Skip to content

Free Shipping on Most Orders

Orders over $300 ship free to the continental US. Threshold may vary by brand.

Expert Support

Talk to a specialist — not a call center.
+1 978-295-7538

30-Day Returns

Not the right machine? Return or exchange within 30 days, no hassle.

Authorized Dealer

30 pro brands sold direct. Full manufacturer warranties honored.

Vacuums for Asbestos Abatement

Asbestos abatement requires HEPA vacuums with fully sealed housing, not just HEPA-rated filters but sealed construction where all exhaust air passes through the HEPA stage with no bypass pathways. Class H HEPA certification, safe filter-change procedures, and housings rated for disposal as contaminated waste. Mosquito America, NaceCare, and Sandia sealed HEPA backpack and canister models for asbestos abatement and lead paint cleanup. Always verify compliance with your state EPA and OSHA regional office.

Original price $569.00 - Original price $1,169.00
Original price
$569.00 - $1,169.00
$569.00 - $1,169.00
Current price $569.00

Sandia HEPA Raven 70-4003 Backpack Vacuum – 6 Qt, 150 CFM, HEPA Bag+Filter

Sandia
In stock

Sandia HEPA Raven 70-4003 6-Quart Backpack Vacuum – Dual HEPA Filtration The HEPA Raven adds two-stage HEPA filtration to the Raven backpack platfo...

View full details
Original price $569.00 - Original price $1,169.00
Original price
$569.00 - $1,169.00
$569.00 - $1,169.00
Current price $569.00
Original price $609.00 - Original price $969.00
Original price
$609.00 - $969.00
$609.00 - $969.00
Current price $609.00

Sandia Super Raven 30-2003 Backpack Vacuum – 10 Qt, 150 CFM, 67 dB

Sandia
In stock

Sandia Super Raven 30-2003 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum – 150 CFM, 10 lbs The Super Raven delivers 150 CFM through a 1,340-watt (1.5 HP) motor in a 10-...

View full details
Original price $609.00 - Original price $969.00
Original price
$609.00 - $969.00
$609.00 - $969.00
Current price $609.00
Original price $649.00 - Original price $649.00
Original price
$649.00
$649.00 - $649.00
Current price $649.00

Sandia 20-1001 Super Raven 10-Quart Commercial Backpack Vacuum – 1340W, 150 CFM

Sandia
In stock

Maximum-Output 10-Quart Commercial Backpack Vacuum – Sandia 20-1001 Super RavenThe Sandia 20-1001 Super Raven is the highest-output standard-filtra...

View full details
Original price $649.00 - Original price $649.00
Original price
$649.00
$649.00 - $649.00
Current price $649.00
Original price $709.00 - Original price $709.00
Original price
$709.00
$709.00 - $709.00
Current price $709.00

Sandia 20-3001 HEPA Raven 10 qt Backpack Vacuum – 150 CFM, 1340W

Sandia
In stock

True HEPA 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum for Commercial and Remediation Use – Sandia 20-3001 HEPA RavenThe Sandia 20-3001 HEPA Raven is a 10-quart profes...

View full details
Original price $709.00 - Original price $709.00
Original price
$709.00
$709.00 - $709.00
Current price $709.00
Original price $749.00 - Original price $749.00
Original price
$749.00
$749.00 - $749.00
Current price $749.00

Sandia 20-5001 Aviation Raven 10 qt Backpack Vacuum – 150 CFM, 1340W

Sandia
In stock

10-Quart Commercial Backpack Vacuum with Blower Function – Sandia 20-5001 Aviation RavenThe Sandia 20-5001 Aviation Raven is a 10-quart professiona...

View full details
Original price $749.00 - Original price $749.00
Original price
$749.00
$749.00 - $749.00
Current price $749.00
Original price $629.00 - Original price $629.00
Original price
$629.00
$629.00 - $629.00
Current price $629.00

Sandia 70-2001 Super Raven 6 qt Backpack Vacuum – 150 CFM, 1340W

Sandia
In stock

High-Output 6-Quart Commercial Backpack Vacuum – Sandia 70-2001 Super RavenThe Sandia 70-2001 Super Raven delivers 150 CFM of suction from a 1340-w...

View full details
Original price $629.00 - Original price $629.00
Original price
$629.00
$629.00 - $629.00
Current price $629.00

Vacuums for Asbestos Abatement: Sealed HEPA for Hazardous Fiber Capture

What Makes a Vacuum Compliant for Asbestos Work

Asbestos abatement is a federally regulated activity. The vacuums used during and after abatement must meet specific performance standards — consumer shop vacs and standard HEPA vacuums are not acceptable substitutes. Compliant abatement vacuums require sealed Class H HEPA filtration (99.97% minimum at 0.3 microns where all exhaust air passes through the HEPA stage with no bypass pathways), filter-change procedures designed to prevent fiber release during servicing, and housings that can be bagged and disposed of as contaminated waste. The OSHA asbestos standard (29 CFR 1926.1101) and EPA NESHAP regulations for asbestos renovation and demolition govern vacuum requirements — always verify current compliance with your state EPA and OSHA regional office before selecting equipment for regulated projects, as requirements vary by jurisdiction and project type.

Backpack Format for Containment Zone Mobility

Asbestos abatement containment zones are physically restricted spaces — plastic-sheeted work areas with limited floor space, decontamination chambers, and restricted access. A backpack vacuum keeps the machine on the operator, eliminating the floor footprint and the trip hazard of a floor-standing unit in tight containment. Sealed HEPA backpack models from Mosquito America and Sandia are lightweight enough for extended use inside full PPE, with capacities that handle a full work session before requiring a safe bag-out and disposal. For larger containment zones requiring high-volume cleanup, canister models provide cord-free operation that avoids outlet access limitations inside sealed containment where running extension cords through decon chambers compromises containment integrity.

Related: HEPA Vacuums · Backpack Vacuums · Air Scrubbers for Abatement · Vacuums for Construction

Pairing Vacuums with a Full Abatement Containment System

A HEPA vacuum is one component of a compliant asbestos abatement setup. Negative air pressure containment, HEPA negative air machines, and appropriate PPE are all required alongside the vacuum. The vacuum's role is post-abatement cleanup of surfaces within the containment after bulk removal — not replacing the negative air pressure system that maintains containment integrity throughout the project. For a complete compliant program: a sealed HEPA backpack vacuum for surface cleanup within containment, a negative air machine ducted to exterior exhaust for pressure maintenance, and a HEPA air scrubber for air recirculation during cleanup phases. Abatement Technologies negative air machines and XPOWER portable air scrubbers from the abatement air scrubbers collection are designed to work alongside the vacuum for a validated, full-system approach to regulated abatement projects where documentation and certification are compliance requirements.

Compare products

{"one"=>"Select 2 or 3 items to compare", "other"=>"{{ count }} of 3 items selected"}

Select first item to compare

Select second item to compare

Select third item to compare

Compare