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New ATEX EasySwitch® Wet-Dry Vac: Safer Industrial Cleanup in Explosive Environments

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A pneumatic, ATEX-rated wet/dry vacuum built for Zones 1 and 21—switching between dry debris and liquid recovery in seconds.

EXAIR ATEX EasySwicth Vac for explosive environments.

Industrial cleanup is challenging enough—add potentially explosive atmospheres and the stakes go up fast. In ATEX-classified areas, using the wrong equipment can introduce ignition risks from sparks, heat, or static buildup. That is why EXAIR developed the ATEX EasySwitch® Wet-Dry Vac: a compressed-air-powered system designed to deliver reliable wet and dry cleanup in hazardous environments, including ATEX Zones 1 and 21.

What is the ATEX EasySwitch® Wet-Dry Vac?

The ATEX EasySwitch is a pneumatic (compressed-air-driven) industrial vacuum engineered for hazardous locations. It provides powerful suction for both dry materials (dust, powders, chips, absorbents) and liquids (including coolant), and it is designed to let operators switch between dry vacuuming and liquid recovery quickly using a simple latch mechanism.

Why Pneumatic Matters in Explosive Environments

In environments where explosive gases or combustible dust may be present, controlling ignition sources is critical. Because the ATEX EasySwitch operates solely on compressed air, it avoids many risks commonly associated with electric vacuums.

  • No electrical components to create sparks, heat, or motor-related failure points.
  • Static-dissipative design with proper grounding to help reduce electrostatic buildup.
  • No moving parts in the pneumatic vacuum generator, supporting a low-maintenance design for demanding use.
  • Built for ATEX Zones 1 and 21, supporting cleanup needs in hazardous, compliance-driven operations.

One vacuum for wet and dry cleanup

Cleanup needs change quickly on the plant floor. With the EasySwitch system, operators can move from dry debris collection to liquid recovery in seconds—helping reduce downtime when switching tasks. Typical materials include dust, powders, coolant, chips, and absorbents.

Where it fits: hazardous-area industrial cleanup

If operations include combustible dust or flammable atmospheres, a dedicated hazardous area vacuum can be a key part of safe housekeeping. The ATEX EasySwitch is designed to support compliant cleanup in critical environments where maintaining clean workspaces is essential.

Part of EXAIR’s industrial vacuum lineup

The ATEX EasySwitch joins EXAIR’s broader range of industrial vacuum systems built for efficiency and performance, including Reversible Drum Vacs for liquid transfer, Chip Trappers for separating solids from liquids, and Heavy Duty Dry and HEPA Vacs for fine dust collection.

Pricing and next steps

ATEX EasySwitch systems start at $3,900 USD. To learn more about specifications, configuration options, and fit for your application, contact EXAIR at (800) 903-9247 or email techelp@exair.com. More details: https://exair.co/atesv

Neal Raker, Application Engineering Manager
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Video Blog: Chip Vac vs. Heavy Duty Dry Vac For Dry or Wet Debris

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My latest video blog shows how well both the Chip Vac, and the Heavy Duty Dry Vac, handle dry – or wet – debris:

If you’re looking for a compressed air-operated industrial vacuum, EXAIR has a wide variety to choose from. To find out more, give me a call.

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Get your EXAIR Catalog

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I consider myself a bit Old Fashion when it comes to product catalogs! (As I sit here and look at my 3,968 page McMaster-Carr Catalog!) There’s something nice about having everything you need right in front of you. Yes I know everything is on our website also, and its a pretty slick website if I do say so myself! Check out this blog about our new and improved website! Website Blog But there is something about a paper catalog you can flip thru and see all the options!

EXAIR’s Catalog 33 is 224 pages, and covers all 16 product lines from Air Knives to Cabinet Cooler systems, to industrial vacuums. All of our cataloged products are in stock and ready to ship! Not only will you be able to find part numbers, Dimensions, Product specifications and performance. You will also find application photos to help you use the products the best way!

To get your hands on one you can either shoot a email to techelp@exair.com, or jump over to our website and provide your information and one will be shipped out! Order A Catalog Here

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Order an EXAIR Industrial Housekeeping System, Get a FREE Vac-U-Gun!

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EXAIR manufactures a range of pneumatic barrel vacuums (drum vacuums) geared towards cleaning up the inevitable messes you’ll find in just about any industrial environment. These are “workhorse” vacuums with a long history of durability and reliability. EXAIR offers systems suitable for use with dry materials only, wet materials only, as well as one capable of handling both.

Starting on 3/1, order any of EXAIR’s Industrial Housekeeping Systems and receive a FREE Model 6492 Vac-U-Gun Kit. The kit comes complete with the powerful handheld Vac-U-Gun and a vacuum bag and is an excellent solution for small messes around the shop. The porous filter bag allows you to capture any of the vacuumed materials so that they can be easily recycled.

The Vac-U-Gun isn’t just for vacuuming, but also easily converts into a powerful blow gun by simply removing one small part and changing the orientation of the generator inside.

EXAIR’s Industrial Vacuums are designed to be used with steel drums you may already have lying around the warehouse. If you don’t have a steel drum in good condition, we sell Premium Systems that include the drum and everything you could possibly need.

If you’re looking for a system that can handle both wet and dry materials, look no further than the EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac. The EasySwitch is designed to handle the toughest of industrial cleanup jobs with ease. Available with a standard or HEPA certified filter for dry material, the system quickly and easily converts from vacuum mode to dry mode. Simply lift the latch and remove the filter element when vacuuming liquids. When you’re done, just place the filter insert into the lid and you’re ready to vacuum your dry materials.

The EasySwitch converts from wet to dry materials in less than 10 seconds, with no tools, springs or clips!

Our Reversible Drum Vac allows you to fill a 55 gallon drum in less than two minutes. With the simple turn of a knob, the stainless steel pump quickly empties the drum as well.

The Reversible Drum Vac is a liquid vacuum purpose built to empty and fill sumps or clean up spills.

For thicker more viscous liquids (up to 1400 cP) or for when the application requires lifting the liquid from below-grade sumps, our High Lift Reversible Drum Vac is the best option. Operating in the same manner as the Standard Reversible Drum Vac, the High Lift RDV provides the extra power you need to move liquids from below grade work areas, sumps, or tanks up to 15’ deep. Both the Reversible Drum Vac and High Lift Reversible Drum Vac are offered in a variety of different systems both with and without the drum included.

Using either a standard or High Lift Reversible Drum Vac to provide the vacuum source, the Chip Trapper is capable of filling or emptying a 55 gallon drum in less than two minutes. It is able to pick up both the liquid coolant as well as any chips or shavings that are suspended in the coolant. The liquid is forced through a filter bag inside of the drum which contains any solid materials while allowing the coolant to filter out into the drum. Switching the knob on the Reversible Drum Vac and the directional flow valve to empty will allow the clean coolant to be pumped back out of the drum and reused.

The Chip Trapper is available in either 30, 55, or 110 gallon systems. It’ll also come with (2) 5 micron filter bags, other filter bags are also available ranging from 1 micron up to 200 micron filtration. Using a simple detergent, the filter bags can be washed out, cleaned, and reused multiple times. With no motors or impellers to clog or wear out, as well as no electricity requirement or shock hazard, the Chip Trapper comes with our standard 5-year Built to Last Warranty.

Dry materials are also a common issue generated in a variety of industrial processes. Electrically powered vacuums or shop vacs are not designed to be operated in a rugged industrial environment. Filters clog, motors wear out, and you find yourself frequently replacing them. EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Dry Vac and Chip Vac have NO moving parts to wear out, doesn’t require maintenance, and needs nothing but a source of compressed air to operate. A static resistant hose also prevents painful shocks when working with dry, dusty materials (HD Dry Vac and Premium Chip Vac Only).

The Heavy Duty Dry Vac is constructed of hardened steel designed to provide superior abrasion resistance. It’s also a bit more powerful than the Chip Vac, with a vacuum level of -60” H2O at 80 PSIG. The Chip Vac is constructed of aluminum and is the ideal solution for general duty applications where there is no risk of abrasion.

Using only compressed air, EXAIR’s Industrial Housekeeping vacuums require no electricity. Without electricity and moving parts to wear out, there is no concern for failed parts, motor failure, or personnel safety associated with the use of electric vacuums used with liquids. All systems are available to ship same day from stock and are backed by our 5 Year Built to Last Guarantee. If you’re tired of replacing electric shop vacs in your shop, EXAIR has the solution you need. Feel free to give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you select the best system for your application. Take advantage of this limited time offer and get your hands on a free Vac-U-Gun!

Tyler Daniel
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