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Fighting Viruses and Bacteria: Filtration that Removes 99.99% of Aerosols Carrying Viruses*

With growing concerns around the global pandemic, businesses around the world are innovating solutions to help limit the spread of the virus and keep our communities safe. As leaders in air filtration, Purafil has the knowledge and know-how to design viable solutions. We are using this expertise to create antimicrobial, multi-stage filtration systems that remove […]

How to Avoid Unplanned Downtime in Process Control and Equipment Rooms

One hour of unplanned downtime can cost six figures in lost revenue. The average plant experiences several hundred hours of downtime per year. That’s potentially millions of dollars, some of which could’ve been avoided with proper monitoring and maintenance. While the impact of unplanned downtime can be huge, sometimes the reason behind the downtime can […]

How Corrosion Threatens Process Control and Equipment Rooms

A clean, stable environment is essential to maintaining a functional process control or equipment rooms. Without it, equipment and electronics can fail or require repair or replacement far earlier than they should. Corrosion in specific is a major factor managers need to monitor and mitigate to ensure proper care and maintenance of their spaces. In […]

The Most Destructive Corrosive Element in Process Control and Equipment Rooms

Corrosion of contacts and components on circuit boards accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of all equipment failures in process control and equipment rooms. This corrosion is caused by an unmanaged environment that makes it susceptible to harmful elements such as temperature and humidity. However, the number one most destructive element in process control […]

Why Choose Air Filtration Media Made in the USA?

The Purafil Peace of Mind has its foundation in our patented filtration media, proudly made in our Doraville, Georgia headquarters. From diagnosis of your particular issue to media design, manufacturing, and monitoring, our process ensures your facility is kept free from harmful air pollutants that can reduce the lifespan of your equipment, cause odor complaints, […]

What is an ISO 17025 Accreditation (and Why Does it Matter)?

On April 23, 2019, Purafil was presented with its official International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 17025:2017 lab accreditation certificate. This accreditation effort was led by our Laboratory Operations Manager, Chelsea Newton, and establishes that our processes and procedures exceed the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation’s (A2LA) impeccable standards. ISO 17025 accreditation is a big deal—to […]

12,000 U.S. Facilities Store Hazardous Chemicals, Raising Concerns of Catastrophic Leaks

It’s no secret that harsh chemicals are used in the manufacturing of everyday products, and they’re even used to treat the water we drink. However, when these chemicals are gathered on an industrial scale, they can pose a potential threat to onsite employees and the local community. Unfortunately, this situation is more common than you […]

Purafil named Top 20 Corrosion Provider

Exciting news! Purafil has been recognized as one of the ‘Top 20 Corrosion Service Providers 2023’ by Manufacturing Technology Insights. The annual corrosion edition features an interview with Purafil President Matt Baude discussing our range of corrosion products and services. Check out the article here. Manufacturing Technology Insights reaches over 112,000 print and digital subscribers […]

RECONNECTING AT WEFTEC 2023

Last week, the largest annual water quality exhibition in the world, WEFTEC, was held in Chicago. Our team hosted a breakfast and presentation at nearby Cindy’s Rooftop restaurant, which was attended by over 70 representatives and distributors. Matt Cluin, one of our representatives, spoke about the successful investments Newman Regency Group made this year to […]

EGS Featured in the June Issue of Treatment Plant Operator Magazine

Treatment Plant Operator magazine, a trusted publication for municipal wastewater and water treatment facility professionals, has published a recent case study by Purafil in their June edition. The case study involved a chlorine gas leak at a water treatment facility that was protected by a Purafil Emergency Gas Scrubber with Chlorosorb® air filtration media. To […]

ISA-71.04-2013 Corrosion Classifications Explained

ANSI/ISA-71.04-2013 is one of the most widely used industrial standards for the protection of electronic equipment, covering various environmental conditions affecting electronic equipment, including process measurement and control systems, data communications and IT hardware, and office electronics. The increasing complexity and decreasing size of electrical components, paired with the introduction of RoHS Lead-Free Initiatives made […]