Explosion Proof Vacuums

Combustible dust poses a very
real threat to your facility

OSHA estimates that 30,000 U.S. facilities are at risk for major combustible dust explosion – across all industries. So, the threat of an industrial explosion in your facility is very real. But there are steps you can take right now to protect your people and your facility from combustible dust. If you can eliminate the dust, you can eliminate the explosion hazard. That’s why OSHA recommends – and in some cases requires – manufacturers to use certified explosion proof or dust ignition-proof vacuums as part of a regular plant maintenance program.

 

What you need to know about explosion proof vacuums and dust ignition-proof vacuums

• True explosion proof or dust ignition-proof vacuums should be engineered from the ground up to prevent combustible dust explosions
• All parts should be grounded and built from non-sparking materials – from the outer shell to the switches, motor, filters, and accessories
• Manufacturers should be careful of vacuums that are promoted as explosion proof or dust ignition-proof vacuums but are really only standard models with a few antistatic options added on
• When electricity is unavailable or undesirable, safe pneumatic vacuums are excellent alternatives to explosion proof or dust ignition-proof electric vacuums
• Not all pneumatic vacuums are explosion proof vacuums
• Safe pneumatic vacuums should be constructed of non-sparking materials with ignition-proof parts and meet the requirements for use in combustible dust environments.

Protect yourself from combustible dust with field-proven explosion proof/dust ignition-proof vacuums

As a leader in industrial dust collection for over 20 years, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums is leading the industry in manufacturing the safest hazardous location vacuums available. Nilfisk delivers the total cleaning solution for plant maintenance and plant sanitation.

• Our entire line of EXP electric explosion proof or dust ignition-proof vacuums are certified “explosion proof” by a nationally recognized testing lab
• Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums' air-operated vacuums are ATEX-approved (EX) for zones 1,2,21 and 22 and adhere to the highest levels of conductivity
• Our full line of EXP vacuums and industrial vacuums meets the requirements for use in hazardous environments including Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F & G, locations
• All Nilfisk vacuums feature advanced filtration to safely capture all of the combustible dust and other explosive materials in your plant – from fuels and solvents to powders and food residue
• Nilfisk explosion proof or dust ignition-proof vacuums can be attached to your grinding and sanding tools to capture combustible dust before it becomes airborne

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