What is a HEPA Filter?

We use high-quality HEPA Filters in all of our air purifiers featuring passive filtration. HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) is a designation for filters that can trap over 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or smaller. Our HEPA filters are engineered with special water-resistant polypropylene (plastic fibers) bound together to capture particles from 0.3 to as small as 0.1 microns.

Disadvantages of Standard HEPA Air Purification

The Disadvantages of Standard HEPA Filtration

High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration systems are not a complete solution for appropriately cleaning the air to improve indoor air quality. While it can remove some airborne particulate, standard HEPA filters are not capable of removing some of the most harmful contaminants. While HEPA can remove large air particles such as animal dander, dust, pollen, and more, other common air pollution such as viruses, bacteria, and VOCs remain in the air. Learn more about standard HEPA filtration technology below.

stage 1 of 2: pre-filter

pre-filter captures large debris before going through main filtration media(s)

pet hair & pet dander

large airborne debirs

stage 2 of 2: standard HEPA filter

fiber-glass or polypropylene filter designed to trap at least 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns in size

bacteria & mold spores (airborne particles only)

viruses (only airborne viral particles)

pollen, allergens, dust, & dust mites

contaminants Traditional 2-stage HEPA Leaves Behind

Standard HEPA filtration can filter large debris and some particulate from the air. While its filtration technology can improve air quality, harmful contaminants that can lead to disease and illness remain. Viruses, Bacteria, VOCs, Smoke, and Gases require additional levels of filtration and purification technology to be removed from the air.

virus

Viruses (Surface & Airborne Viral Particles; Flu, RNA, & DNA)

bacteria

Bacteria, Mildew, & Mold Spores (Surface & Airborne)

smoke & Gases

Ambient odors, smoke,
& harmful gases

vOCs

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

The Only Blueprint For IAQ

Improving your indoor air quality has never been easier. Fully customizable and scalable in design, our air purification systems can cover any space. Explore our high-quality and advanced HVAC Induct and portable air purification solutions.

Portable Systems

Induct Solutions

Prepare For Combat Against Viruses & Pathogens

We’re in a war against COVID-19, and the odds have not been in our favor. Portable and HVAC induct air purifiers are a great way to enhance your arsenal of sanitization protocols to protect against harmful viruses and pathogens. Learn more about the 5-Stages of powerful air purification using ActivePure Technology and prepare yourself for combat.