As facilities face growing challenges posed by aging central vacuum systems, Goodway Technologies is sharing a solution with their Regional Vacuum Systems, a modular, production‑line‑based approach to dust and debris extraction.
For decades, facility managers have relied on central vacuum systems that were never designed for today’s production demands. Goodway Technologies was seeing reoccurring issues among customers including suction loss when tubing is extended, clogged lines, operators leaving hoses connected, and entire plants losing vacuum capability when a single central unit goes offline. With the introduction of NFPA 660, which limits vacuum hose length to 25 feet to ensure proper grounding and bonding, many older systems can no longer operate safely or compliantly.
“Most of the central vacuum systems we see were installed years ago, and facilities are pushing them far beyond what they were designed for,” said Eric Potorski, Goodway Technologies Industrial Vacuum Specialist. “The Regional Vacuum System was created to give facilities a safer, more reliable, and more scalable alternative.”
A Smarter, Modular Alternative to Central Vacuum Systems
The Goodway Regional Vacuum System places a heavy-duty industrial vacuum in a strategic location and connects it to piping and vacuum drops throughout the facility. Instead of moving portable vacuums or running long hoses, teams have safe access points exactly where cleanup is needed.
A central vacuum system consolidates all vacuuming capability into a single, facility-wide system, while a regional vacuum distribution system can be implemented in a single strategic zone, or multiple regional vacuum systems can be implemented across multiple strategic zones within a facility.
The Regional Vacuum System breaks a facility into zones or production lines, each with its own dedicated vacuum source. This approach delivers:
Hard tubing for long‑distance conveyance NFPA‑compliant 25’ hose drops Independent suction per system Balanced performance across all lines Scalability as production grows Dedicated hoses and tools per line to reduce cross‑contamination
Many facilities are now installing one Regional Vacuum System per production line. For example, one customer deployed three independent systems—each with roughly 100 feet of tubing—to support three separate lines.
This configuration enables:
- Multiple operators per line
- No suction loss across other lines
- Continued cleaning even if one system is offline
- The ability to disconnect and use the vacuum elsewhere when needed
Built for Performance, Safety, and Compliance
Every Regional Vacuum System is engineered with professionally sized tubing and fittings to ensure performance and NFPA compliance. Components are built using 16‑gauge mechanical tubing and are available in aluminum, zinc‑galvanized, or stainless steel, with smooth‑bore elbows and fittings designed to maximize flow and reduce material build‑up.
The Regional Vacuum Systems are compatible with a wide range of Goodway Technologies industrial vacuums. These vacuums extend tubing runs up to 120 feet, support multiple simultaneous operators, and offer optional cyclones or dumping hoppers for increased capacity. The CD-series vacuums offer features that allow safe indoor operation without the need for expensive explosion venting.
Operational Value
This is more than a vacuum system, it’s an operational strategy.
Maintenance on one system no longer shuts down the plant Expansion is modular instead of requiring major infrastructure replacement Capital costs are significantly lower than upgrading a full explosion‑vented central system
