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Industrial Cleanup—Simplified and Certified. The New EXAIR ATEX EasySwitch® Wet/Dry Vacuum System

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Powerful. Safe. Certified for Hazardous Environments.

EXAIR’s new ATEX EasySwitch Wet/Dry Vacuum System is here—engineered for facilities that demand both high performance and uncompromising safety in explosive dust or gas zones. Whether you’re cleaning dry debris or nonflammable liquids, this system makes it effortless to switch modes and stay productive.

Why Customers Love the ATEX EasySwitch

  • ATEX-Certified for Zone 1 & Zone 21 explosive environments
  • Fast wet/dry changeovers with the EasySwitch filter design
  • No electricity required—powered safely by compressed air
  • Built‑in grounding everywhere it matters: conductive hoses, bonded toolholder, grounding posts, conductive drum dolly, and more
  • HEPA filtration option captures up to 99% of fine particulates down to 16–523 nm
  • Low maintenance with no moving parts to wear out

Optimized for Real Industrial Challenges

From combustible dust to general production cleanup, the ATEX EasySwitch brings dependable suction, rugged construction, and clear compliance peace of mind. Every component is designed to maintain safe bonding and continuity—critical for preventing static discharge in ATEX-classified zones.

The Safety You Need. The Performance You Expect.

If your facility handles explosive dusts, gases, or sensitive materials, EXAIR’s ATEX EasySwitch Wet/Dry Vacuum System delivers the perfect combination of reliability, flexibility, and certification-required protection.

Contact one of our Application Engineers to discuss your application today! You can reach us by phone, fax, e-mail, online chat, video meeting, or through Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) or check us out on YouTube. We would love to show you the difference EXAIR equipment can make in your work life.

Sincerely,

Neal Raker, Application Engineering Manager

Overview: Heavy Duty Dry Vac

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EXAIR Reversible Drum Vac (left) and Heavy Duty Dry Vac (right) Two Industrial Vacuums – wet AND dry – for less than the purchase AND operating cost of a dual Venturi vacuum.

EXAIR produces a variety of industrial pneumatic drum vacuums designed to effectively manage spills and debris in diverse environments. These vacuums are characterized by their safety, quiet operation, and the absence of moving parts or electric motors, which enhances their longevity and reliability. With a proven track record of durability, the Industrial Housekeeping Products line includes systems tailored for both dry and wet materials, as well as a versatile option that accommodates both types. In this blog, I will focus on our Heavy Duty Dry Vac System.

A prevalent problem associated with dry materials is the premature failure of electrical motors due to dust accumulation. In many electrically powered vacuums, this dust can lead to the deterioration of motor bearings, often resulting in a loud screeching sound. In contrast, EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Dry Vac System features no moving parts, eliminating wear and maintenance needs, and operates solely on compressed air. It includes a static-resistant hose to prevent electric shocks when handling dry, dusty materials. Constructed from hardened alloy steel, the Heavy Duty Dry Vac offers exceptional abrasion resistance and generates a powerful vacuum of -60” H2O (-15 kPa) at 80 PSIG (5.5 bar), making it suitable for use with sandblasting materials, garnet, and steel shot. Additionally, its efficient and durable bag filter effectively contains dust within the drum while allowing air to escape.

We offer three drum sizes—30-gallon, 55-gallon, and 110-gallon—tailored to your specific application and material volume needs. Each drum is equipped with a Heavy Duty Vacuum that operates on just 68 SCFM (1,924 SLPM) of compressed air at 80 psig (5.5 bar). To suit various requirements, we provide different packages for each drum. The standard package includes essential components such as the drum lid with necessary hardware, a side latching lever lock, a shutoff valve, a filter bag, 10 feet of static-resistant vacuum hose, a hose hanger, 20 feet of compressed air hose, a pressure gauge, and an aluminum chip wand. For those seeking more features, the Deluxe package adds a drum dolly, heavy-duty aluminum tools, and a tool holder. Finally, the Premium package encompasses all items in the Deluxe package along with a steel drum.

If you have questions about our Heavy Duty Dry Vac, or anything regarding EXAIR and our products, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Jason Kirby
Application Engineer
Email: jasonkirby@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jk

Utilizing EXAIR Accessories

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Accessories

At EXAIR, we take great pride in our Intelligent Compressed Air Products, which are renowned for their efficiency and minimal maintenance requirements, thanks to their design featuring few or no moving parts. While we often highlight these advantages, we also do not want to overlook the importance of the accompanying accessories that enhance our products’ performance. These accessories play a crucial role in ensuring our compressed air solutions maintain their low maintenance and reduced noise levels, further solidifying their compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Compressed air filters and regulators are among the most essential accessories we offer, and we highly recommend their use with all our products, as well as with other brands. The Filter Separator effectively eliminates water, dirt, and rust from your compressed air system, while the 5-micron filter element prevents contaminants from clogging or damaging connected equipment. For more precise and additional filtration, an Oil Removal Filter should be installed downstream of the Filter Separator; it utilizes a 0.03-micron element to remove oil and solid particles. Our Pressure Regulators allow you to set the desired operating pressure, and we advise maintaining the minimum pressure necessary for optimal performance. This not only conserves air but also fine-tunes the efficiency of EXAIR products in various applications.

Good engineering practice calls for point of use filtration and moisture removal, such as that provided by EXAIR Filter Separators.
The Thermostat’s leads (left) are spliced into the Solenoid Valve’s ‘hot’ lead (bottom right), which essentially acts as the automatic temperature controlled ‘on/off’ switch for the Cabinet Cooler System. NEMA 4/4X versions include mounting hardware (top right).

We offer specialized accessories designed to enhance the performance of some of our products. For instance, our Line Vacs are complemented by the Line Vac Hose, while our Cabinet Coolers can be paired with Thermostats and Solenoid Valves. Additionally, we recommend Mufflers for optimal use with our Vortex Tubes. When it comes to our Air Knives, we provide several excellent options. The Universal Air Knife Mounting System offers a straightforward and dependable solution for mounting. For applications requiring longer knives or independent control of airflow sections, our Coupling Bracket Kits are ideal. Lastly, our Air Knife Plumbing Kits simplify the plumbing process for Air Knives exceeding 24 inches in length.

For those looking to connect Intelligent Compressed Air Products, we offer a range of compressed air hoses and fittings designed to enhance the convenience of installation. Coiled Hoses are an excellent match for our Safety Air Guns, providing greater mobility during operation. Additionally, our Compressed Air Hoses are frequently utilized with our Industrial Housekeeping products, ensuring that both the drum and dolly have the necessary reach for effective use.

Model 9256 6″ Stay Set Hose

If you are looking for an effective solution to mount or position your Air Nozzles, consider our Magnetic Bases, Stay Set Hoses, and Swivel Fittings, which can be combined to create a comprehensive setup.

If you have questions about our accessories, or anything regarding EXAIR and our products, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Jason Kirby
Application Engineer
Email: jasonkirby@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jk

Maximize Efficiency and Safety: Why Your Facility Needs an EXAIR Drum Vac

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In the demanding world of industrial maintenance, the “bucket and shovel” method or unreliable electric shop vacs simply don’t cut it. Whether you are managing floor spills, emptying coolant sumps, or recovering expensive fluids from deep pits, you need a solution that is as tough as your environment.

At EXAIR LLC, we’ve spent decades perfecting the Reversible Drum Vac™ (RDV) and High Lift Reversible Drum Vac™ to solve these exact headaches. Here is why our systems are the go-to choice for facility managers and maintenance teams worldwide.

1. Unmatched Reliability with No Moving Parts

Unlike electric vacuums that suffer from motor burnout or impeller clogs, our drum vacs are powered entirely by compressed air. This means:

  • Zero Maintenance: With no moving parts to wear out, these systems run nearly indefinitely.
  • Electrical Safety: Eliminating electricity removes the risk of shock in wet environments.
  • Quiet Operation: Our systems operate at significantly lower noise levels than traditional industrial vacuums.

2. Two-Way Action for Maximum Versatility

The “Reversible” in our name is a game-changer. With a simple turn of a knob, the same stainless-steel pump that filled your drum in under two minutes can reverse the airflow to empty it just as quickly.

  • Application Spotlight: Laboratory operators have used our Mini Reversible Drum Vac to pump waste from under-lab tanks and then easily discharge it into reclamation vessels.

3. Power When You Need It: The High Lift Advantage

For more “vertical” challenges, the High Lift Reversible Drum Vac provides the extra suction needed to move thick liquids (up to 1400 cPs) or lift fluids up to 15 feet.

  • Application Spotlight: A ferry operator uses the High Lift RDV to clean out engine room bilges, while a construction firm uses it to recover heavy slurry from concrete cutting—tasks that would kill a standard vacuum.

4. Built-In Safety & Speed

Our systems are engineered for industrial speed without sacrificing safety:

  • Auto-Shutoff: An internal float stops the vacuuming process once the drum is full, preventing messy overflows.
  • Rapid Filling: The High Lift model can fill a 55-gallon drum in just 85 seconds.

From cleaning up condiment spills in food processing to recovering hydraulic oil leaks in precast concrete plants, EXAIR drum vacs are the ultimate industrial housekeeping tool.

Ready to upgrade? You can explore our Model 6196 Reversible Drum Vac System for standard needs or the Model 6195 High Lift System for your most demanding pits and sumps.

Still Not Sure?

Feel free to connect with any of our Application Engineering Staff to answer your questions and address your concerns about giving one of these units a try. We are quite sure you will not be disappointed in our products’ performance.

Neal Raker, Application Engineering Manager
EXAIR LLC

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