Blog Tag: activated carbon

Smoke, no matter how it is generated, is made up from very tiny particles that usually have a sticky or tacky component to them. This tacky substance will stick to any surface and then release the smoke odor for a period of time. This is why you have that smoke odor on your cloths after being encased in smoke from a grill, wood fire or cigarette. Smoke is perhaps the most difficult of airborne contaminants to remove due to these issues. The tacky material clogs up the openings of most particle filters and unless you are using an open mesh filter media which has virtually no capacity to collect much if any of the smoke particulate.

In order to remove a very large percentage of the smoke particles and help reduce the odor that continues to release from the smoke coatings, you need to utrase a multi-stage filtration unit. This would include a prefilter ( medium duty air filter ) carbon adsorption material and a HEPA filter. These three stages are used in commercial applications where smoke removal is required. This type of system design is not often used in the residential market but it is available for homeowners from Pure Air Systems, inc.

PAS has been making commercial grade, HEPA based, fan powered air filtration systems since 1985. These units come in a metal framed housing and use variable speed controlled motors that can be operated remotely with an app. The systems come in a wide variety of sizes and air flow capabilities from 50 CFM up to 2,000 CFM. They can be attached to an existing HVAC system or use as stand-alone units. 

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon based air filtration systems please go to our website at: http://www.pureairsystems.com    or call us on our toll free number at; 800-869-8025.

It has always been a challenge trying to stay healthy while traveling in large groups, going on vacation and being cooped up with hundreds of people on a plane or thousands of people on a cruise. You always find friends and neighbors who have jus t returned from a trip only to have some kind of bug. This is why more people wear masks when traveling in confined quarters with lots of people for extended periods of time. 

On planes and cruise lines, the cabins have little or no real air filtration systems other than light duty filters to keep the air handling equipment clean. The removal of airborne allergens and pathogens is not accomplished by these filter systems and the tiny viruses that are floating around the airspace you occupy are breathed in continuously. This is how colds, flu, and other respiratory infections occur. Your bodies immune systems cannot always protect you from catching one of these illnesses.

In hospitals, surgery suites, micro chip manufacturing, clean rooms and any manufacturing application where keeping the air very clean the only type of filters that are used are HEPA filters. These highly efficient, somewhat expensive, media filters are specifically designed to remove up to 99.995% of all particles 0.3 microns and larger. There are a variety of these HEPA filters that have even better particulate capture rates with some up to 99.99955 of all particles 0.1 microns and larger. 

To give you an idea of micron size range, your hair is about 100 microns in diameter. You can only see down to about 20 microns with the naked eye. Viruses are as small as .001 microns in size. The standard duty air filters you use in your home are designed to capture large particles only and do almost nothing to remove the more harmful sub-micron airborne viruses. 

Pure Air Systems has been making HEPA based, fan powered, commercial grade HEPA based air filtration systems since 1985. They are one of the leaders in high volume stand alone HEPA filtration systems using programmable, variable speed motors for finite control of air flow and particulate capture. These systems range in air volume from 50 CFM to 2,000 CFM with the ability to control air volume in 1% increments. These units can be used as stand-alone units or attached to existing HVAC units, are designed for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications.

For more information on the line of PAS HEPA systems please go to our website at:   http://www.pureairsystems.com  or call us on out toll-free number at: 800-869-8025.

Pure Air Systems has been making HEPA and Carbon based, fan powered, commercial grade air filtration systems since 1985. With over 40 years of experience, PAS is one of only three companies in the world that have this expertise and PAS now offers app driven programs to run your HEPA and Carbon based air filtration systems for your commercial operations.

Pure Air Systems offers seven different configurations of their 600HS, 1200HS and 2000HS units along with their unique Portable unit. These systems all employ the newer, programmable Variable Speed Drive motors that can be adjusted from 1% to 100% of volume and now can be controlled from your smart phone using our special app. This allows for remote operation from anywhere so you can have the units running at any speed at any time from anywhere.

The PAS systems range in air flow capability from 50 CFM up to 2,000 CFM and the units can be configured to work with existing HVAC systems or as stand-alone units. The HEPA filters are all scanned HEPA’s meeting or exceeding 99.9995% efficiency on particles 0.3 microns or larger. These units are often used in clean room applications as well as medical facilities and anywhere the removal of harmful airborne contaminants is required.

For more information on the complete line of PAS air filtration systems please go to our website at:   http://www.pureairsystems.com  or call us on our toll-free number at:  800-869-8025.

Beginning in 2006, many of the major manufacturers in the U.S. decided that labor costs were too high here and that competing with overseas companies required a different strategy. The companies shipped both their R&D and Manufacturing operations overseas. Mostly to China and Indonesia. Some had offices in those area but those were absorbed by the other countries. This also included the tech industries who required employees with specialized skill sets and allowed did design the products here but had them made in China.

With the advent of Amazon on the scene, the American public began purchasing items based on cost not on where it was made. Today China makes over 65 % of the products we use in the US and some are now made in Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Ireland and Mexico. In addition, the vast majority of high end electronics now also come from Japan and South Korea. You can’t purchase a TV made in the U.S.

Manufacturing is a very difficult and expensive process and building new plants requires a few years of investment with little profit. So, while many people believe that the new tariffs will change that equation, they are not dealing in reality. Also, any new manufacturing  visa-vie Tesla, will be done using the robots now being produced in the U.S and overseas. People are too expensive and we no longer have the skilled technical labor to create this companies. Even Apple has admitted that the labor costs in China are no longer cheaper but the highly technical manufacturing processes they now have in place are far superior to what we have in the U.S.

Pure Air Systems, Inc., a U.S. based operation makes some of the most sophisticate HEPA based, fan-powered, digitally controlled air filtration systems on the market and is now only one of three companies in the world that still make that type of product. PAS has had to purchase some of their components from overseas operation because they are no longer made here but continues to use as much U.S. made components as possible for their product line.

For more information on their complete product line please go to our website at: http://www.pureairsystems.com   or call us on our toll-free number at: 800-869-8025.

When Pure Air Systems was established in 1985, there were a number of companies selling HEPA like and HEPA type air filtration systems. Many of these were used in the Asbestos Abatement projects that were prevalent at that time. In fact, Pure Air Systems was a spin-off from HEPA unit designed for abatement but never got into production.

The model 600H unit was a unit with a prefilter, carbon media filter and true commercial grade HEPA filter with a 1/3HP GE motor and Lau Blower. It was in one large section which was subsequently broken into two sections. This was the beginning of the PAS Line of HEPA systems. 

As the popularity of the 600H unit grew, PAS introduced the new ECM motors from GE to make the HEPA system available as a stand alone unit as well as using variable speed motors that were then being introduced by all the HVAC companies.

By 1999 PAS had grown the line from one unit to seven different systems including the new portable unit. It has also moved into a new 9,000 square foot building. As of this date, 90% of the units are still built with parts made in the USA and it is now one of only 3 companies in the world that make this type of HEPA with the size and flexibility in size range and air flow control.

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon air filtration systems, please go to our website at: http://www.pureairsystems.com   or call us on our toll-free number at: 800-869-8025.

Amazon and other online stores have created a scenario where people look at items that seem to be similar with various pricing. This has led people to believe that all products are similar and price becomes the deciding factor. For the manufacturers of these products it is difficult to up sell the their products. People will typically go to the best priced selection and read some reviews then make their choice. It is for this reason that many of the companies that make high-end products or products with proven superior performance elect not to market their products on Amazon and other similar online websites. They, instead, market them on their own websites.

So, for the astute buyer, often times you are better served to purchase the products from your selected company product website. They may charge a little more and often don’t offer free shipping, but their products are usually far superior and will last and perform better than many of those lesser expensive copies from your favorite online store.

Pure Air Systems has been offering their products online since 1990. Their commercial grade, fan-powered HEPA air filtration systems are some of the best in the world. With an average operating time of 15 to 20 years, these made in the US systems perform as advertised and the service from PAS is second to none.

For more information on the complete line of air filtrations please go to our website at:   http:/www.pureairsystems.com  or call us on our toll-free number at: 800-869-8025.

Started in 1985, Pure Air Systems has been making commercial grade, fan-powered, true HEPA air filtration systems for over 38 years. The same high quality metal fabricated housings used then are still used today. High quality ECM motors and metal framed HEPA filters along with carbon media and ring panel prefilters are all part of the various systems offered by Pure Air Systems.

PAS makes units a number of systems ranging in air flow from 50 CFM up to 2000 CFM. These units are configured so they can be mounted either as stand-alone units or as part of an existing, ducted HVAC system. The powder coated painted 16 gauge steel housings can be mounted in side or outdoors depending upon the application.

The ECM motors provide for variable speed control using digital controllers or run by a computer system. In addition, they can be used in a a120 volt 60Hz electrical system or 240 volt 50 Hz system. This means they can be use in any location around the world.

HEPA filters are the best method of removing over 99.9995% of all particles 0.3 microns in size and larger and approach 99.99% for particles as small as 0.12 microns. They are used in all hospital and medical facilities and in commercial, military and residential markets.

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon filtration systems available from PAS, please go to our website at:  http://www.pureairsystems.com    or call us on our toll free number at;  800-869-8025.

There are stories and anecdotes galore based on one of the more popular farm animals…sheep.  Some of them are funny and others down-right bawdy, but overall most people picture the sheep as one of those soft, cuddly, counting-to-go-to-sleep animals. Most of us have at one time or another purchased some woolen piece of clothing or have found memories of your mother or grand mother knitting you a pair of woolen mittens. Makes you wonder why they didn’t name these animals Wools rather than Sheep.

Perception is a powerful tool. Companies that tout their abilities to help  you develop your Brand are really good at getting the public to perceive you and your company as experts in your field. They develop a series of stories, promotions, blogs, advertisements, social media content and YouTube videos that constantly blast their customers “Halo” effect to the public. Hoping that if you see their name and product often enough from every corner of the  marketing world you will eventually assume this company must be good because everyone is talking about them. Like I said, perception is a powerful tool.

Pure Air Systems has been manufacturing commercial grade, certified HEPA based air filtration systems since 1985. In those days it was difficult to get information into the hands of the public without advertising or getting some press releases in the trade journals. The internet was still 10 years away from becoming any viable marketing tool. So PAS got the word out the old fashioned way…..performance.

The problem with performance as the primary marketing tool is that it takes time for the news about the systems to spread out the national market. It is funny how good news travels slowly and bad news travels quickly. As the information about the PAS HEPA systems spread, more people began to order the units and in a few years the HEPA Shield systems were well known in the commercial and residential markets. As the ability to promote the overall benefits and features of through the internet became a reality PAS began to get more requests for information about their systems from countries around the world.  Over time, and with new innovations and models being added on a regular basis, PAS developed a reputation for providing some of the best, high performance, reliable HEPA air filtration systems on the planet.

Today, Pure Air Systems has over 8 different HEPA and Carbon based products designed for almost any application where the removal of a high percentage of sub-micron airborne pathogens, allergens and particulate are required. The new variable speed ECM motors now used throughout the PAS line are rated 120/240 volt, 50/60 Hz and can be used anywhere in the world. PAS has uniquely crossed the line between reality and perception. In their case they are synonymous.

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon air filtration systems please go to our website at: www.pureairsystems.com or follow us @Twitter or you can call us on our toll-free number anytime at: 800-869-8025.

The word wired has a number of meanings. It can be used to describe how one feels after drinking four cups of coffee in an hour or after eating two or three Twinkies for lunch ( not recommended). Sometimes wired is used as a prefix term such as “that guy or girl was really wired in.”  Meaning tuned in or right on really understands the message. It is also the name of a very popular “avant garde” magazine that describes the future of technology.  Wired is a positive word and not often used to describe a company, but we will do that now.

Pure Air Systems started making HEPA and Carbon based air filtration systems in 1985. They philosophy of the company was then and still is today, to make the best commercial grade, certified HEPA systems on the market and incorporate only the best, most reliable components in the fabrication and assembly of the systems.

Early on its development, PAS was wired into the whole issue of what was then called “Environmental Illness,” or EI. Back in the early 80’s most building materials for homes, offices and schools were still being made with formaldehyde laced glues and substrates along with very limited fresh air ventilation for their HVAC systems. PAS was very involved with a number of organizations that were very vocal about the continuing health problems associated with short term and long term exposure to airborne gases and particulates.

Because HEPA filters, at that time, were still primarily used only in the electronics and hospital markets, the average  homeowner had little knowledge of the overall capabilities of what HEPA filters could do. And, PAS was very wired in to the capabilities of using granular activated carbon and blended medias for the reduction and removal gaseous pollutants. PAS experimented with a number of suppliers of carbon to find the best carbon product that would both work well in their systems as well as provide the needed performance demanded by their customers.

Since the major distribution for the PAS systems early on was using HVAC contractors, Pure Air Systems was wired in to the issues with the lack of fresh air in most building structures and the direct relationship between this issue and environmental illness. As a result of these business relationships PAS was able to develop a concept using its wide range of HEPA based air filtration systems to allow for both total filtration of the indoor environment as well as the introduction of fresh, filtered outside air. This partial by-pass concept has proven to be one of the most successful methods of providing an environmentally safe and healthy indoor environment in homes, offices, schools, hospitals and small industrial facilities.

For more information on how wired Pure Air Systems is, please go to our website at: www.pureairsystems.com or follow us on Twitter @pureairsystems. Of course you can also call us on our toll free number at: 800-869-8025.

Don’t you just hate it when someone is trying to make an important point and they use the wrong phrase or terminology and the whole conversation goes down the drain. Using mixed metaphors can do that to you. Once you do it, you lose all credibility. It’s happened to me and I’m sure on occasion it has happened to you.

Giving a presentation on your company’s product or service in front of an audience, whether it’s 3 people or 30, requires some preparation and practice along with a great power point presentation. Without the practice or the right tools the entire message can get lost in the shuffle. So to speak.

I think you get my point. Getting the correct information in the correct manner and style appropriate for your audience is critical to making a lasting impression. But more importantly, when you have a captive audience full of potential buyers you need to nail it. After all, in today’s difficult economic climate, you need all the new business you can get because it’s a jungle out there.

When writing the text for the Pure Air Systems website, it was decided that the material would be geared more toward education and indoctrination of all things “air filtration” and “IAQ,” rather than a “let me tell you what I’m going to do,” sales type pitch. The current website is a direct result of that process. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t start out that way. But this is now the 7th iteration of the site and  all the changes were made as a direct result of customer feedback.

When dealing with technical terms and products, it is important to look at your audience as novices when it comes to your particular product or service. Just because someone uses a similar product or service doesn’t necessarily mean they actually understand how it works or why it works.  And, if they don’t understand the basics they can easily be swayed into buying some other product that claims to be as good or better than yours but is less expensive. Education is the key.

When you go to the Pure Air Systems website you will find an easily navigable site, with tabs that indicate exactly what they are and the information under the tabs is in sync with the tab names. Additionally, the information in the “Pure Air University” section is specifically written for the laymen as well as the knowledgeable. It doesn’t get any better than that.

So, if you are at wits end, and you want information that separates the men from the boys, the wheat from the chaff, and puts you in a better light, then go to our website for information on the best HEPA air filtration systems on the planet. You’ll be glad you did. Find us at: www.pureairsystems.com. Or call us at: 800-869-8025. Thanks a bunch!