Carbon Air Filters

Carbon Air Filters

Carbon air filters use carbon, a natural, non-metallic material that is very effective for removing gases and odors. Also called "active" or "activated carbon filters," these filters are particularly suitable for removing chemicals from the air, because carbon can absorb up to 60% of its own weight in gas. Carbon air filters absorb many gases, odors, and contaminants, including potentially hazardous and possibly carcinogenic chemicals in the air. Use of carbon air filters is approved by the EPA.

Carbon air filters are largely used in home or commercial heating ventilation and air conditioning systems and to remove small particulates such as allergens and other common irritants from the air. The automobile industry uses air filters extensively in vehicles to help promote engine hygiene. Some domestic and industrial appliances house their own internal air filters to increase air quality or to remove odors. Clean air within individual machines also ensures longer life to the units.

Carbon air filters are designed to filter and remove a range of contaminants from the air, including molds, gases, dirt and odors. Filter efficiency is determined by the size of the filter fibers, the density of the fibers in the filter and the velocity of the air that moves through the filter. Carbon air filters are available in a range of sizes to suit individual needs.