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Prevent Combustible Dust Hazards with the Nilfisk CFM A17EXP Industrial Vacuum Cleaner
September 01, 2010
The Nilfisk CFM A17 EXP vacuum cleaner is a top choice among industrial manufacturers handling combustible dust and hazardous materials. This air-operated industrial vacuum cleaner is ATEX-approved (Ex) for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 and is also designed to meet the requirements for use in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G locations.
Malvern, PA, September 1, 2010-- At a recent OSHA stakeholder meeting about combustible dust, participants agreed that 50% of the combustible dust equation is housekeeping; if you can minimize the dust, facilities can dramatically decrease their risk of a combustible dust fire or explosion. For this reason, the Nilfisk CFM A17 EXP vacuum cleaner is a top choice among industrial manufacturers handling combustible dust and hazardous materials. This air-operated industrial vacuum cleaner is ATEX-approved (Ex) for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 and is also designed to meet the requirements for use in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G locations.
Constructed entirely of stainless steel and aluminum to eliminate percussion arcs, the A17 EXP vacuum is suitable for collecting materials like sugar, ethanol, and aluminum without sparking, reducing the threat of explosion and fire. To further protect workers, it is powered by compressed air and has built-in antistatic features including:
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A static grounding wire that ensures a high level of conductivity for static dissipation.
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Antistatic wheels mounted on rigid and swiveling castors for easy maneuverability.
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An antistatic filter with 21 square feet of surface area that guarantees high filtration efficiency and prevents premature clogging.
In addition, all components of the vacuum are conductive, including its housing, wheels, hose, and airline; and all non-metallic components are carbon-impregnated for conductivity. The Nilfisk CFM A17 EXP can be used in conjunction with a wide range of Nilfisk CFM’s antistatic hose and accessories, including those for overhead cleaning of pipes and walkways.
For more information, visit www.explosionproof-vacuum.com.
Nilfisk CFM, the industrial vacuum division of Nilfisk-Advance America, helps its industrial customers meet their individual cleaning requirements and challenges with an extensive range of high-performance vacuum cleaners. From its Malvern, Pa. headquarters, Nilfisk CFM provides industrial vacuums for heavy-duty applications that require maximum suction power; and specialty vacuums for clean applications that demand “absolute” air purity and facility cleanliness. The company’s vacuums are equipped with industry-specific features and exceptionally efficient filtration systems, ensuring dust- and debris-free facilities in the food, chemical/pharmaceutical, electronics, metalworking/powder coating, and a variety of manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.explosionproof-vacuum.com.
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