Explosionproof Vacuum is CSA-certified to handle combustible dust.
Press Release Summary:
CSA-certified explosion-proof/dust ignition-proof for use in Class I, Group D and Class II, Groups E, F, and G environments, Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP collects dry dust and debris that accumulates on floors and overhead areas in manufacturing facilities. Single-phase, electric vacuum cleaner is completely grounded, composed of non-sparking 304 stainless steel, and equipped with conductive hose and accessories to eliminate percussion arcing and static charge.
Original Press Release:
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division Launches New Explosion-Proof Vacuum for Combustible Dust
Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP is CSA-certified with extra collection capacity
Morgantown, Pa.-The Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division has expanded its line of combustible dust vacuums with the availability of the new Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP. Designed for the collection of dry dust and debris that often accumulates on floors and overhead areas in manufacturing facilities, this single-phase, electric vacuum cleaner is CSA-certified explosion-proof / dust ignition-proof for use in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G environments.
Constructed to the highest level of operational safety, the Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP is completely grounded, composed of non-sparking 304 stainless steel, and equipped with conductive hose and accessories to eliminate percussion arcing and static charge. The Nilfisk CFM 118/50 EXP also features:
The launch of the Nilfisk CFM 118/50 EXP enhances the company's current explosion-proof vacuum offerings, which already include the 118EXP, a smaller, dry-only unit, and the 118EXPW, a wet/dry unit. The company also offers a pneumatic line of hazardous location vacuums. For more information, visit www.explosionproof-vacuum.com.
In 2008, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a combustible dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) offering guidelines for controlling combustible dust in manufacturing facilities. The agency recommends that facilities adopt a comprehensive maintenance program that includes a properly-equipped industrial vacuum cleaner to keep dust accumulations to a minimum.
About Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division, also known as Nilfisk-Advance America, Inc., is one of the largest providers of cleaning equipment in North America. From its Morgantown, PA headquarters, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums supports three brands of industrial vacuum cleaners: Nilfisk, Nilfisk ALTO and Nilfisk CFM. Equipped with exceptionally efficient filtration systems and user-friendly features, the company's vacuums play a critical role in thousands of manufacturing facilities and industrial processes across North America. Supported by a direct sales force and extensive dealer network, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums have solved a variety of cleaning challenges, including combustible dust, general maintenance, overhead cleaning, abatement, process integration, laboratory/cleanroom control, and more. For more information, visit www.NilfiskIndustrialVacuums.com.
