Volkmann Dust Collection System Earns ATEX Certification for Explosive Environments
Volkmann’s VSHC dust collection system certified safe for dust cleanup in hazardous zones.
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Volkmann’s VSHC high-containment dust collection system is designed for quick cleanup of nuisance dust and spillage at hoppers, bag stations, 3D printers and other equipment. Photo Credit: Volkmann
Volkmann’s VSHC high-containment dust collection system is ATEX-certified as explosion-proof for providing a high level of protection in areas where an explosive atmosphere in the form of a combustible dust cloud is continuously present during normal operation. It is designed to enable a quick cleanup of nuisance dust and spillage at hoppers, bag stations, 3D printers and other equipment before it can trigger an explosion. The dust collector features the company’s vacuum pump technology which automatically captures fine particulates and whisks them away for reuse or disposal without risk of ignition.
The system is suitable for removing any type of ignitable fine powder with a minimum ignition energy (MIE) of greater than 1 mJ, including dense, 3D printing metal powders. The ATEX-certified dust control system comes with a vacuum pump, filter, automatic filter cleaning system, vacuum hose, pickup tool and accessories — all set on a rolling platform. The explosion-proof vacuum is available in 18-, 14, and 10-inch diameters, and ships fully assembled and ready for operation.
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