This section provides an overview for dust meters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 dust meter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dust meter companies as of November, 2024: 1.Met One Instruments, 2.Labtron Equipment Ltd., 3.Pine Environmental.
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A dust meter is a device used to measure the concentration of dust in a space. In addition to a dust meter, a particle counter is another device that measures particles in a space. The two devices are very similar, but a dust meter can measure higher concentrations.
Dust meters and particle counters differ in the units of concentration they measure and display. A dust meter measures and displays mass concentrations, while particle counters measure and display piece concentrations.
Another difference between the two instruments is the suction speed. For a dust meter used to measure high concentrations, a suction rate of a few liters per minute is sufficient. Particle counters, on the other hand, are used to measure gases with relatively low particle concentrations and require higher suction volumes, with suction rates as high as 100 liters per minute.
Dust meters are used to measure relatively high concentrations of dust. PM2.5 is measured in air, so dust meters are used.
In contrast, particle counters are usually used in spaces with lower particle concentrations than dust counters. For example, they are suitable for measurement in spaces with high cleanliness, such as clean rooms in manufacturing plants in the medical, electronic materials, and food industries.
A laser is generally used to detect dust. It is known that when a laser is shone on dust if the dust is uniform in shape, color, and other properties, the intensity of the scattered light is proportional to the mass concentration of the dust. The laser dust meter measures the mass concentration of dust by converting the intensity of the scattered light into an electrical signal.
In contrast to the indirect measurement of dust concentration using a laser (relative concentration measurement method), the direct measurement of the mass of particles collected by a filter is called the direct gravimetric measurement method. Compared to measurement using filters, laser measurement has the advantage of requiring only a small amount of suction and a short measurement time. This advantage can be used to measure changes in dust concentration and distribution over time.
However, the relative concentration obtained with laser dust meters is only an indirect measurement based on the assumption that the dust properties are uniform. To confirm the validity of the concentration obtained, a comparison test with the direct gravimetric method was performed.
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TSI, headquartered in the United States, is a supplier of instruments and measurements solutions since 1961. The company provides measurement, application guidance, and data analytics solutions that enables customers to make informed decisions in pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, or cleanroom certification. Their instruments have helped organizations and individuals measure materials, analyze data, and comply with requirements of every kind.They also have product development, manufacturing and customer support facilities on three continents with distributors and manufacturers’ representatives providing local support worldwide.
Sensidyne is an American manufacturer and distributor of industrial air monitoring and safety equipment founded in 1983 and acquired by the German company Schauenburg International GmbH in 2008. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company offers various products including aerosol and heat stress monitors, sound and vibration measurement equipment, air sampling instrumentation, and gas detector tube systems. Sensidyne also provides additional OEM, in-house calibration, and maintenance services for clients requiring additional support.
AMETEK Land was founded in the UK in 1947, and acquired by the Process & Analytical Instruments Division of AMETEK, Inc in 2006, is a manufacturer of monitors and analyzers for industrial infrared non-contact temperature measurement, combustion efficiency, and environmental pollutant emissions. The company is a supplier of product application solutions to world industries including steelmaking, glass making, minerals processing, hydrocarbon processing, and thermal power generation. Aligned with their expert knowledge, they meet the challenges of a wide range of applications, delivering process safety and process control that the customers depend on.
Labtron Equipment Ltd., established in 2015, is a British manufacturer located in Camberley, Surrey, specializing in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. Their range of laboratory equipment includes amino acid and biochemistry analyzers, analytical balances, automated strainers, and freeze dryers, as well as various analytical instruments such as air permeability testers, airborne particle counters, and carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen (CHN) elemental analyzers These products are widely utilized in scientific research, testing, and educational laboratories. Moreover, they serve various industries, including food, polymer, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemical.
Kanomax USA, Inc. (KMUS) is an American manufacturer of air quality monitoring and testing instrumentation established in 2006 as a subsidiary of Kanomax Japan Inc., which was founded in 1951. The company produces sound and vibration meters, indoor air quality (IAQ) monitors, airflow testing equipment, and particle counters for use in HVAC validation or environment testing. They also offer after-sales services including calibration and repair for customers in need of technical support. KMUS serves clients in various industries including the HVAC, construction, medical, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd, founded in 1921 at Saitama, Japan is a manufacturer of environmental measurement and occupational health measurement equipment. The company with global clientele produces various scientific measurement and analysis equipment that can range from lab glassware to synthetic reactors. The products line comprise of general lab equipment, extractor, synthetic reactor, Rotary Evaporator and Glass tube oven. These products are used in applications such as occupational safety, food hygiene, water hygiene, hospital and chemical plants as well. The products are ideal for testing quality, measuring dust, precise heating & cooling, personal exposure measurements and many more with more reliability.
DOD Technologies was founded in 2003 and is based in Cary, Illinois. The company is an all-in-one gas detection supplier of low-level toxic gas monitoring systems and solutions for industries ranging from semiconductors and commercial to foam manufacturing and emergency response. The company uses a global network of suppliers to reach customers in countries around the world. The company has four primary categories: fixed colorimetric, fixed electrochemical, fixed FTIR systems, and portable systems. The company also offers equipment repair, calibration, installation, design, and training services.
PerfectPrime, founded in Barbican, England, in 2013, is an eCommerce company that is a supplier of thermal and smart tech products. The company's product portfolio includes Electronic Measuring Equipment, Thermocouples, Thermal Imaging Camera, and Thermal camera. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also provides services including product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service.
Gas Sensing Solutions was launched in 2005 in the Midwestern town of Northwest Iowa and is a distributor of gas monitoring products for detecting a wide range of gases like Adenosine Triphosphate, Carbon dioxide, and Carbon Monoxide in buildings. The company distributes replacement sensors, dissolved meters, and fixed-mount gas sensors. It also stocks calibration kits, logging kits, and replacement parts, among others. The company represents manufacturing brands like Eco Sensors, Thermo Fisher Technologies, Morphix Technologies, KWJ Engineering, and many more.
Pine Environmental is a distributor of environmental testing and monitoring equipment. Established in 1995, the company is headquartered in Windsor, New Jersey, USA. The company specializes in providing a wide range of equipment for environmental monitoring, including air quality, water quality, and soil testing instruments. Pine Environmental offers products like gas analyzers, water level meters, and soil samplers, serving industries such as environmental consulting, construction, and research. Pine Environmental's main services include equipment rental, sales, calibration, and technical support. The company serves various applications, from indoor air quality assessment to groundwater monitoring, and caters to the needs of environmental professionals.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Met One Instruments |
18.8%
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2 | Labtron Equipment Ltd. |
12.5%
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3 | Pine Environmental |
12.5%
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4 | TSI |
12.5%
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5 | Kanomax Corporation |
12.5%
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6 | Gas Sensing Solutions |
6.3%
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7 | Sensidyne, LP |
6.3%
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8 | PerfectPrime |
6.3%
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9 | DOD Technologies |
6.3%
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10 | AMETEK Land |
6.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dust meter page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 50.0% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 33.3% |
Japan | 1 | 16.7% |
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