Technical Specifications for

Proposed
Fresh Air Filtration Unit

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :
The proposed Fresh Air Filtration Unit shall have the following construction features :

CASING :
CASING
A. The housing construction shall be qualified and tested in accordance with the requirements of
DW/143 and certified to have a minimum rating of Class B at -1,000 Pa (4.02 w.g.) negative
pressure. Certifications shall be available on request without exception.

B. Housing: SAH shall have a corrosion resistant casing consisting of a rigid coated steel and
structural frame and 50 mm thick, insulated, double wall panels.
C. The filter enclosure shall include side-access extruded-aluminum tracks to support the gasphase filter cassettes. No ductwork / plenum installation or simple L track or angle support is
permitted.
Access doors shall be provided on the all Sections to allow ease of access to, and installation and
removal of, all the filter stages.

SPECIAL FILTER TRACKS FOR GAS PHASE / CHEMICAL FILTERS.

The chemical filtration cassettes shall be filled with UL Listed media only.

The chemical filter section shall have extruded aluminum tracks to support the gas-phase filter
cassettes by two upper and lower extruded aluminum sections to ensure no gas bypass.

The SAAF track include two hard extruded-type strips on horizontal surface for easy sliding
movement. The vertical flange in the track shall fit into notches located on the gas-phase filter
cassette and ensure that the cassette is properly positioned in the track.

The hollow core tubular gasket shall be compressed by the action of installing the gas-phase
cassette into the side-access tracks.
No gas by-pass is allowed by track fitment arrangement within the unit Gas Phase Filter
section.
The gas phase filters shall be as described in the following table and shall have a pressure drop,
under operating conditions, no greater than those shown.

DESCRIPTION

Medium Duty Cassette

(MD)

Nominal Size

6(h) x 24(w) x 18(deep)

Chemical media capacity

0.25 cubic ft.

Rated airflow face velocity

500 fpm

Media Type

UL classified

SAAF Oxidant Media

0.31wg Pressure drop

SAAF Blend Media

0.31wg Pressure drop

Humidity Range

5 99% RH

Temperature Range

-4F to 125F

EQUIPMENT DETAILS
Sr.
No.

Description

Details

1.

Equipment Reference

Filter Unit ( FU )

2.

Model

SAH-102

3.

Air Flow ( L/s )

1741

4.

Unit Length

2600

5.

Unit Width

1300

6.

Unit Height
(with base frame)

900

7.

Quantity

1 No.

PRODUCT DETAILS
a) Technical Details of Proposed Unit
b) General Arrangement Drawing
c) PRE-FILTER 1

: AAF Amair 300E

Class G4, EN779:2012

d) PRE-FILTER 2

: AAF Varicel II
Class F8, EN779:2012

e) CHEMICAL FILTERS : SAAF MD Cassette

Media : MA, Oxidant, GP Blend

f) FINAL FILTER

: AAF Amair 300E

Class G4, EN779:2012

SAH HOUSING SPECIFICATION

"Certified" Leak Proof Double Walled Insulation AHU Grade Construction

Housing Construction
Housing Material

GI - Powder Coated

Pressure Gauge

3EA, Magnehelic Pressure Gauge

Type

Filter
AmAir 300E

MERV rating Chemical Media Part Number

7

N/A

M140-202-863

Prefilter
AmAir 300E

N/A

M140-202-861

Varicel II-MH

13

N/A

M332-534-008

Varicel II-MH

13

N/A

M332-534-021

Chemical filter Bank #1 MD Cassette

N/A

SAAF Carb MA

M400-018-003

Chemical filter Bank #2 MD Cassette

N/A

SAAF Carb MA

M400-018-003

Chemical filter Bank #3 MD Cassette

N/A

SAAFOxidant

M400-018-010

Secondary Filter

AmAir 300E

N/A

M140-202-863

AmAir 300E

N/A

M140-202-861

Final Filter

Nominal Size (Height X Wide

X Depth) In. [mm]
24 X 24 X 2
[594 X 594 X 44]
24 X 12 X 2
[594 X 289 X 44]
24 X 24 X 4
[594 X 594 X 104]
24 X 12 X 4
[2594 X 289 X 104]
6 X 24 X 18
[153 X 610 X 457]
6 X 24 X 18
[153 X 610 X 457]
6 X 24 X 18
[153 X 610 X 457]
24 X 24 X 2
[594 X 594 X 44]
24 X 12 X 2
[594 X 289 X 44]

AmAir
Extended Surface Pleated Panel Filters

Premium performance and construction

High loft media increases dust holding capacity
Contoured Pleat Design
Available with Intersept
Wide selection range

The AmAir panel filters are constructed with AAF's totally unitized,
double wall, die-cut box, moisture resistant beverage board frame.
The media is bonded inside the frame at all points of contact,
providing a sturdy, reliable construction that does not rack or
deteriorate under difficult operating conditions.
The media pack support retainers, which are an integral part of the
frame at both the air entering and leaving sides, increase filter
rigidity. It helps maintain equidistant spacing between pleats for
maximum dust holding capacity while minimizing resistance.
The AmAir panel filters are ideal for use as prefilter in combination
with high efficiency filters. It helps extend the life of the higher
efficiency filter from premature dust loading and replacement.

High Loft Media Increases Dust Holding Capacity

AmAir media is a special blend of non-woven cotton and synthetic
fibers formed into a high loft mat for maximum media thickness to
hold more dust.

The unique design maximizes media usage and results in a more

gradual rise in resistance and higher dust loading capacity.
While the expanded metal support grid increases the stability of the
pleat pack, thus reducing media flutter during operation.

Available with Intersept

The AmAir filter with Intersept antimicrobial is engineered to
improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
Intersept acts as a preservative to ensure the integrity of the media
throughout the life of the filter. EPA registered and environmentally
safe, Intersept inhibits the growth of microorganisms documented
to affect IAQ.

Wide Selection Range

Choose from three levels of filter performance.
Range
300E

Grade
Premium

High Loft Media Increases Dust Holding Capacity

200E

Commercial

The contoured shape of the pleats, which

are formed by an expanded metal support
grid (300E, 200E & 100E) permits air to
exit freely through the bottom of the
pleats, as well as along the entire depth.
Dust collects uniformly over the entire media
and does not build up in the exit apexes as it would in V-shaped
pleats.

100E

Standard

AmAir
Specification
Maximum Operating Temperature
Media
Support Grid
Frame

:
:
:
:

93C (200F)
Non-woven cotton and synthetic fibers
Welded wire mesh or expanded metal support grid
Double wall, water resistant beverage board

Performance Data
Range
AmAir 300E
Intersept
1"
2"
4"
AmAir 200E
2"
4"
AmAir 100E
2"
4"

300 FPM

Rated Initial Resistance

500 FPM
(In. WG)
(Pa)

625 FPM
(In. WG)
(Pa)

Pleats Per
Liner Foot

(In. WG)

14.0
14.0
11.0

0.20
0.13
0.12

50
33
30

0.45
0.30
0.25

113
75
63

0.44
0.36

110
90

11.0
9.0

0.11
0.10

28
25

0.25
0.22

63
55

0.35
0.32

88
80

8.0
8.0

0.12
0.10

30
25

0.27
0.22

68
55

0.38
0.33

95
83

(Pa)

Product Information
Rated Air Flow Capacity
300 FPM
500 FPM
625 FPM
(CFM)

Nominal Sizes
(W x H x D)
(Inches)
(mm)
12x24x1
16x20x1
16x25x1
20x20x1
20x25x1
24x24x1
12x24x2
16x20x2
16x25x2
18x24x2
20x20x2
20x24x2
20x25x2
24x24x2
12x24x4
16x20x4
16x25x4
18x24x4
20x20x4
20x25x4
24x24x4
29x25x4

600
650
850
850
1050
1200
600
650
850
900
850
1000
1050
1200
600
650
850
900
850
1050
1200
1500

305x610x25
406x508x25
406x635x25
508x508x25
508x635x25
610x610x25
305x610x51
406x508x51
406x635x51
457x610x51
508x508x51
508x610x51
508x635x51
610x610x51
305x610x102
406x508x102
406x635x102
457x610x102
508x508x102
508x635x102
610x610x102
737x635x102

1000
1100
1400
1400
1750
2000
1000
1100
1400
1500
1400
1650
1750
2000
1000
1100
1400
1500
1400
1750
2000
2500

1250
1400
1750
1900
1750
2100
2175
2500
1250
1400
1750
1900
1750
2150
2500
3150

300E
Intersept
Pleat
Gross
Per
Media
Filter
Area
(sq. ft)
3.9
14
4.7
20
5.9
20
5.6
24
7.0
24
7.9
28
14
9.2
19
9.9
19
12.5
21
13.0
23
12.2
23
14.9
23
15.3
28
17.6
10
12.8
14
13.9
14
17.4
16
19.3
17
18.2
17
22.7
21
27.0
26
33.4

Pleat
Per
Filter
11
14
14
16
17
17
17
21
8
12
12
14
15
15
18
23

200E
Gross
Media
Area
(sq. ft)
6.8
7.2
9.0
9.3
8.7
10.5
10.9
13.0
10.3
12.2
16.0
16.7
15.0
18.7
23.1
28.9

Pleat
Per
Filter
7
10
10
11
12
12
12
15
7
10
10
11
12
12
15
18

100E
Gross
Media
Area
(sq. ft)
5.1
5.3
6.7
7.0
6.4
8.0
7.7
10.0
9.0
10.8
13.5
14.2
12.9
16.1
19.4
24.2

Rated Average
Efficiency Arrestance
(%)
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30
25-30

(%)
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92
90-92

Note: 1). The actual face dimension of all filter sizes is 5/8" (16mm) under nominal face dimension.
2). Width and height dimensions are interchangeable. All AmAir filters may be installed with the pleats either vertical or horizontal.
3). All performance data is based on the ASHRAE 52.1-1992 test method. Performance tolerances conform to Section 7.4 of Standard 850-93.
4). AmAir 300X, 300E, 200E and 100E filters are classified U.L. Class 2. Testing was performed according to U.L. Standard 900.
5). Recommended final resistance: 1.0" W.G/250Pa for all models.
6). Special sizes available upon request.

Efficiency vs Particle Size

80
70

Efficiency (%)

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.35 0.47 0.62 0.84

1.14 1.44 1.88 2.57

3.46 4.69 6.20 8.37 10

Particle Size (micron)

Tested in accordance with ASHRAE test standard 52.2P

American Air Filter Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

Lot 6, Jalan Pengapit, 15/19,
Seksyen 15, 40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Email: enquires@aafmal.com
Website: www.aafasia.com
Tel: +603 5039 7777 / Fax: +603 5511 8633

ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001:2004 Certified

AAF has a policy of continuous product research
and improvement and reserves the right to change
design and specifications without notice.
2009 AAF Malaysia
AmAir-03-MAL/DEC 09

VariCel ll
Extended Surface
Mini-Pleat Filters Featuring
the Slim Line Design

VariCel ll
with Intersept
IAQ Engineered Media with
Intersept

Better Air is Our Business

VariCel II and
VariCel II with Intersept
Extended Surface Mini-Pleat Filters
Foil Laminated Fiber
Board Frame

Slim Line, Mini-Pleat Design Lowers Operating Costs

Double Wall
Construction

Engineered For A Variety of Applications

True High Efficiency Filters - Only 4" Thick Media Pack

Frame-to-Frame
Adhesive

Available In Three Efficiencies - 90-95% (MERV 15),

80-85% (MERV 14), 60-65% (MERV 11).

Media Pack Adhesive

Easy Disposal

VariCel II M & MH

The thinner depth and fiber board frame make disposal easy - the
easiest of any high efficiency filter. VariCel II filters are only one
third the volume of other high efficiency filters, significantly reducing
the contribution to landfills. With no metal components, they are
also suitable for incineration.*

The VariCel II M & MH combine the efficiency and performance of

VariCel II media with AAFs unique interlocked metal header (MH)
and cell side. These filters are ideal for environments where
excessive turbulence and moisture are factors. Metal makes the
VariCel II M & MH a logical choice for side-access systems.
For more information, Please contact AAF salesperson.

Retainer-to-Pleat-Tip
Adhesive
Adhesive Bead Separator
Dual Density Media

VariCel II Filters are only one-third as deep

as typical competitive filters.

Media Pack Support

Retainer

*Except for aluminum strip on side access models

High Efficiency and Low Resistance Reduce

Operating Costs
Designed for high performance under both normal and difficult
operating conditions, VariCel II and VariCel II with Intersept are
appropriate for general HVAC and applications operating with
variable air volume, turbulent airflow, and high humidity. The
combination of durable construction and high efficiency also makes
VariCel II ideal for specialized systems such as diffusion filters in
paint booths and prefilters in cleanrooms.

Unique Combination of High Performance and CostSaving Features

High efficiency filtration
Available with Intersept in 90-95%, 80-85% and 60-65% efficiencies
Broad range of applications
Rigid construction holds up in difficult operating conditions

Heavy Duty Construction-High Performance in Tough

Operating Conditions
Foil Laminated Fiber Board Frame Provides Strength,
Moisture Resistance
The frame (cell side) is made of fiber board, with a special
ingredient added to maintain its strength under high moisture
conditions. A layer of foil is laminated to the outer surface to further
enhance moisture resistance.

Indoor Air Quality

VariCel II filters with Intersept are engineered to improve Indoor
Air Quality (IAQ). Intersept acts as a preservative to ensure the
integrity of the media throughout the life of the filter. EPA registered
and environmentally safe, Intersept inhibits the growth of
microorganisms documented to affect IAQ.

Microglass paper with water repellent binder

Easy handling, installation, and removal
Easy disposal
Slim Line packaging reduces shipping costs and storage space

Unitized Construction Adds Strength, Prevents

Leakage
Two mating die cut boxes are bonded together, forming a double
wall around the perimeter of the filter. The mini-pleat media pack is
bonded inside the double wall. The double-walled, foil laminated
frame prevents leakage and increases rigidity.

Slim Line Design

Dual Density Media Increases Dust Holding Capacity

Va r i C e l I I s s l i m l i n e
design, providing minimum
resistance with maximum
dust loading capacity, lowers
operating costs. (A) Rows of
adhesive beads are applied
11/4" apart on both sides of
the media to separate the pleats and allow maximum airflow with
minimum resistance. (B) Beads on adjacent pleats bond to form a
rigid media pack that maintains even pleat spacing as the dirt load
builds, even during turbulent airflow. Media pack support retainers,
built into the die cut frame, are bonded to the pleat tips to further
secure pleat spacing. Consistent pleat spacing provides even
distribution of airflow throughout the entire face of the filter,
resulting in lower resistance, full use of the entire depth of the
media, and higher dust loading capacity.
With this design, VariCel II has the capacity to retain the same
amount of media area, in a filter only one-third as deep, as filters
using traditional corrugated aluminum separators. VariCel II filters
have twice the media area of 12" deep competitive cartridge-type,
extended surface filters using high loft, fine glass fiber media.

VariCel II media is made

AIRFLOW
of microglass paper with a
water repellent binder. The
fibers are formed with COURSE FIBERS
Air entering side
dual density construction,
consisting of coarser
fibers on the air entering
FINER FIBERS
Air leaving side
side and finer fibers on
the air leaving particles
to be collected throughout the full thickness of the media,
substantially increasing dust holding capacity. The media is water
repellent and can withstand intermittent exposure to water without
affecting filter performance.

Savings For New or Existing Installations

New Installations
Reduce space requirements for the filter section
Save on installed cost
Existing Installations
Save on:

Compact, Space-Saving Packaging

The Slim Line, mini-pleat design enables four VariCel II filters to
be shipped in a carton only 16 inches high, compared to most
competitive filters which are shipped only one per carton. Shipping
costs and storage space are significantly reduced.

Replacement filter costs

Shipping costs
Storage space
Handling and installation
Simplify disposal
Upgrade filter efficiency at economical cost

Intersept EPA Registration No. 43670-1

Intersept EPA Establishment No. 58260-GA-001

Converted from more costly, bulkier filters

VariCel II and
VariCel II with Intersept
VariCel ll Product Information
(1)

(2)

Rated Filter
Face Velocity
(FPM)

(2)

Nominal Size
(Inches)
(W x H x D)

Actual Size
(Inches)
(W x H x D)

(3)

(3)

Rated AirFlow
Capacity
(CFM)

(3)

Rated Initial
Resistance
(In W.G.)

(4)

Recommended
Final Resistance
(In W.G.)

Gross Media
Area
(Sq.Ft.)

Shipping
Weight
(Lbs. Per Carton)

119
103
99
82
88
82
65
58
28

26
22
21
18
19
18
14
13
7

119
103
99
82
88
82
65
58
28

26
22
21
18
19
18
14
13
7

119
103
99
82
88
82
65
58
28

26
22
21
18
19
18
14
13
7

90-95% AVERAGE EFFICIENCY (MERV 15) - Available with Intersept

500

24 x 24 x 4
20 x 25 x 4
20 x 24 x 4
20 x 20 x 4
18 x 24 x 4
16 x 25 x 4
16 x 20 x 4
12 x 24 x 4
12 x 12 x 4

23-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4

19-3/8 x 24-3/8 x 3-3/4
19-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
19-3/8 x 19-3/8 x 3-3/4
17-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
15-3/8 x 24-3/8 x 3-3/4
15-3/8 x 19-3/8 x 3-3/4
11-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
11-3/8 x 11-3/8 x 3-3/4

500

24 x 24 x 4
20 x 25 x 4
20 x 24 x 4
20 x 20 x 4
18 x 24 x 4
16 x 25 x 4
16 x 20 x 4
12 x 24 x 4
12 x 12 x 4

23-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4

19-3/8 x 24-3/8 x 3-3/4
19-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
19-3/8 x 19-3/8 x 3-3/4
17-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
15-3/8 x 24-3/8 x 3-3/4
15-3/8 x 19-3/8 x 3-3/4
11-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
11-3/8 x 11-3/8 x 3-3/4

500

24 x 24 x 4
20 x 25 x 4
20 x 24 x 4
20 x 20 x 4
18 x 24 x 4
16 x 25 x 4
16 x 20 x 4
12 x 24 x 4
12 x 12 x 4

23-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4

19-3/8 x 24-3/8 x 3-3/4
19-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
19-3/8 x 19-3/8 x 3-3/4
17-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
15-3/8 x 24-3/8 x 3-3/4
15-3/8 x 19-3/8 x 3-3/4
11-3/8 x 23-3/8 x 3-3/4
11-3/8 x 11-3/8 x 3-3/4

(3)

2000
1750
1650
1400
1500
1400
1100
1000
500

.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75
.75

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

80-85 AVERAGE EFFICIENCY (MERV 14) - Available with Intersept

2000
1750
1650
1400
1500
1400
1100
1000
500

.65
.65
.65
.65
.65
.65
.65
.65
.65

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

(3)

60-65% AVERAGE EFFICIENCY (MERV 11) - Available with Intersept

2000
1750
1650
1400
1500
1400
1100
1000
500

.45
.45
.45
.45
.45
.45
.45
.45
.45

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

(1) Filters can be operated up to 125% of rated face velocity.

(2) Width and height dimensions are interchangeable. VariCel II filters may be installed with the pleats either vertical or horizontal.
(3) All performance data based on ASHRAE 52.2-1999 and ASHRAE 52.1-1992 test methods. Performance tolerances conform to Section 7.4 of ARI Standard 850-93. For maximum service life, VariCel II
filters should always be operated with a prefilter.
(4) The final operating resistance shown is typical of systems currently in operation. Filters can be operated to a higher or lower final resistance without materially affecting filter efficiency; however, dust holding
capacity will be reduced if the filters are changed at a lower final resistance.
(5) VariCel II filters are shipped four per carton.
Underwriters Laboratories Classification:
All VariCel II filters are classified U.L. Class 2. Testing was performed according to U.L. Standard 900 and CAN 4-S111.

Continuous Operating Temperature Limits:

150F (66C)

For product information on VariCel II M & MH, request bulletin AFP-1-239.

Performance Data
Initial Resistance vs. Filter Face Velocity
1.00

.80

90
80
% Fractional Efficiency

.90

.70

60-65%

.60
.50

500 FPM Rated

Face Velocity

Initial Resistance (In. W.G.)

Efficiency vs. Particle Size

100

90-95%
80-85%

.40
.30
.20
.10
0
125

250

375

500

70
60

90-95%
80-85%

50
40
30

60-65%

20
10
0
.2
625

.4
.6 .8 1
2
4
Particle Diameter (micrometers)

8 10

Tested in accordance with ASHRAE Test Standard 52.2-1999.

Filter Face Velocity (FPM)

No. 9 (Lot 136), Jalan Juru Ukur U1/19,

Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150,
Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
www.aafasia.com

Better Air is Our Business

Tel: 03-5569 2633 / Fax: 03-5569 3633

ISO-9001 Certified Firm

AAF has a policy of continuous product research
and improvement and reserves the right to change
design and specifications without notice.
2005 AAF Malaysia
VCII-01-MAL/MAY06

SAAF Cassette Medium Duty

Model SC:MD
1-Inch V-Bank, 18-Inch Deep Gas
Filtration Cassette

Better Air is Our Business

SAAF Cassette Medium Duty

Model SC:MD
1-Inch V-Bank, 18-Inch Deep Gas Filtration Cassette

Form and fit unlike any other 18"-deep, 1" gas

filtration cassette
Improved fit and sealing, even when deployed
in older cassette holding systems
Complete media utilization design
No-glue design eliminates problems from spills,
off-gassing, bypass, and leakages
Multiple patents pending
Filled cassettes rated UL Class 2
AAF International proudly announces the SC:MD the best
1" V-bank, 18"-deep gas filtration cassette in the industry.
AAF, the global leader and pioneer in air filtration, designs,
manufactures, and performs QC compliance on these
cassettes under ISO 9001:2000 and other applicable
global quality certifications.

Design, Construction, and Patents

Creating the perfect SAAF Cassette presented unique challenges.
The design needed to be such that it retrofits easily and performs
better than older legacy cassettes in existing installations. The result
the SC:MD which was conceived and designed by AAF Internationals
global engineering and design teams that span five continents.
High technology design tools were employed to validate the design
and confirm better performance. Computerized Fluid Dynamics
(CFD) modeling and performance tests confirm optimal design.
The resulting design and construction surpasses any competitors
cassettes in the market, while allowing users a truly better design
with value-enhancing features.
The SC:MD is constructed from High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
and comes pre-filled with SAAF Chemical Media.

SAAF-V - Patent pending

complete media utilization
design eliminates the nose
cavity typically created by legacy
cassettes. Nose cavities cocoon
up to 30% of the chemical media
keeping it isolated from airflow
contact at all times during the life
of the cassette.
SAAF-T-Snap - Patent pending
design provides a high pressure,
no-glue snap assembly. This
rigid construction excludes
harmful glues, solvents, or MEK's
from the manufacturing process.
The SAAF-T-Snap design, unlike
legacy cassettes, has no seethrough holes in the solid end
plates. This allows for better
structural integrity and eliminates
gas by-pass problems.

SAAF-T-Seal - Patent pending

plastic rivets secure the solid fill
caps at multiple points and allow
complete security against bursts
or leaks in normal usage.
Older legacy cassettes
use stickers, labels, or low
friction end caps that have high
instances of failure and chemical
media spillage.
SAAF-T-Screens - Patent
pending precision engineered
SAAF-T-Screens allow optimized
apertures for better media
retention and improved
airflow dynamics.

SAAF Cassettes perform and operate at the optimum gas filtration

efficiency due to various patent pending features:

(1) Velocity Magnitude -in./s.

222.8

Airflow Velocity (in./s.)

SAAF-V - Complete media

utilization design allows the
SC:HD to outperform legacy
cassettes by 25%, as SAAF
Cassettes are the only cassettes
which completely utilize all
chemical media in the cassette.

150

100

SAAF-T-Butterfly Seal and

SAAF-T-Groove - Designs
provide near absolute sealing,
even in existing retrofit
applications.

50

50
Load case: 100
Last Iteration/Step

AAFs patented cassette design offers improved airflow characteristics

to ensure full media utilization.

Efficiency and Performance

Most legacy cassette manufacturers state that their cassettes operate
at >90% removal efficiencies. In reality, these efficiencies are not
cassette efficiencies. In an installation, removal efficiency is dependent
on the precise sealing of the chemical media delivery mechanism, i.e.
the cassette with the cassette holding mechanism. Due to looser
manufacturing tolerances, testing of most legacy cassettes shows
removal efficiencies as low as 65%.

SAAF-T-Track - System utilizes

the SAAF-T-Groove feature and
provides a compression fit that
eliminates by-pass. The solid top
and bottom rail system on SAAF
Cassettes eliminates yet another
by-pass zone.

SAAF-T-Snap - Unique
design eliminates harmful
glues, solvents, or MEK's and
allows the entire SAAF Chemical
Media in the cassette to be used
specifically to overcome the
external gaseous contaminants,
not contaminants from the
cassette itself. SAAF Cassettes
are the ideal choice in cleanroom
or high-precision applications
where zero off-gassing products
are mandatory.
SAAF-T-Screens - Allow
optimized apertures for
better media retention
and better energy efficiency
through improved aerodynamics
and reduced pressure drop.

Cassette-To-Cassette Mating
Seals - Smooth mating end
panels with no penetrations
or outward turned flanges
allow excellent cassetteto-cassete sealing.

Butterfly Seal
Side
Gasket

Rivets
Flat
One-piece
Side

Chemical Media Fill Cap

Air
Inlet

Nominal Bed Depth

Gasket Detail

Grid Cross-section
Bed Arrangement

Aerodynamically
Tapered Inlet Grid

SAAF Cassette Medium Duty

Model SC:MD
Performance Data

Applications
SC:MD are used for gas removal applications in:
BioSafety
Odor control applications
Intermittent high concentration emergency gas removal
Medium and heavy industrial airflows
Medium and heavy cleanroom airflows
Medium and heavy pharmaceutical airflows
Airflows in institutional or commercial establishments
Airflows in museums, archives, or historical facilities
ASHRAE energy savings related applications

Airflow vs. Initial Resistance

Airflow Velocity (m/s)

General Specifications and Application Parameters

Nominal Size
6 x 24 x 18 inches (One SC:MD cassette is made up of two halves
for easy lifting.)

0.762

1.27

1.778

2.286
249

0.75

187

0.5

SAAFCarb

124

SAAFBlend

0.25

62
SAAFOxidant

0.0
0

50

Resistance (Pa)

Resistance (in. w.g.)

0.254
1.0

100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

Airflow Velocity ft3/min (FPM)

Airflow
Designed for 500 FPM (2.5 m/s) face velocity or
500 CFM (850 m3/h) airflow per cassette
Pressure Drop
0.31 in. w.g. @ 500 FPM (77 Pa @ 2.5 m/s) face velocity
Construction
100% recyclable/incinerable High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) plastic

Disposal and
Recycle Instructions

UL Rating
Class 2 (when tested in accordance with UL Standard 900 and
CAN 4-S11)*

1 Remove the SC:MD

cassette after use.
2 Empty out the SAAF
Chemical media by
removing the SAAF-T-Seal rivets.

Chemical Filter Bed Depth

1" (25mm) nominal
Chemical Media Capacity
0.5 cubic feet (0.014 m3)

3 Depending on the SAAF Chemical media in use, the chemical may

be sent for regular landfill or disposed of according to applicable
local, state, and federal regulations.

Contains Chemical Media

Various (as stated in submittal or as approved)

4 The empty SC:MD cassette can then be sent for plastic recycling
or for incineration.

Gas Removal Efficiency

True >99% over life of chemical media

5 The empty SC:MD cassette is completely incinerable/recyclable.

Humidity Range
5% - 99% RH
Temperature
-5F (-20C) to 130F (55C)
* Consult AAF sales representative for media/module combinations.

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AAF has a policy of continuous product research

and improvement and reserves the right to change
design and specifications without notice.

Better Air is Our Business

SAAFCarb MA Media
Provides targeted contaminant removal capacity for acid
gases
Provides extended equipment protection with infrequent
media changeovers
Compatible for use in all carbon-based air filtration systems
Low pressure drop and high adsorptive capacity
SSIFIE
LA

UL

UL Classification Class 1

Engineered Media

Chemisorptive Process

SAAFCarb MA engineered gas removal chemical media is designed

to efficiently remove specific gaseous contaminants from airstreams.
Target contaminants include:

The SAAFCarb MA media chemisorptive process removes the

impure gases by adsorption, absorption, and chemical reaction. In
this process, the gas is trapped within the pellet where a chemical
reaction changes the gases into harmless solids, thereby mitigating
the possibility of desorption.

Hydrogen sulfide
Sulfur oxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
The SAAFCarb MA media is manufactured exclusively for acidic
corrosive environments. The media consists of cylindrical, porous
pellets. The pellets are composed of pelletized activated carbon,
suitably impregnated for the removal of acid gases.

Quality Control
SAAFCarb MA media undergoes the following quality control tests:
Apparent Density
Ball-pan Hardness
H2S Gas Capacity
Moisture Content
Pellet Diameter

SAAFCarb MA Media
Typical Properties

Packaging Options and Application Guidelines

Apparent density
Carbon description
Carbon raw material
CTC (base carbon)
H2S gas capacity
Hardness
Nominal diameter

Packaging Options

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

0.6 g/cc 10% ASTM D2854 (mod)

Impregnated
Coal
60 wt % min ASTM D3467
0.12 - 0.15 g H2S/cc media ASTM D6646
95% minimum ASTM D3802
4 mm (3 mm media area
available in some regions)
: Cylindrical pellet

Shape

Disclaimer: Typical properties are produced using AAF and industry standard test methods. They
are listed for informational purposes only and not to be used as purchase specifications.
Certificates of analysis are available for specific batches upon request. Please contact your local
AAF sales representative for more information.

SAAFCarb MA media is packaged in one cubic foot containers, and

1,100 lbs. super sacks.
SAAFCarb MA media is also available packaged in SAAF
cartridges, cassettes, and trays.
Application Guidelines
SAAFCarb MA media performs under the following application
guidelines (actual capacities and efficiencies may vary):
Temperature: -4 to 125F (-20 to 51C)
Humidity: 10% - 95% RH
Suitable for use in commercial and industrial systems with
equipment face velocities from 50 to 500 FPM (0.25 - 2.5 m/s)
Refer to appropriate AAF documentation for additional
information on contaminant gases.

Installation and Disposal Requirements

Installation
The installers must use dust masks, safety goggles, and rubber gloves.
Disposal
The spent SAAFCarb MA media must be disposed of according to
local, state, and federal guidelines.

Safety
Wet activated carbon adsorbs atmospheric oxygen, causing low
oxygen supply in enclosed areas or packed containers. This can be
potentially hazardous for workers who enter these oxygen-depleted
areas. Make sure that the workers adhere to the provincial and state
safety guidelines.

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Address : Lot 6, Jalan Pengapit 15/19,
Seksyen 15, 40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel
: +603-5039 7777
Fax
: +603-5511 8633

AAF China - Suzhou

Address : No 116, Chang Yang Street SIP,
Suzhou 215126, P.R.China.

AAF Taiwan
Address : No.19, Kuo Ti Rd., Ta Tso Li,
Chu Nan Chen 35057, Miao Li Hsien,
Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel
: +886-37-483-521
Fax
: +886-37-480-738

AAF Singapore
Address : 3 Bukit Batok Street 22,
Singapore 659582.

Tel
Fax

Tel
Fax

: +86-512-6281 8288
: +86-512-6281 8388

: +65-6897 0383
: +65-6897 0328

AAF China - Shenzhen

Address : Fang Keng Road, Fu Ming Ind Area,
Ping Hu Town, Shenzhen 518111,
P.R.China.
Tel
: +86-755-2845 7069
Fax
: +86-755-2845 7648
AAF India - Bangalore
Address : No 149/150, Bandapura Village,
Marasoor Post, Anekal Taluk,
Bangalore 562106, Karnataka, India.
Tel
: +91-80-2780 8278
Fax
: +91-80-2782 0788

ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001:2004 Certified

AAF has a policy of continuous product
research and improvement and reserves the
right to change design and specifications
without notice.
2010 AAF Malaysia
SMMF - 01 - MAL / JAN 12

Better Air is Our Business

SAAFOxidant
Engineered Gas Removal
Chemical Media
Non-flammable and non-toxic
Accurate service life testing
Does not support bacterial and fungal growth
C

Patent pending high capacity formulation

SSIFIE
LA

UL

Removes and holds contaminants by chemical conversion

UL Classified Class 1

Engineered Media

Chemisorptive Process

SAAFOxidant engineered gas removal chemical media is designed to

efficiently remove gaseous contaminants from airstreams.

The SAAFOxidant chemisorptive process removes the contaminant

gases by adsorption, absorption, and chemical reaction.

Target contaminants include:

In this process, the contaminant is trapped within the pellet where

oxidation converts the contaminants into harmless compounds,
thereby mitigating the possibility of desorption.

Formaldehyde
Hydrogen sulfide
Lower molecular weight aldehydes and organic acids
Nitric oxide

Quality Control

Sulfur dioxide

SAAFOxidant media undergoes the following quality control tests:

Manufactured as spherical, porous pellets, SAAFOxidant engineered

media is composed of a combination of activated alumina, binders,
and potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate is applied
uniformly during pellet formation and is distributed throughout the
pellet volume to create a completely homogenous particle. This
process provides the maximum amount of impregnant for chemical
reaction and optimal performance.

Apparent Density
Crush Strength
Moisture Content
Pellet Diameter
Potassium Permanganate Content

SAAFOxidant
Packaging Options and Application Guidelines

Typical Properties
Apparent density
Crush strength
H2S gas capacity
KMnO4 Content
Nominal diameter
Shape

:
:
:
:
:
:

Packaging Options

0.8 g/cc 10%

50 N 20%
0.07 - 0.10 g H2S/cc media
8 wt % minimum
4 mm
Sphere

SAAFOxidant media is packaged in one cubic foot containers, and

1,100 lbs. super sacks.
SAAFOxidant media is also available packaged in SAAF
cartridges, cassettes, and trays.

Disclaimer: Typical properties are produced using AAF and industry standard test methods. They
are listed for informational purposes only and not to be used as purchase specifications.
Certificates of analysis are available for specific batches upon request. Please contact your local
AAF sales representative for more information.

Application Guidelines
SAAFOxidant media performs under the following application
guidelines (actual capacities and efficiencies may vary):
Temperature: -4 to 125F (-20 to 51C)
Humidity: 10% - 95% RH
Suitable for use in commercial and industrial systems with
equipment face velocities from 50 to 500 FPM (0.25 - 2.5 m/s)
Refer to appropriate AAF documentation for additional
information on contaminant gases.

Installation and Disposal Requirements

Installation
The installers must use dust masks, safety goggles, and rubber gloves.
Disposal
The spent SAAFOxidant media must be disposed of according to local,
state, and federal guidelines.

Safety
Make sure that the workers adhere to the provincial and state safety
guidelines.

Better Air is Our Business

AAF Malaysia
Address : Lot 6, Jalan Pengapit 15/19,
Seksyen 15, 40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel
: +603-5039 7777
Fax
: +603-5511 8633

AAF China - Suzhou

Address : No 116, Chang Yang Street SIP,
Suzhou 215126, P.R.China.

AAF Taiwan
Address : No.19, Kuo Ti Rd., Ta Tso Li,
Chu Nan Chen 35057, Miao Li Hsien,
Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel
: +886-37-483-521
Fax
: +886-37-480-738

AAF Singapore
Address : 3 Bukit Batok Street 22,
Singapore 659582.

Tel
Fax

Tel
Fax

: +86-512-6281 8288
: +86-512-6281 8388

: +65-6897 0383
: +65-6897 0328

AAF China - Shenzhen

Address : Fang Keng Road, Fu Ming Ind Area,
Ping Hu Town, Shenzhen 518111,
P.R.China.
Tel
: +86-755-2845 7069
Fax
: +86-755-2845 7648
AAF India - Bangalore
Address : No 149/150, Bandapura Village,
Marasoor Post, Anekal Taluk,
Bangalore 562106, Karnataka, India.
Tel
: +91-80-2780 8278
Fax
: +91-80-2782 0788

ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001:2004 Certified

AAF has a policy of continuous product
research and improvement and reserves the
right to change design and specifications
without notice.
2010 AAF Malaysia
CRCI - 03 - MAL / JAN 12

SAAFBlend GP
TM

Engineered gas removal chemical media

Non-flammable
Non-toxic and non-hazardous
Accurate service life testing
Inhibits bacterial and fungal growth
Does not support desorption
Easy disposal

Engineered Media

SAAFBlend GP engineered gas removal

chemical media is designed to efficiently
remove 99.5% of specific gaseous
contaminants from airstreams. Target
contaminants include:
Formaldehyde (CH2O)
Hydrocarbons (VOCs)
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
Lower molecular weight aldehydes
and organic acids
Nitric oxide (NO)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
SAAFBlend GP is produced from an
equal volumetric mix of SAAFOxidant
and SAAFCarb media. Manufactured of
spherical and porous pellets, SAAFOxidant
engineered media is composed of a
combination of activated alumina and
other binders. Potassium permanganate

is impregnated to this media combination

in order to provide optimum adsorption,
absorption, and oxidation of various
gaseous contaminants. Potassium
permanganate is applied uniformly during
pellet formation and is distributed throughout
the pellet volume. This process provides the
maximum amount of impregnate for chemical
reaction and optimal performance. SAAFCarb
media is manufactured of pelletized activated
carbon media, composed of high quality
virgin substrates in order to provide optimu
adsorption for various gaseous contaminants.

Chemisorptive Process

The SAAFOxidant chemisorptive process

removes the contaminant gases by adsorption

and chemical reaction. In this process
the gas is trapped within the pellet where
oxidation changes the gases into harmless
solids, thereby eliminating the possibility of
desorption. SAAFOxidants engineering

allows this to be instantaneous, irreversible,

and safe chemical reaction.

Quality Control

SAAFCarb Oxidant media undergoes the

following quality control tests before being
shipped:
Moisture content
Hardness
Bulk density
Ash content
Sodium thiosulfate content

Service

AAF International will be pleased to offer you

a maintenance contract for your chemical filter
system. This includes sampling, removal of
the used elements, cleaning of the installation
and installation of new elements. Disposal in
accordance with regulations and/or refilling
is part of our scope.

SAAFBlend GP
Specifications
Physical Properties

SAAFCarb Fraction

SAAFOxidant Fraction

Moisture content

< 3 wt % acc. ASTM D2867

35% maximum acc. ASTM D2867

Apparent bulk density

480 kg/m3 acc. ASTM D2854

800 kg/m3 acc. ASTM D2854

Nominal pellet diameter

4 mm

3.175 mm

Crush strength

35 - 70%

Abrasion

4.5% maximum

Potassium permanganate content

8% minimum

BET rating, active area

> 1000 [m_/g] acc. DIN 66132

Abrasion resistance

> 95 [%] acc. ASTM D3802

Pore volume

> 1 [cm3/g] acc DIN 66132

CTC rating

60 wt % minimum acc. ASTM D3467

Iodine number

1000 mg/g minimum acc. ASTM D4607

Ash content

< 12 wt % acc. ASTM D3472

Application Guidelines
Packaging Options
Containers
Super Sacks
Ready factory
filled into

1 ft3 (28 liter)

560 liter (20 ft3)
SAAF Canisters, Cassettes, and Trays

Performance
Temperature
Humidity

-20C to 50C
10-95% r.H.

Applications
Airflow
Velocity

From 40 m3/h to over 170,000 m3/h

From 0.30 to 2.5 m/s
NOTE: Refer to appropriate AAF documentation for additional information on contaminant gases.

Precautions
Installation
MSDS
Disposal
Safety

Use dust masks, safety goggles, and rubber gloves

Included in each shipment
The spent media must be disposed of according to local state, and federal guidelines.
Wet activated carbon adsorbs atmospheric oxygen, causing low oxygen supply in enclosed areas or packed
containers. This can be potentially hazardous for workers who enter these oxygen depleted areas. Make sure that the
workers adhere to the provincial and state safety guidelines.

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The Netherlands
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and specifications without notice.
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