GWS Vacuum Equipment

30/03/2026

SUPREME SUCTION POWER.
We’re proud to be featured in the latest annual edition of JCB Torque magazine.

From steelworks to energy-from-waste sites, our industrial vacuum systems are built to perform in the toughest environments, where reliability is critical and downtime isn’t an option.

For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with JCB Powertrain to deliver robust, high-performance equipment, with their engines powering our flagship 50 Series diesel vacuum units.

A big thank you to JCB Powertrain for the feature and continued support.

Read the full article here: https://go.jcb.com/ummyo

23/03/2026

Our new GWS Vacuum website is now live!
The new site makes it easier to explore our vacuum equipment, servicing, and support, and reflects our continued commitment to providing reliable vacuum solutions to our customers.

You can visit the new website here:
www.gwsvacuum.co.uk

If you have any upcoming requirements or would like to discuss how we can help, please get in touch.

Easy to use and built for reliable performance. Our equipment is ideal for the bulk removal of material from hard-to-reach areas – practically any material that will flow up a hose.

29/01/2026

Designed for multiple handling methods.
A client collecting equipment last week using their own skip truck reminded me of the adaptability built into our 50 Series Diesel and 30 Series Electric Vacuum Machines.

Both machines feature integrated side lifting lugs, allowing safe lifting and transport using a standard skip truck. Although Skip Trucks are less common today, they can still be highly useful where access or site logistics favour it.

Alongside skip truck handling, the machines can also be moved by crane (using independently tested lifting eyes), forklift truck, or mounted on a site trailer and towed, providing genuine flexibility for transport and relocation on site.

05/01/2026

Product Focus: Vacuum Filter Hoppers
If you’re working with dusty materials, our Filter Hoppers offer one of the safest and cleanest ways to vacuum collect and bag product on site.

A bank of high-efficiency filters captures almost all dust inside the hopper. Material can then be discharged straight into a 1-ton FIBC Big Bag, which ties off to stop dust escaping — protecting both operators and the wider site.

Each Filter Hopper comes with a 12" manual slide discharge valve and steep hopper sides to ensure smooth, easy emptying. They also feature double access doors for safe inspection or clearing any blockages.

Designed to work with our 50 Series Diesel Vacuum Machine (which automatically shuts down when the Hopper’s full), they can also be paired with lorry-mounted vacuums — ideal for bagging bulk material and preventing hazardous dust from reaching the main vacuum’s filters.

If you’d like more information or want to discuss suitability for your site, just get in touch.

08/12/2025

Product Focus: GWS 50 Series Diesel Vacuum Machine
The 50 Series Diesel vacuum Machine is the workhorse of our vacuum hire fleet, putting in hour after hour of running without grumble. The 50 Series might be small, but it packs powerful performance while delivering impressive cost savings to boot.

Designed with durability and value in mind, every component has been engineered for robust operation and a long service life, to deliver an exceptional return on investment.

As well as lower hire costs and upfront costs than larger lorry mounted units, it also delivers exceptional value in the field. With impressively low fuel usage of 10-12 litres per hour and low consumable costs, it delivers a financial boost to the bottom line.

The 50 Series is designed to use primarily 4” diameter hose, which is safer and easier to manhandle than larger 6” or 8” hoses but also significantly cheaper.

We typically arrange for the 50 Series to be delivered to site via Hiab lorry, which can off-load on site. The 50 Series is skid mounted as standard or can be mounted on a trailer and towed around site. That way you’re not tying up a HGV driver, making it ideal for multi-day jobs.

If you’d like to learn more about the 50 Series Diesel Vacuum Machine, or discuss any of our industrial vacuum solutions, our team is here to help.

20/11/2025

Tight squeeze? Yes please!
Our modular vacuum equipment is ideal for sites where space is at a premium. Compact and versatile, it can be positioned in even the smallest areas and safely cordoned off to avoid disruption to ongoing site activities. Clients regularly tuck our kit behind buildings, on pavements, even ship decks—you name it.

Our 50 Series Diesel Vacuum Machines can also be trailer-mounted for easy movement, allowing it to get into gaps that are too tight for lorries. And as its modular you can position the vac and collection vessel to suit the space available. Our most popular equipment combination is our 50 Series Diesel Vacuum machine with Filter Hopper, which is great for bagging up dry dusts.

For more information on our Industrial Vacuum Equipment please get in touch as we’d love to hear from you.

28/10/2025

Another successful delivery completed. Our specialist catalyst handling vacuum equipment has made it all the way to Iraq!
Always a proud moment seeing our systems ready for action. Designed for safety, performance, and reliability, even in the toughest environments.
A big thank you to our client for sharing these incredible on-site photos!

25/09/2025

Sometimes the best engineering isn’t the most complex, it’s the most reliable. Here’s one of our engineers, fitting out a new Gas Cooler, soon to be added to our UK hire fleet as part of our specialist catalyst handling vacuum range.

The design is intentionally simple: on-site water runs through heat exchangers to reduce discharged gas temperatures, allowing it to be safely recycled back into the reactor. No moving parts or electrics.

The Cooler is designed for use when vacuuming under nitrogen, instead of air. This is critical for handling pyrophoric catalysts that can ignite on contact with oxygen.

All GWS vacuum equipment is focused on simple, reliable engineering. The result is equipment that’s robust and easy to operate and maintain in demanding field conditions.

If you’re looking for specialist, field-ready catalyst handling solutions, please connect or contact us to learn more.

12/09/2025

Bagging dry, dusty materials on site doesn’t have to be messy or unsafe.
The GWS Filter Hopper is designed to make vacuum recovery safer and more efficient, with features that keep your team protected and your job on track:
🔹 Large access doors for quick inspections and clearing blockages
🔹 Fully enclosed walkway to reduce fall hazards
🔹 Fixed access ladder with fall arrest system, fully compliant with site safety requirements
Built for use with our 50 Series Diesel Vacuums or lorry-mounted systems, the GWS Filter Hopper helps you cut downtime while keeping safety front and centre.
Want to know more? Get in touch with the GWS team.

19/08/2025

From Scunthorpe to the Middle East: delivering confidence and reliability.
Yesterday we shipped a container of our specialist catalyst handling vacuum equipment from our Scunthorpe depot over to the Middle East. While it’s always exciting to see equipment head overseas, what really makes us proud is the reason why clients choose our equipment for their highly demanding environments where reliability is a must.
We love being able to give our clients the peace of mind knowing they have purchased equipment that will perform consistently where downtime simply isn’t an option. We’re proud to play a part in their success and to be trusted with such a critical role in their operations.
From our not-so-sunny UK base to much warmer destinations, this shipment is more than just a container on the move it’s about delivering confidence, safety, and performance wherever our clients need it.