How to Determine Quality, Effectiveness, and Usefulness for Your Industry
All companies that design air filtration products agree about how filtration works. Filters prevent particles, such as viruses and bacteria, from contaminating the air with a tightly woven polypropylene or fiberglass barrier. Particles get stuck in these fibers, where they are removed from circulating air.
However, the purpose of filters is one of the only commonalities between air filtration companies. Although most companies sell filters as part of their portfolio, products from leading air filtration manufacturers offer value beyond the filtration process.
As you choose commercial air filtration products, consider these factors:
- The quality of materials and craftsmanship
- Innovation and impact
- Options for customization
- Demonstrated success in your industry
Quality Distinguishes the Best Air Filtration Brands
All air filtration products, including ceiling systems, fan filter units (FFUs), diffusers, and filters, seek to capture unwanted particles while providing clean air. However, these products are built with varying levels of performance.
High-quality air filtration products begin with expert engineering and manufacturing processes. A leading team dedicates itself to excellence by:
- Building with 304 or 316 stainless steel for strength and longevity.
- Testing HEPA filters for leaks with sophisticated technology.
- Running simulations to build products that are resilient under adverse conditions, such as earthquakes.
- Maintaining a rigorous assembly and shipping process.
Commercial air filtration companies may share the same intentions, but their end results differ. Trust a team known for processes that lead to effective outcomes for the clients they serve.
Look for Features That Go Beyond the Basics
Sought-after air filtration companies find ways to take the fundamental principles behind protecting people and assets to new heights.
These air filtration technologies not only filter out particles, but also provide unexpected value that directly benefits facilities.
- Additional filtration options: Companies may offer ULPA filters, which filter out even smaller particles than HEPA air filters.
- Thoughtful engineering: Ceiling systems can be built with a low plenum to reduce the amount of headroom required for air filtration products. Industry-specific add-ons, such as tunable lighting and equipment mounting, provide even more value for clients.
- Risk-reduction design: Certain air filtration systems are outfitted to communicate with a facility’s building automation and control network (BACNet) to provide data, allow for external control, and protect the system from cyberattacks.
- Exceptional performance: Although the media used in ULPA and HEPA air filtration may be the same across the industry, a fan filter unit’s design determines the power and efficiency of the air filtration process. Notable HVAC companies ensure their products deliver energy-efficient performance while filtering out airborne contaminants.
Not All Air Filtration Brands Offer Customization
Standardized ceiling systems, FFUs, diffusers, and filters aren’t difficult to find on the market. However, these products often have the same characteristics. Engineering and manufacturing companies that understand their clients’ needs create helpful customizations that differentiate their products from the rest.
Choices may include:
- Aluminum construction.
- Antimicrobial powder coating.
- FFUs with options for air-flow direction.
- A range of diffuser geometries and designs.
Add-ons and customizations improve the quality of already exceptional air filtration systems. Without these options, you may lose a differentiator that matters for your facility’s goals.
Success in Your Industry Matters
Commercial air filtration companies often specialize in particular industries that need their technologies. These engineering and manufacturing specialists often design with their clients’ goals in mind, ensuring a highly effective and lasting product.
A ceiling system with ULPA or HEPA air filtration may offer a superior design for space constraints, such as systems for operating theaters that include surgical equipment mounting and lighting designed for maximum efficiency and targeted procedures.
Research the portfolio of the manufacturer you’re considering for your products. Determine whether they have a significant depth of experience in your industry and offer features that suit your specific needs.
The Industry Leader in Custom and Standard Commercial Air Filtration Products
AJ Manufacturing is a premium air filtration system and product manufacturer for critical markets, including health care, pharmaceuticals, laboratory research, and microchip manufacturing.
We design ceiling systems, FFUs, diffusers, and ULPA and HEPA air filters with a commitment to craftsmanship, client satisfaction, and effectiveness for the businesses that demand these products.
Although we may share a common goal of improving indoor air quality, we’ve differentiated ourselves from our competitors with 50 years of air filtration experience and a line of products that perform at the highest level.
Discover our critical environment products to see what sets AJ Manufacturing apart from other brands.