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Aluminium Respirable Dust Cyclone

Aluminium Respirable Dust Cyclone

The Aluminium Cyclone is small and lightweight, and eliminates adverse electrostatic effects, allowing the cyclone to sample particles more efficiently. It is used by inserting it into the middle ring of an open-face three-piece cassette loaded with an appropriate filter, which collects the respirable particles but larger particles fall into the grit pot to be discarded. Available in 25 mm and 37 mm versions the Aluminium Cyclone provides sharp size selection for the respirable fraction. It is specified in the NIOSH Method 7500 for silica and NIOSH 0600 for respirable particulates. It has a 50% cut-point of 4 µm at 2.5 L/min and 3.5 µm at 2.8 L/min.

  • Specifications

    Flow Rate    2.5 L/min
    50% Cut-point    4 µm at 2.5L/min
    3.5 µm at 2.8 L/min
    Material    Aluminium
    Filters    25 or 37 mm filters in 3-piece cassettes
    Tubing    1/4 inch (6.25mm) ID
    Dimensions    6.6 x 3.8 cm (2.6 x 1.5 inches)

  • Aluminium Cyclones

    Description Pack Size Part Number
    25 mm Respirable Dust Aluminium Cyclone, with grit pot. Each 225-01-01
    37 mm Respirable Dust Aluminium Cyclone, with grit pot. Each 225-01-02

  • Accessories

    Description Pack Size Part Number  
    Filter Transport Cassette, 25 mm, conductive plastic 10 225-67-10  225-67-10 Filter Transport Cassette for 25mm diameter filters, manufactured in conductive plastic 
    Three-piece Filter Cassette Blanks, 25 mm 50 225-3-25LF  225-3-25LF Three-piece Filter Cassette Blanks for 25mm diameter filters 
    Three-piece Filter Cassette Blanks, 37 mm 10 225-3LF  225-3-25LF Three-piece Filter Cassette Blanks for 37mm diameter filters 
    Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder includes:

    0.9 m (3 ft) of 1/4 inch ID Tygon tubing and a 25 mm adaptor ring, for attaching a DPM or standard filter cassette to a worker's clothing in the breathing zone. May be used with or without a cyclone

    		 Each 225-1  225-1 Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder for attaching a Cyclone to a worker's clothing in the breathing zone.  
    Standard-size Multi-purpose Calibration Chamber Each 225-111  225-111 Multi-purpose Calibration Chamber for calibrating Aluminium Cyclones 
    Calibration Adaptor, for 25 mm and 37 mm cyclones. Allows 1/4 inch ID Tygon tubing to be attached to the cyclone for simple calibration Each 225-01-03  225-01-03 Calibration Adaptor, for Aluminium cyclones. Allows 1/4 inch ID Tygon tubing to be attached to the cyclone for simple calibration. 
    Replacement Grit Pot for Aluminium Cyclones 25 P225013  P225013 Replacement Grit Pots for aluminium Cyclones 
    Replacement O-Ring for 37 mm Aluminium Cyclone, 225-01-02 5 P22501  P22501 Replacement O-Ring for 37 mm Aluminium Cyclone, 225-01-02 
    Replacement O-Ring for 25 mm Aluminium Cyclone, 225-01-01 5 P3226  P3226 Replacement O-Ring for 25 mm Aluminium Cyclone, 225-01-01 
    Filter Transport Cassette, 25 mm, conductive plastic

    225-67

    Three-piece Filter Cassette Blanks, 25 mm

    225-3LF

    Three-piece Filter Cassette Blanks, 37 mm

    225-3-25LF

    Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder includes: 0.9 m (3 ft) of 1/4 inch ID Tygon tubing and a 25 mm adaptor ring, for attaching a DPM or standard filter cassette to a worker's clothing

    225-1

    Standard-size Multi-purpose Calibration Chamber

    225-111

    Calibration Adaptor, for 25 mm and 37 mm cyclones

    225-01-03

    Replacement Grit Pots for Aluminium Cyclones

    P225013

    Replacement O-Ring for 37 mm Aluminium Cyclone, 225-01-02

    P22501

  • Documentation

    Aluminium Cyclone Instructions    Cyclone Calibration Adaptor Instructions

    Aluminium Cyclone
    Instructions

    		   

    Calibration Adaptor for Cyclones
    225-01-03 Instructions

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Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cyclone

The Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cyclone has been specially designed with an extended retaining ring and special sealing to securely hold the SKC DPM cassettes. Small and lightweight, it is constructed from conductive plastic to prevent the buildup of electrostatic effects. It operates at 2 L/min with a DPM cassette and includes a grit pot, retaining ring and a clip for fitting to a worker's clothing.

DPM Cassette

The DPM Cassette is designed for sampling in atmospheres where it is necessary to separate DPM from other respirable dust, such as coal dust. The single use cassettes are tamper-evident sealed to ensure sample integrity. It provides optimum DPM collection efficiency, and has been evaluated at 1.7 L/min in metal/non-metal mines and 2 L/min in coal mines; flow rates are used by MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration, USA).

Each streamlined plastic cassette comprises an impactor with precision sapphire orifice, impaction substrate and two heat-treated quartz filters. The impactor screens out respirable particles ≥1.0 µm. Particles <1.0 µm are collected on the filter. It meets the NIOSH 5040 specifications for organic and elemental carbon analysis.

Alternative Method - DPM Cassette without Impactor

Also available is a DPM Cassette without an impactor; a more economical solution when sampling in environments without coal dust or other interfering respirable dusts. The cassette is mounted in a holder for securing to a worker's clothing.

  • DPM Cyclone

    Description Pack Size Part Number
    DPM Plastic Cyclone 37 mm Each 225-68

  • DPM Cyclone Accessories

    Description Pack Size Part Number  
    Rubber Grit Pots 10 225-64   225-64 Rubber Grit Pots for Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cyclone 
    DPM Cassette with 0.8 µm Impactor 10 225-317 *     225-317 Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cyclone Cassette with 0.8 µm Impactor 

    * Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information.

    Rubber Grit Pots

    225-64

    Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cassette with 0.8 µm Impactor

    225-317

  • DPM Cassette without Impactor

    Description Pack Size Part Number  
    DPM Cassette without Impactor; standard 3-piece clear styrene cassette loaded with 37 mm heat-treated R-100 quartz filter, support pad, banded, meets NIOSH 5040 specifications 50 225-401 *     225-401 Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cyclone Cassette 37mm quartz filter without Impactor 
    DPM Cassette without Impactor; standard 3-piece clear styrene cassette loaded with 25 mm heat-treated Tissuquartz quartz filter, support pad, banded, meets NIOSH NEAT 2.0 protocols for 5040 analysis 50 225-401-25 *     25-401-25 Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cyclone Cassette 25mm quartz filter without Impactor 
    Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder, for attaching a DPM (225-401/-401-25) or standard filter cassette to a worker's clothing in the breathing zone, includes 0.9 m (3 ft) of ¼ inch ID Tygon tubing and a 25 mm adaptor ring.
    Required when using the GS-1 Cyclone with the DPM Cassette    		 Each 225-1   225-1 Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder for attaching a Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Cassette (225-401/-401-25) to a worker's clothing in the breathing zone 
    Cassette Opener, stainless steel, suitable for 25, 37, and 47-mm filter cassettes.
    Required for all SureSeal Cassettes.    		 Each 225-13-5B  225-13-5B SureSeal Cassette Opener, for opening 25 or 37 mm cassettes 

    * Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information.

    DPM Cassette without Impactor; standard 3-piece clear styrene cassette loaded with 37 mm heat-treated R-100 quartz filter

    225-401

    DPM Cassette without Impactor; standard 3-piece clear styrene cassette loaded with 25 mm heat-treated Tissuquartz quartz filter

    225-401-25

    Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder, for attaching a DPM (225-401/-401-25) or standard filter cassette to a worker's clothing

    225-1

    SureSeal Cassette Opener, for opening 25 mm and 37 mm cassettes

    225-13-5B

  • Documentation

    DPM Cyclone Instructions

    DPM Cyclone
    Instructions

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IFV Pro Sampler

The SKC IFV (Inhalable Fraction and Vapour) Pro Sampler is used for simultaneously collecting mixed-phase contaminants such as pesticides, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), inorganic acids, and explosives. Sampling mixed-phase contaminants is challenging because the vapour and aerosol distribution is constantly changing. IFV Pro overcomes the technical issues of competing models with its IOM-style inlet for true inhalable sampling, use of a 25 mm filter (instead of 13 mm filter) for lower back pressure, and use at 1 L/min to provide lower limits of detection.

  • True inhalable fraction and vapour sampling simultaneously
    • Collects aerosol phase on a 25 mm filter using IOM-style inlet
    • Collects vapour phase in a 8 mm OD x 110 mm length sorbent tube
    • Applications and media are shown under the Sorbent Selection Guide and also in the Datasheet below
  • IOM-style inlet sized for 1 L/min flow for true inhalable sampling
  • Recommended 1 L/min flow rate allows for effective collection of both contaminant phases
  • Meets European Standard EN 13936 by collecting the total of vapour and aerosol exposures

ACGIH IFV Designation

ACGIH has assigned a TLV with Inhalable Fraction and Vapour (IFV) designation to over 50 compounds that exert sufficient vapour pressure such that the contaminant may be present in both particle and vapour phases, with each phase contributing a significant portion of the dose. IFV Pro allows for efficient sampling of compounds with this designation (see datasheet or selection guide below), or compounds found in mixed phases due to work activities or processes.

  • Specifications

    Flow Rate    1 L/min
    50% Cut-point    100μm at 1 L/min inhalable fraction
    Material    - Sampling Head: Stainless steel front plate and filter cassette with 10.6mm dia. inlet, aluminium clip, housing and outlet
    - Tube Holder: Black rubber
    - Protective Tube Cover: Plastic
    Maximum Operating Temperature    200°C (392°F), suitable for autoclaving and solvent washing
    Filters    25 mm glass fibre or quartz filter; or coated filter
    Sorbent Tubes    Dependent on compound of interest (see table or datasheet below)
    Tubing    1/4 inch (6.25mm) ID
    Dimensions    21.6 x 3.17 cm (8.5 x 1.2 in)
    Weight    68 g (2.4oz)
    Analysis    Gravimetric and chemical

  • IFV Pro Filter and Sorbent Selection Guide

    Compound Suggested Filter Sorbent Tube
    Acrylamide 225-702 226-10-04
    Alachlor 225-702 226-30-06
    Aldrin 225-702 226-30-06
    Azinphos-methyl 225-702 226-30-06
    Butylated hydroxytoluene 225-702 226-211
    Carbaryl 225-702 226-30-06
    Carbofuran 225-702 226-30-06
    Chlorpyrifos 225-702 226-30-06
    Clopidol 225-702 226-30-06
    Coumaphos 225-702 226-30-06
    Cresol, all isomers 225-702 226-211
    Demeton 225-702 226-30-06
    Demeton S-methyl 225-702 226-30-06
    Diazinon 225-702 226-30-06
    Dibutyl phosphaten 225-702 226-30-06
    Dichlorvos 225-702 226-30-06
    Dicrotophos 225-702 226-30-06
    Dieldrin 225-702 226-30-06
    Diesel fuel as total hydrocarbons 225-702 226-09
    Diethanolamine 225-702 226-14
    Dioxathion 225-702 226-30-06
    Disulfoton 225-702 226-30-06
    Endosulfan 225-702 226-30-06
    2-Ethylhexanoic acid 225-702 226-10-04
    Fenamiphos 225-702 226-30-06
    Fensulfothion 225-702 226-30-06
    Fenthion 225-702 226-30-06
    Fonofos 225-702 226-30-06
    Glyoxal 225-9036 226-119-7
    Malathion 225-702 226-30-06
    Maleic anhydride 225-9028 226-213
    Methomyl 225-702 226-30-06
    Methyl demeton 225-702 226-30-06
    Methyl parathion 225-702 226-30-06
    Mevinphos 225-702 226-30-06
    Monochloroacetic acid 225-702 226-10-04
    Monocrotophos 225-702 226-30-06
    Naled 225-702 226-30-06
    o-Phthalodinitrile 225-702 226-83
    Parathion 225-702 226-30-06
    Pentachlorophenol 225-702 226-211
    Phorate 225-702 226-30-06
    Propoxur 225-702 226-30-06
    Ronnel 225-702 226-30-06
    Sulfotepp 225-702 226-30-06
    Sulprofos 225-702 226-30-06
    Temephos 225-702 226-30-06
    1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane 225-702 226-10-04
    Tetraethylpyrophosphate(TEPP) 225-702 226-106A
    Thiram 225-702 226-30-06
    Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 225-9035 N/A
    Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate 225-9035 N/A
    Xylidene isomers 225-702 226-10-04

  • IFV Pro Sampler and Kit

    Description Pack Size Part Number
    IFV Pro Sampler, includes:

    sampling head (aerosol sampler body, cassette, and front plate), protective tube cover, cassette cap, cassette transport container, and black rubber tubing
    Requires 25 mm filter and sorbent tube

    		 Each 225-49
    IFV Pro Sampler Kit, includes sampler as above, and

    calibration adaptor, and case
    Requires 25 mm filter and sorbent tube

    		 Each 225-49K

  • Accessories

    Description Pack Size Part Number  
    Filter Cassette, stainless steel with cap and transport container for 25 mm filter Each 225-4903  Filter Cassette, stainless steel with cap and transport container 
    Calibration Adaptor Each 225-361  225-361 Calibration Adaptor for IFV Pro Sampler 
    Filter Cassette, stainless steel with cap and transport container for 25 mm filter

    225-4903

    Calibration Adaptor

    225-361

  • Documentation

    IFV Pro Sampler Instructions   IFV Pro Sampler Brochure

    IFV Pro Sampler
    Instructions

    		  

    IFV Pro Sampler
    Brochure

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IOM Sampler

The IOM Multidust sampler is the preferred sampler for HSE Method MDHS 14/4. The patented IOM Sampler houses a reusable 25 mm filter cassette that holds a specified filter for the collection of inhalable particles. When attached to a personal sampling pump operating at 2 L/min and clipped near a worker's breathing zone, the IOM effectively traps particles up to 100 µm in aerodynamic diameter. This collection method closely simulates the manner in which airborne workplace particles are inhaled through the nose and mouth. Both the plastic cassette and the filter are pre- and post-weighed as a single unit for gravimetric analysis.

The IOM Multidust sampler is the preferred sampler for HSE Method MDHS 14/4. The patented IOM Sampler houses a reusable 25 mm filter cassette that holds a specified filter for the collection of inhalable particles. When attached to a personal sampling pump operating at 2 L/min and clipped near a worker's breathing zone, the IOM effectively traps particles up to 100 µm in aerodynamic diameter. This collection method closely simulates the manner in which airborne workplace particles are inhaled through the nose and mouth. Both the plastic cassette and the filter are pre- and post-weighed as a single unit for gravimetric analysis.

  • Specifications

    Flow Rate    2 L/min
    50% Cut-point    100 µm at 2L/min inhalable faction
    4 µm at 2L/min respirable (with multidust foam)
    Material    Moulded autoclavable conductive plastic (polypropylene) or stainless steel
    Maximum Operating Temperature    Plastic IOM and cassette: 100°C (212°F) with no pressure  †  
    Stainless steel IOM and cassette: 200°C (392°F) suitable for autoclaving and solvent washing
    Filters    25 mm membrane or fibrous filter
    Tubing    1/4 inch (6.25mm) ID
    Dimensions    8.5 x 2.8 cm (3.3 x 1.1 in)
    Weight    55g (< 2oz) (plastic model with plastic cassette)
    Analysis    Gravimetric or chemical (stainless steel model)

    † The plastic IOM is not suitable for autoclaving or ethylene oxide sterilisation.

  • IOM Samplers

    Description Pack Size Part Number  
    IOM Multidust Sampler and Cassette in conductive plastic Each
    50    		 225-70A
    225-70A-50    		  225-70A IOM Multidust Sampler and Cassette in conductive plastic 
    IOM Multidust Sampler and Cassette in stainless steel Each 225-76A  225-76A IOM Multidust Sampler and Cassette in stainless steel, autoclavable for bioaerosol sampling 
    IOM Multidust Sampler conductive plastic with stainless steel cassette Each
    50    		 225-79A
    225-79A-50    		 no image

  • Accessories

    Description Pack Size Part Number  
    IOM Multidust Plastic Cassette with transport clip and cover cap Each
    500    		 225-71A
    225-71A-500    		  225-71A IOM Multidust Plastic Cassette with transport clip and cover cap 
    IOM Cassette transport clip and cover cap Each 225-72A  225-72A IOM Cassette transport clip and cover cap 
    IOM Multidust Stainless Steel Cassette with transport clip and cover cap Each 225-75A  225-75A IOM Multidust Stainless Steel Cassette with transport clip and cover cap 
    IOM Cassette cover cap 10 225-77A  225-77A IOM Cassette cover cap 
    IOM Respirable Foam Discs, for simultaneous respirable and inhalable sampling 10
    50    		 225-772
    225-772-50    		  225-772 IOM Respirable Foam Discs, for simultaneous respirable and inhalable sampling 
    Calidaptor, for hands free calibration of the IOM sampler Each 391-01  391-01 Calidaptor, for hands free calibration of the IOM sampler 
    IOM Sampler Replacement Front Plate Each 225-70H  225-70H IOM Sampler Replacement Front Plate 
    IOM Sampler Replacement Front Plate - Stainless Steel Each 225-76H  225-76H IOM Sampler Replacement Front Plate - Stainless Steel 
    IOM Sampler O-Rings Set of 4 P22570  P22570 IOM Sampler O-Rings 
    Cassette, Cover Cap and Transport Clip

    225-71A

    IOM Cassette transport clip and cover cap

    225-72A

    IOM Multidust Stainless Steel Cassette with transport clip and cover cap

    225-75A

    IOM Cassette cover cap

    225-77A

    IOM Respirable Foam Discs, for simultaneous respirable and inhalable sampling

    225-772

    Calidaptor, for hands free calibration of the IOM sampler

    391-01

    IOM Sampler Replacement Front Plate

    225-70H

    IOM Sampler Replacement Front Plate - Stainless Steel

    225-76H

    IOM Sampler O-Rings

    P22570

    225-70A Plastic IOM Sampler, exploded view

    225-70A exploded view

    225-76A Stainless Steel IOM Sampler, exploded view

    225-76A exploded view

  • Documentation

    IOM Sampler Instructions   O-Rings for IOM Sampler Fitting Instructions

    IOM Sampler
    Instructions

    		  

    IOM O-Ring Fitting
    Instructions

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