Industrial Vacuum Cleaners DEFINITION
A vacuum cleaner is an electronic appliance that sucks dust and debris from floors
and other surfaces. It uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum for suction and
collects dust and dirt in a bag or cyclone for disposal. An industrial vacuum cleaner,
on the other hand, provides an automotive solution for cleaning and maintenance of
an industrial or commercial area by removing dust and debris, which can be both wet
and dry. It is also used for the removal of hazardous dust and fumes. An industrial
vacuum cleaner is mainly used in places such as laboratories, factories with dust
sensitive machinery, or commercial places where clean room facilities are necessary.
An industrial vacuum cleaner provides a convenient method of cleaning and is used
across numerous industries worldwide. A few industries where the usage of vacuum
cleaners are vital to include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, construction,
metalworking and automotive. In these industries maintaining cleanliness is
essential. Industrial vacuum cleaners come in different sizes, capacities, and types –
upright, canister, and backpack – where they are customized or designed according to
industry usage and end-users.
An industrial vacuum cleaner provides not only a conventional cleaning method but
also is more efficient than the traditional cleaning method. Industrial vacuum
cleaners can clean a large commercial or industrial place in less time and provide
better cleaning than traditional methods.
Segmentation of Global Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Market

Market Segmentation by Product Type
Upright Vacuum Cleaners
An upright vacuum cleaner includes a powered cleaning head, bag, or canister on the
handle and has an extendable power cord. It is generally used for cleaning hotel
rooms, offices, and open restaurants. Upright vacuum cleaners can easily be rolled
from one place to another. They do not require separate canisters or hoses.
Canister Vacuum Cleaners
A canister vacuum cleaner consists of a cleaning head, which is attached to a dirtbag
and the motor by a rigid wand and a flexible hose. The vacuum cleaner does not
require to be moved. The head of the cleaner is lighter and smaller, which can be used
to clean the area under furniture or staircases. Canisters generally tend to produce
less noise than other types of vacuum cleaners.
Backpack Vacuum Cleaners
A backpack vacuum cleaner is lightweight and compact cleaning machine and is
designed to be carried like a backpack. It consists of a long wand to collect dust and a
cord, which can be easily managed as hands of the user are free. The vacuum cleaner
scores high on maneuverability. Backpack vacuum cleaners are highly recommended
for industrial purposes as they are lightweight and are incredibly convenient.
Market Segmentation by Technology
Electric Vacuum Cleaners
An electric vacuum cleaner is a machine that uses an air pump for suction. It consists
of a centrifugal fan, which creates a partial vacuum to suck dust and debris from floors
and other surfaces. The vacuum is generated due to the difference in air pressures.
The centrifugal fan is driven by an electric motor, which reduces the pressure inside
the machine. The atmospheric pressure then pushes the air through the nozzle, which
in turn, drives the debris inside the dirtbag.
Pneumatic Vacuum Cleaners
In pneumatic vacuum cleaners, the compressed air is introduced into the nozzle,
which, eventually, creates a vacuum to suck dust and debris. They are not required to
connect to an electric source. Pneumatic vacuum cleaners are based on the
drum/cylindrical model.
make them an ideal choice for indoor as well as outdoor cleaning operations,
including industrial plants and manufacturing facilities.
Market Segmentation by Systems
Portable Vacuum Cleaners
They are cleaning machines that can be carried and moved from one place to another
easily. They can lift dirt, dust and other debris out of the carpet and other surfaces.
They have different types such as backpack, canisters, upright, and others. A majority
of manufacturing or industrial facilities need portable vacuum cleaners to maintain
cleanliness in their premises.
Stationary Vacuum Cleaners
They are designed for round the clock operations and are built as permanent fixtures.
They have a wide range of applications, including spill cleanup, material recovery,
plant clean up, batching, vacuum conveying, continuous discharging, and others.
Stationary vacuums are designed according to their applications, mainly the type of
materials that need to be collected. Dust such as sawdust and explosives and
hazardous dust such as asbestos dust are common materials collected by stationary
vacuum cleaners. Stationary vacuum cleaners are also used in metalworking
industries for the absorption of metal waste. These vacuums come with features that
enable the reuse or recycle of the collected materials.
Market Segmentation by End-user
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Building and Construction
Metal Working and Mining
Manufacturing
Others