Air Filters Technical Information
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Basics of...Air Filters
| Type of Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Panel / Cleanroom | Cleanroom filter modules and replacement panels designed for ultimate filtration. |
| HEPA | Designed to provide the highest levels of air cleanliness for filtration. Individually tested (99.97 / 99.99995) and certified. HEPA filters have a strong mechanical efficiency on virus such as influenza including the most recent forms of avian flu. |
| Medium and High Efficiency Rigid | Extended media, rigid filters designed fur use in most commercial or industrial HVAC systems where medium to high efficiency filtration is required. |
| Bag | Designed for use in most commercial or industrial HVAC systems where medium to high efficiency filtration is required. Made in glass and synthetic media. |
| Gas Phase and Odor Control | Designed to bring both types of odor molecules, acid or base, into a more neutral, PH balanced, odor free state. |
| Pleated Panel | Designed to operate in most every type of installation (heating, air conditioning, or ventilating systems), suitable for variable air volume systems. Meets MERV 8-11 requirements per ASHRAE 52.2 Standards. |
| Antimicrobial Treated | Added layer of Antimicrobial protection on filter helps prevent growth of odor causing bacteria (Lysol Brand). |
| Paint Booth | Wide variety of links, cubes, pads, rolls and liner sheets for any paint booth. |
| Grease / Metal | Heavy-duty metal washable filters suitable for residential and commercial use. |
| Air Filter Media and Auto Rolls | Manufactured in selected widths, prepared in roll lengths that make manageable roll sizes. In most cases, a single cut across the roll will produce a ready- to-install filter pad. Selection includes polyurethane foam, neoprene coated natural fiber, spun glass and polyester fiber rolls. |
| Electronic Air Cleaners | Designed to catch smaller particles without creating high airflow restriction. |
| Disposable | Designed for use in any application where disposable panel filters are recommended. They can be replied upon for superior performance since they are specifically designed for heavy workloads. |
Panel
Filters/Cleanroom
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
HEPA - Particle Board
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
HEPA - Galvaneal
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
V-Bank Mini Pleat
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Bag Filters
- Buildings
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Rigid Pleat Filters
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Grease/Metal Filters
- Food Processing
- Residential
- Research
Gas Phase Absorbers
- Food Processing
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
Pleated Air Filters - MERV 11
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Hi-Efficiency Pleated
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Pleated Air Filters - MERV 8
- Schools
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Lysol Pleated Filters
- Office
- Residential
- Research
2 & 3 Ply Links
- Automotive/Paint Booth
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
Polyester Air Filter Media
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Polyester Air Filter Rolls
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical
- Research
Fiberglass Air filter
- General Purpose
- Office
- Government
| Type of Filter | Airport | Automotive | Food Processing | Government | Hospital | Manufacturing - | Office Building | Paint Booth | Pharmaceutical | Residential | Schools |
| General Purpose | |||||||||||
| Panel / Cleanroom | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| HEPA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Medium and High Efficiency | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Rigid | |||||||||||
| Bag | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Gas Phase and Odor Control | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Pleated Panel | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Antimicrobial Treated | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Paint Booth | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Grease / Metal | X | X | |||||||||
| Air Filter Media and Auto Rolls | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Electronic Air Cleaners | X | ||||||||||
| isposable | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Glossary of Terms
ASHRAE:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
DOP:
Dioctiphthalate (diethylhexylohosphate), an oily liquid used in an aerosol form as a challenge for efficiency and leak testing HEPA filters.
HEPA:
High Efficiency Particulate, Air (filter)
Micron:
One millionth of a meter. A micron is more correctly known as a micrometer.
Pressure Drop:
The resistance of a device to the flow of a fluid through it. The pressure drop of a filter is a measure of its resistance to airflow through it.Resistance is measured in inches w.g. in the Inch-Pound system of measurement. It is measured in Pascals in the SI system.
Resistance:
See Pressure Drop
ULPA:
Ultra Low Penetration, Air (filters). Filters in this category typically have efficiencies of 99.999% on a 0.3 micron DOP particles.
Compiled and averaged from manufacturer′s data. Efficiency per ASHRAE Standards 52 Test methods. Curves and approximations only for general guidance. Values from them must not be used to specify air filters, since a generally recognized test standard does not exist. Graphs from Equipment Handbook, Air Cleaners for Particulate Contaminants. Reprinted by permission of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.
MERV14 - 90-95% Efficiency : V-Bank Mini-Pleat Filters, Synthetic Rigid Pleat, Filters, Steel Rigid Box Filters, Mini Pleat Filters, Bag Filters
MERV13 - 80-85% Efficiency : V-Bank Mini-Pleat Filters, Synthetic Rigid Pleat Filters, Steel Rigid Box Filters, Mini Pleat Filters, Bag Filters
MERV11 - 60-65% Efficiency : V-Bank Mini-Pleat Filters, Synthetic Rigid Pleat Filters, Steel Rigid Box Filters, Mini Pleat Filters, Bag Filters,
High Efficiency Pleated Air Filters
MERV10 - 50-55% Efficiency : Bag Filters
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