More often than not, filters are being changed too late
Where clean air is needed, an air filter is usually not far away. In the last decade, the filtration industry has made tremendous progress in filter technologies. With new materials and designs, advances in nonwoven fabric manufacturing, and pleating methods, as well as new developments like nanofiber layers and coatings, filters have become more efficient, reliable, and compact. Demands on the filtration industry are also changing. It’s no longer solely about filter efficiency and dust-holding capacity; with soaring energy prices and increasing awareness of sustainability, filter media are expected to contribute to lower energy consumption.
Filters are used in numerous industries and applications all around us. Only a few months ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report on urban ambient air pollution stating that more than 80 percent of people living in urban areas are exposed to air quality levels that exceed the WHO’s limits. Air filtration technology will play a crucial role in reducing this percentage in the future.