VAC-U-MAX industrial vacuum cleaners now ATEX-certified
VAC-U-MAX has announced ATEX Certification for three of its compressed-air-powered (non-electrical) industrial vacuum cleaning systems for use in explosion-hazard environments. ATEX Certification requires a third-party review and full testing of VAC-U-MAX equipment, not just the design paperwork. The testing organization, Intertek, located in Cortland NY, is a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) as designated by OSHA.
“This is a key factor because some organizations are touting ATEX Certification, but their NRTL is not recognized by OSHA” says David Kennedy, director of business development for VAC-U-MAX. “If you are not recognized as an OSHA NRTL, your equipment does not meet the requirements for their Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program”. Successful testing resulted in a “Type Examination Certificate” in accordance with the latest revision of the EN ISO 80079-36 and EN ISO 80079-37.