The other main risk when vacuuming dust is inhalation of airborne dust. In addition to ATEX-compliance, our vacuums are specified in L, M & H-Class (not to be confused with HEPA) for low, medium and high-risk dust. Contact one of our specialists to help specify suitable ATEX vacuum cleaners for your application.

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Approved ATEX vacuum cleaners are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications within ATEX dust and gas zones. Always contact us to speak to one our specialists to help determine the risks of your dust before selecting a vacuum specification.

Before we choose a machine, we need to evaluate the dust and if the machine is to operate within an ATEX Zone. To establish if the dust is combustible, source the relevant MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and look for information regarding combustibility or explosivity. The minimum specification for collection of combustible and explosive dust is an ATEX Zone 22 vacuum cleaner. If you are unsure, contact one of our specialists.

Many vacuuming applications collect combustible dusts such as titanium or flour, yet they do not operate in a designated ATEX zone. ATEX approved vacuum cleaners are still required in this instance. When a combustible dust is collected in a vacuum it is mixed with copious amounts of air creating an explosive cloud within the machine. This dust cloud only requires a spark from a static discharge or an electrical component to ignite the dust. ATEX vacuum cleaners nullify these risks while as standard industrial vacuum cleaners do not.

With over 50 years of experience, we are the industrial cleaning equipment experts. We offer expert advice, reliable equipment and flexible terms to suit every industry and budget.

The use of standard vacuum accessories with our anti-static vacuums is not possible. Using standard accessories (including the hose) that are not conductive; invalidates the ATEX certification of the vacuum cleaner. You should not use steel or aluminium accessories. Use Stainless steel or carbon fibre as it does not create a spark if two pieces collide with each other.

Top Tip: Always ask! Our specialists are just at the end of the phone and can help you get the right machine for the job.