- 27 February 2008 -

Nanofibre technology filter with twice the life

United Air Specialists (UAS) has introduced advanced nanofibre filtration technology for dust collection cartridge filters. The filter allows UAS cartridge filters to last up to twice as long as cellulose and 80/20 commodity filters, cutting total dust collection costs by reducing the number of replacement filters needed, lowering maintenance cost and decreasing total energy use.

Longer filter life is a result of nanofibre's surface loading capabilities. UAS filters with nanofibre technology include a surface treatment of synthetic nanofibres and these fibres form a nanoscopic mesh that traps dust particles on the filter's surface, where they easily release during the cleaning cycle and lower the pressure drop over the life of the filter.

This enhanced cleanability and lower pressure drop allow UAS nanofibre filters to outlast cellulose and 80/20 commodity filters up to 2:1. Dust collection systems equipped with these filters may also use up to 60% less compressed air and require less energy to operate.

UAS nanofibres are about 50% finer than other dust collection nanofibre technology. They measure only 70-150 nanometres (.07 to .15 microns), or about 1 000 times smaller than a human hair. UAS' nanofibre filtration technology is also more durable, with better moisture and temperature resistance and stronger adhesion to the media substrate.

UAS cartridge filters with nanofibre technology are certified to collect submicronic dust particles at MERV 15 efficiency levels. UAS is the only dust collection equipment manufacturer to offer a MERV 15 filter as standard in their cartridge collectors. This rating is certified by independent lab tests per the ASHRAE standard 52.2-1999, the most current industry-accepted measurement of filter efficiency and ability to capture submicron particles. By reducing emissions 50% or more over standard cellulose filters, UAS nanofibre technology can provide a cleaner breathing zone for workers and reduced facility maintenance.

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