ATEX Industrial Vacuum Solutions from Morclean: Safety & Cleanliness Across Industries

When it comes to industrial processes, workplace safety and cleanliness are not optional—they are critical. Many sectors, from food and beverage production to aerospace manufacturing, face significant risks from combustible dusts, hazardous particles, and cross-contamination. That’s why Morclean provides a robust range of ATEX-certified industrial vacuum cleaners, designed to meet the demands of diverse industries.

These high-performance vacuums protect workers, ensure regulatory compliance, and help maintain peak production efficiency. Here’s how Morclean’s ATEX vacuum systems make a difference across various industries:

3D Printing: Combating Combustible Plastic Dust

The 3D printing process often generates fine, combustible plastic powder dust, which can be both explosive and harmful to health. It’s essential that this dust is safely removed once manufacturing is complete.

Morclean’s ATEX-certified vacuum cleaners:

• Safely extract dust from production chambers, printers, floors, and finished products

• Minimise explosion risks and airborne exposure

• Ensure a clean environment for better print quality

With certification for ATEX Dust Zone 22, Morclean vacuums provide a reliable and safe solution for additive manufacturing facilities.

Food & Beverage: Keeping Hygiene and Safety at the Forefront

Food processing generates dust during sieving, blending, mixing, and packaging. Substances like flour, sugar, and starches are not only potential allergens—they're also combustible.

Morclean’s ATEX vacuums help food producers by:

• Preventing cross-contamination

• Removing loose ingredients and by-products

• Maintaining workplace cleanliness to avoid slip hazards

• Reducing exposure to allergens and airborne particles

ATEX certification for Dust Zone 22 ensures compliance and safety, while also promoting operational efficiency and food product integrity.

Pharmaceutical: Meeting Regulatory Cleanliness Standards

Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires rigorous control over hazardous substances, including active drug particles and dusts from tablet production.

Morclean ATEX vacuums feature:

• HEPA H14 filtration for ultra-fine particle capture

• Full compliance with WHO Good Manufacturing Practices

• Safe handling of carcinogens, combustible dust, and potent compounds

These vacuums support pharmaceutical environments in achieving both cleanliness and safety for workers and end-users.

Surface Coatings: Managing Combustible Paint and Powder Dusts

Spray booths and powder coating areas must comply with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Airborne dust and vapour pose serious explosion and health risks.

Morclean’s ATEX vacuums for Dust Zone 21 and Gas Zone 1 offer:

• Safe collection of fine paint and coating particles

• Protection for operators from respiratory conditions

• Support for cleaner, compliant production spaces

Ideal for automotive, metal, and furniture coating applications.

Aerospace & Automotive: Advanced Dust Control for Complex Manufacturing

Processes like additive manufacturing, powder coating, and metal fabrication in aerospace and automotive production can generate explosive dusts and harmful particles.

Morclean provides:

• Zone 21/22 and Gas Zone 1/2 certified vacuums

• Both electric and compressed air-powered models

• Large-area coverage for demanding industrial environments

These solutions help maintain safety standards and protect sensitive manufacturing processes and employees.

Maintenance Engineering: Handling Debris During Equipment Servicing

Servicing boilers and other industrial machinery can release hazardous dusts, metal shavings, and plastic debris.

Morclean ATEX vacuums are ideal for:

• Capturing swarf, metal chippings, and maintenance debris

• Reducing health risks from airborne contaminants

• Promoting a clean and safe service environment

These vacuums are versatile and essential for routine engineering operations.

Asbestos Removal: Safe Containment of a Deadly Hazard

Asbestos remains a threat in buildings constructed before 2000. Removing it safely requires specialist equipment.

Morclean’s Type H vacuums are specifically built for:

• Safe removal and containment of asbestos fibres

• Three-stage filtration with 99.995% efficiency at 0.6 microns

• Compliance with UK asbestos regulations

These units include sealed bags for safe disposal and are essential for any asbestos abatement project.

Metalworking: Efficient Swarf and Dust Collection

Metalworking processes produce swarf, metal chips, and abrasive dust—all of which can pose injury and health risks if not controlled.

Morclean ATEX vacuums:

• Capture hazardous metal particles directly from the source

• Prevent skin conditions like dermatitis

• Reduce manual cleaning risks and downtime

Ideal for CNC operations, lathes, and finishing processes.

Why Choose Morclean ATEX Vacuums?

Across all these sectors, Morclean’s ATEX-certified vacuum solutions offer a consistent range of benefits:

•  Protect operators from harmful dust and airborne particles
•  Prevent dangerous dust explosions
•  Promote good housekeeping practices
•  Maintain optimal machinery performance
•  Improve final product quality
•  Comply with legal and industry-specific regulations
•  Protect the surrounding environment
•  Create a safe, professional, and productive workspace

Built for Compliance. Engineered for Safety. Trusted by Industry.

Morclean’s ATEX vacuum systems are designed and manufactured in the UK to meet the highest safety and performance standards. Whether you're managing combustible dust in a 3D printing lab or ensuring a sterile pharmaceutical cleanroom, Morclean has the right vacuum for your environment.

Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help make your facility safer, cleaner, and more compliant on 01246 471147 or email info@morclean.com.