Research and Development

As a leading filter manufacturer, FCL has unrivalled in-house R&D capabilities. Using market-leading testing equipment, FCL can rapidly design, develop, test and certify air filter products for various applications. Testing is available to ensure our products meet or exceed the original filter manufacturer whilst, in many cases working with end users to enhance and optimise filter change frequency to coincide with maintenance schedules. Please speak to us today to work on a bespoke filtration program for your application.

The Topas ALF 114 filter test system has been developed especially for air filter testing according to ISO and international standards

Test parameters include differential pressure drop, gravimetric efficiency, fractional efficiency and dust-holding capacity.

In the ALF 114 filter test stand, the filter samples can be easily installed into the rotatable and movable duct sections. A filtrated air flow is loaded with particles. This way, information about the efficiency of the filters will be obtained. With these results, the filter samples can be rated and classified.

The test duct is divided into six duct sections and constructed airproof. The air is sucked in at duct section 1 and blown out behind the blower. The pressure measuring facilities in duct section 2 to 5 determine the differential pressure of the particular filter.

Benefits:

• Measurements according to standards ISO 16890, EN 779 and ASHRAE 52.2
• Rotatable duct sections
• Universal filter holding system
• MERV-filter classification (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) for coarse dust filters and fine particle filters

Air filters are a critical component in HVAC systems, providing clean, breathable air to the indoor environment. Air filter efficiency testing within these systems is vital in maintaining air quality and reducing the health hazards associated with indoor air pollution and infection transmission.

Our air filter testing helps you to ensure you are providing the best HVAC filter for each intended application. Testing can be carried out on new filters as well as filters periodically removed from application at chosen time points.

We also have;

TDC 584 Conditioning cabinet

SAG 440 ASHRAE Dust

Disperser

according to ASHRAE 52.2

For test dust according to ISO 16890-3

and according ASHRAE 52.2, EN779

ATM 231 Atomizer Aerosol

Generator (DEHS)

Laskin type nozzle according to

ISO 16890-2 (EN 779), adjustable

particle production rate

TSI Model 8108-1 incl. base

station (KCL)

Large Particle Aerosol Generator

LAP 340 Laser Aerosol Particle

Counter

2.83 lpm, 0.2 10μm, 16particle size

channels

Modification for ISO 16890-2

(ASHRAE 52.2 / EN 779) filter test

Applications