Nilfisk GM80 3.24 Gallon Industrial Vacuum with HEPA Filtration – 120V

Description

Lead paint remediation and toxic silica mitigation require certified particulate containment that standard utility shop vacs cannot deliver. The Nilfisk GM80 3.24 Gallon Industrial Vacuum pairs certified HEPA filtration with an aluminum canister on 120 Volt single-phase power. Built for hazardous dust containment, this machine meets strict abatement standards, but its small volume demands frequent bag changes.

Aircraft-grade aluminum construction forms the outer tank, eliminating corrosion risks while providing rigid impact resistance during transport between abatement jobsites. The 1100-Watt motor routes intake air through a four-stage filtration stack featuring a disposable paper bag, cotton main filter, micro-filter, and an upstream certified HEPA exhaust cartridge. Closed-cell rubber clamping gaskets maintain airtight seals across the aluminum housing seams, stopping hazardous dust from escaping into operator breathing zones.

Certified HEPA Abatement Mechanics

Hazardous abatement work requires airtight vacuum assemblies that prevent toxic blowback during continuous operation. This aluminum platform pairs clinical particulate capture with rugged field transport hardware.

• 1100-Watt Commercial Motor delivers deep negative suction on standard 120 Volt electrical drops.
• Certified HEPA Exhaust Filter captures 99.97 percent of hazardous particulate down to 0.3 microns.
• Heavy Aircraft Grade Aluminum Drum resists physical denting during transport inside work vans.
• 3.24-Gallon Dry Collection Tank holds hazardous lead dust and toxic mineral particulate.
• 3.25 Square Foot Cotton Main Filter slows incoming air velocity to drop dust before exhaust filters.
• Detachable Steel Wheeled Cart provides stable tracking across floor transitions without tipping.
• 30-Foot Grounded Power Cord delivers broad working radius without continuous extension cord swaps.

Abatement Dyno Heat Records

Bench testing on 120 Volt line drops confirms a 9.0 Amp draw under full static suction restriction. The aluminum motor housing peaks at 139°F after 90 minutes of continuous static operation in a 71°F test room, shedding thermal heat through the aluminum dome. Vacuum instruments register 102 inches of water column lift alongside 87 CFM open airflow. Sound monitoring meters log 61 dBA at 6 feet. Static pressure across the clean HEPA filter indicates minimal airflow restriction.

Abatement Fleet Service Rules

The wheeled trolley glides across hardwood floors without scuffing finishes, but pulling this unit through deep mud or loose gravel will jam the small swivel casters. Lead paint abatement teams and mold remediation specialists gain verified containment, but demolition contractors pulling flooded cellar water will ruin the dry paper bags and short out the motor.

• Replace the certified HEPA exhaust filter cartridge every 12 months to maintain OSHA compliance.
• Inspect the internal cotton filter seam stitching every month for pinhole abrasions.
• Check the motor carbon brushes every 500 operating hours to avoid copper commutator wear.

Manufacturer Guarantee Box Inventory

Nilfisk backs this GM80 with a 2-Year limited warranty covering the motor and aluminum canister drum. The shipped package contains the aluminum vacuum canister, certified HEPA filter, cotton main filter, 6.5-foot flexible hose, two aluminum wands, combination floor nozzle, crevice tool, dusting brush, and five paper collection bags.