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Explore our expert insights into suction excavation, operated by our highly trained team using a bespoke and modular system for maximum productivity and safety.
Suction Excavation is a non-destructive digging method that uses high-powered vacuum technology to safely and efficiently remove material, reducing risk of service strike. This technique is used across a variety of industries where strike avoidance is a priority.
Yes, Suction excavation and Vacuum excavation are terms used interchangeably within the industry.
Vac ex’s are primarily designed to remove soil, debris, sand, gravel and clay type of materials. In addition to these, suction excavators can remove a variety of materials of specialist material so if you have any questions, please contact the team and we would be happy to help.
As per the CPA Suction and Vacuum Excavation Good Practice Guide (SAVE), Force One only allow teams of two operatives for suction excavator hires. This ensures enhanced safety and productivity of operation, maintaining the recommended industry standard.
Holding either CPCS A78 A-F or NPORS N021 Suction Excavator competence, provides assurance that full syllabus has been covered in the safe operation of a suction excavator. Both CPCS and NPORS are widely recognised.
As standard, suction excavators are ‘special vehicles’ within a taxation class. Alternatively, suction excavators can be registered as HGV’s, allowing them to carry material on the highway, subject to correct laden weights, driver qualifications and compliance to EU drivers hours rules.
When there are known or suspected buried services, it is not good practice to use a rotating or rotating nozzle due to the increased risk of service strike. There are few circumstances in which a rotating nozzle/ike may be used, with appropriate controls in place.
