Specialized Booths

Unmatched Air Quality. Flawless Finishes.

Tailored Solutions for Cleaner, Safer Workspaces

Clean air is the secret to flawless finishes and a safer workspace in woodworking and painting.

Höcker North America’s Specialized Booths — the DustStar and PaintStar series — are built to capture fine dust and paint mist with precision. These dust-busting, mist-catching solutions keep your workspace clean, safe, and cost-efficient. Designed for durability and top-tier filtration, they deliver exceptional results while ensuring a healthier environment for your team. It’s smart, effective, and a win for both your projects and your people.

Key Benefits

  • Two-stage filtration for superior air quality and contaminant control
  • Energy-efficient designs reduce operational costs
  • Customizable options to fit your workspace and production needs
  • Low-maintenance systems with long-lasting filters
  • High-performance air recirculation for better workspace conditions

Product Insights

Dust Star & Paint Star

DustStar

DustStar

Precision Dust Extraction for Woodworking Pros

The DustStar Sanding Dust Extraction System delivers superior dust control for woodworking shops. Designed to quietly capture fine dust while you sand or polish, DustStar ensures a dust-free workspace without disturbing drafts. With a highly efficient two-stage filtration system, DustStar recirculates clean air back into your workspace, making it safer and more comfortable. 

Key Features
  • Quiet vacuum-based operation eliminates drafts while capturing fine sanding dust
  • Two-stage filtration system with 16 m² filter area indoors and M5 filter mats in the air inlet duct
  • Automatic filter cleaning using the vibration method for less downtime and maintenance
  • Customizable switch box placement (left or right side) for installation flexibility
  • Energy-efficient design with low power consumption (1.1 kW)
PaintStar booth

PaintStar

Paint Mist Extraction for Superior Finishes

The PaintStar series delivers outstanding paint mist extraction for various applications, from small-scale projects to high-volume industrial use. With advanced two-stage filtration, PaintStar ensures clean air and pristine finishes. Whether working on intricate details or large surfaces, PaintStar provides consistent, reliable performance while maintaining a safe, low-turbulence workspace.

Key Features
  • Two-stage filtration captures 99% of overspray for superior air quality
  • Ground-level collection for improved air quality and safety
  • Modular design to fit a variety of workspace configurations
  • Efficient, long-lasting filters reduce maintenance and downtime
  • Vertical air flow for low turbulence and optimal surface quality

A Closer Look

Learn more about specialized booths from Ben the Dust Guy

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PaintStar Product Insights

Exceptional Quality. Zero Hassle.

Engineered for precision and performance, PaintStar’s two-stage filtration captures 99% of paint mist, delivering optimal air quality and flawless finishes. With its low-turbulence, diagonal airflow and full open-face collection, PaintStar ensures smooth operations, whether for small projects or large-scale jobs. Plus, ground-level solvent collection and quick, easy filter changes minimize downtime and keep work moving efficiently.

Available Models

Tailored for Any Job

PaintStar T

Precision for Small Workpieces

Designed for painting small parts in trade and industry, this unit offers ergonomic work height, two-stage filtration, and low-turbulence airflow for excellent surface quality.

Its high suction output, economical filters, and built-in features — like a storage shelf and rod for hanging small parts — boost efficiency while reducing energy use and operating costs. Ideal for intricate tasks, it delivers precision results and a comfortable working environment, all with minimal environmental impact.

PaintStar M

Modular Efficiency with Customizable Design

A fully customizable modular spray wall, tailored to meet your specific production needs. With adjustable widths and heights, it delivers an exceptional price-to-performance ratio. Its two-stage filtration system captures up to 99% of paint mist, with a zigzag primary filter that absorbs more overspray and a secondary filter protecting the fan and environment. Gentle, low-turbulence airflow ensures a safe, productive workspace with excellent surface quality, even for high-gloss finishes. PaintStar M reduces energy costs while providing tailored solutions for any production requirement.

PaintStar U

Efficient Underfloor Suction for Unmatched Surface Quality

Designed with an underfloor or false-floor filtration system, this unit captures paint mist in its natural downward flow, creating a larger, unobstructed workspace that boosts productivity and safety. Integrated separators guarantee dry air return, while perforated plates and easy-to-remove filter mats make maintenance a breeze. Ideal for use with extraction walls, it delivers excellent finishes with vertical, low-turbulence airflow that enhances surface quality. The efficient Concertina filtration reduces follow-up costs and downtimes, offering a reliable solution for any complex painting task.

Safety & Technical Excellence

PaintStar booths meet the highest standards for safety and efficiency, providing a safe, productive environment with minimal overspray.

Safety and Compliance
  • Two-stage filtration captures 99% of paint mist, protecting operators and reducing environmental impact
  • Low-turbulence, vertical airflow ensures operator comfort and consistent finishes
  • Compliant with EC Machinery Directive and workplace safety regulations
Technical Specifications
  • Customizable modular design to fit any workspace
  • High-efficiency Concertina filters for long-lasting performance 
  • Low-maintenance filter system reduces downtime
  • Vertical and horizontal suction options available for enhanced extraction
Filtration Media
  • High-efficiency Concertina filters for overspray capture, extending filter life and reducing maintenance
  • Customizable filter sizes to meet specific workspace and project requirements
  • Durable design ensures long-lasting performance and cost savings
DustStar Extraction System from Hocker North AMerica
DustStar Extraction System from Hocker North AMerica
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DustStar Product Insights

Precision Filtration. Safer Workspace.

DustStar is designed for woodworking environments where fine dust presents both cleanliness and safety challenges. Its advanced two-stage filtration system efficiently captures and recirculates air, ensuring a dust-free workspace without disruptive drafts. With automatic cleaning and low-maintenance filters, DustStar minimizes downtime so you can focus on your craft.

Optional Accessories

  • LED lighting (2x 58 Watt)
  • Body spacers for special height requirements
  • Supply air spacers for special length requirements

Safety & Technical Excellence

DustStar meets the highest safety standards, ensuring safe operation and clean air:

Safety and Compliance
  • Wood-dust tested (GS-HO-11) for full safety and compliance
  • Complies with EC Machinery Directive and workplace safety regulations
  • Meets TRK (Technical Guidance Concentration) value standards
  • Equipped with high-efficiency M5 supply air filters
  • Low-draft return air reduces dust exposure
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Technical Specifications
  • Two-stage filtration with 16 m² filter area indoors and M5 filter mats in the air inlet duct
  • Power consumption: 1.1 kW, highly energy-efficient
  • BGIA-tested filter bags for maximum dust capture
  • Low-speed air return for a comfortable, safe workspace

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