Explosion Proof

Ruwac recognizes the seriousness of the potential deadly hazard found in combustible dust or conductive metals, and offers a complete line of explosion proof vacuum systems. ETL Certified to UL and CSA standards for Class I, Div 1, 2, Group D and Class II, Div 1, 2, Group F & G, and ATEX Zone 22 compliant. Featuring fully grounded, static dissipating designs that are guaranteed to be spark-free, Ruwac's explosion proof vacuum cleaners are made in the USA from the highest quality materials that can be custom fit to your needs. Common Applications include:

  • Ordinary Locations - Suitable for general housekeeping in a non-classified atmosphere
  • Class II Division 2- Designed for the safe collection of combustible dust where the dust is not suspended in an ignitable concentration.
    • Class II Division 2 Groups F & G
  • Class I,II Division 1,2 - Certified for use in classified environements for the safe collection of combustible dusts. where ignitable dust or vapors may be present.
    • Class I Division 1,2 Group D
    • Class II Division 1,2 Groups F & G
  • Class II Division 1 Group E - Certified for the safe recovery of Group E metal fines by submerging 100% of the intake air in a liquid bath.
    • Class II Division 1  Group E

1. Ordinary Locations

Ruwac’s Conductive Series General Housekeeping Vacuums are NFPA 652 compliant for ordinary locations. Intermittent duty, Portable Industrial Vacuums which are fully conductive, grounded and non-sparking by impact. The vacuum housings are indestructible and come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Ruwac’s exclusive Microclean primary filters are 99% efficient and include a 3 YEAR WARRANTY. Ruwac USA engineered these machines to be the LOWEST COST MAINTENANCE vacuums on the market. This means less filter changes, less filter clogs, less downtime and most importantly, MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET.

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2. Class II Division 2

Ruwac recognizes the seriousness of the potential deadly hazard found in combustible dust, and offers a complete line of electric powered explosion proof vacuum systems for Class II, Division 2 Environments. Featuring fully grounded, static dissipating designs that are guaranteed to be spark-free, Ruwac's C2D2 industrial vacuum cleaners are made in the USA from the highest quality materials that can be custom built to your needs.

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4. Group E Metals, Immersion Separators

The MX360EX Series are Ruwac's premier self-contained immersion separation vacuums that feature a highly portable, easy maintenance, and 12 gallon collection capacity design for the safe collection of Group E conductive metals, explosive or impact sensitive materials, or glowing media.

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Intrinsically Safe Air Powered

Ruwac's portable pneumatic explosion proof vacuum cleaners are designed especially for combustible dust and hazardous locations. While there are no certification standards for pneumatic explosion proof vacuums, Ruwac’s Air Powered vacuums are self-certified to UL, CSA and ATEX standards that apply for electric machines (with the only difference in construction being the replacement of the electric explosion proof vacuum motor and switch with our stainless steel venturi system). Our air powered explosion proof vacuums are the safest alternative power explosion proof vacuum cleaner for use in Class I and Class II environments.

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