Minuteman 55 Gallon Explosion/Dust Ignition Proof Vacuum

Key Features

• The Explosion Proof vacuum is UL Listed

• 22-gauge, non-sparking stainless steel tank

• 3” static-conductive casters and 8” static-conductive rear wheels on 15 gallon models

• 5” static-conductive casters and 5” static-conductive rear wheels on 55 gallon models

Markets/Applications/Locations     

• Class I Group D Atmospheres

  • Butane, cyclopropane, ethane, ethanol, gasoline, methane, methanol, octane, pentane, petroleum, propane, turpentine, vinyl chloride

• Class II Group F Atmospheres

  • Carbon black, charcoal, coke or coal dusts

• Class II Group G Atmospheres

  • Flour, starch or grain, or combustible dusts having resistivity of 108 ohm-centimeter or greater

Types of locations and operations requiring the Explosion Proof/Dust Ignition Proof Vacuum

Class I Locations

• Petroleum Refining Facilities

• Dip Tanks containgin flammable or combustible liquids

• Plants manufacturing organic coatings

• Spray finishing areas

• Petroleum dispensing areas

• Plants manufacturing or using pyroxylin or other plastics

• Locations where inhalation anesthetics are used

• Utility gas plants, operations involving storage and handling of liquified petroleum and natural gas

• Aircraft hangers and fuel servicing areas

Class II Locations

• Grain elevators and bulk handling facilities

• Manufacture and storage of starch

• Flour and feed mills

• Areas for packaging and handling of pulverized sugar & cocoa

• Spice grinding plants

• Confectionery manufacturing plants