SealVac® Vacuum Fuel Drain Bowser

Fastest, Cleanest, and Safest Aircraft Fuel Drain & Recovery

Traditional Fuel Draining is Slowing You Down

Gravity-based draining is inefficient. Open-air fuel handling is hazardous. Fuel disposal without recovery is a waste. SealVac® and SealVac Plus® eliminate all of these problems by using a high-speed vacuum system that drains fuel faster, reduces safety risks, and allows for fuel recovery and reuse.

SealVac® is built for rapid, spill-free fuel removal—reducing maintenance time and eliminating hazardous exposure.
SealVac Plus® adds advanced fuel filtration and a multi-use diaphragm pump, making it the ideal choice for recovering and reusing aviation-grade fuel.

Used by the U.S. Air Force, Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, and major airlines worldwide.

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The True Cost of Inefficient Fuel Draining

If you’re still using gravity draining or outdated sump collection, here’s what it’s costing you:

Time: A C-130J fuel drain can take 20+ hours. SealVac cuts that down to 2 hours.
Fuel Loss: Without vacuum recovery, gallons of usable fuel are wasted per drain cycle.
Safety Risks: Open-air draining increases vapor exposure and fire hazards.
Operational Downtime: Every minute spent draining fuel is a minute lost in aircraft readiness.

A major airline reported that draining a 747 manually took 6 hours—SealVac completed the same job in just 2 hours.

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Which SealVac is Right for Your Operation?

SealVac® Vacuum Fuel Drain Bowser

Drains fuel up to 24x faster than gravity draining
Eliminates spills and prevents human contact with fuel
Can be operated by a single person
Four sumps can be drained simultaneously
Lightweight, durable, and transportable by air

Best for standard fuel draining operations where speed and safety are the priority.

SealVac Plus® Vacuum Fuel Drain & Recovery System

All the benefits of the SealVac, plus:

Filters recovered fuel to aviation grade quality for reuse
Multi-use pneumatic diaphragm pump allows fuel transfer at 20 GPM
Depuddling hose clears residual fuel and FOD
Integrated fuel drying monitor removes particulates and water

Best for operations that want to reclaim and reuse recovered fuel instead of wasting it.

Faster Draining, Safer Handling, and Maximum Fuel Recovery.

Designed to Integrate Seamlessly Into Your Workflow

Drain Rate: Up to 20 GPM (USAF B-1 underwing sump)
Tank Capacity: 400 or 600 gallons
Safety Features: Double-walled tank, vacuum governor, automatic fail-safe shutoff
Power Source: Uses existing compressed air—no moving parts to maintain
Certifications: FAA, DoD, NATO, ISO-compliant

Trusted by Aviation Leaders Worldwide

What Our Customers Are Saying

“We went from a fuel sumping taking 14 hours on an Airbus A330, to just two hours once we converted our process to the SealVac bowser”

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Delta Airlines Maintenance Base DTW (formerly Northwest Airlines), Detroit, MI, USA

“[On RAAF C130 aircraft, the SealVac] significantly reduces the time taken to vent the tanks from three days to just two hours from tank opening”

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RAAF C130 Base Richmond, Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia

“The messy job of repairing fuel cells and tanks has also been improved with the purchase of a SealVac bowser. No fuel spills equate to more recovered fuel, fewer spill pads, and less hazardous waste. Preventing spills also eliminates the associated health exposure”

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2007 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award, Fairchild AFB, WA, USA

“[Using the SealVac], we spend 2 hours power pumping a 747. If we did the job manually, it would take about 6 hours”

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United Airlines Maintenance Base SFO, San Francisco, CA, USA

“We just received our 600 gallon HandiFueler Refueler / Defueler last December. It is an outstanding piece of equipment; very well made and thought out. We couldn’t be happier.”

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Iowa ANG

“We just received the HandiFueler AGE Service Cart at my base in Southwest Asia; already everyone loves it, especially compared to the patched together carts we were using. Thank you for making our jobs easier.”

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An Airbase in Southwest Asia

“We’ve had our HandiFueler for a couple of years now. It is absolutely the best investment. My guys save so much time and hassle servicing equipment… it is absolutely the best for our needs.”

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Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam

“[Using SealVac], the time saved on the [C-130J] external tank drain procedure is 20+ hours”

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USCG Station Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC, USA

“On average, [by using the SealVac] the company would decrease time spent waiting on fuel to drain by 4 times, allowing the technicians to work on the aircraft much faster”

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Jet Aviation St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA

“The time necessary to defuel has been cut dramatically using the HeliFueler [M600 RFOS]. We have found it to be exceptionally useful. For defueling and sumping, the HeliFueler is our first choice, by far.”

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1106th TASMG, California ANG, Fresno, CA

Meets Military and Civil Aviation Standards

Compliance isn’t optional. SealVac and SealVac Plus meet the highest aviation fuel handling and environmental standards.

NSN Listed for Military Procurement

FAA, DoD, and NATO Compliance

ISO-Certified for Safety and Fuel Handling

Every Hour Without SealVac is Lost Productivity

Gravity draining is slow. Open-air handling is risky. Fuel loss is costly. SealVac and SealVac Plus solve all of these issues—faster, safer, and with real savings.