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    product catalogue

    Camfil Farr Air Filter Products and Services

    Air Filtration Solutions

    Camfil Farr clean air solutions

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    Dear Customers,

    I am pleased to present to you this latest edition of the Camfil Farr air filter

    solutions catalogue. We have made every effort to make it more practical and

    fully comprehensive. We are also making it available to you in the form of the

    enclosed CD-Rom.

    The catalogue contains up to date information and technical performance

    data on our range of air filtration products. This issue also contains summary

    information of the various test standards that need to be considered when

    making your selection. We have also included an application guideline section

    which will enable you to quickly identify the correct air filter for your application.

    Camfil Farr are the world leader in providing air filtration solutions and the

    product range includes many world class benchmark filters. In addition to

    providing a comprehensive range of quality products, we at Camfil Farr believe

    that service is of paramount importance. In todays fast moving industries the

    ability to get goods to where they are needed quickly and correctly is vital.

    To ensure that our right first time service matches our best in class products

    we are developing our logistics and expanding our fleet of dedicated delivery

    vehicles. This unique service will ensure that your goods arrive where you want

    them, when you want them. Finally, I would strongly recommend that you visit

    the www.camilfarr.co.uk website where you can access much more detailed

    information about our products and services, and the latest news on our

    CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS.

    Advanced fabrication

    capability

    Comprehensive stocks

    backed by integrated

    inhouse logistics

    Enjoy your reading

    Bill Wilkinson

    Managing Director

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    Pre-Filtration, Class G3 to F5

    30/30 ............................................................18Aeropleat PP .......................................................19Camglass GP .......................................................20Pad Holding Frame ..............................................21EcoFlo ............................................................22Cam Glass Media .................................................23

    Synthetic Media Rolls ..........................................24Fan Coil Filter .....................................................25Hi-Cap 30P, 40P, 50P ......................................26

    Bag and Compact Filters, Class F5 to F9

    Hi-Flo M-Series .................................................29Hi-Flo P, PL-Series ...........................................30Hi-Flo U-Series .................................................31Hi-Flo A-Series .................................................32Hi-Flo T-Series .................................................33S-Flo W P Series ..................................................34

    S-Flo W U Series .................................................35S-Flo W A Series ..................................................36Opakfil Green ......................................................37Ecopleat & Ecopleat MCTA ...................................38Riga-Flo ............................................................39OpakAir ............................................................40Airopac ............................................................41

    HEPA / ULPA Filters, Class H10 to U17

    Sofilair - H10 to H14 ...........................................45Sofilair Green ......................................................46

    Close Pleat - H13 ................................................47Opakfil G Micretain - H10 ....................................48Megalam MD, MX, MG .........................................49Megalam MX & MG - H14 ....................................50Megalam MD - H10 & H14 ...................................51Megalam MD & MG - U15 ....................................52Megalam (Laminator) MDL & MXL - U15 & U16 .....53Silent Hood Diffuser - H14 ...................................54Megalam U (Gel) - H14 & U15 .............................55Megalam T (Gel) - H14 & U15 ..............................56Megalam MD & MX e-PTFE - U15 .........................57

    Carbon and Chemical Filters

    CityFlo ............................................................62CityCarb ..........................................................63CitySorb ............................................................64Camcarb Green ................................................... 65Camcarb Mounting Frames ...................................66Camsure ............................................................67

    Housings, frames & special applications

    Absolute Filter Holding Frame ..............................70Type 8 - Filter Holding Frame ...............................71FCB-P ............................................................72FCBS-HF ............................................................73FCBS-A ............................................................74FCBL-CC ............................................................75FCBL-CS ............................................................76FCBL-HF ............................................................77Pharmaseal .........................................................78

    Camsafe ............................................................79Termikfil 2000 ...................................................80Absolute 1FRK .................................................81Paint Extract Filters ............................................. 82Airopac HT-HF ................................................. 83Panolair SSI - Micretain H10 ...............................84CDM Media ........................................................ 85Cam GT ...........................................................86Campulse EF ...................................................... 87Hi-Flo T ...........................................................88Gold Series ......................................................... 89HemiPleat Cartridges ...........................................90

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    C a m f i l F a r r S o l u t i o n s

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    Q u i c k S e l e c t i o n G u i d e

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    Filter Grade Air Filter Selection

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    G2 65%

    G3 80%

    G4 90%

    Fine Filters

    Primary Filters

    MPPS(Most Penetrating Particle Size)

    F5 40%

    F6 60%

    F7 80%

    F8 90%

    F9 95%

    H10 85%

    H11 95%

    H12 99,5%

    H13 99,95%

    H14 99,995%

    U15 99,9995%

    U16 99,99995%

    U17 99,999995%

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    CityFlo, CitySorb,CityCarb, Camcarb

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    EN 779:2002Average Efficiency

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    Camfil Academy:

    Become the air f i l tration specialist in

    your comp any

    In addition to providing up to date air filtration solutions Camfil Farr can

    provide a structured training program covering all aspects of airfiltration engineering. Adapted to suit your needs the training includes

    information on how to specify and select air filters, air filter standards,

    indoor air quality legislation, air filter application, and reducing energy

    and environmental impact.

    Camfil On-Site Expertise:

    Camfi l Fi l ter M anagement

    Camfil has a fresh approach to managing on-site air filtration services.

    We understand that filtration is required for protecting peoples health,

    ensuring legislative compliance and protecting valuable investments.

    We have our own site service team that can manage all aspects of yourair filter requirements by offering a wholly inclusive service package.

    Ensuring safe and efficient running of effective air filtration systems

    demands a multi-disciplined service solution. These extend beyond

    comprehensive logistics to ensuring that filters are fitted correctly,

    working efficiently, and optimised to reduce the overall cost ofownership for the lifetime of the installation.

    In order to comply with current legislation and reduce cost of ownership

    of some installations, upgrading work is required. Camfil can provide a

    joined up solution which includes selection, supply, fitting,

    commissioning and validation of any new or upgraded installations.

    Filter installation upgrade service

    Before After

    Air filter system validation service

    By fitting energy efficient filters and maintaining ventilation systems real

    energy savings can be made quickly. Maintained correctly these will

    translate into long lasting real reductions in cost and environmental

    impact. Camfil can provide a comprehensive package of air hygiene

    services that will ensure your systems are healthy, legislation compliant,

    and cost effective.

    Performance Managed Supply

    Camfil complete the cradle to grave responsibility for all your filtrationneeds by providing a unique logistics system at the centre of which is a

    national transport fleet. This dedicated fleet of vehicles with trained

    employees ensures that you get your goods when and where you need

    them. To complete the service, we can remove and dispose of used

    filters together with providing all of the required certification.

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    C a m f i l F a r r S o l u t i o n s

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    C a r i n g f o r t h e E n v i r o n m e n t

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    How will your filters help you to reduce

    the environment al im pact of your

    installations?

    Camfil has been involved in air quality for over 40 years, and has to set

    an example when it comes to the environment. It therefore has an

    obligation to provide its customers with practical assistance on green

    issues. With regard to complying with the law on waste disposal, Camfil

    is with you all the way; in designing products and services, Camfil

    shares your environmental concerns.

    It is now widely acknowledged that air conditioning filters can be

    considered ordinary industrial waste, whereas filters used in

    environments containing potentially hazardous products (e.g. return air

    from clean rooms, spray booths and operating theatres) should be

    considered special industrial waste and must be disposed of by an

    approved route using accredited systems.

    Please Note -your individual circumstances depend entirely on your

    processes and we recommend that you approach your usual waste

    disposal provider, who will be qualified to advise you on the matter.

    In order to minimise waste, Camfil pay

    close att ention to the l if e cycle of the

    product:

    1. We make strenuous efforts to extend the lifespan of our filters and to

    optimise their performance, which means that you reduce your

    operating costs, the frequency with which you have to replace the filters

    and the cost of their disposal.

    Just look at the large filter surface used in many of our products and

    remember large filter area is synonymous with long filter life.

    2. We favour the use of recyclable or incinerable materials.

    3. We are continually researching effective materials with low pressure

    loss, a parameter that has a direct influence on the energy consumed

    during the lifetime of the filter.

    4. The Green CAMFIL range ensures that you can dispose of your used

    filters with less hassle and at lower cost. The use of plastics or

    cardboard lends itself to the incineration of used filters whilst ensuring

    compliance with all provisions of environmental law.

    5. We minimise the weight of materials used in the construction of our

    filters which helps reduce the waste mass as far as possible when the

    filter reaches the end of its life.

    6. In our ISO 14001 certified factories, we are phasing out the use of

    chloride solvents and hazardous products from our processes.

    Follow up CFM

    Conscious of the increasing importance attached by our customers to

    waste management, Camfil can support you and take charge of

    replacing and organising the disposal of certain used filters as part of its

    CAMFIL FILTER MANAGEMENT (CFM) programme. For more information

    and to find out whether this service might work for you, please contact

    us.

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    Economic optimisation of ai r f i l t ration

    The price of crude oil has more than doubled in recent years and the

    cost of electricity is rising throughout the world. The World Banks

    Energy Group has predicted that total energy consumption is set to rise

    at the current rate for at least the next 50 years.

    The cost of ventilation

    Ventilating buildings, as we know, can be a very expensive business. The

    average energy cost of filters is around 30%of the total costs of the

    system. By choosing the right filter, for example the F7 for its efficiency

    and its very low average pressure loss, energy savings can be made

    whilst maintaining a high level of IAQ. When you consider that the air

    filter is the most inexpensive and simplest component to change,

    savings can be made quickly.

    Typical pressure loss (Pa) in a ventilation system with 2 stage filtration

    1 Pa = 1 euro

    A rule of thumb, for a typical installation running for half of the time over

    one year, is that one additional Pascal in pressure drop adds 1 euro per

    filter in extra energy cost.

    A badly designed filter construction could add 50 Pascal compared to a

    well engineered filter, even if it claims to have the same efficiency. In

    other words it adds 50 euros to theannual energy bill, for every filter.

    70% of the total cost comes from energy

    costs

    Calculations show that energy normally accounts for 70%of the total

    cost of the life cycle of an air treatment system. Energy consumption is

    in direct proportion to the filters average pressure loss.

    Choosing the right f ilt er saves energy

    In order to optimise the lifespan of the filter and to reduce energy

    consumption, it is important to bear in mind the extent to which their

    configuration and their structure influence the average pressure loss.

    Software aimed at helping select the

    right filter = optimising energy costs

    For over 40 years, Camfil Farr has played a pioneering role in designing

    filters with low average pressure loss for all efficiency levels for air

    conditioning and ventilation systems. Camfil Farr was the first filter

    manufacturer to develop sophisticated software that calculates the

    overall cost for the complete life cycle of air filters. As part of our

    continuous improvement, this software has evolved over time and it

    uses real life data collected from numerous tests in real use conditions.This enables us to calculate the pressure loss of the filter and its actual

    lifespan, rather than relying on theoretical calculations.

    For more information and assistance, please contact your

    nearest branch of Camfil Farr.

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    Parallel pockets

    Blocked surface = high energy consumption

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    C a m f i l F a r r S o l u t i o n s

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    E n e r g y & A i r Q u a l i t y R a t i n g

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    We have m ade c hoosing filt ers as easy as

    ABC.

    The newly developed Energy & Air Quality Rating makes it easy to

    reduce energy consumption and at the same time, it guarantees the air

    quality. These two critical factors were taken into consideration during

    the development of our new classification system. If a filter achieves a

    good grade, it is because it cuts costs and makes the air clean. Its as

    simple as that.

    H onestly, how did you ch oose fil tersbefore?

    Its not just about new EU energy

    concepts, its about your grandchildren.

    The new and more stringent requirements aim to make your company

    more energy efficient but the most important aspect is much closer to

    home. At Camfil Farr, we are constantly striving to develop new

    technologies and methods that make us even more environmentally

    friendly. We want to give our children and our grandchildren the

    opportunity to grow up in a clean environment. At the end of the day,

    thats what matters most.

    This symbol will speak volumes in your

    annual report.

    The cost of energy is at an all-time high and will continue to increase. It

    has never been more important to strive for energy efficiency. In some

    cases we have seen that air filters may be responsible for as much as

    30 percent of the total energy consumption in an air-handling unit.

    Consequently, there is substantial profit to be made by choosing wisely.

    The Energy & Air Quality Rating helps you control your energy

    consumption. That will save you money. Actually, a lot of money.

    Why one of t he leading fi l ter companies

    cares.

    We believe in transparency and honesty. The filter industry is clouded by

    numbers and figures, making it virtually impossible to compare different

    filters. We want to clean up the mess. Surely, the customer will profit

    from having all the facts when deciding which filter to

    choose. We believe that the industry itself will benefit from a common

    standard, since it puts pressure on developers to make energy efficient

    filters. When a company develops an excellent filter, we think it should

    be rewarded with an A.

    Objectively tested.

    Filter efficiency in actual use was an essential parameter when

    developing the Energy & Air Quality Rating. To guarantee independent

    verification of the discharged efficiency value, we collaborated with the

    Technical Research Institute of Sweden (SP) - a leading organisation in

    the development of sustainable energy and environmental technology in

    Europe. The data was obtained through long-term measurements,

    performed under realistic conditions.

    As you can see, the advantages are

    obvious.

    Well, maybe not crystal clear. Differentiating air filters is a complex

    matter. Many variables impact a comparison study, and not all are self-

    evident. Laboratory tests are made under controlled conditions and test

    protocols are an imperfect compromise of actual conditions. In actual

    use, most air filters will remain in a system for months or even years.

    During that time, an air filter will see hundreds of environmental changes

    such as temperature, humidity, airflow velocity and particle load. Add to

    this the fact that it is not impossible for suppliers to manipulate

    observations or data to best suit their needs. With the Energy & Air

    Quality Rating all you really need to look at is a single letter. All in all, we

    like to think the advantages are quite obvious.

    Selecting the correct air filter has never been easy but

    the Energy & Air Quality Rating changes that. Using the

    rating system, its easy to choose the right air filter for

    your needs. Its important however, to be aware that an

    A-filter is not always the right choice for you. The top

    rating may be appropriate for a medical or food

    application where the demand for air quality is critical.

    Conversely, a G-filter may be the best choice for a low-

    grade storeroom. Whatever your budget and your

    requirement for air quality, there will be a rating letter to

    meet your needs. The selection process will be both

    easy and precise.

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    Environmental Health

    Environmental healthis becoming a central concern at national and

    international levels. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an area that focuses on

    providing a comfortable and healthy indoor environment which is

    important to the well being of people. We spend 80%of our time in

    indoor spaces and, as such, the issue of IAQ is a key aspect of public

    health, especially since this affects the entire population, particularly themost sensitive and vulnerable.

    The industrialised world is a very different place compared to 50 years

    ago and one major difference is that the air we breathe is now more

    heavily and more diversely polluted than at any time in the past.

    Although natural sources of pollution exist, the greater concerns arise

    as a result of mans own activities which have increased both the amount

    and the complexity of pollutants found in the atmosphere. There are tens

    of thousands of synthetic chemicals (not found in nature) made today

    with an estimated annual production rate in excess of a billion tonnes.

    These chemicals are released to the atmosphere during

    manufacture use and can subsequently travel vast distances. They are

    an inevitable part of our lives

    .

    Atmospheric pollution

    Atmospheric pollutioncan be categorised in two different ways. The

    simplest is measurement (a physical categorisation) to distinguish

    gaseous pollutants from solid, dust and particulate pollutants. The

    second is based on the origin of pollutants and is divided into primary

    and secondary pollutants.

    Primary pollutant s

    Primary pollutantsare substances present in the atmosphere, in theform in which they are emitted. Of these pollutants, some are especially

    prominent:

    Sulphur dioxide (SO2) emitted by certain industrial processes, such as

    paper-making and refining, and in particular by the use of sulphurous

    fossil fuels. SO2 is one of the main causes of acid rain on account of its

    transformation in the atmosphere into sulphuric acid (H2 SO4). Nitric

    oxides (NOX), and in particular nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is usually

    emitted from the burning of fossil fuels (particularly vehicles), contribute

    towards the formation of ozone in the atmosphere. Polycyclic aromatic

    hydrocarbons are emitted by the incomplete burning of fuels or carbon,

    which can usually be found in the air, linked to particles. Some of them

    are known to be highly carcinogenic.

    Secondary pollutants

    Secondary pollutantsare substances whose presence in the

    atmosphere is the result of chemical transformations related to theinteraction of compounds known as precursors. Ozone is the main

    secondary pollutant, it is formed as a result of a photochemical process

    in the presence of certain primary pollutants (carbon monoxide, nitric

    oxide and volatile organic compounds). This is a gas that is naturally

    present in the atmosphere in low concentrations at high altitude. At low

    altitude, on the other hand, the development of the concentration is

    primarily the result of human activity. Sulphuric acid and nitric acid form

    in the atmosphere as a result of humidity from sulphur dioxide and nitric

    oxide respectively.

    Solid pollutants

    Solid pollutantsusually in the form of small (fine) particles are very

    important and from a cleanliness point of view, these particles deserve

    particular attention. These are capable of acting as vectors to other

    substances, such as carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,

    which is particularly worrying given the capacity of the finest particles (