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Vortex Standalone Vacuum Rat Trap — Original 3D-Printed DesignTired of traditional traps that only catch one rodent at a time, leave a mess, or require constant manual resetting?
Here's the video demo of how it works and how to put it together: https://youtu.be/gcaXXE0FkMMThe Vortex Rodent Extractor is a high-volume, automated multi-catch rat trap engineered for fast, effective, and completely hands-free pest management. Designed, prototyped, and custom-manufactured in-house using high-strength, impact-resistant 3D printing, this standalone unit turns your standard shop vacuum into a continuous, high-velocity electronic rodent capture system.
🛠️ Custom Engineering & Key FeaturesContinuous Multi-Catch System: Unlike standard snap traps, this automated rat trap never needs resetting. It stays active 24/7, clearing high-volume infestations on autopilot.
🔬 Smart Thermal Detection TechnologyMost automated traps fail because basic motion sensors trigger constantly on dead air, dust particles, or environmental movement. Our trap is engineered with a smart infrared sensor that measures heat, not just movement. The system only activates when it detects a concentrated, warm body signature—perfectly calibrated for rodents like rats and mice. You can even easily test the mechanism yourself by simply passing a warm finger near the entry sensor to watch the system instantly prime!
Original 3D-Printed Workmanship: This is an exclusive, original workshop creation—designed, calibrated, and printed directly by us. Built with rugged, thick-walled geometry optimized for indoor, attic, crawlspace, or workshop environments.
Easy-Load Sliding Bait Tray: Features an integrated, slide-in feed tray with a deep, recessed bait cup. Simply pull out the tray, load the cup with peanut butter or bait, and slide it securely back into the motion sensor trap chamber.
Zero-Suspicion Silent Standby: The vacuum stays completely powered off while the rodent enters the silent tube to investigate the bait. It will never scare pests away with loud, running motor noises.
Fully Enclosed Electronic Housing: Zero messy wiring, zero exposed components. The high-precision electronic proximity sensor and internal relay switch are safely sealed inside a sleek, integrated side-wall junction box to protect against dust, debris, and moisture.
Inline Dual-Power Receptacle: Clean, self-contained cable management. One side features a dedicated outlet to plug your shop vacuum directly into the unit; the other side accepts your standard extension cord to power the entire device.
Freestanding Standalone Unit: Engineered strictly as a solid floor unit. No complicated wall-mounting hardware, base plates, or drilling required. Simply place it flat along a known rodent runway and plug it in.
📋 How It WorksBaiting: Slide out the removable feed tray, add bait to the recessed cup, and slide the tray back into the center of the extraction channel.
Placement: Set the freestanding Vortex unit flat on the ground along a wall or known runway.
Connection: Attach your standard shop vac hose to the exhaust port and plug the vacuum's power cord directly into the onboard outlet.
Power: Run a single extension cord to the input side of the enclosed control box.
Capture: The moment the rodent reaches the bait cup, the internal motion sensor triggers the vacuum, safely routing the pest into your sealed shop vac drum in a fraction of a second.
📦 What’s Included1x Vortex Standalone Vacuum Trap Unit (With Fully Enclosed Sensor & Receptacle Junction Box)
1x Easy-Load Sliding Bait Tray
Note: Requires a standard shop vacuum with the standard 2 1/4 inch diameter hose for operation (not included). We recommend 6 Horse Power Shop Vac or stronger. Please watch our Video Demo
About Our Craft:Every Vortex unit is custom-made to order in our workshop. We manage the entire process from the initial 3D CAD design to the final multi-hour print run and electrical assembly. You are buying a specialized, maker-built tool designed to solve a tough problem safely and cleanly.
