ATEX Approved Pneumatic Vacuums for Hazardous Locations

Nortech Vacuum Products, a division of Guardair Corporation, offers a line of ATEX Approved Pneumatic Vacuums for hazardous locations. The vacuums eliminate the threat of static electricity by combining static conductive design with inherently safe pneumatic vacuum technology. They are approved for hazardous environments, meeting the requirements for use in Class I, Group A, B, C and D and Class II, Groups E, F and G and are ATEX approved (EX) for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

"Regular vacuums can unintentionally create static electricity that can be dangerous in locations with perilous vapors or combustible dust," said a company spokesperson. "Currently there are no standards that exist to certify pneumatic vacuums for safe use in hazardous locations within the United States. However, Europe has developed standards known as ATEX Directives. Nortech recently engaged a UK-based and nationally recognized testing laboratory to certify its ATEX Approved Pneumatic Vacuums against the ATEX Directives."

The pneumatic vacuums run entirely off compressed air and are available in 30 and 55 gallon drum units. They come complete with three grounding options, 1-1/2" or 2" vac hose, static conductive air supply hose and fittings, and all metal pick-up tools. The static conductive attachments, electrically bonded internal components and multiple grounded options eliminate static electricity at the source. The Nortech ATEX Approved Pneumatic Vacuums can be used for any wet or dry industrial cleaning applications where vacuum technology is used.

They are certified to the ATEX Standards as follows: ATEX II2 GD c IIC T6, which is equivalent to National Fire Protection Association 70: NEC Rating:

• Class I Division 1 (Zone 1 only) Groups A, B, C, D T6
• Class II Division 1 Groups E, F, G T6
• Class III.

For more information contact:

Bert Perry

Guardair Corporation

54 Second Avenue

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-594-4400

info@guardaircorp.com

www.guardaircorp.com