OverviewThe ATEX EasySwitch® Wet‑Dry Vac System from EXAIR is engineered for collection of dry, wet and liquid materials in hazardous and sensitive industrial environments. Designed for use in ATEX-rated areas, the system integrates filtration, grounding and safety features to support compliant operation in Equipment Group II, Category 2 (Zones 1 and 21).
PatentPatent No. 11,969,134
WarningDo not use with materials that have a low flash point or with flammable liquids such as fuel oil, alcohol, mineral spirits, gasoline or kerosene.
Applications- Coolant collection
- Metal chips and shavings
- Floor and workstation cleanup
- Drain and sump recovery
- Sawdust and wood debris
- Absorbent pickup
- Mold and allergen removal
Advantages- Quick conversion between liquid and dry material handling
- High performance with low compressed air requirement
- Low sound level for continuous operation
- Maintenance‑free operation — no electric motors
- Intrinsic safety: pneumatic operation and grounding
- Auto safety shutoff to prevent spills
- No motors or bearings to clog or wear out
- Continuous duty suitable for industrial use
- Certified for Equipment Group II, Category 2 ATEX (Zones 1 and 21)
StylesAvailable as ATEX EasySwitch wet‑dry vacuum system with standard filter or bonded HEPA filter options.
What's Included?- ATEX EasySwitch bonded vac unit
- ATEX EasySwitch bonded drum lid
- Bonded 55 Gallon drum
- Bonded drum dolly
- Standard filter or bonded HEPA filter
- 25' grounding cable
- 1/2 NPT 20' static conductive air supply hose assembly
- Pressure gauge
- 10' of 1-1/2" (38 mm) static conductive vacuum hose
- Bonded tool holder
- Extension wand
- 2‑piece aluminum wand
- Round dust brush
- Skimmer tool
- 24" crevice tool
- 11" crevice tool
- 12" wide floor tool
Performance - ATEX EasySwitch Wet‑Dry Vac PerformancePressure Supply (PSIG / BAR) - Air Consumption (SCFM / SLPM) - Lift (inH2O / mm Hg) - Vacuum Flow (CFM / LPM) - Sound Level (dBA)
80 PSIG / 5.5 BAR - 53 SCFM / 1,500 SLPM - -168 inH2O / -314 mm Hg - 90 CFM / 2,548 LPM - 79 dBA
90 PSIG / 6.2 BAR - 59 SCFM / 1,670 SLPM - -190 inH2O / -355 mm Hg - 92 CFM / 2,605 LPM - 80 dBA
100 PSIG / 6.9 BAR - 65 SCFM / 1,840 SLPM - -210 inH2O / -392 mm Hg - 94 CFM / 2,661 LPM - 82 dBA
Conveying Rate Comparison for ATEX EasySwitch Wet‑Dry VacPressure Supply (PSIG / BAR) - Water (GPM / LPM) - Plastic Tumbling Media (lbs/min / kg/min) - Steel Shot (lbs/min / kg/min)
80 PSIG / 5.5 BAR - Water: 36 GPM / 136 LPM - Plastic Tumbling Media: 68 lbs/min / 31 kg/min - Steel Shot: 54 lbs/min / 24 kg/min
Technical specifications- Commercial name: ATEX EasySwitch® Wet‑Dry Vac System
- Manufacturer / Brand: EXAIR
- Model / SKU shown on page: PATEX6301 (configurable options include ATEX6301 and ATEX6303)
- Patent: 11,969,134
- Certification: Certified for Equipment Group II, Category 2 ATEX (Zones 1 and 21)
- Filter options: Standard filter or Bonded HEPA filter
- Included: bonded vac unit, bonded drum lid, bonded 55 gallon drum, bonded drum dolly, 25' grounding cable, 1/2 NPT 20' static conductive air supply hose, pressure gauge, 10' static conductive vacuum hose (1-1/2" / 38 mm), bonded tool holder, extension wand, 2‑piece aluminum wand, round dust brush, skimmer tool, 24" and 11" crevice tools, 12" wide floor tool
- Price (listed): 3,900.00 USD
- Key performance examples (80 / 90 / 100 PSIG): air consumption 53 / 59 / 65 SCFM; vacuum flow 90 / 92 / 94 CFM; sound level 79 / 80 / 82 dBA; lift approx. -168 / -190 / -210 inH2O