Air Filtration Industry Articles, News And Resources

Understanding HEPA Air Filtration

January 21st, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners

Although HEPA air filtration has been in use since World War II, the interest in and demand for HEPA air filters has grown significantly in recent months as a result of the coronavirus. To understand what HEPA air filtration is, how it works, and how it can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we spoke with Thomas Nagl, owner of Filcom Umwelttechnologie, a leading air filtration company in Austria. What is HEPA Air Filtration? HEPA…

Using Ionizer Air Purifiers to Clean the Air

December 3rd, 2020 | Posted in General

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Ionizer air purifiers are commonly used to clean the air and remove allergens and dust. However, unlike HEPA air purifiers, air ionizers don’t use fibers to trap pollutants, and they generally don’t use filters. So how do they work? Here, we explain the process of ionization and how it applies to cleaner air, as well as what to look for when buying an ionizer air cleaner. What is Ionization? Ionization is the process of charging…

Increase Indoor Air Quality And Employee Comfort With AQE’s M1600 Industrial Shop Air Cleaner

September 15th, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

As we continue adapting to life amidst the current pandemic, employers and building owners face an increased need for enhanced indoor air quality. Air Quality Engineering, Inc. serves as your trusted clean air experts, and we’ve been working hard to continue delivering reliable, effective solutions in these unprecedented times. We’re proud and excited to introduce our latest innovation: the M1600 Industrial Shop Air Cleaner system. Read on to learn how this system can increase indoor…

HEPA Filtration And Today’s Indoor Air Quality Needs

August 20th, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

students wearing masks to protect against COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of community health and how individual actions can affect those around us. This is particularly important as businesses and educational institutions reopen. To do so safely and successfully, individuals must follow expert guidelines for reducing the risk of transmission, such as face coverings, personal hygiene, and social distancing. In addition to these personal preventative measures, leading organizations such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)…

CDC’s COVID-19 Office Building Safety Guidelines

June 30th, 2020 | Posted in General

As companies prepare to re-open their offices, employers must take action to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released information and interim guidance to help employers develop plans that protect the health and safety of their staff. Clean air solutions play a crucial role in combating COVID-19 in the workplace, and we at AQE want to help you understand and enact the COVID-19 office building safety guidelines…

History of the XJ-2 HEPA Air Cleaner

June 3rd, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

How a unit originally intended to control spread of an ancient infection may now be used to combat the novel COVID-19 infection pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Quality Engineering has received urgent calls from hospitals all around the country for our medical-grade XJ-2 HEPA Air Cleaner. This system was developed to create negative pressure isolation rooms for the rising number of tuberculosis (TB) patients in the late ’80s and early ’90s. As…

The Importance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

February 25th, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

Earlier this month, AQE’s commercial kitchen exhaust team showcased our AUTOCLEAN® series of air cleaning systems at the annual AHR Expo. These state-of-the-art systems remove vapors, smoke, and other contaminants from the air with extreme efficiency, but why exactly does that matter for restaurant and business owners? Read on to learn about the importance of commercial kitchen ventilation. The Need for Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Cooking produces smoke, steam, and grease, which doesn’t seem like much…

Risks Of Hexavalent Chromium Overexposure

January 6th, 2020 | Posted in Welding

“Hot work,” such as welding and thermal cutting, performed on carbon or stainless steel, exposes workers to toxic and hazardous fumes. Last month, we spoke with Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Mike Harris, PhD of Hamlin & Harris, Inc. about the dangers associated with manganese that welders face. We caught up with Harris again this month to learn about another major threat found in welding fumes: hexavalent chromium (CrVI). Read on to learn about the risks…

The Health Hazards of Manganese on Welders

November 25th, 2019 | Posted in Welding

“If you weld, your chances of being overexposed to manganese are just about 100 percent.” – Mike Harris, PhD, CIH Are you aware of the health hazards of manganese on welders? We spoke with Mike Harris of Hamlin & Harris, Inc. to find out just how toxic welding fumes can be. Harris is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) who teaches courses on welder health and safety for the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). According to…

MistBuster^® Training Video

October 25th, 2019 | Posted in Air Cleaners

The following video goes over the ins and outs of a MistBuster®, maintenance, and general troubleshooting. Video Transcript Know what you need? Click on your topic to go directly to that part of the transcript: Coolant Selector Switches Troubleshooting Lights out/flashing Continuity check Lights on, w/ bypass (blow-by) – change to oil mode Excessive zapping Handling of cell Contact boards Power supplies Interlock switch Fan Speed controller Capacitor Charring on contact board Shorting test (2…