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Fixed H-Class air extraction for continuous workshop dust control.
A fixed high-airflow extraction system built for workshops, facilities, and production environments where dust is generated repeatedly from a defined process or work zone.
- H-Class filtration
- Fixed workshop installation
- 4 kW three-phase
- 3800 m³/h airflow
- Automatic filter cleaning
- 16 m² filter surface
- 35 L collection bin
- Compliance System™ ready
H-Class filtration · Fixed air extraction · 3800 m³/h airflow · Automatic filter cleaning · QR compliance dossier
00 · Fixed source-capture extraction
Fixed H-Class air extraction for continuous workshop dust control.
A fixed high-airflow extraction system built for workshops, facilities and production environments where dust is generated repeatedly from a defined process or work zone.
H-Class Filtration · Fixed Air Extraction · 3800 m³/h Airflow · Automatic Filter Cleaning · QR Compliance Dossier
01 · Range Positioning
The fixed mid-tier system in Novavac Air Extraction.
The Novavac Air 40 is the fixed mid-tier system in the Novavac Air Extraction range. It is built for businesses that have moved beyond mobile dust control and need a more permanent extraction setup for continuous or repeated dust-generating work.
Use it when your dust source is predictable, your process happens in the same area, and mobile extraction is no longer the smartest long-term solution.
02 · B2B Positioning
For businesses ready to make
extraction part of the facility.
Mobile extraction works when the dust source moves.
But when the dust source is fixed, repeating, and predictable, moving equipment around becomes inefficient.
At that point, your business does not need another mobile unit. It needs a fixed extraction system.
The Air 40 is built for workshops and production environments where airborne dust needs to be captured at the source every day, without relying on operators to reposition mobile equipment constantly.
03 · What It Solves
Turn a repeating dust problem into a controlled extraction point.
If dust is generated in the same area every day, mobile extraction can become a weak compromise.
- Operators forget to move it
- Hoses get placed badly
- Capture points shift
- Dust spreads before the system is positioned properly
- Recurring dust from fixed workstations
- Airborne dust spreading through workshops
- Weak capture from improvised mobile setups
- Inconsistent extraction around machinery
- Poor air quality in production areas
- Downtime caused by inadequate dust control
- The need for permanent source-capture
- H-Class filtration for hazardous dust
04 · Best Fit
Best for mid-range continuous workshops and production areas.
The Air 40 is designed for businesses that need fixed air extraction without jumping straight to the highest-volume Air 55 system.
Mid-range fixed workshops & production zones
- Workshops with repeated dust-generating processes
- Production areas with defined dust sources
- Machinery connection points
- Sanding, grinding, cutting, polishing or finishing stations
- Fabrication and material processing areas
- Facilities needing permanent extraction infrastructure
- Businesses upgrading from mobile air extraction
- H-Class hazardous dust environments
Use a different Novavac category
- Small mobile teams needing portable extraction
- Jobs where the dust source constantly moves
- Sealed Longopac hazardous dust disposal
- Combustible dust or zone-rated environments
- High-volume production better suited to Air 55
- Bulk dust storage and transfer applications
- Buyers looking for a basic vacuum or temporary setup
If your fixed dust source is high-volume, step up to Novavac Air 55. If your dust source moves between locations, look at Novavac Force 75 or Force 150.
05 · Core Features
Engineered for fixed installation in continuous-use environments.
Each feature exists for a specific reason. Together, they make the Air 40 a workshop-grade extraction system, not a heavy vacuum.
High airflow capacity
Strong continuous suction designed for workshop-scale dust loads rather than light cleanup.
Source-capture extraction
Captures dust at the point it is generated — the most effective method for maintaining clean breathing air.
Large filter surface area
More filter area means longer service intervals, more stable airflow, and better dust separation.
Automatic filter cleaning
Self-cleaning system maintains consistent suction during long, continuous-use cycles.
Workshop-ready collection bin
Sized for continuous use without constant emptying — practical for production workflow.
H-Class filtration option
Available where extraction must capture hazardous fine dust, not just standard workshop dust.
Fixed installation design
Engineered to be permanently mounted and integrated into the workspace — not relocated daily.
Compliance System™ ready
QR-based compliance dossier linked from day one — every system has its own audit-ready record.
Designed for long-term service
Maintenance is part of the design — accessible service points, available spare parts, and predictable lifecycle costs.
06 · Novavac Compliance System™
Every Air 40 ships with its own compliance dossier.
The Compliance System™ is built into every Novavac unit — including the Air 40 — so you can prove your dust control infrastructure to clients, auditors, and HSE in one scan.
- A QR-coded compliance plate mounted on the unit itself
- A digital compliance file, accessible from any phone
- A HSE-aligned documentation framework
- An audit-ready record linked to that specific machine
When auditors, HSE inspectors, or clients ask "is this equipment compliant?" — your team scans the plate. The dossier opens. No paperwork hunt.
07 · Mobile vs Fixed
Same dust. Different extraction strategy.
When the dust source is fixed and repeats every day, mobile extraction stops being efficient. Fixed extraction wins on consistency, capture, and operator safety.
| Criteria | Mobile extraction | Air 40 · Fixed |
|---|---|---|
| Capture point | Moves with the operator | Permanent, optimised position |
| Setup time | Reposition every shift | Always ready |
| Suction consistency | Depends on placement | Engineered for the source |
| Operator behaviour | Relies on discipline | No daily setup decisions |
| Air quality | Dust escapes during repositioning | Continuous source-capture |
| Suited for | Variable, mobile work | Repeating workshop processes |
08 · Technical Specifications
Sized for mid-range continuous workshop loads.
Engineered for fixed installation in workshops and production environments with permanent dust sources.
| Motor power | 4 kW |
| Power supply | 400 V · 3-phase |
| Airflow capacity | 3800 m³/h |
| Vacuum (max) | 2500 Pa |
| Filter surface area | 16 m² |
| Filter class | H-Class (hazardous fine dust) |
| Filter cleaning | Automatic, pulse-jet |
| Collection bin | 35 L |
| Inlet diameter | Ø 160 mm |
| Sound level | ≤ 76 dB(A) |
| Installation | Fixed / floor-mounted |
| Compliance | Compliance System™ ready |
09 · Installation & Setup
A defined installation path, not a delivery drop.
Fixed extraction works only when it is sized for your dust source and connected to your process. Here is how an Air 40 goes from order to operational.
Site & process survey
We map your dust source, capture points, and existing layout to confirm the Air 40 is the correct fit.
System sizing
Airflow, ducting, hood placement and filter class are confirmed against the actual dust profile.
Installation & commissioning
The unit is mounted, connected to power and ducting, then commissioned for live operation.
Compliance handover
QR plate fitted, digital dossier activated, operator briefing completed.
10 · Industries
Built for industries with recurring fixed dust sources.
If your operation has dust-producing processes that happen in the same place day after day, the Air 40 sits cleanly inside your facility's extraction strategy.
Metalworking & fabrication
Cutting, grinding, welding fume capture
Joinery & woodworking
Sanding, machining, finishing
Stone & masonry
Workshop cutting, polishing
Composites & plastics
Fabrication and trimming
Production lines
Continuous source-capture
Workshops
Repeated dust-generating processes
H-Class environments
Hazardous fine-dust applications
Manufacturing facilities
Permanent extraction infrastructure
Material processing
Continuous fixed dust sources
Long-shift operations
Extraction that must run all day
HSE-regulated sites
Audit-ready compliance built in
Multi-bay workshops
Defined extraction zones
13 · Decision Framework
Is the Air 40 the right fit, right now?
If you answer "yes" to most of these, the Air 40 is sized correctly. If not, we'll point you at the right system in the range — even if it isn't this one.
The Air 40 is engineered for exactly this profile — fixed source, continuous use, mid-range workshop loads, with compliance built in.
14 · Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before they commit.
If your question isn't here, our team can answer it directly during a 15-minute system call.
Is the Air 40 the same as a heavy industrial vacuum?
How is it different from the Force 75 / Force 150?
When should we step up to the Air 55 instead?
Does it handle hazardous (H-Class) dust?
Do you install it, or do we?
What's actually inside the Compliance dossier?
What's the lead time?
What support do we get after installation?
15 · The Full Range
Compare the Air 40 to the rest of the range.
If your dust source moves, look at Force. If your fixed dust load is high-volume, step up to Air 55. The Air 40 sits exactly in the middle.
- Moves with the work
- Site / contractor use
- Single capture point
- H-Class available
- Heavy mobile loads
- Multi-operator job sites
- Continuous mobile use
- H-Class available
- Fixed installation
- Repeating dust sources
- 3800 m³/h · 16 m² filter
- H-Class available
- High-volume processing
- Multi-point capture
- Long-duct installs
- H-Class available
16 · Buyer Concerns
What buyers worry about — and what we actually do.
Fixed extraction is a serious investment. These are the questions decision-makers raise — and the answers we give before we sell anything.
"What if we install it and it's the wrong size?"
Mis-sized extraction wastes capital and still leaves a dust problem.
"How disruptive is the install?"
Production can't stop while ducts and power get reworked.
"Will HSE accept this?"
A unit isn't enough — auditors want documented, traceable proof.
"What happens 12 months in?"
If filters and parts go on long lead time, the system effectively dies.
"Will the team actually use it?"
Operators bypass extraction that's hard, slow or unclear.
Site survey before quote
We size the unit against your real dust profile — not a generic spec sheet — and tell you if Air 55 is the better call.
Coordinated installation
Mechanical, electrical and ducting work is scheduled around production. Commissioning is one focused window.
Compliance built in
Every Air 40 ships with a QR plate + digital dossier linked to that exact unit. Auditors scan it. Done.
Parts kept in stock, UK support
Filters, bins, seals and wear parts are available — and our service team knows the Air range.
Operator briefing at handover
Your team gets a walkthrough at commissioning so the system actually gets used the way it was designed.
17 · Talk to Novavac
If your dust source is fixed, your extraction should be too.
Tell us about the workshop. We'll confirm whether the Air 40 is sized right — or whether the Air 55 or a Force unit is the smarter choice.
Tell us the dust source
Process, materials, location, hours. A short call or form submission.
Site survey
We confirm sizing against your real layout — not a guess.
Quote & spec
A documented system specification, not a line item on a page.
Install & commission
Scheduled around production, signed off live on-site.
Compliance handover
QR plate fitted, digital dossier active, operator briefed.
Get an Air 40 system recommendation.
15 minutes with our team is enough to confirm the right Novavac system for your facility. No pressure, no slide deck — just sizing.
UK-based support · Site survey before quote · H-Class capable · Compliance dossier included