Vacuum cleaners for
hazardous zones
We supply certified ATEX and ACD vacuum cleaners to industries where combustible dust and explosive gases are part of everyday operations — from Zone 22 and 21 for dust to Zone 2 and 1 for gas and combined zones. Smarter Thinking • Better Working, is our starting point.
Standards: ATEX 2014/34/EU EN 17348:2022 IEC 60335-2-69
Zones: Zone 22 · 21 (dust) Zone 2 · 1 (gas) Zone 20 (internal ACD)
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VACE · ATEX accessories
Antistatic nozzles for Zone 21 and 22
Visit VACE and explore our range of antistatic nozzles, brushes and floor tools in MM019NN NBR compound — documented for ATEX-classified environments.
SPECIALTY · CENTRAL SYSTEMS
Central dust extraction systems
Stationary Depureco systems for process extraction, filtration and handling of large dust volumes — from filter hoppers to complete DV AIR systems with big-bag collection.
SPECIALTY · FUEL RECOVERY
Explosion-safe recovery of aircraft fuel
Tiger-Vac systems for defueling fighter aircraft and recovering fuel spills — tested by U.S. Air Force and certified for ATEX Zone 1 (gas) and Zone 21 (dust). Available in both electric and pneumatic variants.
Which zone do you work in?
Select your category and find the certified solution that matches your zone and your substances.
ACD
Combustible dust in non-ATEX classified areas. Internal Zone 20 protection. Certified to IEC 60335-2-69.
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ATEX Dust — Zone D
ATEX classified zones with explosive dust. Third-party certified machines for Zone 22 (3D) and Zone 21 (2D).
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ATEX Combi — Zone G/D
Combined zones with both explosive dust and explosive gas. Solutions for 3GD, 2GD and 1/3GD classifications.
View models →ACD or ATEX — what is the difference?
Working with combustible dust and working in an ATEX classified zone are not the same thing. The distinction is critical for determining which equipment you are permitted to use.
ACD
Non-ATEX classified area with combustible dust
The area is not officially classified as an ATEX zone, but combustible dust is handled on the premises. The vacuum cleaner must be certified to IEC 60335-2-69 and have internal Zone 20 protection (EPL Da).
- Certification: IEC 60335-2-69
- Internal protection: EPL Da (Zone 20)
- External zone: non-classified
- Typical industries: food, grain, sugar, flour, wood, paper, textiles, tobacco, powder coating, pharma (non-ATEX)
ATEX
Officially classified hazardous zone
The area is classified under the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) and is documented in the company’s explosion protection document. The vacuum cleaner must carry ATEX marking and be third-party certified.
- Certification: ATEX 2014/34/EU
- Third-party certified: IMQ, TÜV and others
- Zones: 20, 21, 22 (dust) / 0, 1, 2 (gas)
- Typical industries: pharma, chemical, mining
Go to the dedicated guide for a thorough walkthrough of IEC 60335-2-69, ATEX 2014/34/EU and EN 17348:2022 — including a decision tree, marking decoder, typical industries and 12 FAQs.
Knowledge about ATEX and ESD
Ex-Vac Hub is more than a product catalogue. Here you will find articles on ATEX classification, ESD requirements, selecting the right vacuum cleaner for your zone, and the standards that govern it all — EN 17348, the EN 60079 series and IEC 60335-2-69.
Not sure which solution you need?
We advise on the selection of ATEX and ACD equipment for your specific environment — whether it involves dust, gas, combined zones or combustible dust in non-classified areas.