Kerstar understands that pharmaceutical manufacturers must adhere to the most stringent regulations regarding workplace cleanliness, as specified in the ‘World Health Organisation (WHO) good manufacturing practices for pharmaceutical products containing hazardous substances’ guide.

Kerstar’s range of portable industrial vacuum cleaners are suitable for use with combustible dusts, drugs, carcinogens and in tablet production. They offer high levels of filtration, including HEPA filters to H14 standard, making them ideal for use in this industry.

KAV 15H with clear and colour tools

KAV 15H ATEX air powered vacuum cleaner with clear hose and colour coded tool

  • Yes. Many pharmaceutical powders are hazardous to health and require careful containment during cleaning to minimise operator exposure and prevent cross-contamination. Depending on the material being handled, the vacuum may require high-efficiency filtration, containment features or ATEX certification where combustible powders are present. The most appropriate solution should always be selected following a risk assessment. Kerstar offers industrial vacuum cleaners for pharmaceutical manufacturing, including solutions for hazardous dust collection and Type H filtration.