Guide to Using Filters

Buy industrial filters to use in a variety of ways for your business

By Michelle Cramer

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Implement specialty filtration systems to provide a better working environment

Strong air filters for air conditioning and heating systems can help make your employees' work environment more pleasant, as well as limit the dust and other contaminants in the air that may settle on electrical equipment.

I recommend: American Filtration offers various filter series in custom-made sizes to fit your office space needs. The industrial filter supplier Air Filters has commercial filters by application need.

Separate solids from liquids with industrial filters

Many drinks and foods require the filtration of liquids for a better product. For example, to make pulp-free orange juice, manufacturers must filter the pulp from the juice. There are a number of machines equipped with industrial-grade filters made specifically for this purpose. They are capable of handling larger quantities in order to produce faster results.

I recommend: Go to industrial filter manufacturers, like Industrial Filter Company, for a large selection of solid from liquid filters, filter fabrics and filter rolls. If you have questions about liquid filtration systems, ask the experts at Eaton and receive an email response within 24 hours.

Provide air filters in constructed homes

Home builders, among handling many other details, must equip the homes they build with a filtration system. Consider installing high-quality systems with HEPA filtration. Buyers today are looking for the extra little incentives that make purchasing a home worthwhile. High-grade filters will help raise the value of the homes you build and help accelerate the sale process.

I recommend: StreetDirectory.com offers information on determining the right type of air filter for home use. The Air Filter Store lists 10 steps to reducing house dust, including the installation of a reliable filtration system.

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• •  You can also use filters for other tasks. Used in industrial machinery, they filter particles from oil and gas. HEPA filters are great for removing allergens from the air.

Guide to Filters

Keep your office and equipment safe by installing industrial grade filters

By Heather Topham Wood, Freelance Writer

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Find industrial filter manufacturers

When you start seeking out filter manufacturers, you want to look for companies that offer filters which are both durable and affordable. You want a reliable brand that has the ability to keep your office and equipment free of any harmful contaminants.

I recommend: Review the different brands of industrial filters on the Filter Supply America website. You’ll find all types of filters highlighted on this site. For industrial air filters, examine the different manufacturers available on Air Filters, Inc.

Buy industrial filters

Before you buy industrial filters, you'll need to speak to a representative about the types you require for your business. For example, there are dozens of different industrial air filters available for installation. A sampling of types includes HEPA, two stage foam, aluminum, ULPA, and electrostatic furnace filters.

I recommend: Use the industrial filter distribution list found on ThomasNet to get in touch with a sales representative. Contact one of the approved distributors to get your office outfitted correctly with industrial grade filters.

Set up filter cleaning services

After buying your filters, you'll get advice on how often you have to clean and replace the different components of your filtration system. Many business owners may want to consider a self cleaning industrial filter in order to cut back their maintenance schedule.

I recommend: Not only does Dynacom distribute industrial filters, but you can also set up cleaning services directly through them. Email the company through their website in order to receive a quote on their filter cleaning and replacing services.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before you install an industrial filter, speak to a representative about the benefits of offline filtration. Benefits of offline filtration include getting rid of contaminants before installing your regular system.

Guide to Filters Safety

Industrial filters are key to keeping air, water and workplaces safe

By Virginia Franco, Freelance Writer

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Understand how specialty filtration systems maintain air quality standards industry-wide

Industrial filtration systems are key to keeping air clean across many industries. Air filter systems can eliminate everything from smoke, dust, fumes and oil mist from the air, or at least reduce it to negligible amounts.

I recommend: Enviroflex International's electronic air filter removes unhealthy air particles down to a size of .01 micron. Koch Filter manufactures industrial air filtration products to maintain air quality standards in hospitals.

Realize the reliance many place on industrial filter companies to maintain water quality

Clean water for consumption and irrigation is a top priority, and the federal government oversees companies to make sure they are doing their part. In many industries where the potential exists for toxins to get into the water supply, companies rely on filtration systems to purify the water.

I recommend: Automatic Filters carries the TEKLEEN line of water filters to maintain water purity standards in industrial settings. Valve And Filter (VAF) manufactures a line of automatic self-cleaning, inline and bag water filters for industry and irrigation purposes.

Read about technology that addresses safety concerns related to clogged filters

When filters get clogged, depending on the environment, they can cause flooding, stop working or not work as well. In food processing plants, for instance, clogged filters can cause debris and food meant for disposal to come in contact with food that is being prepped for consumption. Regardless of the industry, any filter clogging malfunction can lead to safety and quality concerns. Filter manufacturers continue to develop technology that addresses these concerns.

I recommend: Ronningen-Petter describes on its website how its filters addressed safety concerns with a company's potato starch recovery method. Water & Wastes Digest, published by Scranton Gillette Communications, features an article discussing how self-cleaning filter units are beneficial in solving filter clogging issues that can impact water quality.

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Bubblepoint test

A bubblepoint test pushes a stream of gas bubbles through a liquid filter under specific conditions. The primary purpose of this test is to measure the size of the largest pores in a filter.

I recommend: GE Osmonics manufactures a variety of water filters and also provides a glossary of terms for water filtration, including bubblepoint test.

Back pressure

Back pressure refers to a pressure that moves gas or fluid from downstream to upstream from the filter. The occurrence of back pressure is a common consideration in the design of filters.

I recommend: Nordic Pure makes filters for air conditioners and furnaces. It also provides definitions for a variety of terms that describe filters, such as back pressure.

Angle of incidence

The angle of incidence refers to the angle at which light strikes an optical filter. This angle frequently has a direct affect on the performance of an optical filter.

I recommend: Optometrics manufactures optical filters and also defines many common terms in optics like angle of incidence.

Capacity

A filter's capacity refers to the amount of solid material that can be removed from the liquid or gas medium. The capacity is measured in different ways, depending on the specific type of filter.

I recommend: WaterFilters.net provides many resources that relate to water filters, including a definition of capacity.

Absolute filter rating

The absolute filter rating is the minimum particle size at which the filter blocks 99.9 percent of the incoming particles. A filter's absolute filter rating is typically measured in microns.

I recommend: Aqua Pure Water Conditioning manufactures water softeners and filters, and also offers a glossary of water filtering terms, including absolute filter rating.

Adsorption

Adsorption is a process by which solid particles separate from the molecules of a liquid. Water filters perform adsorption using a variety of physical and mechanical means.

I recommend: HistoryofWaterFilters.com provides a variety of informational resources on water filters, including a definition of adsorption.