Atex Rated Vacuums
WHY AN ATEX VACUUM?
The European Union adopted two European directives in regard to health and safety, known as ATEX 2014/34/UE (also ATEX 114) and ATEX 99/92/CE (also ATEX 137 or ATEX 153), concerning the risk of the existence of potentially explosives atmospheres.
• 2014/34/EU for the regulation of those devices to be used in zones where a risk of explosion exists; the directive points at those manufacturers of equipment intended for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres and at an obligation to certify these products; Directive 94/9/CE was cancelled and replaced effectively from 20 April 2016;
• 99/92/CE for the workers safety and health in explosive atmospheres; it is applied to those environments where a risk of explosion exists, where installations and certified tooling is used and it is consequently addressed to the users.
HOW A MAXVAC ATEX VACUUM IS MADE
ATEX ZONES CLASSIFICATION
ATEX zones classify the risk of potentially explosive
atmospheres and require ATEX-certified industrial vacuums for safety:
Zone 20 (Z20): Combustible dust continuously present or for extended periods.
Zone 21 (Z21): Combustible dust likely to occur occasionally during normal operation.
Zone 22 (Z22): Combustible dust infrequently present and short-lived.
Zone 0 (Z0): Flammable gas or vapor continuously present or for long periods.
Zone 1 (Z1): Flammable gas or vapor likely to occur during normal operation.
Zone 2 (Z2): Flammable gas or vapor present occasionally and briefly.
EXPLOSION PENTAGON
Just like the fire triangle, that represents the flammability conditions (and of consequent explosion), for liquid and gaseous combustibles, it is common to refer to “the explosion pentagon” when it comes to dusts as well as gases, vapours and mists.The five conditions represented in the pentagon of the explosions, and necessary to create the conditions for an explosion are:
- Presence of combustible dust
- Presence of a combustion agent in the environment
- Presence of an ignition source
- Delimited environment
ATEX industrial vacuums are intrinsically safe to minimise the risk of explosion, according to the specific requirements of each respective zone.
Atex Rated Vacuums
SUITABLE ACCESSORIES
An accessory, to be used in an atex classified environment, must be able to electrically conduct all electrostatic charges that may arise during the suction process. The resistivity, expressed in 10 Ω, of the materials used in the accessories characterizes their ability to discharge electrostatic energy.
FLEXIBLE TUBES
Electroconductive "EVA" Ø 40 - Ø 50 mm
Made of permanent electroconductive material ≤10 Ω Ohm / meter.Lightweighted, extremely flexible even at low temperatures.Resistant to hydrolysis, microbiotic attacks and UV rays
Antistatic Polyurethane Ø 40 - Ø 50 - Ø 70 - Ø 100 mm
Made of antistatic polyurethane with copper helicoid ≤10 Ω Ohm / meter, in accordance with ATEX 2014/34 / EU (1999/92 / EC).Its resistance makes it ideal for applications in the ATEX area, where the material to be vacuumed is abrasive and / or aggressive.
ANTISTATIC ACCESSORIES
“S” Handgrip for floor brush
Sturdy metal “S” pipe for 70 mm diameter floor brush.
Antistatic floor brush with brass bristles strips
Antistatic floor brush with brass bristles for A use with ATEX certified vacuums 40 - 50 mm ø.
Probe pipe with handle
Galvanised steel suction pipe 50 mm diameter.
Extension pipe with handle
70 mm diameter probe pipe with inner liner for the passage of the air. Useful for vacuuming piles of material.
Scraping suction pipe
Galvanised steel scraping suction pipe 40 - 50 mm ø.
Brush with antistatic brass bristles strips
Round suction brush with brass bristles for 40 - 50 mm ø flexible hose. Conductive accessory, convenient for use with ATEX industrial vacuums.
Brush with antistatic brass bristles strips
Round suction brush with brass bristles for 40 - 50 mm ø flexible hose. Conductive accessory, convenient for use with ATEX industrial vacuums.
Antistatic rubber conic section with metal fitting
Antistatic conic section with metal fitting for 40 - 50 - 70 mm ø flexible hose.
Antistatic flat pipe
Galvanised steel suction NOZZLE. Handy and durable. Conductive and therefore suitable for working with ATEX certified machines.ø 40 - ø 50 - ø 70 mm flexible hose fitting.
Antistatic rubber flat pipe with metal fitting
Suction lance in special oil-proof rubber, carbon-loaded and therefore conductive, suitable for working with ATEX certified machines. 40 - 50 mm ø flexible hose fitting.
Antistatic rubber conic bend with metal fitting
Suction cone in special oil-proof rubber, carbon-loaded and therefore conductive, suitable for working with ATEX certified machines.The cone can be cut in various marked points in order to increase the suction section.40 - 50 mm ø flexible hose fitting.
Antistatic sweeper nozzle with metal fitting
Suction cup in special oil-proof rubber, carbon-loaded and therefore conductive, suitable for working with ATEX certified machines. 40 - 50 mm ø flexible hose fitting.
Atex Rated Vacuums
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