Palas® Tailor-made solutions for filter testing

With the increasing demand for air quality in modern life, the performance requirements for air filtration products in various industries are constantly increasing. For 40 years, we have been experts in aerosol technology, from generation and measurement to characterization of airborne particles. We strive to offer you the best-in-class solutions. Whether you need a standardized filter test bench or are looking for individual customization, Palas® has the right solution for you.

Dr. Maximilian Weiß, Managing Director of Palas®, commented, ” We manufacture all products at our headquarters in Karlsruhe. Additionally, we have a very robust supply chain. That, combined with our wealth of experience, enables us to develop and produce test rigs according to customer’s requirements.” Palas® deeply understands the individual needs of enterprises, and with 40 years of profound technical accumulation and strong supply chain support, Palas® provides customized high-efficiency filtration test solutions for enterprises, which help enterprises accurately grasp the market demand and realize a leap in product performance.

Palas® filter testing solutions for a wide range of testing needs and standards

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Palas® has solutions for particle filtration performance testing of filter media and filters according to different international, national, and regional standards. The solutions include, but are not limited to, filtration performance testing of filter media and filters according to the following standards:
–   Filters for general ventilation equipment: ISO 16890, EN 779, ASHRAE 52.2
–   High & Ultra High-Efficiency Filters: ISO 29463, EN 1822, IEST 7.4
–   Cabin air filters: ISO 11155-1, DIN 71460-1
–   Engine air intake filters: ISO 5011, ISO 19713
–   Engine crankcase ventilation oil mist separator: ISO 17536
–   Compressed air/natural gas filters: ISO 12500
–   Industrial bag de-dusting: VDI 3926

The aerosol technology instruments used in these solutions are all Palas® in-house developed products, which maximize the capabilities of the instruments and ensure the stability of the communication between the control software and the instruments, ultimately ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of the overall test. In addition to the filtration performance test solution under normal temperature and pressure conditions, thanks to Palas®’s measurement technology under high temperature and overpressure conditions, Palas® also provides an isothermal and isobaric filtration performance test system solution under conditions of a maximum temperature of 120°C and up to overpressure of 7 bar.

In addition to standardized testing requirements, users also have various customized testing system requirements. Palas supports providing customized filtration performance testing solutions based on different testing conditions, different sample shapes and sizes, etc. One-stop service ensures the accuracy and reliability of users’ test results.

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With its expertise in the field of filter testing, Palas® not only provides customers with test equipment that meets international standards but also meets the needs of enterprises for efficient and accurate test solutions through customized services, helping them to further improve product performance. Contact us today and let us provide you with an excellent solution for your filter testing.

FET Series Air Filter Filtration Performance Testing System

Advantages & Use:
·   Measurement according to ISO 29463-5 and 29463-3, as well as ISO 16890 (ISO ePM₁; ISO ePM₅; ISO ePM₁₀) in one channel possible (depending on model)
·   Dual channels on request
·   Particularly wide range of application for separation efficiency measurement from 0.02 to 40 μm
·   Measurement of dust holding capacity possible
·   Customization of filter adapters, follow channel and measuring ranges possible for optimal test performance
·   Modular compact design for small filter elements, low space requirement
·   Calibration of raw gas/pure gas is not necessary, because only one sampling and one measuring device is used
·   Logged results based on relevant standards

MFP series Multi-Standard Filter Media Filtration Performance Test Rig

Advantages & Use:
·   Sequence programs for fractional collection efficiency measurement, pressure drop measurement and loading measurement
·   Particle size measurement: 0.12 – 40 μm
·   Easy use of different test aerosols, e.g. SAE Fine and Coarse, NaCl/KCl, DEHS
·   High reproducibility of the test method
·   Internationally comparable measurement results
·   Easy operation and flexibility
·   Mobile design, easy to move on rollers
·   Low maintenance

PMFT Protective Mask Filtration Performance Test Rig

Advantages & Use:
·   Best comparability with the standards EN 149, EN 13274-7, 42 CFR 84, ISO 16900-3, ASTM F2299-3, ASTM F3502-21 and GB2626
·   For comparability with other standards to measure fractional efficiency by size and to export as text file, e.g., for ISO 29463-3, ISO 11155-1, ISO 16890-2, please contact us for more information
·   Reliable quality assurance due to easy operation
·   Uncomplicated changeover due to supplied mask and filter adapters
·   No waiting for test results from external institutes
·   Logged results based on relevant standards

Palas® organizes a series of roadshows and webinars on various topics to share professional knowledge of aerosol measurement technology. Palas® technical experts and industry scholars from all over the world will give you detailed online explanations. Welcome to register to attend and learn more about the webinars as soon as possible!

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