3D Printing • Electric • ATEX II 1/3D • Zone 20 (internal) / Zone 22 (external)
C-10 EX (4W)
Electric ATEX vacuum cleaner for combustible plastic powder from 3D printing with the highest internal tank protection available: Zone 20 inside the collection tank, Zone 22 externally. Four individually tested HEPA H14 filters. ATEX and IECEx certified by LCIE.
- ATEX II 1/3D — Zone 20 internal tank • Zone 22 external • LCIE, NB 0081
- IECEx certified — IECEx LCIE 15.0048 • internationally recognised
- 4× HEPA H14 — 99.99 % at 0.3 µm • individually factory tested • EN 17348:2022
- ESD safe — conductive cloth filter and conductive accessories included
- Stainless steel SAE 430 tank • SAE 304 available as option
- Bypass motor 1.2 kW • 194 m³/h • brushless motor available
Zone 20 internally — the highest protection class for the collection tank
The C-10 EX (4W) is Tiger-Vac's electric ATEX vacuum cleaner for 3D printing environments handling combustible plastic powder, and it stands apart through a distinctive dual classification: II 1/3D. This means the unit is certified for Zone 22 externally — the standard requirement for ATEX vacuum cleaners in production environments — but in addition, the construction provides Zone 20 protection inside the collection tank. Zone 20 is the most stringent dust classification, covering areas where an explosive dust cloud is present continuously or for long periods. Inside a vacuum cleaner collecting combustible powder, that is precisely the condition that applies — and the C-10 EX is built accordingly.
The unit is 3rd party certified by LCIE (NB 0081) with both ATEX certificate LCIE 15 ATEX 3061 and IECEx certificate IECEx LCIE 15.0048. The IECEx certification is the international certificate recognised in over 30 countries beyond the EU — including Norway, Switzerland, Australia, South Africa and many countries in the Middle East and Asia. For companies procuring centrally for facilities in multiple countries, or trading with international partners who require ATEX documentation, this is a significant advantage.
4 HEPA H14 filters — covering both working air and cooling air
What truly distinguishes the C-10 EX from conventional ATEX vacuum cleaners is the filtration system. While most models have one or two HEPA filters on the exhaust side, the C-10 EX has four HEPA H14 filters positioned so that both the working air and the motor cooling air are filtered through HEPA on both inlet and outlet. No air passes through the motor without passing through a HEPA filter — in either direction. All four filters are individually factory tested before dispatch.
Before reaching the HEPA filters, dust first encounters the conductive cloth filter with support cage, which captures coarse particles and protects the HEPA elements. The conductive disposable bag (19 L) collects the material and can be changed hygienically without contact with the powder. A conductive poly liner (40 L) is included as a secondary containment barrier. The filter blockage indicator on the motor unit signals when the bag is approaching capacity.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ATEX marking | II 1/3D — External: Ex h tc IIIC T200°C Dc IP6X • Internal: Ex h IIIC T200°C Da |
| ATEX zones | Zone 22 external (Cat. 3D) • Zone 20 internal tank (Cat. 1D) |
| Certification | LCIE 15 ATEX 3061 (ATEX) • IECEx LCIE 15.0048 • 3rd party (LCIE, NB 0081) |
| Harmonised standard | EN 17348:2022 (combustible dust) |
| Filter class | HEPA H14 (EN 1822) — 99.99 % at 0.3 µm |
| Number of HEPA filters | 4 pcs. — individually factory tested |
| Primary filter | Conductive cloth filter with support cage (SD) |
| Motor type | 2-stage heavy duty bypass |
| Power | 1.2 kW / 1200 W |
| Voltage | 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Current | 5 A |
| Airflow | 194 m³/h |
| Vacuum pressure | 2504 mmH₂O |
| Noise level | 72 dB(A) |
| Suction inlet | Ø60 mm |
| Recovery bag capacity | 19 L (conductive disposable bag — included) |
| Wheel system | 4-wheel dolly |
| Dimensions | H 93 × W 43 × L 43 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg (27 kg with SAE 304 tank) |
| Cord length | 10.6 m |
| Tank (standard) | Stainless steel SAE 430 |
| Tank (option) | Stainless steel SAE 304 |
| ESD safe | Yes — conductive accessories included |
| Operating temperature | −5°C ≤ Ta ≤ +37°C |
| Recovery type | Dry only |
Accessories
Included
3D tool kit — 60 mm suction inlet
Included
Conductive cloth filter with cage
Included
Conductive recovery bags (3 pcs., 19 L)
Included
HEPA H14 filter (4 pcs. included)
Included
Cable holder hook on motor unit
Optional
Brushless motor (always with 4×HEPA H14)
Optional
Optional 3D tools
Frequently asked questions
Is the C-10 EX (4W) the right solution for you?
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