SpaceVac, represented by Sellium Group
SpaceVac in action · Industrial cleaning
Reach higher.Clean smarter.
Bring hard-to-reach dust and debris within reach. SpaceVac high-level industrial vacuum systems help your team clean overhead areas from ground level—with a system matched to your facility.
Reach elevated cleaning areas.
Locking poles, heads, and tools.
Flexible tools and configurations.
Different environments.
One smarter approach.
Start with the area you need to clean. We’ll help you explore the right poles, tools, and vacuum combination.
Internal
Overhead dust.
Within reach.
Clean dust and debris from pipework, beams, ducting, and elevated ledges with lightweight poles and interchangeable cleaning tools.
Explore Internal Ultra
ATEX / Combustible dust
Specialist dust.
A considered solution.
Explore conductive pole systems and specialist accessories for combustible-dust applications, paired with a suitable certified high-level industrial vacuum system.
Discuss your dust application
Gutter / External
Clear gutters.
From the ground.
Reach exterior guttering to remove leaves, organic waste, and blockages with equipment designed for demanding outdoor cleaning.
Discuss gutter cleaningHazardous-area applications require the correct pole, accessory, and vacuum configuration for the facility’s classification and local requirements. Equipment selection is application-specific.
More reach.
High-Level Industrial Vacuum Systems.
SpaceVac brings the cleaning tool to the work, helping your team tackle overhead buildup with less reliance on ladders, scaffolding, and access platforms.
Keep the operator on the floor
Access elevated surfaces from ground level, making overhead cleaning more practical to include in your maintenance routine.
Work around the obstacles
Angled heads and specialist brushes help reach over, under, and around ductwork, ledges, and other difficult shapes.
Connect with confidence
The positive locking system secures poles, heads, and cleaning tools together during use.
Choose what the job requires
Match working height, tool selection, and vacuum compatibility to the material and environment you need to clean.
A cleaner facility
starts above the floor.
From overhead structures to exterior gutters, explore SpaceVac applications across industrial and commercial facilities.
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing & logistics
- Food & beverage
- Facilities management
- Pharmaceuticals
- Commercial buildings
OSHA dust requirements for industrial & commercial facilities
High-level dust cleaning belongs in a facility-wide housekeeping plan. The requirements that apply depend on the material, the work being performed, and the hazards involved. For manufacturing plants, warehouses, and commercial buildings, a useful starting point is to identify where dust collects, how it can affect workers, and which cleaning methods suit the application.
Include overhead dust in your housekeeping program
Floor cleaning does not address every accumulation point. Beams, elevated ledges, pipework, and the tops of ducts or equipment can hold deposits beyond the normal cleaning route. OSHA’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program specifically addresses hazardous accumulations on equipment, structural members, and ductwork.
OSHA’s general housekeeping requirements call for clean, orderly, sanitary workplaces. Its storage-area requirements also address accumulations that create fire, explosion, and other hazards. Where dust is combustible, an initial event can disperse settled material and contribute to secondary explosions.
Separate surface cleaning from airborne dust control
Removing settled dust and controlling what workers breathe are related tasks with different purposes. A visibly clean surface does not demonstrate that airborne exposure is acceptable. Depending on the material and process, the facility may also need exposure assessment, source capture, ventilation, and other controls under applicable air-contaminant requirements.
SpaceVac’s role is to help collect deposits from accessible elevated surfaces as part of that wider program. Overhead cleaning does not replace controls at a dust-generating process or establish that the entire facility meets its obligations.
Match combustible dust cleaning equipment to the job
Start with the dust characteristics and the facility’s operating conditions. Confirm the suitability of the complete assembly: vacuum, filtration, hose, poles, cleaning heads, and collection arrangements. Where electrical equipment is used in a hazardous location, OSHA’s hazardous-location requirements tie equipment approval to the location and the material involved.
For warehouse ceiling cleaning or dust removal around manufacturing equipment, also consider working height, obstructions, floor access, and the shape of the surface. These details help determine the useful reach and tool combination. Explore the SpaceVac systems, then discuss the exact application with Sellium Group.
Federal general-industry overview. Requirements vary with the material, operation, and jurisdiction. Based on OSHA standards and guidance linked above; sources checked October 6, 2026.
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Before you
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What can SpaceVac clean?
Depending on the selected system and tools, applications include overhead dust on beams, ducts, lighting, and ledges, as well as leaves and debris in exterior gutters. Specialist configurations are available for combustible-dust environments.
How high can a system reach?
The Internal Ultra standard system has a maximum working height of up to 16 m (52 ft). Other systems offer different working heights. Tell us your required height and access constraints so we can discuss the appropriate configuration.
Is a different system needed for combustible dust?
Hazardous environments need application-specific equipment selection. The pole system, accessories, vacuum, dust characteristics, and facility classification all matter. We can help coordinate that discussion with SpaceVac.
Can I use my existing vacuum?
Compatibility depends on your vacuum, connection, cleaning task, and any hazardous-area requirements. Share the make and model with Sellium so the appropriate options can be reviewed.
How often should overhead dust be cleaned?
There is no single cleaning interval that fits every facility. Base inspection and cleaning frequency on the material, how quickly it accumulates, the process, and applicable requirements. OSHA’s combustible-dust inspection guidance includes the methods and frequency used to clean high areas. Have your facility team set the routine and review it when production, materials, or conditions change.
Is 1/32 inch a universal safe limit for combustible dust?
No. OSHA’s dust-accumulation guidance explains that the reference depth relies on assumptions about the dust layer and material density, alongside area and volume criteria. It is not a universal safe allowance for every dust or facility. Use the applicable requirements and a facility-specific assessment to establish cleaning criteria.
Does a HEPA filter make a vacuum suitable for combustible dust?
A HEPA filter addresses filtration; it does not, by itself, establish that the vacuum controls ignition hazards or is suitable for a classified location. The dust, vacuum construction, hose, accessories, bonding and grounding, and relevant ratings all need review. OSHA’s combustible-dust guidance discusses safeguards for portable vacuum equipment. Select the complete system for the specific application.
Is ATEX certification enough for a U.S. facility?
ATEX concerns equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres in the European Union. It does not, on its own, establish that equipment meets applicable U.S. approval requirements. OSHA’s NRTL program FAQ explains this distinction. Verify the required ratings and certifications for the exact electrical or non-electrical equipment, the dust, and the location before selection.
Can dry sweeping or compressed air be used to clean industrial dust?
The answer depends on the material and the applicable standard. Where OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica standard applies, dry sweeping or brushing that could contribute to exposure is restricted when wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming, or other methods that minimize exposure are feasible. Compressed-air cleaning that could contribute to exposure is restricted unless effective ventilation captures the dust cloud or no alternative is feasible. Equipment suitability still requires a review of the actual material and task.