GapVax hydroexcavators are multipurpose systems for virtually every wet-dry vacuum project imaginable. Constructed of 1/4-inch ASTM A572 Grade 50 steel, the company’s HV56 has a 15-cubic-yard debris body and water tanks from 350 to 1,200 gallons.
Specs include a positive displacement blower rated at 5,250 cfm with 28 inch Hg. GapVax’s patented filtration design includes five cyclones, which prolongs the life of the filter bags and eliminates the costly threat of material entering the vacuum pump. The tailgate is fully opening, field adjustable and also has four fail-safe, individually adjustable locks that ensure a complete seal.
Optional equipment includes a cold-weather recirculation package, sludge pump, auger unloading system, body pressurization system, remote pendants, wireless remotes and more.
Whether you’re excavating, locating utilities, digging potholes, tunneling, slot trenching, conveying dry gravel and sand, or doing general cleanup, the GapVax can handle any of your vacuum needs.
Low maintenance, ease of operation and overall design have established GapVax units as an industry leader. They’re also custom-designed to meet the needs of the customer. A complete list of standard features, as well as optional equipment, can be found online at www.gapvax.com.
Company history
In 1977, disaster struck the small city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. A massive flood disabled the once thriving steel town, prompting Gary A. Poborsky to purchase a used 1,000-gallon septic pumper and help his neighbors and community get back on their feet. It was out of this unfortunate event that GAP Pollution & Environmental Control was born.
As GAP continued to grow, Poborsky decided to address the equipment issues they were facing in the field. In 1989, GapVax was started with the mission to design and build high-quality industrial vacuum equipment. Armed with more than 20 years of direct service industry experience and the passion to improve the products used by the workers at the end of the hose, GapVax vacuum trucks today are renowned for high-efficiency filtration, low maintenance and durability. GapVax’s diverse line of products has earned it a reputation of delivering reliable service in the toughest work environments.
GapVax currently spans 15 acres to include 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space at the former U.S. Steel site in Johnstown. “We pride ourselves on keeping manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania and employ 120 people and counting,” says a company spokesperson. “Our second location, GapVax Gulf Coast, opened in 2014 and sits on 5 acres with a 7,800-square-foot facility for sales, service and parts. Mitchel Halbardier is the operations manager for our Deer Park, Texas, office.”
Across the U.S. and Canada, GapVax has five regional sales managers and 15 dealers to meet the needs of its customers. GapVax has a full selection of parts and accessories, not just for your GapVax unit, but for other brands as well.
“Our Gulf Coast office also has parts on hand,” says the spokesperson. “Scott Bair, our parts manager has been a part of the GapVax family for 30 years. His knowledge is second to none.”
GapVax is a manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks and sewer trucks. The company offers a full line of accessories, hoses and replacement parts. GapVax units are custom-built by the operator, for the operator.
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