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What is a Vacuum Truck? The Multi-Purpose Workhorse of Industry
A vacuum truck, often called a vacuum tanker or sucker truck, is a powerful industrial vehicle designed for suction and transport of liquids, sludges, and slurries. It's far more than just a tank on wheels; it's a sophisticated mobile pumping system. At its core, the truck uses a powerful pump to create a powerful vacuum in a sealed tank, literally sucking materials inside. To offload, the process is reversed, using positive pressure to discharge the contents.
These trucks are indispensable across numerous sectors. You'll find them in municipal settings cleaning out storm drains and septic tanks, on construction sites de-watering excavations, and in industrial plants handling waste byproducts. Their ability to handle both liquid and semi-solid materials with efficiency and relative safety makes them a go-to solution for complex cleanup and transport tasks.
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Q: What's the difference between a vacuum truck and a sewage truck?A: A sewage truck is…


