Explosion-Proof Vacuum Cleaners

Complete Certified VacuumHafcoVac Explosion-Proof Vacuum Cleaners are ATEX Certified safe for use in hazardous locations as part of a combustible dust control program and are suitable for many flammable and combustible materials. Our vacuums are certified under the ATEX directive that the European Union uses as a standard. These standards are for equipment approved for use in explosive atmospheres.

When working with combustible dusts, flammable substances or materials with a tendency to build static electricity during conveyance, it is strongly recommended to choose our explosion-proof option when ordering. Our systems have no motors to arc or moving parts that can create friction or sparks. HafcoVacs are non-electric, explosion-proof vacuums that are a safe, reliable and cost effective solution for your business.

HafcoVac Certified Explosion Proof Vacuum Cleaners bond all components of the vacuum together, ensuring no part is left isolated from its path to ground. When used in conjunction with our static conductive hose, a HafcoVac explosion proof vacuum is an economical alternative to  our competitor’s products which often sell for many times our cost.

Performance is not compromised by explosion-proof safeguards, Explosion-proof vacuums will perform with the same power that HafcoVac is known for. Best of all, you don’t have to sacrifice your budget in order to protect your business and employees.

If you are unsure if dust ignition proof vacuum equipment is necessary for your application or facility contact us so we can provide a thorough application analysis to ensure appropriate product selection.

HafcoVac Vacuums are ATEX Certified

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HafcoVac vacuums are ATEX certified for use in  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: NEC rating Class I, Division 1 (Zone 1 only), Groups A,B,C,D T6 and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G T6.

HafcoVac Anti-Static Grounded Units (“x” model designation) machines meet the criteria for intrinsically safe operation. No moving parts, non-electric and fully grounded means the unit will not spark or generate dangerous amounts of heat.

These machines are designed specifically for use in hazardous locations, building in a double safeguard of conductive static dissipative materials and connections coupled with complete grounding of all components of the unit.

For further details of the ATEX Certification, please see HafcoVac ATEX Declaration Page.

Intrinsic Safety

Our explosion proof pneumatic vacuums:

 CONTAINS NO MOVING PARTS  Eliminates possibility of ignition from mechanical friction or contact.
USES NO ELECTRICITY Eliminates sparks from motor arcing, shorts, switches, etc.
ARE FULLY GROUNDED  When an explosion-proof vacuum configuration are configured so that dangerous static electricity will not accumulate.

Anti-Static and Explosion Proof SealIntrinsic Safety is a protection technique for equipment operating in explosive environments. The principal states that electrical and thermal energy must not build up sufficiently to discharge.  With heat or friction risks such as those present when using an electrically operated industrial vacuum safely eliminated, static electricity remains.

The complete grounding of all components, including air supply line, vacuum generating head, collection drum, dolly and vacuum hose ensure that static electricity is continuously dissipated, protecting against dangerous static buildup, which could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), posing potentially serious consequences when in the presence of combustible substances. HafcoVac explosion proof vacuum models factory equipped as an explosion proof configuration ensures static electricity will not accumulate.

It is critically important that the operator understand the functions of the grounding system. Inspections are suggested prior to each use to ensure the integrity of all grounding wires and points. Care must be taken to not circumvent any grounding safeguards, and should also be exercised to ensure parts such as hoses aren’t used interchangeably with those from non explosion proof systems.

Explosion-Proof Applications

HafcoVac Explosion-Proof Vacuum Cleaners are suitable for a wide range of applications. Safeguard your business from worker injury, OSHA fines or catastrophic incident by protecting your facility with HafcoVac’s safe non-electric anti-static vacuum cleaners.

Certified, OSHA Compliant with Lifetime WarrantySome typical applications which for which often require the use of appropriately equipped explosion proof vacuums include:

Hazardous Locations – If you need to operate a vacuum in an OSHA defined hazardous location, you must use equipment safe for use in that environment. HafcoVac explosion proof models are approved for use in Class I,II.

Combustible Dust Mitigation – OSHA has been increasingly strict about enforcing it’s General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) through it’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program. Many businesses have faced steep fines for failing to adhere to these requirements. Additional regulation is pending, if your company doesn’t already have a combustible dust program, you’ll likely catch the attention of an OSHA inspector if you don’t have suitable equipment such as a HafcoVac explosion proof vacuum.

Flammable Liquids – Many industries need to recover flammable liquids or fuels produced as a byproduct of a manufacturing process, or inadvertently spilled. Even if your facility does not regularly produce hazardous byproducts, ensuring your vacuum is safe for any unpredicted application is prudent protection.

Manufacturing Byproducts – Many processes such as milling, grinding, cutting produce dangerous scrap which must be safely collected and properly disposed of without endangering employees or the facility.

Static prone materials – Many materials, even those which pose no explosion hazard, create dangerous static electricity buildup as they are conveyed through an ungrounded system.  An explosion proof unit will provide static dissipation. A HafcoVac is an excellent choice as a powder paint vacuum

Protection from the unknown – You may not anticipate a vacuum being used for picking up flammable or combustible materials, but you never quite know what a tool in your facility may be used for outside it’s normal application.  Add explosion protection for peace of mind.