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Novatek VA03ABK 3.3-Gal Pneumatic HEPA Backpack Vacuum – 170 CFM, 90 PSI, 38 lbs
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+1 (978) 295-7538Novatek VA03ABK 3.3-Gallon Pneumatic HEPA Backpack Vacuum
The Novatek VA03ABK is a 3.3-gallon backpack HEPA vacuum driven by compressed air at 50 CFM and 90 PSI, producing 170 CFM at 160" static lift. Weighing 38 lbs with the same wearable harness as the electric VA03EBK, the pneumatic model trades wall-power dependency for spark-free operation and 60 CFM higher airflow — making it the correct specification for Class I/II hazardous locations and high-debris abatement in elevated or remote positions.
VA03ABK – Key Specifications and Features
- Model: VA03ABK (pneumatic backpack)
- Airflow: 170 CFM, 160" static lift
- Air supply: 50 CFM @ 90 PSI
- Tank capacity: 3.3 gallons
- Filtration: 4-stage — pre-filter, disposable bags, individually certified HEPA (99.97% @ 0.3 µm)
- Hose: 6-ft × 1.5" crush-proof vacuum hose
- Dimensions: 17 × 18 × 31 in
- Weight: 38 lbs
Where the VA03ABK Performs
Petroleum refineries and chemical processing plants specify the VA03ABK in electrically classified areas where ignition risk makes electric tools non-compliant. Industrial abatement crews in solvent-contaminated environments use it because the 170 CFM airflow clears debris faster than the electric model, and the compressed-air drive introduces no spark. On scaffolding and elevated platforms where running 120V extension cords creates safety violations, the pneumatic backpack vacuum connects to existing compressed-air drops already present in most heavy industrial facilities.
Pneumatic Backpack Vacuum Technical Considerations
The VA03ABK requires 50 CFM at 90 PSI, which typically requires a rotary screw compressor. This same compressor infrastructure often already exists in the heavy industrial environments where the VA03ABK is specified. Novatek's individually certified HEPA filter applies the same documentation standard as the electric model — each filter is tested at the factory at 99.97% for 0.3-micron particles — satisfying project audit requirements for OSHA-regulated abatement.
| Model | VA03ABK |
| Airflow | 170 CFM, 160" static lift |
| Air Supply | 50 CFM @ 90 PSI |
| Tank Capacity | 3.3 gallons |
| Filtration | 4-stage with individually certified HEPA |
| Hose | 6 ft × 1.5" crush-proof |
| Dimensions | 17 × 18 × 31 in |
| Weight | 38 lbs |
Documents
| Type | Backpack |
|---|---|
| Power | Corded |
| Capacity | 13.2 qt |
| Airflow | 170 CFM |
| HEPA Filtration | Yes |
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How the Novatek VA03ABK 3.3-Gal Pneumatic HEPA Backpack Vacuum Compares to Other Novatek vacuums
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| Model | Airflow | Capacity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novatek VA15EHFL 15-Gal Electric HEPA Floor Vacuum | 110 CFM | 60 qt | Other |
| Novatek VA03EBK 3.3-Gal Electric HEPA Backpack Vacuum | 110 CFM | 13.2 qt | Backpack |
| Novatek VA15AHFL 15-Gal Pneumatic HEPA Floor Vacuum | 170 CFM | 60 qt | Other |
| Novatek VA03ABK 3.3-Gal Pneumatic HEPA Backpack Vacuum— this model | 170 CFM | 13.2 qt | Backpack |
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