Air vac 180 cfm wet dry Explosion proof - ATEX certified
Spill control air vacuum. 180 CFM, 100 psi, twin venturi, vacuum only — ATEX and UKCA EX certified for hazardous areas.
Maximum hose length
| Hose | Wet | Dry |
|---|---|---|
| 38 mm | 10 m | 20 m |
| 50 mm | 7 m | 25 m |
Certified under the ATEX directive for Europe and under UKCA EX for the UK. These standards cover equipment approved for use in explosive atmospheres — the certification applies to the complete assembly, not the motor block alone.
Why air-operated is the safe option
Spillrite explosion-proof vacuums are safe in hazardous situations as part of a combustible dust control program, and suit most flammable and combustible waste. The vacuums do not arc, spark or generate heat through normal operation.
Because there is no motor and no electrical path, a compressed-air vacuum carries the highest safety rating and is intrinsically safe.
How the unit is built
- Pneumatic power head — silenced with a mild steel shroud. Internal baffles keep the sound signature very low without affecting the performance of the single or twin venturis.
- Stainless steel tank — useful across many industries, including food.
- Anti-static explosion-proof suction hose — supplied with every unit.
- Floor tool — 450 mm wide squeegee.
- Wand — chromed steel, two piece, 38 mm.
- Tipping tank — with a grounding chain.
- Wet or dry — the unit pictured can be configured either way.
The pneumatic power head is attached by stainless steel bolts to a powder-coated mild steel plate, which in turn attaches to the stainless steel tank.
Built for continuous recovery
What it picks up
Where this sits in the SPAV range
| Model | Airflow | Wet | Dry |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAV 28 | 28 CFM (low air) | Yes | — |
| SPAV 48 | 48 CFM (twin venturi) | Yes | Yes |
| SPAV 100 | 100 CFM (twin venturi) | Yes | Yes |
| SPAV 180 | 180 CFM (ultra high power) | Yes | Yes |
The twin venturis on the 48, 100 and 180 CFM models give high power and high air flow in both wet and dry work. The stainless tank version can be configured as an explosion-proof model with anti-static hose and anti-static fittings, which suits fuels, oils, diesel, grains, explosive dust and flour.
Every unit includes
- Silenced power head
- Vacuum ball valve
- 1/2" Chicago claw coupling
- 38 mm chrome wand
- 38 × 450 mm squeegee head
- 3 m of 38 mm vac hose
- 38 × 450 mm floor vac brush
- 38 mm crevice tool
- 38 mm round dusting brush
- Dry cloth filter bag & cage
- Drain hose and valve
Specifications
| Model | SPAV180SS/EX |
| SKU | SPAV180SS/EX |
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