Notice of Change About Our
New VOC Filter
We would like to inform everyone of the newly released ASTEC VOC Filter VFAS-001. There are some changes regarding the specifications compared to the previous model.
Appearance Comparison
The size of our new VOC Filter has been reduced by almost half when compared to the previous model, but the performance is improved due to the powder form activated carbon (refer to the Technical Data Comparison for more details).
Please note that the size of the connectors is also different.
Technical Data Comparison
| Comparison items | VFAS-001 | ASIF-SM06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas inlet membrane filter | Yes - Hydrophobic PTFE 0.22 | Yes - Hydrophobic PTFE 0.25 | |
| Membrane filter after mesh filter | Yes - Nylon Filter 0.22 | Yes - Nylon Filter 0.25 | |
| Power form activated carbon | Yes | No | |
| Special air tunnel for activated carbon | Yes | No | |
| Membrane filter in carbon outlet section | Yes - Hydrophobic PTFE 0.22 | No | |
| Filter mesh in carbon outlet section | Yes - Nylon Filter 0.22 | No | |
| Carbon post air distributor grid panel | Yes | No | |
| HEPA filter | Yes - %99.997 Cartridge HEPA Filter | Yes - %99.997 Cartridge HEPA Filter | |
| Leakproof O-ring | Yes | No | |
| Connector Type | YRC exclusive coupling | CPC exclusive coupling | |
| Vacuum packaging | Yes | Yes | |
| γsterilization | Yes | No | |
| Maximum load pressure | 0.08Mpa(0.03-0.06Mpa recommended) | 0.2Mpa(0.15Mpa recommended) | |
| Recommended replacement frequency | 6 months | 6 months | |
| VOC removal rate |
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) | 100% | 100% |
| 1Methoxy 2Propanol | 100% | 96% | |
| Pentanal | 100% | 100% | |
| Cyclohexanone | 100% | 99% | |
| Phenol | 100% | 100% | |
| 2Ethyl 1Hexanol | 100% | 80% | |
Changeover Timing
We will be shipping the new model (each box containing 2 filters) effective immediately, since the previous model is already unavailable.
Japanese precision and reliability - it is at the heart of everything Astec Bio does. Our laboratory instruments are engineered with customer-oriented features and are backed by an unrivaled global network of highly-trained service engineers, ensuring years of trouble-free service. All our equipment is designed and manufactured in our ISO 13485 certified manufacturing facility in Fukuoka, Japan.