The Air-O-Cell® is a unique air sampling cassette specifically designed for
the rapid collection of a wide range of airborne aerosols including mold spores,
pollen, insect parts, skin cell fragments, fibers (e.g. asbestos, fiberglass,
cellulose, clothing fibers, etc.) and inorganic particulate e.g. ceramic, fly
ash, copy toner, etc.). The Air-O-Cell® collects both viable and non-viable
sample specimens, providing a much broader overview of potential allergens
contaminants than conventional sampling techniques.
The Air-O-Cell® operates upon the principle of inertal impaction. Particulate
laden air is accelerated as it is drawn through the cassettes tapered inlet slit
and directed towards a small slide containing the collection media, where the
particles become impacted, and the air flow continues out the exit orfice. The
adhesive nature of the collection media prevents the collected particulate from
blurring or being washed off during the laboratory staining process, and
eliminates sample loss from vibration during handling and shipment.
After sampling is completed, the cassettes are sent to a laboratory, where
the slides are removed and direct microscopic analysis can be immediately
performed. The collection media is compatible with a wide range of biological
stains and refractive index oils, allowing direct quantitative analysis of
organic and inorganic particulate.
The Air-O-Cell® can be used with any standard off-the-shelf area sampling
pump capable of drawing 15 LPM open flow. The small compact size makes
Air-O-Cell® suitable for use in confined or restrictive spaces.
With its proprietary engineered design, ease of use, and compatibility with
typical everyday area sampling pumps, it’s easy to see how the Air-O-Cell®
cassette is setting the new standard in IAQ sampling and analysis.
CASSETTES COME IN A BOX OF 50
