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ATEX & IECEx Explosion-Proof Vacuum Cleaners

Certified industrial vacuum cleaners for areas where combustible dust or explosive atmospheres are present. Our ATEX and IECEx range covers dry-only and wet and dry machines, so you can match the vacuum to your hazardous zone and not adapt a standard unit.

Match the vacuum to your hazardous zone before you buy

How ATEX and IECEx ratings work

ATEX is the European equipment directive and IECEx is the international certification scheme for equipment used in explosive atmospheres. Each machine is certified for specific zones and dust or gas groups, so the certificate, not the product name, tells you where it can be used. Australian sites classify their hazardous areas against the AS/NZS 60079 series.

What to confirm before choosing a machine

  • The zone your site assessment gives the area, so the vacuum is certified for it.
  • The material you are collecting (for example flour, wood dust, metal powder), so the machine and filter suit the dust.
  • Dry only or wet and dry, so the machine suits the job.
  • Single or three phase supply, so it runs from the power available on site.

Not sure which machine suits your zone?

Send us the zone, the material and your power supply. We will check the certificate with the supplier and recommend a machine. See also our combustible dust vacuum cleaners and industrial vacuum cleaners.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ATEX and IECEx?

ATEX is the European Union directive for equipment in explosive atmospheres. IECEx is an international certification scheme. Many industrial vacuums carry both.

Can I use a standard industrial vacuum in a classified area?

A standard vacuum is not certified for classified hazardous areas. Check the zone requirement with your site safety adviser and use equipment certified for that zone.

Is every machine here suitable for every zone?

No. Each machine is certified for specific zones. Check the product page and certificate, or ask us to confirm before you order.

Can you quote a machine for my site?

Yes. Send us the zone, material and power supply and we will quote a suitable machine.

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