Industrial Vacuums FAQs
Find answers to common questions about industrial vacuum cleaners, ATEX requirements, hazardous and combustible dust, filtration, servicing, workplace safety and choosing the right vacuum for your application
ATEX and Combustible Dust
- What is an ATEX vacuum cleaner?
- Do I need an ATEX vacuum?
- What is combustible dust?
- Can I use a standard industrial vacuum to collect combustible dust?
- What is the difference between an ATEX vacuum and a Type H vacuum?
- Is a Type H vacuum always ATEX certified?
- What is an ATEX Zone?
- What is Zone 20?
- What is Zone 21?
- What is Zone 22?
- What is an ignition source?
- Can I vacuum aluminium dust?
- Can I vacuum titanium powder?
- Can I vacuum carbon fibre dust?
- Can I vacuum flour dust?
- Can I vacuum pharmaceutical powders?
- What is H-Class filtration?
- Why is sweeping hazardous dust dangerous?
- Why shouldn't compressed air be used to clean combustible dust?
- How can industrial vacuuming reduce explosion risks?
Choosing the Right Industrial Vacuum
- How do I choose the right industrial vacuum cleaner?
- Should I choose an air-powered or electric industrial vacuum?
- What is the difference between a single-phase and three-phase industrial vacuum?
- What is a continuous duty industrial vacuum?
- What is the difference between continuous duty and intermittent duty vacuums?
- Can one industrial vacuum collect both liquids and dust?
- How much suction power does an industrial vacuum need?
- What size industrial vacuum cleaner do I need?
- What vacuum is best for CNC machines?
- What vacuum is best for collecting metal swarf?
- What vacuum is best for fine dust?
- Should I choose a bagged or bagless industrial vacuum?
- What filtration do I need for an industrial vacuum?
- What accessories do I need for an industrial vacuum?
- Can Kerstar help me choose the right industrial vacuum?
Maintenance & Servicing
- How often should industrial vacuum filters be replaced?
- How long does a HEPA filter last?
- Can HEPA filters be cleaned?
- When should an industrial vacuum be serviced?
- Why is filter maintenance important?
- What are the signs that an industrial vacuum filter needs replacing?
- How do I maintain an ATEX industrial vacuum?
- Can industrial vacuum cleaners be repaired?
- What spare parts are available for industrial vacuum cleaners?
- How can I maximise the lifespan of my industrial vacuum cleaner?
Compliance & Workplace Safety
- What is COSHH?
- What is DSEAR?
- What does the HSE say about combustible dust?
- What is LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation)?
- What is dust housekeeping?
- Why is good industrial housekeeping important?
- How often should combustible dust be removed?
- Can industrial vacuuming help with COSHH compliance?
- How can industrial vacuuming improve workplace safety?
- What are the risks of using compressed air to clean industrial dust?