FILTER TESTING

TSI automated filter testers (AFTs) are designed for measuring filtration efficiencies of media and a variety of air filters, including high and very high-efficiency filters, respiratory filters, cartridges and protective garments. Our filter testers can determine the efficiency using submicron poly- and monodisperse oil and/or sodium chloride aerosol. Additionally, these filter testers are used to comply with various testing standards and regulations around the globe.

 

TSI AFTs have proven track records of durability, reliability, andminimal maintenance. Models 8127 and 8130 are designed to be integrated into high volume production lines or can be used asstand-alone testers for loading or rapid quality control testing. Both testers can assess efficiencies up to 99.999% (five 9’s). For more efficient filters, Models 3160 and 3140 determine efficiencies upto 99.999999% (eight 9’s). Model 3160 combines an Electrostatic Classifier with dual Condensation Particle Counters (CPCs) to measure most penetrating particle size (MPPS) between 15 to 800 nm using monodisperse particles. Model 3140 features a polydisperse oil aerosol generator and CPCs making it an ideal choice for quality control testing of high efficiency filters.

 

Additionally, all the filter testers are backed by TSI’s commitmentto provide superior customer support and service.

RELATED NEWS

TSI DELIVERS IN TIME OF NEED — June 11, 2009 -  the World Health Organization, (WHO), announced that the world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic. The Influenza virus A(H1N1) is contagious, spreading easily from one person to another, and from one country to another. As of today, nearly 30,000 confirmed cases have been reported in 74 countries.TSI PARTICLE INSTRUMENTS OFFERS QUALITYGUARD™ SERVICE AGREEMENTS — TSI LAUNCHES NEW LASER AEROSOL SPECTROMETER MODEL 3340 — May 29,2009- TSI Incorporated is proud to announce the launch of the 3340 Laser Aerosol Spectrometer. The Model 3340 is a high resolution multi-purpose airborne particle sizer that can measure particles from 0.09 to 7.5 microns at concentrations up to 18,000 particle/cm3. Complete size distributions are measured in less than a second with up to 100 user configurable channels of data. This instrument features an on-board PC and is suitable for many applications including Filter Testing, Indoor Air Quality Studies, Atmospheric Research and Monitoring, and Inhalation Toxicology and Exposure Monitoring. NEW TSI AUTOMATED FILTER TEST SOLUTION FOR EN 143 — The TSI Automated Filter Testers 8127 & 8130 were designed for the American test method. NIOSH uses these testers for certification measurements and therefore many filter manufacturers supplying to the American market use them for their quality control as well as for the development of new filter media. We thought out a way to modify these testers to give EN 143 equivalent test results. In November 2007, a measurement campaign was run at BGIA (accredited German respirator filter certification laboratory at Sankt Augustin).

RELATED EVENTS

March 22, 2010 –
March 25, 2010
AFS Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX
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October 13, 2010 –
October 13, 2010
Filtration Society Meeting 2010
Chester, UK
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RELATED PROMOTIONS

LASER AEROSOL SPECTROMETER 3340 TRADE-IN OFFER —  PARTICLE INSTRUMENT TRADE-IN OFFER — For select instruments, TSI is offering a trade-in discount of 15% credit towards the purchase of a new instrument, when an equivalent older model is traded in.

APPLICATION NOTES

 42 CFR part 84 - Testing Modes (AFT-002)
 42 CFR part 84 Standard (AFT-001)
 A New Automated Filter Tester for Low Efficiency, HEPA Grade, and Above Filter Media and Cartridges (ITI-012)
 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS) Spectrometer Model 3321 Pharmaceutical Applications (APS-003)
 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS) Spectrometer Model 3321 Pharmaceutical Applications (APS-003--A4)
 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS) Spectrometer Model 3321 3D-Correlated Data Analysis for Pharmaceutical Applications (APS-005)
 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS) Spectrometer Model 3321 3D-Correlated Data Analysis for Pharmaceutical Applications (APS-005--A4)
 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer Spectrometer Model 3321 Accelerated Inhaler Testing (APS-004)
 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer Spectrometer Model 3321 Accelerated Inhaler Testing (APS-004--A4)
 Electrostatic Classifier Model 3080 Optional Positive High Voltage Power Supply (3080-001)
 Electrostatic Classifier Model 3080 Optional Positive High Voltage Power Supply (3080-001)
 Emissions Monitoring Freeway Monitoring Performing Aerosol Science in Harm’s Way (EM-002)
 Emissions Monitoring Freeway Monitoring Performing Aerosol Science in Harm’s Way (EM-002--A4)
 EN 143 and Related Standards (AFT-003)
 Estimation of Mass with the Model 3321 APS (APS-001)
 Estimation of Mass with the Model 3321 APS (APS-001--A4)
 Measuring Nanoparticle Size Distributions in Real-Time: Key Factors for Accuracy (SMPS-003)
 Measuring Nanoparticle Size Distributions in Real-Time: Key Factors for Accuracy (SMPS-003-A4)
 Procedure for Restoring Display Function When Memory is Full (Model 8127/8130) (TI-001)
 Real-Time Measurement of Nanoparticle Size Distributions using Electrical Mobility Technique (SMPS-004)
 Real-Time Measurement of Nanoparticle Size Distributions using Electrical Mobility Technique (SMPS-004-A4)
 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) Spectrometer Diffusion Loss Correction (SMPS-001)
 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) Spectrometer Diffusion Loss Correction (SMPS-001-A4)
 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) Spectrometer Nanoparticle Aggregate Mobility Analysis Software Module (SMPS-002)
 Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) Spectrometer Nanoparticle Aggregate Mobility Analysis Software Module (SMPS-002-A4)
 What’s new with the 3321 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer® (APS) Spectrometer? (APS-002)
 What’s new with the 3321 Aerodynamic Particle Sizer® (APS) Spectrometer? (APS-002--A4)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

 Applications
 Basic Research and Nucleation Studies
 Bibliography - 3321 APS
 Bibliography - SMPS
 Combustion and Emissions
 Filter Test
 Indoor Air, Exposure Monitoring, and Inhalation Toxicology
 Instrument Characterization
 Model 3340 Laser Aerosol Spectrometer Bibliography
 Nanotechnology
 Outdoor Air
 Pharmaceutical Inhaler Testing
 Photometer Based Testing
 SMPS Design, Characterization, Sampling Techniques and History

BROCHURES

 Automated Filter Tester Family Brochure
 Particle Instruments Service Agreements Brochure

CATALOGS

 Particle Instruments Catalog

POSTERS

 Material Effects on Threshold Counting Efficiency

SERVICE PROCEDURES

 Model 3340 Standard Service Procedures
 Model 8108 Standard Service Procedures
 Model 8130 Standard Service Procedures
 Model 8160 Standard Service Procedures

SPEC SHEETS

 BGIA Report
 Model 3080-Series
 Model 3140
 Model 3160
 Model 3302A
 Model 3321
 Model 3340
 Model 3375
 Model 3475
 Model 3771
 Model 3771 (A4)
 Model 3772
 Model 3772 (A4)
 Model 3775
 Model 3775 (A4)
 Model 3776
 Model 3776 (A4)
 Model 3785
 Model 3785 (A4)
 Model 3786
 Model 3786 (A4)
 Model 8108
 Model 8127 8130
 Model 8220
 Model 8587A

STANDARD REPLACEMENT PARTS

 Model 3160/8160/3140 Standard Replacement Parts
 Model 8108 Standard Replacement Parts
 Model 8130 Standard Replacement Parts
 Model 8587A Standard Replacement Parts