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Why Ruwac

For over 30 years, Ruwac Industrial Vacuums has been manufacturing explosion proof portable vacuum cleaners, and explosion proof central industrial vacuum systems ranging from 2 to 250 horse power. Our legally certified explosion proof vacuums are available for use in Class I and Class II atmospheres...

Questions to Ask BEFORE Investing in a Vacuum

Ruwac has been designing and building industrial vacuums in the United States since 1985. Each explosion proof vacuum is inspected before it leaves our dock so you are assured you get what you ordered and in top operational order. We can custom design our equipment and accessories...

Explosion Proof Electric Vacuum Features

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OSHA Combustible Dust Chart

OSHA supplied chart that helps manufacturers determine if they may be generate combustible dust. Includes list of Agricultural Products, Agricultural Dusts, Carbonaceous Dusts, Chemical Dusts, Metal Dusts, Plastic Dusts. Also, provides general outline of cleaning procedures. Click on the picture...

Links to OSHA & NFPA Requirements

Taken from OSHA's website, the following information and links are beneficial in researching combustible dust as it relates to you business. OSHA Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to "furnish to each of his employees employment and...

Class Hazardous Locations Defined

Industries Exposed to Combustible Dust
The following information is taken from OSHA Directive: CPL 03-00-008. Appendix D-1 Industries with More Frequent and/or High Consequence Combustible Dust Explosions/Fires
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Combustible Dust: What is it and why should I care?

Who would have thought that dust can be a cause of an explosion? Most people probably think dust is inert and a sign of laziness. In reality though, some types of dust can actually cause explosions under certain conditions – leading to injury, death and destruction. There are different...

Tips for Controlling Combustible Dust

Dust Control Measures Design and implement non-leaking dust-containment systems that meet your facility needs and dust hazard requirements. (Ask us how Ruwac can help you with this - 800.736.6288). Utilize a housekeeping program that includes regular cleaning of floors and horizontal surfaces,...

Truly “Air-Tight” Blast Gates Increase Worker Efficiency

Holyoke, MA, April 28, 2010 – Ruwac introduces a new line of truly “air-tight” blast gates operated manually or pneumatically that utilize a two part, self-sealing gasket assembly to completely isolate outside air, guaranteeing no air leakage across the valve or into the atmosphere. They...

Powerful, Compact and Explosion Proof

Holyoke, MA, March 30, 2010 – Stacked in a compact frame of 35.25” x 24.5” x 55,” on a heavy-duty, counter-balanced base, operators may use up to 3” diameter hose without fear of the machine tipping over. Purchasers will find this vacuum has the most power for the dollar in the...