ATEX zones
Areas where an explosive dust atmosphere can occur are classified as zone 20, 21 or 22; for gas, zone 0, 1 or 2. The employer classifies the zones, and the machine’s marking must cover the zone it works in.
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EN 17348.
The European product standard for industrial vacuum cleaners and dust collectors for explosive atmospheres. It was harmonised under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU in March 2023.
2023harmonised under the ATEX Directive
In this entry
3 short parts.
Part1The standardDesign, construction, testing and marking.↓ Part2On dustrapIn the manufacturers’ documents.↓ Part3Related entriesMore on the same topic.↓1The standard
One product standard for ATEX dust collectors.
EN 17348 sets the requirements for industrial vacuum cleaners and dust collectors for explosive atmospheres.
A central idea is the internal ATEX zone: the explosion hazard inside the collection system itself. Accessories such as hoses, couplings, nozzles and filters are part of the requirements.
2On dustrap
Where you meet it on dustrap.
Tiger-Vac’s CD EX manuals refer to EN 17348 DT for the collection of combustible dust.
For the other models, check the standards listed in the EU declaration on each product page.
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The wiki gives general explanations. Always check the marking and the manual of your machine.
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