Industrial air purifiers filter and recirculate indoor air, rather than exhaust it outdoors. They can target many different types of pollutants – including smoke, VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), mold spores and dangerous chemical odors.
For smoke and odors look for high CADR models. For viruses, bacteria and molds opt for HEPA filters. For volatile chemicals, toxins and dangerous VOCs activated carbon filters are recommended.
Cleaner Air
Industrial air purifiers use HEPA and/or activated carbon filtration to remove dust, viruses, bacteria, mold spores, pathogens and odors from the indoor work environment. This provides cleaner air for employees and customers to avoid diseases caused by environmental pollutants including cardio vascular disease, asthma and cancer.
Activated carbon can also adsorb volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as gasoline, benzene and formaldehyde that emit unpleasant odors in crowded spaces like office buildings and chemical processing plants. These odors can also cause nausea, headaches and cognitive problems. Small commercial air purifiers can only remove a limited number of VOC odors because they lack the large surface area of carbon used in larger industrial air purifiers.
The size of the space you need to purify and your industry determines which type of air cleaner to choose. The sizing calculator is an excellent tool to help you determine which type of industrial air cleaner will best meet your needs.
Less Dust
In an industrial setting, machines work better and last longer if the air is clean. This also keeps workers from inhaling contaminating particles and chemicals, which can cause health issues like cardio vascular disease, cancer or even death.
An industrial air purifier can help to reduce the amount of dust in a room by filtering it. It uses a fine dust filter that retains up to 90 % of the particles that could be released into the air. It also has an activated carbon filter that filters out unwanted odors and gases.
Unlike traditional commercial air filters, industrial air purifiers use a special technology called an Air-to-Media ratio (ACH). This measurement is the number of times the air can be cleaned in an hour by the filter media. The higher the ACH value, the more times the filter can be cleaned. This allows for longer life and less maintenance. Depending on the size of the area to be filtered, different filter material sizes are available.
Less Allergens
Allergies and hay fever can lead to constant sneezing, watery eyes, runny noses and shortness of breath. An industrial air purifier can help reduce the allergens that trigger these symptoms.
These machines take in the air, run it through a filter system and then release the clean air back into the room. They remove a wide range of pollutants and microorganisms, from pet dander to mold spores.
Some models also use UV lights or ionization to get rid of germs and unpleasant odors. It is important to understand that these types of filters do not remove pollen or other airborne allergens that have settled into walls, floors and furniture.
When choosing an industrial air purifier for allergies, you should check the unit’s total room coverage rating. This figure is a good indication of how fast the machine will be able to replace contaminated air with clean air. The higher the room coverage rate, the faster the machine will remove allergy-inducing particles from your environment.
Reduced Noise
If you need to clear the air of gases, opt for an industrial air purifier with a carbon filter. This will reduce the amount of VOCs in your home and is especially important if you live close to a road, wood-burning fire, or factories.
Look for models that target both particles and odors. HEPA filters are excellent at removing particulate pollutants but can produce high noise levels and require more energy to operate than other types of air purifiers. Carbon filters on the other hand, are highly effective for odors and chemicals but can have a negative impact on noise and energy efficiency.
Some industrial air purifiers use a self-cleaning system that eliminates the need to replace dirty filters. This significantly cuts down on maintenance costs and reduces the risk of viruses, bacteria, molds and other threats that can build up inside clogged filters. This type of commercial air purification technology can be especially useful for metal processing, food and beverage, agriculture, and other end-user industries.
