Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division introduces  the Nilfisk CFM VHC200 EXP air-operated vacuum, providing manufacturers with a safe pneumatic option for combustible dust housekeeping and preventative maintenance. With no moving parts, the 26-gallon pneumatic VHC200 EXP can be used in continuous-duty applications with few maintenance costs. This vacuum is ideal for general cleaning tasks, including heavy-duty applications involving denser types of debris and designed to meet the highest level of operational safety. Vacuums powered by compressed air are excellent alternatives to explosion-proof / dust ignition-proof vacuums for combustible dust applications where electricity is unavailable or undesirable. However, just because a vacuum is air-operated does not mean it is explosion-proof. Air-operated vacuums for hazardous locations should be suitable for use in classified environments.  The VHC200 EXP is ATEX-approved for collection of combustible dusts and suitable for use in Class I, Group D and Class II, Groups, E, F, and G locations. 

Other features and benefits include: 

• All stainless steel construction including container, filter chamber and trolley to prevent a dangerous percussion arc that might cause a spark
• Static grounding wire to ensure a high level of conductivity for static dissipation
• Optional HEPA filtration ensures 99.97% of particles are retained, down to and including 0.3 microns to prevent combustible particulate from exhausting back into the air
• Antistatic filter with large surface area and external filter shaker guarantees high filtration efficiency and prevent premature clogging
• and Non-sparking conductive accessories to meet a wide range of hazardous cleaning needs.