Air Quality

BOFA Fume Extractors for 3D Printing

3D printers are known to produce a number of byproducts during operation. Common 3D printing filaments such as ABS and PLA are known as high emitters of ultra-fine particulates (UFPs), while nylon and PCTPE are known for high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC) concentrations. Once airborne, particles and noxious fumes are easily absorbed into the lungs where they can enter tissues and cells.

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cleanroom particle counter in use

How to Choose the Right Cleanroom Particle Counter

Cleanroom particle counters differ widely based upon particle threshold, cost, and features. How to do you determine if you need a particle counter or what model of particle counter to purchase? In this article we will go over the basics of particle counters and give you the facts to help you determine which one is best for your cleanroom application.

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Carbon Dioxide: Dangers & Management

Carbon dioxide becomes dangerous to people and animals when it begins to displace oxygen.  An asphyxiant gas is a nontoxic (in the case of carbon dioxide) gas which reduces or displaces the oxygen concentration in the air we breathe. When carbon dioxide replaces the oxygen in our blood flow, it is called Hypercapnia (or Hypercapnea).

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