The term ATEX identifies the certification required within the European Union for all machinery and equipment that are installed and used in places where there is a risk of explosion.
What the ATEX regulation provides for
ATEX regulations are based on two European directives:
- In the first directive (2014/34/CE), the company must assess whether there is an explosion risk within its working areas. The purpose of this assessment is to protect the safety of workers;
- The second directive (94/9/CE), on the other hand, regulates the use of machinery and equipment in working areas with a risk of explosion, specifying their technical characteristics.
The need for an ATEX-certified vacuum cleaner within a company
In order for a vacuum cleaner to be ATEX-certified, it must comply with precise structural and technical characteristics that prevent the formation of ignition sources. ATEX industrial vacuum cleaners are required in work areas where combustible dusts or flammable substances are present.
This is a condition that affects many industries, such as the pharmaceutical, food, mechanical or paper industries. An ATEX vacuum cleaner, thanks to its features, prevents sources of ignition.
What are the features of an ATEX industrial vacuum cleaner
The characteristics a vacuum cleaner must have in order to be ATEX-certified and considered ideal and safe for use in an explosion hazardous area are:
– Construction elements that prevent the formation of ignition sources
– Preventing static electricity build-up
– Anti-static filters and accessories
– Certified motors suitable for preventing overheating
RIBO VS5/199 ATEX vacuum cleaner for ATEX zones 22
Today we find out about the features of the RIBO VS5/199 vacuum cleaner specifically designed to vacuum dust in ATEX zones. All structural components of the vacuum cleaner are manufactured in such a way that ensures the electrical conductivity of the vacuum cleaner. Likewise, the paintwork and wheels are also specially made in a conductive manner. The motor and control cabinet mounted on the RIBO VS5/199 ATEX vacuum cleaner are certified for use in ATEX 22 zones.
It is equipped with a large surface area flame retardant star filter, suitable for the suction of large quantities of dust requiring high filter efficiency. In addition, the wheeled container has a practical release system.
