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Nilfisk GM-80 Canister Light Industrial Vacuum - HEPA

SKU: ni258  |  Model: 905 6301 020
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Manufacturer's Warranty

3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty, 1-Year Travel Warranty

What's In The Box?

  • Nilfisk GM80 HEPA Vacuum Cleaner
  • 30-foot electrical cord
  • 6.5-foot plastic hose
  • 2 Straight Steel Wands
  • HEPA Filter Assembly
  • Detachable Trolley
  • Combination Floor Tool
  • Dust Brush
  • Crevice Nozzle
  • Upholstery Nozzle
  • Pack of 5 dust bags
  • User Manual

Info & Guides

Description

The Nilfisk GM-80 Light Industrial Vacuum with HEPA filtration is a compact but powerful vacuum with multiple cleaning applications. This portable vacuum is ideal for commercial, industrial, and heavy-duty residential cleaning. A multi-stage filtration system includes a downstream HEPA filter plus pre-motor filters.

 

Heavy-duty parts, cleaning attachments, and a trolley make it a reliable choice for dust cleanup and contamination control in factories, manufacturing plants, and other industrial areas. If you're a contractor, the GM80 HEPA can also help you comply with the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule.

Nilfisk's Multi-Stage Filtration System

The GM 80 not only provides HEPA filtration, but that’s just one stage in Nilfisk’s robust, four-stage filtration system that ensures your vacuum's exhausted air—and your indoor air—remain clean. This four-stage system includes:

  • Large Capacity Fleece Dust Bag: In this first stage of separation, the 2.25-gallon fleece bag collects most of the large debris and filters small particles at 95.5% efficiency. Smaller particles, such as fine dust and allergens, are captured by the remaining filters.
  • Main Filter: This oversized filter maintains a steady, even airflow to prolong the life of the remaining filters and to ensure optimal vacuum and filtration performance. The filter should be replaced when you notice a loss of suction.
  • Micro-Filter: This optional polyester micro-filter is a final step in pre-filtration and is designed to protect the vacuum motor, filtering out microscopic particles, such as bacteria. This filter should be replaced when you notice a discoloration of the material.
  • Downstream HEPA Filter: As the final and most effective stage of filtration, the HEPA filter has an area of 3.55 square feet, capturing 99.97% of particles sized down to, and including, 0.3 microns, which often include the most toxic and hazardous dusts in your environment. Each HEPA filter is individually tested to meet these efficiency specifications. Typically, the HEPA filter should be replaced with every fourth change of the micro-filter.

EPA RRP Compliance

If you are a contractor, this Nilfisk HEPA vacuum cleaner can help you comply with the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. In addition to using a HEPA filter, these vacuums from Nilfisk can accommodate a turbo floor nozzle with a beater bar to improve lead dust removal on carpeting. The Turbo Floor Nozzle Part # 56649625 (sold separately) works to dislodge heavy lead particulates that may have accumulated in carpet fibers over time. Using a HEPA vacuum like the GM 80 equipped with a floor nozzle that features a beater bar when cleaning carpeting is required to remain EPA RRP-compliant.

Safe Industrial Use

Designed for a variety of industrial applications, including lead abatement and contamination control, this Nilfisk vacuum is CSA certified, with an IP rating of 40. It also features a large 3.25-gallon total tank capacity, so that bag changes are required less frequently. Additional safety features include the following.

  • Grounded 3-Prong Plug: This provides additional protection from electric shock.
  • Thermal Motor Protection: This vacuum features a motor thermal protection device that prevents overheating, whether it's caused by a failure to properly maintain filters or an accidental blockage in a nozzle or hose.
  • Double-Insulated Motor: The GM80 is equipped with a 1,100-watt double-insulated motor that further prevents electric shock.
  • Interference Suppression: Interference-suppressed motors won't interfere with sensitive electronic equipment.

Included Attachments and Accessories

  • 30-foot Power Cord
  • 6-foot 6-inch, 32mm Plastic Hose
  • 2 Straight Steel Wands
  • 3-inch Round Dust Brush
  • 6-inch Crevice Nozzle
  • 5-inch Upholstery Nozzle w/ Insert
  • Combination Floor Nozzle
  • Detachable trolley

Additional Features

The Nilfisk GM 80 HEPA Vacuum Cleaner includes more key features to ensure reliable and effective vacuuming for years to come.

  • Large Carrying Handle: A large handle makes transport to different jobs even easier.
  • Trolley: Choose between the detachable trolley model or the one with a more heavy-duty trolley and accessories.
  • Ball-Joint Attachment Couplings: Included attachments feature ball-joint couplings that allow 360 degrees of movement without damaging the hose or creating knots that reduce suction.
  • 5 Dust Bags Included: A pack of five 2.25-gallon dust bags is included in the vacuum package.

Sylvane's Expert Take

The Nilfisk GM 80 HEPA Vacuum is an ideal solution for a variety of light industrial applications, including situations requiring equipment that meets the EPA’s RRP rule. This vacuum is compact enough for residential use as well.

What Customers Love

  • Sealed Filtration: A 4-stage filtration system traps even the tiniest dust particles thanks to its tested HEPA filtration system.
  • EPA RRP Compliance:  Contractors appreciate that this vacuum can comply with the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. 

Things to Consider

  • Filter Option: If you are working in a cleanroom environment, consider the Nilfisk GM 80 ULPA Vacuum for even higher filtration.
  • The HEPA filter is located in the bottom chamber of the vacuum. 

Specifications

    Key Specifications

    • Type
      Canister

    General

    • Attachments
      8
    • Certifications
      UL
    • Cleaning Path (in.)
      12
    • Cleaning Reach (ft.)
      36.5
    • Collection Capacity (qt.)
      10
    • Collection Type
      Bagged
    • Color
      Gray
    • Debris Type
      Wet/Dry
    • Floor Surface Type
      All Floor Types
    • Max Noise Level (dB)
      61
    • Maximum Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) (CFM)
      87.0
    • Vacuum Capacity (Gallons)
      3.25
    • Water Lift (ft)
      8.5

    Power

    • Amperage (Amps)
      9
    • Voltage (V)
      110-120
    • Watts (W)
      1100

    Dimensions

    • Depth (in.)
      14.0
    • Depth (with front cover) (in.)
      14.0
    • Electrical Cord Length (ft.)
      30
    • Height (in.)
      16.0
    • Height (with front cover) (in.)
      16.0
    • Hose Length (ft.)
      6.5
    • Weight (lbs.)
      13
    • Width (in.)
      12.0
    • Width (with front cover) (in.)
      12.0

    Additional Features

    • Additional Features
      Sealed Filtration System, HEPA/S-Class Filter, EPA RRP-Compliant

    Warranty

    • Manufacturer's Warranty
      3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty, 1-Year Travel Warranty

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 8 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
88%would recommend this product
8 reviews
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    Gary
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    Nilfisk GM-80 Canister Light Industrial Vacuum - HEPA
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Great machine - dependable and priced right.

    This Vacuum Cleaner is being used in our RT6000 Clean Room Dept. We have used this model for over7-10 years - it works daily and is dependable. Does a great job for cleaning and priced reasonably. From a returning customer.

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    susanne
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    Nilfisk GM-80 Canister Light Industrial Vacuum - HEPA
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    Nilfisk vacuum

    Great vacuum, only thing that I don't like is the hose being plastic it is very hard to get into the metal wand and stay, constantly popping out

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    lisa
    Verified Buyer
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    Nilfisk GM-80 Canister Light Industrial Vacuum - HEPA
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 years ago
    ANOTHER NILFISK

    Finally retired our 22 year-old GM-80 and bought the brand new, hepa filtered one and love it. Only negatives so far are that it throws off a ton of heat during use (the old one didn't), and the suction is actually TOO strong and pulls up our rugs, so we use the air adjustment tab and then it works fine.

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    Stefanie
    Verified Buyer
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    Nilfisk GM-80 Canister Light Industrial Vacuum - HEPA
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 years ago
    Great, lightweight machine

    We purchased this to use in a university archive and museum. It's lightweight, powerful, and easy to move around. It's a little loud, but that's because we are located in the library.

  • PC
    Paul C.
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    Nilfisk GM-80 Canister Light Industrial Vacuum - HEPA
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    15 years ago
    Operates Remarkably

    We have purchased multiple GM80 vacuums for our manufacturing facility and they operate remarkably. Sometimes we run them 16 hours a day for a month straight and they keep on sucking. The noise level produced is very minimal, sometimes you have to touch the vacuum to feel if it is on or off, it is SO quiet.