Sheboygan, WI‚â€â€Pentair Industrial introduces the Versaflex‚â„¢ Series meltblown polypropylene filter cartridges, delivering high flow rates and process compatibility for applications including food and beverage, oil, finish machining, solvents and others. The cartridges are constructed using a glue-free design and a thermal bonding process that seals the endcap securely to the cartridge, assuring bypass-free operation. Available…
Pureflex™ Series High-Efficiency Filter Cartridges
Sheboygan, WI‚â€â€Pentair Industrial introduces Pureflex‚â„¢ Series filter cartridges, offering high-efficiency and chemically compatible products available for a wide range of filtration needs. The Pureflex Series is manufactured in a wide variety of sizes and cartridge diameters, micron ratings and end cap configurations. Pentair Industrial manufactures housings for the complete Pureflex line of cartridges, which provide…
New Uni-Grid Support from UAF
SAUGET, Ill. ‚– The new, ultra-thin Uni-grid support from Universal Air Filter‚® is the perfect solution for design engineers looking for a support grid that will complement any thin, low-profile air filter assembly while maintaining the sleek filter design throughout the entire cross-section. Other expanded metal grids contain louvers that can get caught on chassis…
UAF Debuts New Ultra-Thin Air Filter
SAUGET, Ill. — Universal Air Filter® now offers a 0.125-inch-thick filter design applicable for any industry or market where a filter is required to fit in smaller spaces. In addition to using the thinnest media available to meet UL flame safety standards, this filter can be applied to unique designs requiring multi-sided, special-shaped frames. Medical,…
UAF’s Industrial Air Filters Can Take on Diverse Conditions
SAUGET, Ill. ‚– Industrial air filters from Universal Air Filter‚® get tough when necessary. For indoor and outdoor applications requiring a more rugged design, the filters can be used in small or large applications calling for a wide array of media options for increased airflow and dust holding. ‚“The industrial filters help customers who are…
New Practices in Thermal and Airflow Analysis
Before subjecting a system to the potential stress of a high or low temperature or high altitude application, it is important to know how electronic components and enclosures will respond to severe fluctuations in temperature and airflow. In this age of nanotechnology we see an increasing need for powerful systems and capabilities in smaller electronic…
Universal Air Filter Recognized for Advanced Materials Development
SAUGET, Ill. ‚– Universal Air Filter‚® has been named a winner in Design World Magazine‚’s 2008 Leadership in Engineering program, an industry recognition program that acknowledges engineering leadership across several disciplines. UAF won in the Advanced Materials category. ‚“It is an honor to be recognized by this elite publication and its readers,‚†said Mike Miano,…
UAF Introduces Thinnest Filter Media to Meet UL 94
SAUGET, Ill. – Universal Air Filter® has created the thinnest media available that meets the UL 94 HF-1 rating. This new 0.12-inch-thick Quadrafoam is ideal for medical, power-gen, military electronics, telecom and any other filter applications where space is at a premium, yet flame safety, dust arrestance and sufficient airflow is critical. Thin Quadrafoam media…
FloTHERM Helps Overcome Thermal Design Challenge
Elma Electronic used FloTHERM thermal simulation software from Mentor Graphics Mechanical Analysis Division (formerly Flomerics) to optimize the design of a new Advanced Telecommunications Computer Architecture (ATCA) platform that is designed to dissipate up to 300 watts in each of its 14 slots. Elma thermal engineers used FloTHERM‚’s capability to automatically run a series of…
Resflex™ Series Resin Bonded Filter Cartridges
Sheboygan, WI‚—Pentair Industrial introduces Resflex‚â„¢ Series Resin Bonded Filter Cartridges, with a unique, proprietary two-stage design for reliable, effective filtration. The cartridges‚’ outer spiral wrap efficiently removes large particles and agglomerates. This prefilter wrap provides increased surface area and intensifies cartridge strength, while eliminating residual debris common with conventional, machined resin bonded cartridges. Resflex‚’s inner…
Driflex™ Oil Conditioning System
Sheboygan, WI‚—Pentair Industrial introduces the Driflex‚â„¢ Oil Conditioning System for complete removal of free, emulsified and dissolved water from a wide variety of industrial and mobile lubrication and hydraulic systems. On average, oil contamination from dirt and water causes 70-80% of lubricated equipment wear and failures. Driflex decreases water concentration and improves particulate filtration effectiveness…
UAF Expands 3D CAD Service
SAUGET, Ill. ‚– Universal Air Filter has added online 3D CAD capabilities for two of its most popular frame models: the Windowpane and Flex-Frame air filters. Now, designers will be able to configure these filters and visualize them from all angles before downloading models into their final designs. Windowpane air filters are the ideal solution…
Oil Absorbing Filter Cartridge
Sheboygan, WI‚—Pentair Industrial announces the Carbflex‚â„¢ OAC-20BB Oil Absorbing Filter Cartridge, an efficient, high-capacity solution for reducing hydrocarbon contamination and other pollutants. The OAC-20BB filter cartridge is constructed from modified cellulose-based filter media for exceptional absorption, delivering high flow rates and low pressure drop. This design allows the filter media to chemically bond with hydrocarbons…
Reusable Air Filter Frames
SAUGET, Ill. ‚– Universal Air Filter has developed a reusable clamshell or thin envelope air filter frame that allows customers to replace only the air filter media, resulting in lower maintenance costs. The two air filter frame designs are manufactured to fit in tight spaces less than 6.35 mm or 0.25 inches thick and can…
Universal Air Filter reduces air-filter model delivery time
Universal Air Filter has reduced 3D CAD air filter model delivery time to a matter of minutes with its Web-accessible drawings for designers, resulting in expedited design and production times. Previously, engineers had to recreate 3D air filter models from scratch, but with UAF’s Web-enabled capabilities, engineers can configure custom air filters and visualize them…
UAF Launches New Air Filter Technology
SAUGET, IL — Universal Air Filter recently announced it will begin producing its 80 PPI Quadrafoam media with a UL 94 HF-1 rating, making them the only commercial air filter producer in this high porosity media class to meet the preferred self-extinguishing flame safety standards. In order to meet the self-extinguishing flame requirement, UAF designed…
UAF Introduces New Black Quadrafoam II
SAUGET, IL. ‚– Specializing in customized air filters for telecom, servers, medical, power-gen and industrial applications, Universal Air Filter recently announced its new black Quadrafoam II media designed for use in indoor and outdoor harsh environments around the world. The new media is formulated for higher heat and humidity conditions in uncontrolled environments. Due to…
Multi-cooling Chamber Air Filters
SAUGET, IL ‚– Trends in technology continue to demand smaller and faster electronics that require high-performance equipment. Shrinking electronics have allowed Universal Air Filter to offer its clients a multi-cooling chamber air filter designed for directional control of cool air from a single fan source to specific locations within the machine needing heat dissipation. Previously,…
Prime Energy Changes Name to Atlas Copco Prime Energy, LLC
La Porte, Texas — Prime Energy, a company within the Atlas Copco Group, has announced it has changed its name to Atlas Copco Prime Energy, LLC. The company will operate under the name Atlas Copco Prime Energy. The name change was made to reflect the company’s close relationship with its parent corporation, Atlas Copco, which…
Specialty finishes protect air filters and add flexibility
Universal Air Filter (www.uaf.com) offers a range of specialty metal finishes designed to increase its air filters’ performance in harsh, challenging environments. These chrome-free, RoHS Compliant finishes are applied to the filter’s metallic components — frames, Uni-grid support, brackets and honeycomb — and provide benefits for a wide range of applications. Many military/defense applications require…
Air Filter Products Meet MicroTCA Standards
Low profile, low-pressure drop filters fit within the MicroTCA chassis. They meet PICMG and Telecordia NEBS standards for flame safety and dust arrestance. A free prototype service and ordering system are available online. Universal Air Filter Co.www.uaf.com : Design World :
Low-Pressure Drop NEBS Filter Media
An increased airflow media meets the updated Telcordia NEBS GR-63-CORE, Issue 3 requirements for air filters. It is disposable and cost-effective with a lower pressure drop. The media is for 1 and 2U high telecom and datacom applications and meets the self-extinguishing flame safety requirements of UL 94 HF-1. Universal Air Filter Co.www.uaf.com : Design…
New Air Filter Products To Meet Emerging MicroTCA Standards
Universal Air Filter has introduced new, low resistance media for increased airflow in smaller mTCA chassis. Whether designing air filtration systems for the frame or shelf level of an enclosure, electronics engineers can now turn to UAF to help them meet the emerging mTCA standards. State-of-the-art applications require high density, high performance designs, but with…
UAF Announces New Website
Universal Air Filter Co. has a new Website (www.uaf.com). Under each item in the expandable sidebar, there are links to other, more specific pages. The first item in the sidebar includes links to product pages (each has its own page). Product pages have banners with pictures of various filter frame styles and options. The next…
The Key to Safeguarding Mission-Critical Data Centers.
In today’s e-commerce world, the data center is the lifeblood of many businesses and institutions. High-end servers, networking storage devices, and security products need filters that work efficiently in mission-critical applications. These applications require maximum ventilation, dust filtration, and flame safety for compliance with CE standards. Additionally, many data center equipment manufacturers design their products…