Sandia Backpack Vacuums
Compare the Sandia Raven Backpack Models
All Raven models share one lightweight backpack body and differ by size, filtration, motor, and power. Use this table to choose, then shop each model below. Call 763-535-0770 to confirm specs on any model.
| Model | Sizes Available | Filtration | Motor / Power | Key Feature |
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| Super Raven | 6- & 10-Quart | Standard (paper micro-bag) | 1.5 HP single-stage · up to 150 CFM / 1340 W | Highest airflow |
| Whisper Raven | 6- & 10-Quart | Standard (paper micro-bag) | 1.5 HP two-stage · 122 CFM / 1146 W · 61 dB | Quietest — 61 dB |
| HEPA Raven | 6- & 10-Quart | Sealed HEPA (HEPA bag + motor filter) | 1.5 HP single-stage · 124 CFM / 1190 W | Sealed HEPA filtration |
| Aviation (400 Hz) | 6- & 10-Quart | Standard (paper micro-bag) | 1.5 HP · 124 CFM / 1190 W · 400 Hz | Runs on 400 Hz aircraft power |
| ACE | 10-Quart | Standard (paper micro-bag) | 1.5 HP · airflow/watts: call to confirm | Ships with 5-piece tool kit |
| Avenger | 6-Quart | Standard (paper micro-bag) | 1.5 HP · airflow/watts: call to confirm | Entry-price 6-quart |
| Phoenix | 10-Quart | Standard (paper micro-bag) | 36 V cordless · 73 CFM · up to 90-min runtime · 68 dB | Cordless battery power |
Raven 10-Quart Backpack Vacuums
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Sandia Super Raven 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $612.00 through $1,456.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia Whisper Raven 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $646.00 through $1,490.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia HEPA Raven 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $630.00 through $1,474.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia 230V Raven 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $642.00 through $822.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia Aviation Raven 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $659.00 through $839.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia ACE 10-Quart Backpack Vacuum
$680.00
Raven 6-Quart Backpack Vacuums
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Sandia Avenger Raven 6-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $609.00 through $1,453.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia Super Raven 6-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $582.00 through $1,426.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia Whisper Raven 6-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $616.00 through $1,460.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia HEPA Raven 6-Quart Backpack Vacuum
Price range: $600.00 through $1,444.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sandia Aviation Raven 6-Quart Backpack Vacuum
$729.00
Battery / Cordless Backpack Vacuums
Choosing a Sandia Raven Backpack Vacuum
Start with capacity: the 10-quart Ravens go longest between bag changes for big routes, while the 6-quart Ravens are lighter (as little as 10 lbs) for long shifts and tighter spaces. Then choose by job — Super Raven for maximum 150-CFM airflow, the two-stage Whisper Raven at 61 dB for occupied spaces, the sealed-HEPA HEPA Raven for sensitive areas, the 400 Hz Aviation Raven for aircraft, the cordless Phoenix, or the ready-to-work ACE. Most Ravens can be ordered as the machine only, with the 5-piece tool kit, with the power head accessory, or with both.
Facility Fit
Sandia Ravens serve commercial and janitorial operations across the board: hotels and offices (Whisper for low noise), healthcare and cleanrooms (HEPA filtration), airlines and MRO hangars (400 Hz Aviation), and airports, events, and open floors where the cordless Phoenix removes the trip hazard of a cord. Every Raven uses a disposable paper micro-bag inside a washable cloth shakeout bag and carries a lifetime warranty on the body with 5 years on the motor and electrical components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bags does a Sandia Raven use?
Each Raven takes a disposable paper micro-bag inside a washable cloth shakeout bag. The 10-quart models use the 10-0006 paper bags (10-0006-HEPA on the HEPA Raven); the 6-quart models use the 10-0197 micro-lined bags (10-0197-HEPA on the HEPA Raven). Every new machine from Twin City Vacuum ships with a free starter package of the correct bags.
What is the difference between the 6-quart and 10-quart Ravens?
The 10-quart holds more debris for fewer stops on large routes; the 6-quart is lighter and more compact for long shifts and tighter spaces. Airflow, filtration, and motor options are similar across both sizes.
Which Raven is best for a hospital or school?
The HEPA Raven uses a sealed HEPA bag and a HEPA motor filter to trap fine particulate at the point of pickup, which suits healthcare, laboratories, and any facility with indoor-air-quality requirements.
Do Sandia Ravens come with a warranty?
Yes — a lifetime warranty on the body and 5 years on the motor and electrical components, with 90 days on tools and accessories. Twin City Vacuum is an authorized Sandia dealer and services what we sell.
Where can I buy a Sandia backpack vacuum near Minneapolis?
Twin City Vacuum at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 stocks and services the Sandia Raven line and has since 1956. Call 763-535-0770 and we will match the right Raven to your facility.
Questions? Call Twin City Vacuum at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.