Top
Back
Trial Purchase Build Your AIR-EX 2.0


AIR-EX
Air powered excavation tool

Design Registration No. DM/233174

The VAC-EX Ltd's AIR-EX is a compressed air-powered air excavation tool used for ground decompaction & clearance of spoil from underground assets in a wide variety of soils. 

The lightweight and durable AIR-EX lance is one of the industry leading safe excavation tools with effective ground cutting depths of 100mm, this tool enables safe, effective, stress free excavation around buried fibre optics, gas, water, electric, tree root systems and underground obstructions. 

The AIR-EX is available in lengths from 1.380m - 2.380m which can be used with multiple nozzle types and a variety of extension lengths. This makes the AIR-EX a very versitle tool which ultimately optimises operator performance.  

(integrated non-sparking tips which concentrate the air flow into a high velocity stream jet that penetrates & dislodges the soil in milliseconds, without damage to buried objects).  


 

Technical Specifications

Handle AIR-EX 2.0 AIR-EX 2.0
Shaft Type Type 1  Type 2 
Part No. * VX-AE-01 VX-AE-02
Weight * 2.9 kg (6.3 lbs) 4.15 kg (9.1 lbs)
Length * 1.180 m (46.5 in) 2.190 m (86.2 in)
Shaft Diameter Ø      51mm  (1.96 in)
H.A.V.S.                         0 m/s² - No vibration
Claw Coupling ** 3/4 in Ludecke
Compressor  Requirements  4-12 bar
 (80-180 cfm)
Nozzle Tip Brass non-sparking 
Test Voltage 75 kV per ft

IEEE 516-2021 

                           Compliant    
EN 61235                             Compliant

*Excludes Nozzle

**Other regional variants are available on request
Tool weight can vary depending on specification.
Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications and design without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine
 

OUR MACHINES ARE USED WITHIN

Features

The AIR-EX, the utility professionals safe excavating tool of choice.

Share your AIR-EX experience with us at [email protected]

 

Next Steps

Product Sheet Build Distributors FAQs Safety

© 2018 COPYRIGHT VAC-EX LTD | TERMS AND CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY | COOKIES