The Intec VORTEC CANNON is a mid sized insulation removal vacuum built for contractors who need strong removal power in a portable, maneuverable package. This insulation removal machine pairs an 18 hp Vanguard V-twin with an oversized impeller and a changeable 6 inch or 8 inch inlet, and it is CARB compliant for use in every state. It clears attics, recycles spray-applied insulation, and handles fire, water, and smoke restoration.
What the Intec VORTEC CANNON Insulation Removal Vacuum Is
The Intec VORTEC CANNON is a mid sized, gas powered insulation removal vacuum designed to bridge the gap between small portable units and the largest production machines. It runs an 18 hp Vanguard 570cc V-twin turning an oversized impeller inside a shroud built with two times the thickness of standard abrasive-resistant material, which is what lets it pull dense material without quick wear. It is built by Intec insulation equipment and stocked by ProSource.
The CANNON is made to move around a jobsite. It weighs about 248 lbs, rides on 10 inch run-flat wheels, uses a cannon style mount, and offers a changeable inlet so you can run a 6 inch or an 8 inch hose, with a matching 6 inch outlet and a 6.9 quart tank. It is also CARB compliant, so it can be sold and run in every state, and that combination of power and portability suits crews that move between attics all day.
What Materials the VORTEC CANNON Removes
This insulation removal vacuum is built to pull the materials a removal or restoration crew runs into, from loose-fill to batts and spray-applied foam. Knowing what it handles helps you match it to the job and protect the impeller from materials it is not made for.
Like any removal vacuum, it is meant for insulation and the debris bound up in it, not for hard objects such as nails, stones, or wood scraps that cause premature wear.
Loose-Fill Cellulose and Fiberglass
Loose-fill is the most common material the CANNON pulls, and the changeable inlet helps it move volume. Both loose-fill cellulose insulation and fiberglass blown-in insulation extract cleanly, whether you are recycling old material or clearing a contaminated attic before a fresh install, and the oversized impeller keeps that loose-fill moving through the hose.
Batt Insulation
The CANNON also clears batt insulation during attic and wall cleanouts, drawing in fiberglass and mineral wool batts on tear-outs. This matters when a job mixes loose-fill and batts, since the same machine handles both and keeps the crew moving without a tool change, which saves time on full remove and replace jobs.
Spray-Applied Foam and Fire, Water, or Smoke Damage
For restoration work the CANNON recycles spray-applied insulation and removes material damaged by fire, water, or smoke, along with HVAC cleaning. Crews use it to strip spray foam and soiled insulation so rebuilding can begin, with contained discharge keeping the site clean.
Where This Insulation Removal Vacuum Works Best
The VORTEC CANNON works best where a crew needs serious removal power but also has to move the machine often. Its core jobs are attic cleanouts, recycling of spray-applied insulation, and fire, water, and smoke restoration, plus HVAC cleaning.
Portability is what sets it apart on these jobs. At about 248 lbs on 10 inch run-flat wheels, it rolls across a yard and stages near an attic access, which makes it a practical attic insulation removal vacuum. Crews often pull old blown-in insulation with it before installing fresh material.
Hoses, Bags, and Accessories for the CANNON
A removal vacuum is only as productive as its setup, so plan the hose, bag, and filter package with the machine. The CANNON runs 6 inch or 8 inch insulation vacuum hose through its changeable inlet, discharges into high-capacity insulation removal vacuum bags, and pairs with the VORTEC vacSHIELD filter to protect the impeller.
For a dusty tear-out, add the right respirators and coveralls, and ask ProSource to spec a complete removal package. Matching the inlet size to your hose and bags is the simplest way to get the most from the CANNON on a long removal day.
Buying the Intec VORTEC CANNON from ProSource
ProSource stocks the Intec VORTEC CANNON among our insulation removal vacuums, so a crew can buy the vacuum, hose, and bags from one supplier at direct pricing. It also sits within our full line of insulation machines and equipment, including blowers for crews that remove and replace.
The CANNON ships nationwide, and customers across California get same-day or next-day delivery from our Chatsworth warehouse, helped by the fact that it is CARB compliant and sold in every state. Crews that also install often pair it with a unit from our fiberglass insulation blower machines. Reach out and we will confirm inlet size, hose, and bags for your jobs.
