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ATEX Vacuum Cleaners

ATEX-certified vacuums for combustible dust — every model rated for Zone 22 areas, with Zone 20 collection-chamber certification across the FOX and PUMA ranges.

ATEX certification by a third party
Wet-type vacuum cleaner ATEX-certified vacuum cleaner with liquid dust bath, as per EN17348

When do you need an ATEX vacuum cleaner?

Combustible dustZone 20/22DSEAR

You need an ATEX vacuum cleaner whenever combustible dust is present in your process, or wherever part of your site is classified as a hazardous area under DSEAR. In those conditions a standard industrial vacuum isn't simply underpowered for the job — it can become the ignition source. An ATEX machine is built to take that risk out: antistatic, fully bonded construction, certified motors and contained dust handling, all rated to the zone it works in.

ATEX ratings describe the area a machine is certified for, and they vary across the range below: every model is certified for combustible-dust Zone 22 areas, and the FOX and PUMA machines also carry Zone 20 certification for the inside of the collection chamber. Your DSEAR risk assessment sets your zone — check it against each machine's certified rating, or tell us the classification and we'll specify one that matches.

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AC 1/2D Z20/21
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

AC 1/2D Z20/21

The AC 1/2D is a pneumatic, ATEX-certified industrial vacuum driven by a Venturi tube on compressed air — rated for Zone 21 and 22 combustible-dust areas and available in 65 and 100 litre configurations.

Power
Capacity 65–100 Lt
Airflow 480 m³/h
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AC 3G-3D Z2-22
ATEX vacuum Z22

AC 3G-3D Z2-22

A pneumatic, ATEX-certified industrial vacuum powered by a Venturi tube and driven by compressed air. Built for intensive work in Zone 22 dust and Zone 2 gas areas, collecting dry and wet powders, solids and shavings.

Power
Capacity 65–100 Lt
Airflow 480 m³/h
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BL 20 JC DEX 1/3D – 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

BL 20 JC DEX 1/3D – 1/2D

A compact, quiet ATEX-certified portable vacuum for the safe extraction of combustible and conductive fine dusts, certified for dust Zone 21 and 22 with a Zone 20 internal chamber. Brushless-driven, with double-level M and H14 filtration and Jet Clean self-cleaning.

Power 1.1 kW
Capacity 20 Lt
Airflow 220 m³/h
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BL 45 DEX 1/3D – 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

BL 45 DEX 1/3D – 1/2D

An ATEX-certified industrial vacuum for the safe suction of combustible and conductive dust, including Group IIIC. Supplied in 1/2D and 1/3D configurations for Zone 21 or Zone 22 areas, each with a Category 1D certified Zone 20 internal chamber and double M + H14 filtration.

Power 1.1 kW
Capacity 45 Lt
Airflow 220 m³/h
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BL 45 DEX 1/3D – 1/2D INERT
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

BL 45 DEX 1/3D – 1/2D INERT

An ATEX-certified industrial vacuum for the safe extraction of conductive metal dusts, including Type IIIC. Extracted dust drops straight into a bath of inert liquid in the container, and a patented tool-free coupling makes disposal quick and safe.

Power 1.1 kW
Capacity 45 Lt
Airflow 220 m³/h
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BL 45 JC DEX 1/3D – 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

BL 45 JC DEX 1/3D – 1/2D

An ATEX-certified industrial vacuum for fine, conductive and explosive dust, type IIIC included. Rated for Zone 21 and Zone 22 dust areas with a certified Zone 20 internal chamber, and built around a brushless motor for continuous, low-maintenance duty.

Power 1.1 kW
Capacity 45 Lt
Airflow 220 m³/h
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BL PRO DEX 1/3D – 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

BL PRO DEX 1/3D – 1/2D

An ATEX-certified brushless industrial vacuum for extracting combustible and conductive Group IIIC dusts into a 45-litre AISI 304 stainless steel container. Supplied with an antistatic accessory kit and available in two ATEX configurations for Zone 21 and Zone 22.

Power 1.1 kW
Capacity 45 Lt
Airflow 220 m³/h
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ECOBULL DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

ECOBULL DEX 1/2D

A heavy-duty ATEX industrial vacuum for the safe, continuous suction of combustible, conductive and fine dust, including Group IIIC. Certified for dust Zone 21 and Zone 22, with a Category 1D internal chamber rated to Zone 20, a powerful Category 2D side channel blower and high-efficiency Class M filtration.

Power 1.8–4 kW
Capacity 65 Lt
Airflow 240–350 m³/h
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ECOBULL DEX 1/2D INERT
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

ECOBULL DEX 1/2D INERT

An ATEX-certified industrial vacuum for conductive, self-igniting Type IIIC dust, rated for dust Zone 21 and Zone 22, using an inerting liquid bath to neutralise reactive particles inside the container.

Power 1.8–3 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 240–340 m³/h
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ECOBULL DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

ECOBULL DEX 1/3D

The ECOBULL DEX 1/3D safely extracts combustible, conductive and fine dust, including type IIIC, in ATEX Zone 22 areas. Certified for intensive, continuous duty, with a class M antistatic filter and a fully grounded, category 1D internal chamber.

Power 1.8–4 kW
Capacity 65 Lt
Airflow 240–350 m³/h
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ECOBULL DEX 1/3D INERT
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

ECOBULL DEX 1/3D INERT

An ATEX-certified industrial vacuum for conductive, self-igniting Type IIIC dust, using an inerting liquid bath to neutralise reactive particles inside the container.

Power 1.8–3 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 240–340 m³/h
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ECOBULL DEX 3/3G
ATEX vacuum

ECOBULL DEX 3/3G

An ATEX-certified industrial vacuum for the safe collection of dusts, solids and shavings in gas Zone 2 areas. Built around a certified ATEX side channel blower and supplied in three motor configurations for intensive, continuous-duty work.

Power 1.8–4 kW
Capacity 65 Lt
Airflow 240–350 m³/h
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ECOBULL XM DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

ECOBULL XM DEX 1/2D

The ECOBULL XM DEX 1/2D is a compact, portable ATEX industrial vacuum certified for the safe recovery of very fine combustible and conductive dust in dust Zones 21 and 22. A certified side channel turbine, class M filtration and complete grounding of the unit make it suited to intensive, round-the-clock duty.

Power 2.2 kW
Capacity 20 Lt
Airflow 240 m³/h
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ECOBULL XM DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

ECOBULL XM DEX 1/3D

A compact, portable ATEX industrial vacuum certified for the safe recovery of very fine, combustible and electrically conductive Type IIIC dust in Zone 22 atmospheres. Its certified side-channel blower is rated for continuous 24-hour duty.

Power 1.8 kW
Capacity 20 Lt
Airflow 240 m³/h
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FOX DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

FOX DEX 1/2D

An ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible and metal dust, certified for dust Zone 21 and Zone 22 with a Category 1D internal chamber rated to Zone 20. Offered in four motor builds, with M-class antistatic filtration and a manual filter-cleaning system.

Power 2.2–7.5 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 320–550 m³/h
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FOX DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

FOX DEX 1/3D

An ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible and metal dust, certified for Zone 22 dust areas with a Zone 20 internal chamber. Offered in four motor builds, with M-class antistatic filtration and a manual filter-cleaning system.

Power 2.2–7.5 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 320–550 m³/h
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FOX SP DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

FOX SP DEX 1/2D

An explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible dusts, ATEX-certified for dust Zone 21 and Zone 22 with a Category 1D, Zone 20 internal chamber. Antistatic multistage filtration and a maintenance-free ATEX blower keep it working in continuous duty.

Power 2.2–7.5 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 320–550 m³/h
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FOX SP DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

FOX SP DEX 1/3D

An ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible and metal dust, rated for Zone 22 areas with a certified Zone 20 internal chamber. Its ATEX-certified side channel blower is built for continuous, maintenance-light running.

Power 2.2–7.5 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 320–550 m³/h
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HF 3D Z22
ATEX vacuum Z22

HF 3D Z22

HF 3D Z22 is a powerful fixed-structure industrial vacuum cleaner for dust, solids and processing waste with the possibility of installing different types of discharge, continuous or intermittent, for

Power 4–22 kW
Capacity
Airflow 450–1,856 m³/h
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MINIAIR 3G-3D Z2-22
ATEX vacuum Z22

MINIAIR 3G-3D Z2-22

A compressed-air, Venturi-powered industrial vacuum built for hazardous areas — ATEX-certified for dust Zone 22 and gas Zone 2, with M-class antistatic filtration and wet-and-dry pickup.

Power
Capacity 45 Lt
Airflow 300 m³/h
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PUMA DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

PUMA DEX 1/2D

An ATEX-certified, explosion-proof industrial vacuum built for combustible and metal dust in Zone 21 and 22 areas. Its ATEX side-channel blower and antistatic, earthed filtration keep large centralised extraction systems running safely and continuously.

Power 7.5–18.5 kW
Capacity 175 Lt
Airflow 700–1,350 m³/h
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PUMA DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

PUMA DEX 1/3D

The PUMA DEX 1/3D is an ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible and metal dust, certified for dust Zone 22 with an internal chamber rated to Zone 20. Its ATEX side channel blower is built for continuous, maintenance-free extraction in centralised systems.

Power 7.5–18.5 kW
Capacity 175 Lt
Airflow 700–1,350 m³/h
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PUMA FIX 3D Z22
ATEX vacuum Z22

PUMA FIX 3D Z22

A fixed, ATEX dust Zone 22 industrial vacuum with an automatic SP self-cleaning filter and integrated collection container, engineered to run as the suction unit on centralised extraction systems. Available in four side-channel blower configurations.

Power 7.5–18.5 kW
Capacity 175 Lt
Airflow 730–1,380 m³/h
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PUMA HD DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

PUMA HD DEX 1/2D

The PUMA HD DEX 1/2D is Depureco's heavy-duty ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible and explosive dust, certified for dust Zone 21 and 22 with an internal chamber rated to Zone 20. An ATEX-certified side channel blower and automatic self-cleaning filtration keep it running continuously in centralised extraction systems.

Power 18.5–22 kW
Capacity
Airflow 1,180–1,985 m³/h
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PUMA HD DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

PUMA HD DEX 1/3D

An ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum built for heavy-duty, continuous extraction of combustible and explosive dust. Certified for Zone 22 dust areas with a Zone 20 internal chamber, and supplied with a 22 kW or 18.5 kW side channel blower.

Power 18.5–22 kW
Capacity
Airflow 1,180–1,985 m³/h
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PUMA SP DEX 1/2D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z21/Z22

PUMA SP DEX 1/2D

An ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum certified for dust Zone 21 and Zone 22, pairing an ATEX-certified side channel blower with automatic filter cleaning for uninterrupted combustible-dust extraction.

Power 7.5–18.5 kW
Capacity 175 Lt
Airflow 700–1,350 m³/h
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PUMA SP DEX 1/3D
ATEX vacuum Z20/Z22

PUMA SP DEX 1/3D

The PUMA SP DEX 1/3D is an ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum for combustible, metal and explosive dust, certified for dust Zone 22 with a Zone 20 internal chamber. An ATEX-certified side channel blower and automatic SP filter cleaning keep large centralised suction systems running continuously.

Power 7.5–18.5 kW
Capacity 175 Lt
Airflow 700–1,350 m³/h
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TX 3D Z22
ATEX vacuum Z22

TX 3D Z22

The TX 3D Z22 is an ATEX-certified industrial vacuum built for round-the-clock recovery of dry and wet dusts, solids and shavings in Zone 22 areas. Steel construction and a certified side channel blower make it a dependable workhorse for demanding production environments.

Power 3–5.5 kW
Capacity 100 Lt
Airflow 320–550 m³/h
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ATEX Vacuums - Q&A Section

ATEX Industrial Vacuum Questions & Expert Answers

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01 What's the difference between ATEX Zone 20 and Zone 22?

ATEX dust zones describe how often a combustible dust cloud is present. Zone 20 is continuous or frequent — typically inside equipment, such as a collection chamber — while Zone 22 covers areas where a dust cloud is unlikely in normal operation and only briefly present if it occurs. Across the Depureco range, every machine is certified for Zone 22 areas, and the FOX and PUMA models also carry Zone 20 certification for the inside of the collection chamber. Your DSEAR risk assessment sets the zone — check it against the certified rating of each machine, or tell us the classification and we will specify one that matches.

02 Why do Italian ATEX vacuums last longer than others?

Depureco builds its machines in Italy with industrial-grade motors, AISI 304/316 stainless steel and heavy-duty filtration designed for continuous duty — giving a longer service life and lower total cost of ownership than lighter commercial units.

03 Which industries require ATEX vacuum cleaners?

Any industry handling combustible dust in a classified area — pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, woodworking, metalworking and energy among them. A DSEAR risk assessment determines whether an ATEX-certified vacuum is legally required.

04 What's the ROI on ATEX vacuum investment?

An ATEX vacuum reduces explosion and downtime risk, protects operators and keeps you compliant with DSEAR. Combined with long service life and high filtration efficiency, most facilities recover the investment through avoided incidents, reduced cleaning time and fewer filter changes.

05 Can ATEX vacuums handle both dust and liquids?

Yes — wet-and-dry and inert liquid-bath (ACD) models are designed to handle both combustible dust and liquids safely. The right configuration depends on your materials and zone classification; our technical team can advise.

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