Tiger-Vac SS-55 (DM) TE
Pneumatic venturi ATEX T6 vacuum with DM cart for Zone 1 gas + Zone 21 dust -- 151 L dry / 170 L liquid, EN 17348 LC -- heavy-duty defense variant
- Defueling and depuddling of military aircraft (F-35, legacy fighters) in hangars
- Recovery of JP-8, Jet A-1 and diesel spills around refueling stations
- Depot work with fuel residues in defense logistics (NSN/NATO)
- Civilian aviation MRO -- wing-tank emptying during service checks
- Chemical industry with flammable solvents (toluene, acetone, alcohols) in Zone 1/21
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU -- II 2GD Ex h IIC T6 Gb / Ex h IIIC T85°C Db -- LCIE 03 ATEX 6310 X -- IECEx LCIE 17.0076 X -- EN 17348 LC
- EN 17348:2022 (harmonized March 2023)
- IEC 60335-2-69 (industrial vacuums)
Tiger-Vac SS-55 (DM) TE
The Tiger-Vac SS-55 (DM) TE is the pneumatic version of the EXP1-55 (DM) TE with the same DM Tilting Cart with foot-activated front-wheel brakes. Same chassis and capacity as SS-55 (TC) TE Single Venturi (204 m3/h, 5080 mmH2O, 151 L dry / 170 L liquid, 50 mm inlet) but with a heavy-duty DM cart with foot-activated brakes. Pneumatic operation (T6, 85 °C max surface) provides maximum ATEX safety level without electrical ignition risk -- critical in hangars with high vapour concentrations around F-35 or hydrogen handling. Dual-certified ATEX + IECEx, EN 17348 LC for flammable and non-flammable liquids.
Applications
- Defueling and depuddling of military aircraft (F-35, legacy fighters) in hangars
- Recovery of JP-8, Jet A-1 and diesel spills around refueling stations
- Depot work with fuel residues in defense logistics (NSN/NATO)
- Civilian aviation MRO -- wing-tank emptying during service checks
- Chemical industry with flammable solvents (toluene, acetone, alcohols) in Zone 1/21
Technical specifications
| ATEX marking | II 2GD Ex h IIC T6 Gb / Ex h IIIC T85°C Db -- LCIE 03 ATEX 6310 X -- IECEx LCIE 17.0076 X -- EN 17348 LC |
|---|---|
| Internal / external zone | -- / 21 |
| Motor type | Pneumatisk venturi-aggregat (single, 6 mm), ingen elektriske komponenter -- ATEX T6 (Tmax 85 °C) |
| Duty cycle | Continuous |
| Airflow | 204 m³/h |
| Vacuum | 498 mbar (5080 mmH₂O) |
| Container | 151 L |
| Sound pressure | 75 dB(A) |
| Filter class | Stainless steel mesh filter (not HEPA-classified, for liquid recovery) |
| Filter type | Rustfri staal mesh-filter med clamp (part 213433) -- aktivt kulfilter (211046C-DM1 + 211045) som tilvalg |
| Primary filter | Rustfri staal mesh-filter (213433) + strainer basket 211796. Statisk ledende konstruktion (< 10 ohm). |
| Cleaning system | Ingen (manuel) -- mesh-filter aftages og skylles rent |
| Collection system | Detachable container |
| Material | AISI 304 rustfri staal (undtagen vogn) |
| Air consumption | 1272 nl/min |
| Supply pressure | 5.5 bar |
| Air supply hose | Ø 12.7 mm |
| Venturi units | 1 pcs |
| Inlet | Ø 50 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 860 x 1040 x 1370 mm |
Questions and answers
What's the difference between DM and DMB carts?
The DM cart has foot-activated brakes on the two front wheels -- the operator steps on a brake pedal to lock the unit in place. The DMB cart (Dead Man Brake) has a handle that must be actively held for the unit to roll -- release the handle and the rear brakes engage automatically. DM is standard safety; DMB is the stricter safety variant required in certain defense procurements. Choose DMB when the unit may be unattended, on sloped surfaces, or in high-risk operations. Choose DM when manual brake activation is sufficient.
Is data missing from SS-55 DM/DMB TE?
Yes -- Tiger-Vac's brochure does not specify dimensions (L x W x H) or weight for the DM/DMB variants separately. We assume specs are strongly similar to SS-55 (TC) TE Single Venturi (102 x 71 x 117 cm, 60 kg), but cannot confirm them as official. We will supplement this page as soon as Tiger-Vac delivers rated data. If dimensions or weight are critical for your tender, contact us and we will source them directly from the factory.