SKC Particulate Samplers and Filters
SKC Particulate Samplers and Filters See the quality in each SKC size-selective sampler, rely on the commitment of research, collaboration, and customer service with each use, and appreciate the innovation in each novel design. Partner SKC particulate size-selective samplers with top quality filters from SKC Omega Filter Division and reliable SKC sample pumps. Filters ................................................................................................. page 73 Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cassettes, sub-micron, specified by MSHA ...................................................................................... 84 IOM and Button Samplers, inhalable, unique inlet designs ...................... 92 Cyclones, respirable, meet international criteria and reduce bias .............. 94 Parallel Particle Impactors (PPIs), thoracic or respirable, one of the first samplers for new thoracic particulate mass; new higher flow model for low-level silica sampling .................................... 96 PMI Samplers, PM10, 2.5, or Coarse, personal sampling.......................... 99 Sioutas Impactor, coarse, fine, and ultrafine, developed with USC ........ 100 IMPACT Samplers, PM10, 2.5, or Coarse, used by U.S. Military and other environmental professionals...................................................... 101 Biological Aerosol Samplers .................................................................. 103
Particulate Sampling Filters
GLA-5000 PVC Membrane Filters ABOUT
Suitable for multiple NIOSH/OSHA/ASTM air sampling methods • Silica, metals, dust • Meets OSHA Method ID-215 (V.2) for hexavalent chromium
PVC Cassette for Welding Use 25-mm preloaded PVC filter Cat. No. 225-8214 or 225-8215 for sampling welder exposure to hexavalent chromium as specified in OSHA ID-215 (V.2). The smaller cassette fits more easily under a welder’s helmet. For ultimate comfort, use the Helmet Adapter (see below).
Low tare weight and moisture pickup for gravimetric stability • ≤ 0.5% after 24 hours at 48% RH and 50 C (122 F)
Preloaded 25 and 37-mm cassettes available • 25-mm cassettes are convenient for sampling inside a welding helmet (see About at far right)
PVC Filters Diameter (mm) 25 37
Pore Size (μm) 5.0 5.0
Support Pad‡ No Yes
37
5.0
No
47
5.0
No
† Recommended for use with IOM and Button Samplers, see pages 92-93
Cat. No. 225-5-25† 225-8-01 225-5-37-P 225-80601K 225-8-01-1 225-5-37 225-5-47
Qty. 100 50 100 1000 50 100 100
‡ Filter supports available on page 87
Helmet Adapter* ACCU-CAP® PVC Filter Inserts
Clear plastic capsules heat-sealed to a filter; fit between parts of a two-piece cassette with support pad; prevent cassette wall losses
Diameter (mm) 37
Pore Size (μm) 5.0
Cat. No. 225-8516GLA
Qty. 60
Ideal for welders or workers who wear a helmet with face shield. Effectively holds a filter cassette or sample tube in the breathing zone regardless of visor position. Cat. No. ................................225-600
Matched-weight PVC Filters Diameter (mm) Filter Specifications 37 5.0 μm, matched-weight within 25 μg
Description Filter pairs only*
Cat. No. 225-8222*
Qty. 50
* Developed in Canada by IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santė et en sėcuritė du travail du Quėbec)
* Not preloaded in cassettes
Preloaded PVC Filters
All SKC preloaded filters include supports and are in SureSeal leak-free cassettes that require a SureSeal Cassette Opener (see p. 88).
Diameter (mm) 25 25 37 37 37
Filter Specifications 5.0 μm 5.0 μm 5.0 μm 5.0 μm 5.0 μm, preweighed 5 decimal
Cassette Description 2-piece clear styrene, banded 3-piece clear styrene, banded 2-piece clear styrene, banded 3-piece clear styrene, banded 2-piece clear styrene, banded
37
5.0 μm, preweighed 5 decimal
3-piece clear styrene, banded
37 37
5.0 μm, matched-weight within 25 μg 2-piece clear styrene, banded 5.0 μm, matched-weight within 25 μg 3-piece clear styrene, banded
SKC Inc.
Phone: +1-724-941-9701
Cat. No. 225-8214 225-8215 225-802 225-803 225-8204 225-8205 225-8208 225-8209 225-8201 225-8202
Qty. 50 50 50 50 12 100 12 100 50 50
www.skcinc.com
For cassette blanks see page 86
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Particulate Sampling Filters
GLA-5000 PVC Membrane Filters ABOUT
Suitable for multiple NIOSH/OSHA/ASTM air sampling methods • Silica, metals, dust • Meets OSHA Method ID-215 (V.2) for hexavalent chromium
PVC Cassette for Welding Use 25-mm preloaded PVC filter Cat. No. 225-8214 or 225-8215 for sampling welder exposure to hexavalent chromium as specified in OSHA ID-215 (V.2). The smaller cassette fits more easily under a welder’s helmet. For ultimate comfort, use the Helmet Adapter (see below).
Low tare weight and moisture pickup for gravimetric stability • ≤ 0.5% after 24 hours at 48% RH and 50 C (122 F)
Preloaded 25 and 37-mm cassettes available • 25-mm cassettes are convenient for sampling inside a welding helmet (see About at far right)
PVC Filters Diameter (mm) 25 37
Pore Size (μm) 5.0 5.0
Support Pad‡ No Yes
37
5.0
No
47
5.0
No
† Recommended for use with IOM and Button Samplers, see pages 92-93
Cat. No. 225-5-25† 225-8-01 225-5-37-P 225-80601K 225-8-01-1 225-5-37 225-5-47
Qty. 100 50 100 1000 50 100 100
‡ Filter supports available on page 87
Helmet Adapter* ACCU-CAP® PVC Filter Inserts
Clear plastic capsules heat-sealed to a filter; fit between parts of a two-piece cassette with support pad; prevent cassette wall losses
Diameter (mm) 37
Pore Size (μm) 5.0
Cat. No. 225-8516GLA
Qty. 60
Ideal for welders or workers who wear a helmet with face shield. Effectively holds a filter cassette or sample tube in the breathing zone regardless of visor position. Cat. No. ................................225-600
Matched-weight PVC Filters Diameter (mm) Filter Specifications 37 5.0 μm, matched-weight within 25 μg
Description Filter pairs only*
Cat. No. 225-8222*
Qty. 50
* Developed in Canada by IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santė et en sėcuritė du travail du Quėbec)
* Not preloaded in cassettes
Preloaded PVC Filters
All SKC preloaded filters include supports and are in SureSeal leak-free cassettes that require a SureSeal Cassette Opener (see p. 88).
Diameter (mm) 25 25 37 37 37
Filter Specifications 5.0 μm 5.0 μm 5.0 μm 5.0 μm 5.0 μm, preweighed 5 decimal
Cassette Description 2-piece clear styrene, banded 3-piece clear styrene, banded 2-piece clear styrene, banded 3-piece clear styrene, banded 2-piece clear styrene, banded
37
5.0 μm, preweighed 5 decimal
3-piece clear styrene, banded
37 37
5.0 μm, matched-weight within 25 μg 2-piece clear styrene, banded 5.0 μm, matched-weight within 25 μg 3-piece clear styrene, banded
SKC Inc.
Phone: +1-724-941-9701
Cat. No. 225-8214 225-8215 225-802 225-803 225-8204 225-8205 225-8208 225-8209 225-8201 225-8202
Qty. 50 50 50 50 12 100 12 100 50 50
www.skcinc.com
For cassette blanks see page 86
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