This section provides an overview for hepa filters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 28 hepa filter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked hepa filter companies as of September, 2023: 1.Lennox, 2.Nuaire, 3.NORDIC AIR FILTRATION.
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A HEPA filter is a device that collects micron-sized particles in the air with high efficiency. HEPA is an abbreviation for "High Efficiency Particulate Air"
As an ultra-high performance filter, it is used at the final stage of sorting through a filter for coarse dust. There is a high need for HEPA tilters to clean the air in industrial applications that maintain environmental sanitation or require clean rooms.
One application of HEPA filters is to maintain a clean environment in clean rooms. When air conditioning equipment is used in a clean room, HEPA filters are attached to the air conditioning equipment to prevent particulates from entering the clean room.
HEPA filters can also be used in fan units incorporated into manufacturing equipment to purify the air. In some cases, HEPA filters are installed in the exhaust systems of workplaces that handle dust. Also, HEPA filters are required to be installed if the substances handled fall under specified chemical substances, so it is important to check the regulations that apply to the substances handled.
Increasingly, HEPA filters are being installed in air purifiers not only for the manufacturing industry but also for general household use.
Pollen, which causes hay fever, is 10 to 30 μm in diameter, and microorganisms such as mold and mites are 5 μm or larger in diameter, so HEPA filters can collect more than 99.97% of these substances.
Figure 1. HEPA filter collection principle
HEPA Filters are made of filter paper made of fine glass fibers with a diameter of 1 to 10 µm, which are shaped into a corrugated pattern and mounted in a sturdy frame. The glass fibers are intricately intertwined within the filter, and the fine particles contained in the passing gas are adsorbed.
Typical target particle diameters are 1 μm or less. For larger particles, an air filter is used instead of a HEPA filter. The adsorption process of fine particles can occur through contact between fibers and fine particles, or through Brownian motion after collision. 0.1 µm to 0.2 µm particles are less efficiently collected by HEPA filters.
Figure 2. Collection efficiency of HEPA filters
Because small particles are strongly affected by static electricity, electrostatic HEPA filters are also available that use electrostatic forces to attract fine particles. This can increase the collection efficiency of fine particles.
Because HEPA filters are very fine-grained, they become clogged after prolonged use, and their collection efficiency gradually declines. As the collection efficiency decreases, the pressure drop increases and the filter may be damaged because it cannot withstand the pressure difference between the front and back of the filter.
The following are ways to prolong the life of a HEPA filter without replacing it:
1. Install a pre-filter
HEPA Filters can collect very fine particles, but because of their fine grain, they are prone to clogging when larger particles reach the filter. Therefore, installing a coarser pre-filter before the HEPA filter can extend its life.
2. Avoid oil mist
Figure 3. Longer service life of HEPA filters
When oil mist reaches the HEPA filter, it forms a film that can cause clogging. When using HEPA filters in areas where oil mist is generated, remove the oil mist with a dedicated device such as a mist collector.
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Graver Technologies, founded in 1866, is a manufacturer of products used in industrial filtration, purification, and separation. The product line includes power generation filters, adsorbent products, ion exchange products, crossflow membrane products, and liquid process filters used in industrial, microelectronics, food & beverage, healthcare, and power generation industries. The company in Glasgow, DE, has certifications and compliances such as FDA Title 21, ISO 9001:2015, Halal, ASME code, and CRN registration. The company has 10CFR50App.B– Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants.
Mercury Medical is an American manufacturer and distributor of specialized medical equipment established in 1968 and based in Clearwater, Florida. The company offers various products with applications in airway management, neonatal care, anesthesia, emergency procedures. These include laryngoscopes, resuscitators, ultrasound systems, and nebulizers. Mercury Medical also provides contract manufacturing, refurbishing, and repair services. It primarily serves clients in the biotechnology industry, as well as in hospitals, clinics, and the emergency response services.
Lennox, established in 1895 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a global supplier specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The company’s product portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of HVAC solutions such as Lennox series rooftop units, split systems, ductless systems, and more. These solutions cater to various sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and more. With manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America and a network of over 6,000 independent Lennox Dealers, Lennox offers HVAC solutions nationally and internationally.
AAF International, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, is a manufacturer and distributor of air filters and equipment. Some of its products are PerfectPleat, HEPA filters, Sensor360, Dust Collection Solutions, and Gas Turbine Solutions for various applications, such as HVAC, cleanroom, industrial, and transportation. These products help protect people and systems from airborne contaminants, improve indoor air quality, reduce energy consumption, as well as enhancing performance and reliability. The company has ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and won the ASHRAE Technology Award in 2019 for its HVAC design for the National Museum of Qatar.
Cleanrooms, founded in 2002 and located in Lancaster, England, is a supplier of cleanrooms. The company offers a range of products that include GMP cleanrooms, ISO cleanrooms, rapidbloc cleanrooms, and rapid room cleanroom kits. These products are specifically designed to provide controlled and sterile environments for industries and applications such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, microelectronics, aerospace, and medical device production. Cleanroom products play a crucial role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and protection from contamination in these industries. The company is also ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015 certified.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Parker Hannifin is a manufacturer and distributor of motion and control technologies and systems for markets including mobile, industrial, and aerospace. Parker-Hannifin operates through two segments: diversified industrial and aerospace systems. Diversified industrial offers sealing, shielding, thermal products and systems, adhesives, diagnostics solutions, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and elctromechanical components and systems or industrial machinery and equipment. The aerospace segment offers control actuation systems and components, engine exhaust nozzles and assemblies, pilot controls, as well as others.
Camfil is a manufacturer and supplier of air filtration solutions that was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company specializes in designing and producing air filters and filtration systems such. The company has multiple business areas that include air pollution control, filtration solutions, molecular contamination control and power systems. Its product range includes HEPA filters, air purifiers, and HVAC filters, serving sectors such as air cleaners and purifiers, healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, and commercial buildings. Camfil offers services like air quality consultation, Air Pollution Control, Filtration Solutions, Molecular Contamination Control and Power Systems as well as filter maintenance.
Ranking as of September 2023 in United States of America
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Lennox |
10.2%
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2 | Nuaire |
10.2%
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3 | NORDIC AIR FILTRATION |
6.8%
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4 | Sidco Filter Company |
6.8%
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5 | Mercury Medical |
6.8%
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6 | APC Filtration Inc. |
6.8%
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7 | Graver Technologies |
6.8%
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8 | HEPA Corporation |
5.1%
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9 | Air Quality Engineering, Inc. |
5.1%
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10 | Oreck Corporation |
3.4%
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Ranking as of September 2023 Globally
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Lennox |
9.6%
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2 | Nuaire |
9.6%
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3 | NORDIC AIR FILTRATION |
6.8%
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4 | Graver Technologies |
6.8%
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5 | Sidco Filter Company |
5.5%
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6 | Mercury Medical |
5.5%
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7 | APC Filtration Inc. |
5.5%
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8 | AJ Manufacturing |
4.1%
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9 | AFPRO |
4.1%
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10 | HEPA Corporation |
4.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the hepa filter page as of September 2023. 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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