
Industrial Pneumatic Vacuums for Metal Manufacturing
HafcoVac certified industrial vacuums make keeping your work environment housekeeping simple and easy. The HafcoVac line of industrial vacuum cleaners are a perfect choice for the recovery of metal dust and metal powders. The performance, cost and a lifetime warranty all make HafcoVac your best choice.
HafcoVac uses several NFPA standards as a guide to the design and production of our vacuums including NFPA 484 which establishes standards for combustible metals. These include alkali metals, aluminum, hafnium, magnesium, niobium, tantalum, and zirconium. This particular guideline also addresses the production, processing, finishing, handling, storage, use, and recycling of all metals and alloys that are in a form capable of combustion or explosion. Metal dusts are generated as metal oxides and reduced metals are crushed and also when metal powders and additives are mixed. These dusts can separate and concentrate in different types of equipment which can include operations like hopper filling, blending and/or blending discharge, and compaction. This dust that is generated can also get carried away to other areas as a result of airflow in the work environment creating hazardous issues in another area.
HafcoVacs use no moving parts and no electric motor. That means no motor burnout and no electric shortages, ever. Work quickly and efficiently with Hafco’s pneumatic vacuum design. Units are also fully grounded for your safety.
All HafcoVacs are designed to comply with OSHA and NFPA regulations for metal dust, shavings and clippings safety. NFPA Class I Division 2 Group E. OSHA -Certified for Class 1, 2, 3, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, D, Zone 1 and 21 E, F, G.
To clean up metal dust may necessitate a combustible dust explosion proof vacuum in a Class II, Group E hazardous location such as a HafcoVac with no electricity needed.

Since metal dust and metal pieces are conductive and sometimes flammable, Hafco recommends the use of a certified vacuum. Hafco currently offers ATEX EX Series Vacuums, superior industrial pneumatic vacuums that minimize added risk in combustible and flammable environments. The ATEX EX Series is the most ordered product from Machine Shop Customers.
HEPA Air Filtration for Metal Dust
The ATEX EX Series comes with a HEPA Certified Filter System and a Filter Bag. The HEPA Filtration System is 99.97% efficient at preventing fine metal dust material from entering the air.

ATEX Certified
for Metal
The HafcoVac ATEX Series is ATEX Certified for combustible dust in use in Class 1, Division 2, Group A, B, C & D T6 and Class 2, Division 2, Groups E, F, G. They are ATEX-Approved (EX) for zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

Comply with NFPA
652-654 & 484
The ATEX EX series is compliant with National Fire Protection Agency guidelines 484, 652-654 and OSHA housekeeping codes.



Stainless Steel Container
included with all units



Providing safe, explosion-proof, pneumatic technology at a fraction of the cost, the HafcoVac ATEX EX Series comes with a Lifetime Warranty and is available for same-day shipping. It is OSHA, ATEX and NFPA compliant. The HafcoVac ATEX EX Series uses an air compressor — no electric motor required.
ATEX Stainless Certified
Cleans Combustible Materials, Fine Dust, Paper Shavings and Liquids
OSHA and NFPA Compliant
Minimize Risk in Flammable Spaces
Anti Static Hose
HEPA Filter for Fine Dust
S’HUSH Silencer – Compliant Noise Reducer
Grounded Tools
Anti Static Airline
20 or 55 Gallon Drum
Compatible to All HafcoVac Vacuum Heads and Accessories
Customize to your Air Compressor
JACK Tool rack
Certified for use in Class 1: Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D T6, Zone 1, and Class 2: Division 1, Groups E, F, G, T6, and Class 3: Division 1 Hazardous Locations as defined in the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
The #1 Choice for Metal Dust Cleanup
ATEX EX Stainless Series Pneumatic Vacuums are ATEX Certified and can clean almost any material including: combustible fine dust, paper shavings/pieces and liquids. They are compliant to OSHA and NFPA regulations to minimize risk in flammable environments. They come with a HEPA filter for Fine Dust, S’HUSH Silencer, grounded tools, JACK tool rack and anti-static airline. Compatible with all HafcoVac Vacuum Heads and Accessories. Customize to match your air compressor. ATEX Certified. (Recommended)



Our must have Tool Holder will make your job easier by keeping all of the essential attachments at hand. No more wasting time searching for misplaced tools. Designed to fit all of our vacuums with room for up to 8 attachments.
*shown with our popular Essential Overhead Tool Kit.

HEPA filters are 99.97% effective at keeping fine dust particles from entering the air. That means cleaner air and a cleaner workplace. It’s what you need for vacuuming Fine Dust. The S’Hush filter fits all of the HafcoVac line. It’s quick to assemble and add to your any HafcoVac you already own.


The Overhead Toolkit is our most popular accessory to help keeps walls and floors clear of dust and debris. Easily reach overhead pipes and shelving with 4 feet of extension along with a 6″ wide, a 5″ round and 2 pipe cleaning heads to tackle any job. Pair it with The RACK Tool Holder to make any cleanup operation easy and efficient.