How to Choose the Right PowerLift Model for Your Facility

August 18, 2025
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Choosing an industrial vacuum system isn’t about grabbing the first unit off the shelf. For operations managers, plant supervisors, and safety leaders, it’s a high-stakes decision. The right choice helps you pass OSHA audits, reduce maintenance downtime, and protect your team. The wrong one? It’ll cost you—fast.

That’s why we built the PowerLift Series: OSHA-Approved HEPA Vacuums—a flexible, rugged vacuum line engineered for real industrial environments. But how do you choose the best vacuum cleaner for your specific facility?

Here’s how each model in the PowerLift Series stacks up:

Quick Model Comparison

Step 1: Know Your Dust

Before selecting a model, understand your dust type. Is it fine and hazardous like silica? Or coarse and heavy like metal chips? Use this insight to guide whether you need HEPA filtration and heavy-duty performance.

Step 2: Pick Your Power Level

  • 10 HP: The agile sprinter—compact, powerful, easy to position, and perfect for light to moderate dust zones.
  • 15 HP: The all-star. Handles a broad range of cleaning tasks without overpowering your space.
  • 20 HP: The heavyweight champion. Built for non-stop cleaning, heavy material pickup, or as the backbone of a central dust system.

Still undecided?  Take the Vac Selector Quiz to get matched with the ideal PowerLift model in minutes.

Step 3: Think Through Mobility Needs

All PowerLift models include forklift pockets and lifting eyes—but size does matter when navigating tight layouts.
Choose 10 HP for ultimate agility, 15 HP for versatility, and 20 HP for longer deployments where movement is less frequent.

Step 4: HEPA Filtration Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

Whether silica, carbon black, or fine powders, your dust gets tiny fast. Every PowerLift can be configured with true HEPA filters (99.97% @ 0.3 µm) and anti-static grounding—making these the best vacuum cleaners for serious dust control.

Step 5: Plan for Scale

Ready to grow? Automate tool connections? Want centralized dust control?

All PowerLift models—especially the 20 HP—serve as the core of scalable dust collection systems, ready to be integrated with ducts, remote dump stations, and zoned control systems.

Bottom Line: Which PowerLift Is Right for You?

  • Choose 10 HP for quick, agile cleanup in tight environments.

  • Go with 15 HP for reliable, daily plant-wide performance.

  • Select 20 HP when you need beast-mode suction, multi-zone control, or central system integration.

Whatever the scale, one thing remains constant: each is part of the powerful PowerLift Series—engineered for compliance, uptime, and unmatched durability in industrial environments.

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