Glass HEPA filter media has long been the norm for filtering air in cleanroom facilities. Yet handling and installation can sometimes cause glass filters to break, which increases the chance of leakage. Damaged filters can have a negative financial impact — most significantly with the extended downtime needed to replace damaged filters. Other related costs also add up, such as the expense of replacement filters and the need to keep 10% of total HEPA filters in inventory as spares.
The manufacturer’s largest facility had 1,000 glass filters replaced with MEGAcel® II eFRM membrane HEPA filters. The MEGAcel filter media is a durable polymer developed to resist damage. The installation was completed by Laboratory Certification Services, Inc. (LCS), a controlled environment testing and service company based in Columbus, Ohio.
According to Kelsey Feathers, LCS vice president, his team of eight certified technicians installed all 1,000 HEPA filters within 12 days. Most importantly, he said, “The filters were delivered to the site and fully installed with zero damage.”
Ten additional MEGAcel II eFRM filters were purchased to have on hand in case any replacements were needed during the installation. These filters were not needed and continue to remain in inventory.
At the time of writing, 100% of the MEGAcel II eFRM filters installed remain in operation — a 100% success rate with 0% failure.
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