Vacuum Cleaner System Components - Menu

All vacuum cleaners are constructed with various components. This index lists articles which describe the materials used as well as motor, suction fan, filter and attachment design aspects which affect how well a vacuum cleaner cleans and holds up with use.

Identifying Durable Designs & Construction

This overview of various vacuum cleaner components and designs will help you identify vacuum cleaners which are well designed and constructed. It's well worth your time to read before continuing your research. | Go to this Article

External Structure Materials & Durability

Is your vacuum cleaner constructed with ABS Plastics, vinyl, polycarbonates or metal? Learn why various materials are used and how they affect the overall durability of a vacuum cleaner. | Go to this Article

Suction Motor Design & Operation

Learn what an armature is and how the electrical current is delivered to it as it spins at a very high speed. It might surprise you to know that the electrical power used by a vacuum cleaner motor drops when you restrict the air flow. Isn't it working harder to pull the air? | Go to this Article

Fan or Impeller Types & Performance

Some fans are designed to handle dirty air while others are designed to spin at much higher speeds while handling only clean air. This article describes these two types and how they are designed for their specific uses. | Go to this Article