ATEX dust collectors for Zone 1 and 21 – category 1/2GD
ATEX category 1/2GD dust collectors are designed for industrial collection of combustible and explosive dust in environments with high safety requirements. The classification indicates that ATEX Zone 20 may be present inside the unit, while the equipment is suitable for operation in ATEX Zone 21 and 22 in the surrounding area.
These dust collectors are used for process extraction and point-of-source extraction where continuous operation, high filtration efficiency and documented ATEX compliance are essential. The equipment is typically built with antistatic filter media, full grounding and third-party certification in accordance with the ATEX Directive and EN 17348.
Category 1/2GD dust collectors are commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, metal and process industries, where handling of fine combustible dust requires the highest level of safety.
