Aerospace manufacturing operations including 3D printing, composite component production, metal fabrication, paint spraying, plastic injection moulding, and powder coating can generate fine explosive metallic dusts, combustible chemical dusts and polymer plastic particles.

These contaminants must be effectively managed to ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements including COSHH and DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations).

Kerstar manufactures a wide range of ATEX rated industrial vacuum cleaners suitable for cleaning up potentially explosive dust and debris in Dust Zones 21 & 22 and Gas Zones 1 & 2.

Kerstar also offers a number of Class H vacuums to safely dispose of hazardous dust, as well as non-ATEX models for standard cleaning applications. Products include electric and compressed air powered models to suit all requirements.

In addition to general housekeeping and contamination control, Kerstar industrial vacuum cleaners play a key role in tool mounted dust extraction across aerospace manufacturing environments. Many aerospace facilities rely heavily on pneumatic tools - particularly for drilling, grinding, sanding and composite trimming - and our vacuums can be directly connected to these tools to extract dust and debris at source.

This approach not only protects operators but also helps maintain precision tolerances by preventing dust ingress during critical manufacturing processes.

Our product range includes ATEX rated and non ATEX vacuum solutions suitable for the safe collection of both liquids and solid materials, making them an excellent fit for the wide variety of contaminants found in aerospace operations - such as metallic dusts, composite fibres, coolants, and swarf.

Kerstar equipment is already trusted across the global aerospace and defence sector, with customers including:

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These long standing relationships demonstrate the reliability, compliance, and performance that aerospace manufacturers expect from their extraction equipment.

  • Yes, but only with the correct vacuum cleaner. Aluminium dust is a combustible metal dust that can present a serious explosion risk when dispersed in the air. Using a standard commercial or industrial vacuum may create ignition hazards and should be avoided unless it is suitable for the application. The correct vacuum specification depends on the characteristics of the dust, the quantity being collected and your workplace risk assessment.

    Kerstar can advise on suitable industrial vacuum solutions for aluminium dust and other combustible metal powders.

  • Yes, but titanium powder should only be collected using equipment that is appropriate for the application. Titanium is a highly combustible metal in powder form and can present a significant fire and explosion risk if handled incorrectly. The correct vacuum should be selected based on the material properties, the manufacturing process and the results of your DSEAR risk assessment.

    Kerstar supplies industrial vacuum solutions for hazardous dust applications and can help identify the most suitable equipment for collecting titanium powder safely.

  • Yes. Carbon fibre dust is commonly generated during machining, trimming and finishing operations in industries such as aerospace, automotive and composites manufacturing. In addition to presenting potential health risks if inhaled, carbon fibre dust can be electrically conductive, making it important to use equipment designed for the application. The correct vacuum specification will depend on your process and risk assessment.

    Kerstar offers industrial vacuum cleaners suitable for collecting fine dusts and can help you choose the right solution for carbon fibre applications.