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Protect your business with our advanced dust control solutions
Comprehensive dust safety solutions for compliance and protection
Nilfisk offers a full range of third-party certified industrial vacuum solutions engineered to support compliance with the latest NFPA 660 standards and OSHA’s housekeeping requirements. Our vacuums are purpose-built for safe combustible dust collection in classified (Class I, Group D and Class II, Groups E, F, G) and non-classified areas. Whether you're dealing with combustible dust, respirable crystalline silica, or other hazardous particulates, Nilfisk vacuums provide powerful, compliant, and reliable containment. Featuring advanced multi-stage filtration, including HEPA and ULPA options, our systems capture everything from fine powders like flour and pharmaceutical dust to metal shavings, silica, and solvent residues—minimizing ignition risk and protecting worker health.
Why explosion-proof vacuums matter
Explosion-proof vacuums are engineered to safely prevent ignition sources - like sparks or heat - preventing combustible dust or vapors from igniting in hazardous environments. Nilfisk’s third-party certified explosion-proof vacuums deliver trusted protection, keeping your facility safe and compliant.
ACD vs. Class II, Division 2: Know the difference
Choosing the right vacuum starts with knowing your risk:
ACD (Appliance for Combustible Dust), where combustible dust is not typically present, may accumulate under abnormal conditions, like maintenance or cleaning.
Class II, Div 2 certification is required in environments where combustible dust is routinely generated during normal operations, such as food, pharma, and manufacturing.
Find the right solution
Whether you need ACD or Class II, Div 2, Nilfisk’s certified vacuums help protect your people, processes, and bottom line.
Advanced, multi-stage filtration
For peak safety and operating efficiency, we design Nilfisk explosion-proof vacuums with multi-stage, graduated filtration systems. A series of progressively finer antistatic filters trap and retain particles as they move through the vacuum. This protects the filters and helps extend the life of the vacuum. Upstream or downstream HEPA or downstream ULPA filters can be positioned after the motor to filter exhaust streams. Quality HEPA filters trap and retain the smallest dust particles.
Take action against combustible dust
Get in the know!
Understand how to take the next step to reduce the risk of combustible dust incidents at your facility.
Explore our dust control solutions
Combustible dust vacuum cleaners
For collection of harmful and combustible dust particles.
Hazardous dust collectors
Suitable for recovery of hazardous dust particles.
Food, Pharma
Designed to change the way you clean for good.
Pneumatic conveyors
Easily transfer grains from containers to process machines
COMBUSTIBLE DUST SOLUTIONS
Safely collect combustible dust
The threat of an explosion in your facility is very real. That is why OSHA recommends, and sometimes requires, manufacturers to use properly-equipped industrial vacuums as part of a regular plant maintenance program to collect hazardous dust.
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Ready to optimize your cleaning process? Fill out the form below to schedule a free site assessment with one of our experts!
What to expect after you submit the form:
STEP 1: Understanding your needs.
Our expert will reach out to discuss your specific cleaning requirements and tailor the perfect package for your site visit.
STEP 2: Scheduling the visit.
We'll arrange a convenient time for a thorough site assessment to ensure we meet your needs.
STEP 3: Seeing the solution in action!
During the visit, our expert will demonstrate how our cleaning machines can enhance your operations and ensure everything is functioning perfectly.
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