ATEX Dust vacuum cleaner

Depureco FOX 7,5 SP DEX 1/2D

  • Multiple simultaneous 80 mm pickup points in Zone 21 (2-3 units)
  • Central fixed installation for a department with shift-based operation
  • Chemical or pharmaceutical production with varying product types
  • Heavy dust needing 240+ mbar vacuum for effective extraction
  • Dust with high humidity or a tendency to clump
Depureco FOX 7,5 SP DEX 1/2D
Certified to
  • ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU -- II 1/2D Ex htc IIIC T140°C Da/Dc
  • EN 17348:2022 (harmonized March 2023)
  • IEC 60335-2-69 (industrial vacuums)

Depureco FOX 7,5 SP DEX 1/2D

The FOX 7.5 SP DEX 1/2D dedicates 5.5 kW to multiple simultaneous pickup points: 550 m3/h at 240 mbar lets an 80 mm T-branch or three points on a central installation run simultaneously without pressure-drop problems. Cartridge filter with automatic reverse jet cleaning means the machine is operator-free even under shift-based operation with varying dust loads. ATEX II 1/2D Ex htc IIIC T140°C Da/Dc, H14 HEPA included.

Applications

  • Multiple simultaneous 80 mm pickup points in Zone 21 (2-3 units)
  • Central fixed installation for a department with shift-based operation
  • Chemical or pharmaceutical production with varying product types
  • Heavy dust needing 240+ mbar vacuum for effective extraction
  • Dust with high humidity or a tendency to clump

Technical specifications

ATEX markingII 1/2D Ex htc IIIC T140°C Da/Dc
Internal / external zone20 / 21
Motor typeSidekanalblaeser 3-fase (5.5 kW) med intern cyklon-forseparation
Duty cycleContinuous
Airflow550 m³/h
Vacuum240 mbar (2447 mmH₂O)
Container100 L
Sound pressure74 dB(A)
Filter classM class
Filter typeCartridge antistatisk polyester klasse M, 90.000 cm2, reverse jet cleaning (automatisk) + H14 absolutfilter 28.000 cm2 (inkluderet)
Primary filterCartridge antistatisk polyester klasse M, 90.000 cm2
Cleaning systemAutomatisk reverse jet cleaning
Collection systemDetachable container
MaterialLakeret staalkonstruktion, AISI 304 stoevbeholder
IP classIP65
Power5.5 kW
Voltage400 V / 50-60 Hz
InletØ 80 mm
Dimensions (L × W × H)660 x 1200 x 1860 mm
Weight177 kg

Questions and answers

How often does the reverse jet pulse at full load?

Pulse interval is adaptive. At low load: about every 60 seconds per cartridge. At high load (fully dust-laden, pressure drop >40 mbar): interval shortens automatically to about 15-20 seconds. The panel measures pressure drop across the filter and governs the pulse. No operator intervention required -- but you can see pulse frequency on the display. High pulse frequency sustained over time indicates the filter is due for replacement.

Does the FOX 7.5 SP suit painted wood dust or MDF sanding residue?

Yes, with one caveat: painted wood dust can contain polymer particles that melt under high filter pressure. The star filter on the DEX variant will quickly bake shut due to this melting. The cartridge with reverse-jet cleaning (SP variant) tolerates it far better because the pulse knocks particles loose before they can melt. For MDF sanding residue: the SP variant is the right choice.

Which GX variant (stainless steel) should I choose?

Standard FOX 7.5 SP ships with painted steel frame + AISI 304 dust container. The GX option (540 EUR) upgrades both container AND filter chamber to AISI 304 stainless. Relevant if your dust is corrosive (salts, acids, some metal oxides), or if you need to CIP clean (food/pharma). Save 540 EUR if the dust is inert.

Is the Spark Trap (TAN) required for my Zone 21 installation?

Not always, but often recommended. The Spark Trap TAN (1,020 EUR) catches sparks before they reach the filter -- relevant if your dust contains metallic particles from sanding, sawing or welding. Your installation's ATEX documentation should evaluate it. If the dust is purely organic (food, pharma, plastic), TAN is often unnecessary. If in doubt: TAN is cheap insurance against friction-spark initiated explosion.

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