Compact, lightweight slide-in vacuum units can be a valuable addition to a PRO’s equipment fleet, as they can be mounted on pickup or flatbed trucks or trailers and offer a compact alternative to a larger truck-mounted tank. Rigs using slide-in tanks are extremely maneuverable in tight spaces, making them ideal for special event service. Here are several compact units available today:
Stainless steel slide-in unit
The 400/200 slide-in unit from Best Enterprises is built with 304 stainless steel. It carries a capacity of 400 gallons of waste and 200 gallons of freshwater. It is equipped with a 3-inch dump valve, 2-inch sight glasses, a Hypro Roller pump and motor and a Conde Super 6 vacuum pump with a platform-mounted Honda 5.5 hp electric start engine. 800/288-2378; www.bestenterprises.net.
Slide-in vacuum tank
The slide-in vacuum tank from Crescent Tank Mfg. has a low center of gravity for protection against rollover. The unit features a 350-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater tank, with all operations located at the back of a 1-ton pickup or flatbed truck. Other features include a Masport vacuum system, 9 hp Honda electric start engine and electric water pump. 585/657-4104; www.crescent-tank.com.
Self-contained slide-in
Self-contained slide-in tanks from Imperial Industries Inc. are available in steel, aluminum and stainless steel, and are custom designed for special needs in 100- to 700-gallon models. Stock units are available in capacities of 300, 450, 550 and 650 gallons. Features include a choice of Conde SDS6 or Masport HXL3V vacuum pump, Honda direct-drive engine, anticorrosion anodes in the waste and water compartments and a horizontal water tube for equalized weight distribution. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.
Versatile slide-in unit
Slide-in tanks from KeeVac Industries are manufactured from 54/54-grade aluminum. Units are available in 300- to 2,000-gallon capacities, with flanged and dished heads. They are manufactured in several different styles, including waste only, two-compartment or three-compartment units. Pump choices include Masport, Conde and Jurop in both gasoline and diesel. Larger units for trailers and roll-off trucks are also available. Units come with vacuum/pressure pumps, washdown pumps, 50-foot washdown hose and 30-foot Tiger Tail hose. Primary, secondary and oil catch mufflers complete the package. 866/789-9440; www.keevac.com.
Weight-distributed slide-in
The standard slide-in unit from Lely Manufacturing features a Conde Super 6 vacuum/pressure pump, with an electric-start Honda 5 hp motor. Its freshwater compartment is designed for equal weight distribution. Options include Jurop or Masport pumps; and steel or aluminum construction. It has a 3-inch discharge with a valve and camlock fitting, a 12-volt water pump with 50 feet of hose and a nozzle, 30 feet of 2-inch Kanaflex hose with a valve and wand. Units are available in multiple sizes, and can be primed and painted to specifications. 800/334-2763; www.lelyus.com.
Standard slide-in unit
Standard slide-in units from Pik Rite Inc. are available in 300- and 450-gallon sizes for portable restroom and grease trap cleaning. Units are available in steel or aluminum, with or without freshwater compartments. Various vacuum pump and engine options are available. Features include 30 feet of 2-inch fill hose with poly ball valve and PVC nozzle, 3-inch discharge with poly ball valve, washdown systems and high-quality paint. 800/326-9763; www.pikrite.com.
Slide-in tank unit
The slide-in tank unit from PolyPortables is a fully equipped, compact and ready-to-use service tank with electric push-start engine, vacuum/pressure pump, waste and freshwater hoses, fittings and accessories. It is an ideal solution for smaller service routes and tight spaces. It mounts into the back of a pickup bed, a flatbed chassis or onto a flatbed trailer, and is self-contained and ready to use. Multiple waste and freshwater storage configurations are available. 800/241-7951; www.polyportables.com.
Emergency slide-in unit
The CUSITEC 300 slide-in unit from Sanitarios y Quimicos de Mexico was designed for emergency situations. It features 200-gallon waste and 100-gallon freshwater compartments, with a Conde 35 cfm vacuum pump, a 6.5 hp gas engine and a 70 gpm Shurflo pump. Standard features include security valves, aluminum quick couplers, primary and secondary shut-off, a vacuum gauge and an oil-catch muffler. It can be used with any vacuum hose, and can be trailer-mounted or built on a slide-in skid. 915/239-8919; www.syqonline.com.
Compact slide-in unit
The MD400 slide-in unit from Satellite Industries is ideal for small routes, quick services, quality control and locations where a small truck is the only way to service restrooms. Designed as a self-contained tank for long-box pickup trucks, the 270-gallon waste/130-gallon freshwater tank uses a bolt-in system that allows quick installation and removal. Standard equipment includes a Conde 6 vacuum system powered by a Honda 5.5 hp engine, 25-foot service hose and diaphragm washdown system. Other features include a 3-inch waste outlet valve with rear service, 2-inch freshwater outlet valve with rear service, waste and freshwater sight glasses, 1/2-inch metal hose standoff to protect paint with a rack for service hose and an interior baffle to prevent sudden load shifts. 800/883-1123; www.satelliteindustries.com.
Aluminum slide-in unit
Slide-in Warehouse offers slide-in units from 300- to 1,500-gallon capacity. Manufactured in five different styles, single, double or triple compartment configurations are available. All units are manufactured from aluminum. Pump choices include Conde, Masport and Jurop in both gasoline and diesel. Units come complete with vacuum/pressure pumps, washdown pumps, 50-foot washdown hose and 30-foot Tiger Tail hose. Primary, secondary and oil-catch mufflers complete the package. Units are designed to fit in a pickup bed, flatbed or trailer. Matching trailers are available for all sizes. 888/445-4892; www.slideinwarehouse.com.
