Applications
ProMark Associates launches ProGuard Mobile Air Purifier
ProMark Associates, Inc launched its ProGuard Mobile Air Purifier, an industrial-grade system to remove particles, VOCs, and pathogens. It can deliver six air changes per hour in a room of up to 1,500 square feet. The ProGuard Mobile Air Purifier uses a centrifugal fan to circulate air through five stages to remove airborne viruses, bacteria, …
COVID-19 UPDATE: Polymer nanothread filter captures 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in experiment
With COVID-19 having an impact worldwide, International Filtration News is tracking stories relevant to the filtration industry. Filtration media for facemasks and respirators are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response effort, and meeting the demand for these types of filter media is proving to be a challenge. As manufacturers of filter media and others …
Strategic investments drive Mann+Hummel’s diversification strategy
As the trendlines in the transportation category move away from filtration related to the internal combustion engine and toward alternative applications, such as cabin air, Mann+Hummel has been strategically diversifying its solution set in recent years. The Ludwigsburg, Germany-based company, which has long been a leading player in filtration for automotive applications, has made several …
The road ahead for Porex sees porous polymer filtration at the forefront
Founded in 1961, Porex is a global leader in developing custom-engineered porous polymer solutions that become high-value functional components for a range of products. The company’s material solutions leverage a variety of porous polymer technologies, including sintered plastics, bonded fiber, open-cell foam, and microporous membranes. By combining material science expertise in filtration, absorption, diffusion, wicking …
Understanding liquid/solid separation in industrial applications
In the metal working industry, many operations use a fluid to perform the desired function. It is economical to clean the fluid as it can be recirculated for continued use. The cleaning device can be almost any technique that has the ability to separate the liquid from the solid – filters are not the only …