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AAF International Unveils Scannable, High-Performance, High-Flow HEPA Air Filter

By The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
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AAF International
February 19, 2026

LAS VEGAS — AAF International, a member of the Daikin Group, introduced MEGAcel I High Flow (HF), a HEPA performance box design air filter that offers high-level air flow and full leak-testing capability without sacrificing HVAC system performance. 

Unveiled in conjunction with the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, MEGAcel I HF is designed for new construction and aftermarket applications and can deliver up to 2,400 CFM in a standard footprint with the potential for smaller air handling units (AHU) with fewer filter positions, simplifying system design and ultimately lowering project costs.

“Leak integrity testing is impossible with traditional V-Bank HEPA filters,” says Don Largent, director of high purity product management, AAF International. “MEGAcel I HF brings to the market a design that can be scanned effectively while offering comparable CFM and pressure drop performance to that of a V-Bank HEPA filter.”

In certain instances, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or other regulatory bodies require integrity testing and the certification of HEPA filtration systems, including a HEPA leak scan test. “MEGAcel I HF fits this bill perfectly as the first, consistently reliable testing solution for design engineers and facility managers that doesn’t sacrifice performance or add cost,” adds Largent.

In addition, the scanability of MEGAcel I HF is vital to bio-security integrity, particularly in such industries as biosafety and containment applications, cleanroom AHUs, pharmaceutical and life science production, semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing, and nuclear facilities. 

MEGACel I HF also works well in aftermarket applications and can easily replace glass media box filters for greater air flow and lower pressure drop, and traditional V Bank filters where periodic testing is required.

MEGAcel I HF also brings strength and durability, with a patented membrane media that is up to 8x stronger than traditional glass media, helping minimize damage and offering performance reliability in high-humidity environments. It also supports LEED and sustainability goals due to overall lower energy costs, lighter weight, fewer and/or smaller AHUs, and durability that leads to a longer service life.

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