ATEX Vacuums
Paint dust produced in spray booth and powder coating production areas should be managed in accordance with DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) and certified to Gas Zone 1/ Dust Zone 21 in most applications. Any electric equipment used in these applications must also comply with DSEAR and be certified safe to use in ATEX environments.
Paint dust is classified as a combustible dust which is normally classified as an ATEX Dust Zone 22 requirement. However, airborne dust and vapours produced during powder coating applications means that more and more production areas are being classified as Zone 1 or Dust Zone 21, category 2.
The Kerstar range includes the ATEX certified compressed air KAV series of industrial vacuums which can be used in Gas Zone 1/Dust Zone 21, category 2 and is also suitable for Gas Zone 2/Dust Zone 22 areas.
KAV vacuums are ideal for safely and efficiently collecting and cleaning paint dust from machinery, the floor, the product itself or the entire production area.
Using ATEX approved industrial vacuum cleaners for cleaning up paint powders and paint dust will help to:
- Protect operators from harmful particles which can cause serious skin and respiratory conditions
- Prevent explosions
- Reduce housekeeping and contribute to a clean and safe production area
- Improve product quality
- Protect the environment
Compressed Air
KAV 20H
Dimensions (H x W x D):
730x440x440mm
Weight: 15.5kg
Capacity: 20l
KAV 30H
Dimensions (H x W x D):
875x460x500mm
Weight: 20.8kg
Capacity: 30l
KAV 45H
Dimensions (H x W x D):
975x460x500mm
Weight: 21.7kg
Capacity: 40l
KEVA 20H
Dimensions (H x W x D):
830x440x440mm
Weight: 21.2kg
Capacity: 20l
KEVA 30H
Dimensions (H x W x D):
960x450x500mm
Weight: 26kg
Capacity: 30l
KEVA 45H
Dimensions (H x W x D):
1080x450x500mm
Weight: 26.8kg
Capacity: 40l
ATEX Certified Industrial Vacuum Cleaners
Kerstar offers a range of ATEX certified industrial vacuum cleaners for use in Gas Zones 1 and 2, and Dust Zones 21 and 22.
| Gas zone | Dust zone | Equipment group | Gas zone definition |
| 1 | 21 | II Category 2 | An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. |
| 2 | 22 | II Category 3 | 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. |
| N/A | 22 | N/A |
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 Type H versions include a filtration test certificate.
Electric Vacuums
The KEVA range of Type H vacuum cleaners has been purposely designed, built, tested and approved as suitable to pick up potentially explosive and conductive dust and debris in a Dust Zone 22. KEVA cleaners are also suitable for picking up dust and debris that is hazardous to health.
All models are built using an electronically commutated brushless motor featuring soft start and thermal protection. Each model in the range is equipped with three stages of filtration on the negative pressure (suction) side of the motor.
KAV/KEVA 15-45 Type H (ATEX Certified)
Compressed Air Powered Vacuum Cleaners for Hazardous Dusts
- Built to last
Handcrafted using the finest quality materials - Affordable, robust and low maintenance
No electrical or rotating components so very little can go wrong - Compact design
Supplied on a stainless steel caddy for easy manoeuvrability
- Category 2 equipment
Suitable for picking up hazardous dust and debris in gas zone 1 & 2 and dust zones 21 & 22 - Safely and effectively picks up hazardous dusts and debris
- Three stages of filtration, achieving a filtration efficiency of 99.995%
- Incorporating H14 HEPA filter
- Tools available to suit most applications
Can be used with a range of tools and accessories