Gosh, I've missed this thread for some time but Jody has covered the ground rather well.
I do sell the Air-Tec bags and recommend them for the Air-Way 88 Mark II, Mark V, Centurion and Signature Series. I do NOT recommend them for the 55, 55A, 66 or 77 series. Even the early Mark 88 with anything with less than an 9 amp motor may not be able to work correctly.
The bags made for the Air-Tec Black Knight are HEPA cloth bags that have wonderful filtration. The collar may be a bit thinner than the original Air-Way products, but this will not reduce suction or allow dust to be exhausted into the air. Many believe this bag is better than the original 14 layered or 28 layered allergen wood pulp cellulose bag that made Air-Way world famous. I reserve comment other than to say my Air-Way customers LOVE this new bag.
My prices are different than what Air-Tec offers and I ship nationwide.
What Jody said about the founder of Air-Tec is correct. Mr. Lovely worked for Air-Way for years and became one of the national distributors. During some point in the 1970's, he became unhappy with what was happening with Air-Way and started his own company.............Air-Tec. His vacuum was essentially the Air-Way Sani-Clean, that later became known as the New Century. It was also almost a twin sister to the Royal Pony. Slight differences with both prevented a law suit on patent infringement.
While the Royal pony and all Air-Way products have gone with the wind, the Air-Tec Black Knight remains a current, American made product that is an all metal bodied vacuum..........something rare these days.
If I can help you with this vacuum, bags, filters or otherwise, please let me know.
Charlie W.
I do sell the Air-Tec bags and recommend them for the Air-Way 88 Mark II, Mark V, Centurion and Signature Series. I do NOT recommend them for the 55, 55A, 66 or 77 series. Even the early Mark 88 with anything with less than an 9 amp motor may not be able to work correctly.
The bags made for the Air-Tec Black Knight are HEPA cloth bags that have wonderful filtration. The collar may be a bit thinner than the original Air-Way products, but this will not reduce suction or allow dust to be exhausted into the air. Many believe this bag is better than the original 14 layered or 28 layered allergen wood pulp cellulose bag that made Air-Way world famous. I reserve comment other than to say my Air-Way customers LOVE this new bag.
My prices are different than what Air-Tec offers and I ship nationwide.
What Jody said about the founder of Air-Tec is correct. Mr. Lovely worked for Air-Way for years and became one of the national distributors. During some point in the 1970's, he became unhappy with what was happening with Air-Way and started his own company.............Air-Tec. His vacuum was essentially the Air-Way Sani-Clean, that later became known as the New Century. It was also almost a twin sister to the Royal Pony. Slight differences with both prevented a law suit on patent infringement.
While the Royal pony and all Air-Way products have gone with the wind, the Air-Tec Black Knight remains a current, American made product that is an all metal bodied vacuum..........something rare these days.
If I can help you with this vacuum, bags, filters or otherwise, please let me know.
Charlie W.
