An ESD vacuum cleaner earths the static it generates instead of storing it. Phil Industries is an authorised Atrix distributor in Singapore, supplying anti-static HEPA and ULPA vacuums for electronics assembly, semiconductor lines, cleanrooms and printer servicing — ex-stock from Ubi.
⚡ Why a shop vac fails in an EPA
Air moving through a plastic hose generates charge. A standard vacuum has nowhere to send it, so the nozzle becomes the most charged object on your bench.
An ESD-safe unit solves this three ways:
- Dissipative housing — the body does not hold charge
- Grounded hose — charge drains to earth as you work
- Sealed filtration — captured particles stay captured
🧪 Filtration at a glance
Particle capture efficiency by filter grade
| Standard shop vac | ~80% at 1 µm |
|---|---|
| HEPA (EN 1822 H13) | 99.97% at 0.3 µm |
| ULPA (EN 1822 U15) | 99.9995% at 0.12 µm |
Bars are scaled for readability. Efficiency classes follow EN 1822-1 test methods.
📋 Which series fits your job
| Your need | Series | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor / high-spec electronics | Omega Supreme | Most powerful ESD-safe unit. HEPA, ULPA and Ultrafine options. |
| Benchtop and field service | Turbo Red · Lil’ Red · ESDpro | Compact, portable, ESD-safe. |
| High-volume toner recovery | Omega Supreme | Large tank for print rooms and remanufacturing. |
| No power outlet | Cordless 22V | Battery ESD-safe, around 55 minutes runtime. |
⚙️ Specifications across the range
| Airflow | 70 to 106 CFM depending on model |
|---|---|
| Motor | 190 W to 628 W |
| Noise | From 69 dB |
| Filtration | HEPA to 0.3 micron; ULPA and Ultrafine on selected models |
| Power | 230 V Singapore mains, plus 22 V cordless models |
| Formats | Canister, backpack, cordless, stick and high-capacity |
| Construction | Dissipative housing and grounded hose |
| Availability | Ex-stock Ubi, Singapore — same-day quotation |
🧯 Where these are used
- SMT and PCB assembly lines
- Semiconductor and wafer handling areas
- ISO-classified cleanrooms and gowning rooms
- Printer, copier and toner cartridge remanufacturing
- Medical device and aerospace electronics benches
📚 Standards worth quoting to your auditor
| ANSI/ESD S20.20 | ESD control programme requirements for electronics handling |
|---|---|
| IEC 61340-5-1 | Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena |
| EN 1822-1 | Classification and testing of HEPA and ULPA filters |
| ISO 14644-1 | Cleanroom air cleanliness classification |
❓ Common questions
Is a toner vacuum the same as an ESD vacuum?
Closely related. Both are anti-static and sealed, but toner units add a large tank and filtration tuned for fine polymer powder. An ESD vacuum without that filtration will blow toner straight back out.
What is an antistatic vacuum cleaner?
Another name for the same thing. The housing is dissipative and the hose is grounded, so cleaning does not charge the surface you are cleaning.
Can I use a normal HEPA vacuum in an EPA?
No. HEPA describes what the filter traps, not whether the machine generates static. You need both.
Do you stock these in Singapore?
Yes. The range is held ex-stock in Ubi with same-day quotation and delivery across Singapore.
✅ Get a quotation
Tell us the application and the space, and we will recommend a series. Call +65 6555 1745 or email kenneth@phil-industries.com.sg.
