Vacuum blast method with the Tornado ACS
The innovative alternative to sandblasting without high pressure, water or chemicals
systeco is the manufacturer of the patented vacuum blasting process (vacuum blasting) with the Tornado ACS system for environmentally friendly graffiti removal. The process works without high pressure, water or chemical cleaners – clean, controlled and gentle on materials.
The following patents have been granted or patent applications submitted for the unrivalled vacuum blasting system in the most economically important countries:
- European patent EP 3873699C0 effective as a unitary patent in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Sweden
- European patent EP 3873699B1 effective in Spain, the United Kingdom and Turkey
- US patent US 11344996B2
- AT patent AT 519621B1
- CH Patent CH 713471B1
- RU Patent RU 2807490C2
- Patent application in Canada CA 3028404
- Patent application in Germany DE 102022119028.5
The vacuum blasting process using the Tornado ACS cleaning system from systeco—also known as negative pressure blasting or soft blasting—is a modern, gentle, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional sandblasting.
Unlike conventional sandblasting, where the blasting medium is shot directly onto the surface at high pressure, the systeco system uses a completely different and controlled negative pressure technology.
🚀 How Does Vacuum Blasting Work?
In the vacuum blasting process, the fine blasting granulate is drawn from the storage container by the created vacuum and accelerated in the blasting lance to speeds of up to 400 km/h (250 mph). This process takes place in a closed circuit that:
- Operates dust- and dirt-free
- Keeps the granulate within the system
- Enables safe, precise spot cleaning
The high impact speed of the granulate reliably removes paint, coatings, dirt, or graffiti from a wide variety of surfaces—without damaging the underlying material.
🧽 Soft Blasting – Minimally Abrasive and Gentle on Materials
Due to its precise control and gentle effect, vacuum blasting is also referred to as soft blasting. It is significantly less abrasive than sandblasting or dry ice blasting, making it especially suitable for:
- Sensitive materials such as natural stone, plaster, brick, or metal
- Protected or listed buildings
- Indoor areas with delicate surroundings
- Challenging surfaces that must not be roughened or damaged
🔬 Vacuum Blasting vs. Sandblasting or Dry Ice Blasting
Unlike sandblasting, which often causes significant material removal and dust generation, or dry ice blasting, which has limited applications and requires elaborate safety precautions, the vacuum blasting method with Tornado ACS offers:
- No dust development
- No hazardous waste
- No use of water
- Extremely high precision in cleaning
✅ Conclusion: The Tornado ACS Vacuum Blasting System – Safe, Clean, Effective
With its innovative negative pressure technology and minimally abrasive cleaning effect, the Tornado ACS vacuum blasting system is the ideal solution for anyone seeking to remove graffiti or contaminants in an environmentally friendly way—without damaging surfaces or harming the environment.
Functioning
After turning on, the jet cap (6) is placed on the surface (8) and adheres to it by vacuum. With inserting the jet lance (7) into the jet cap (6) the cycle is closed.
By gravity the granules (2) are passed through from the lower container (1) to a dosing system (3) into the air flow (4). The granules (2) are then transported through a flexible suction house (5) into the jet cap (6). Through the jet lance (7) the granulate impinges on the surface (8) to be worked on. By moving the jet lance (7) the surface can be cleaned quickly and dust-free, stripped or roughened up. The process can be optimally monitored and controlled via 3 vision panels (9). After impinging, the granules (2) and the removed dirt particles are sucked in immediately again. Through the suction hose (10) the abrasive mixture enters the upper part of the machine. There, it is separated by the cyclone principle. The dirt particles are received in the fine dust filter (11) and the granules fall into the middle container. To reuse the granules, the flap (12) is opened and the granules enter the storage container (1). Coarse particles are kept on the screen (13). The work process begins again.
Pros and cons of the vacuum blasting method
Compared to conventional pressure washers the vacuum blasting method of the Tornado ACS has many advantages. Through the high velocity impact hard substances can be broken up and removed. Contamination like limestone or saltpetre can be easily and thoroughly cleaned without any difficulties. In case of soft substances though, the energy is being absorbed. Meaning that pollutions like chewing gum cannot be removed off a surface with this technology. Also for the operation of this cleaning equipment a dry surface is needed.
Concluding, the cleaning machine with its vacuum blasting method Tornado ACS is a great alternative to pressure washers and dry-ice blasting, due to its easiness, accessibility and advantageous applicability. Various application fields of the Tornado ACS make it to the perfect cleaning solution when it comes to green cleaning.
Especially on heritage protected surfaces the minimally-abrasive technology is good to use. The cleaning machine Tornado ACS removes toe pollutes and is gentle to the surface.
Patent made in Germany
Patented Cleaning Technology "Made in Germany" – Exclusively from systeco
Discover the Tornado ACS cleaning system – a patented surface cleaning technology developed in Germany, available exclusively from systeco and certified partners. This innovative cleaning machine uses a revolutionary vacuum blast method – completely free from high pressure, water, and chemicals.
This eco-friendly cleaning solution offers numerous advantages:
- Easy to use – suitable for everyone
- Ideal for indoor applications and sensitive environments
- No special safety measures required
- Sustainable, climate-neutral, and resource-efficient
Thanks to its unique vacuum technology, the Tornado ACS enables thorough and safe cleaning, even in delicate or protected areas – without harming people or the environment.
Experience the future of surface cleaning – with the Tornado ACS system by systeco, the environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cleaning methods.