Choosing the right filter media can be the difference between a compliant, healthy facility and one battling recurring air quality complaints.
What HEPA Filters Do Best
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are rated to capture 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns — dust, pollen, mold spores and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). They are the standard choice for cleanrooms, hospitals, and manufacturing floors where particulate control is critical.
What Carbon Filters Do Best
Activated carbon filters excel at adsorbing gases, odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — something HEPA media cannot do on its own. Facilities dealing with chemical fumes, smoke, or strong odors typically pair carbon filtration alongside HEPA stages.
Our Recommendation
Most industrial environments benefit from a multi-stage system: pre-filter, HEPA, and carbon working together. Talk to our filtration engineers to size a system for your specific air quality challenges.