TANKO-MX-Serie ATEX | 04-14-2025

Safe tank cleaning in potentially explosive areas
 
In many industrial sectors, particularly in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries, production conditions prevail in which explosive atmospheres can arise. These include, for example, processes involving highly flammable solvents, alcohols or fine-grained powders such as flour or sugar. Cleaning equipment used in such areas must meet particularly high safety requirements.
 
The ATEX directives (ATmosphères EXplosibles) lay down binding requirements throughout Europe for the safe use of appliances in potentially explosive atmospheres. The aim is to avoid potential ignition sources and thus ensure the safety of people, systems and products.
 
The TANKO-MX series with ATEX certification
 
AWH offers two powerful rotary jet cleaners, the TANKO® MX125 and TANKO® MX150, which are also available in an ATEX-certified version. Both versions meet the requirements of ATEX category 1 and are therefore suitable for use in zone 0. This permits use in environments in which a potentially explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture of air and flammable gases, vapors or mists is present continuously, for long periods or frequently.
 
Powerful and durable - even under extreme conditions
 
The TANKO-MX cleaners impress with their mechanically controlled rotation with targeted full jets, which enable a high surface performance with reduced use of cleaning medium. The ATEX versions are identical to the standard versions in terms of functionality and also offer tested safety in hazardous areas.Cleaning is powerful and uniform, even with demanding media or complex tank geometries. The robust design made of high-quality stainless steel makes the TANKO-MX series particularly durable and low-maintenance.
 
Typical areas of application
 
The main areas of application for ATEX-certified TANKO-MX cleaners include:
  • Chemical production plants with solvent residues
  • Pharmaceutical processes with highly flammable excipients
  • Plants for the production and processing of high-proof alcohol
  • Food processing plants with high dust generation, e.g. from flour, sugar or starch
The combination of high cleaning performance and ATEX conformity makes the devices a reliable solution for hygienically demanding and safety-critical processes.
 
With the ATEX-certified TANKO-MX series, AWH offers reliable, powerful and safe cleaning devices for potentially explosive atmospheres. The combination of technical precision, certified safety and efficient cleaning action makes the devices the first choice for demanding cleaning tasks in sensitive industrial areas.
 
For further information, please contact your responsible sales consultant in the office or in the field.