Dust zone Equipment group Dust zone definition Approved Kerstar models
21 An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally KAV 2
KAV 15 – KAV 45
22 An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and, if it occurs, will only exist for a short time. A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.

Zone definitions source: www.hse.gov.uk



Compressed Air Vacuums

The KAV range of portable compressed air powered vacuum cleaners includes a handheld model to remove a wide variety of debris.

The unique features across all of the products are a fully conductive accessory kit, stainless steel canisters mounted on a stainless steel caddy fitted with conductive braked castors and wheels.  

Each machine is issued with an earth path continuity certificate and where applicable the Class H versions include a filtration test certificate.