Red Dot Corp. introduced a new powered filtration system – the Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer with Gideon Technology – for severe-service applications. The company said the system is designed to protect operators from harmful particulates and extend HVAC service intervals on machines with enclosed cabs.
The Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer draws debris-laden air into a precleaner where the largest particles are removed and discharged back into the environment. Smaller particles are then captured using one of two filtration options: a high-capacity filter which provides a general level of protection (MERV 8), or a high-efficiency filter that can capture 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns, according to Red Dot. The high-efficiency option delivers High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) level filtration.
Red Dot said the air that passes through the precleaner and filter media can be used to pressurize the cab and prevent dirty air from blowing back into the re-circulation filter and into the cab vent.
Dust and other particulates are leading causes of premature HVAC component failure, especially the evaporator, which is responsible for absorbing heat in the cab and moving it outside. “By protecting the evaporator coils, the Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer promotes better HVAC performance and uptime,” said Robert Gardiner, marketing manager for Red Dot.
According to Red Dot, older filtration technologies draw large quantities of dirty air over the filter. The Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer is different because it removes particles from the air before the air reaches the filter, which can prolong service life to 1,000 hours for high-capacity filters. For many customers, the projected return on investment is less than a year, Gardiner said.
The Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer with Gideon Technology was developed by Sy-Klone International, a leader in precleaning air and filtration systems for commercial applications. It is available from Red Dot for original equipment applications and from Red Dot’s distributor network for aftermarket applications.
