requires its own individual maintenance and cleaning. Of course, that means that if one unit is failing, it doesn't affect the other vacuums available to customers. Weigh the options and decide what works best for your business!
