If you wanted to change the world, where would you begin?

We’ve been answering that question countless ways since our company was born.

At AAF, clean-air breakthroughs begin with research and development in our $5 million Clean AIR Center. Or start with our people looking at familiar problems in different ways. Whether it’s a practical solution to a simple problem — or an idea that put us on the moon — AAF has always been where world-changing ideas for clean indoor air begin.

MAKING CLEAN AIR MORE INTELLIGENT

We imagined better access to clean indoor air – and then we created it. Now, imagine how these innovations can improve your world.

MEGAcel II

Designed to improve cleanroom uptime, this HEPA filter uses the industry’s first and only eFRM media compatible with PAO for HVAC validation.

Wearable Monitors

Small as a thumb, our wearable IAQ monitor provides powerful feedback by continually measuring particulates in indoor air.

TCO Diagnostic

Removing guesswork, our analysis software compares costs and performance of up to four options to help identify the most effective filtration for your facility and needs.

100+ years of advancements in indoor air.

Our company started with a simple mesh filter built by hand in 1921. In the more than 100 years since, we’ve built a reputation on our innovative firsts in filtration.

1921

Reed Air Filter

Entrepreneur Bill Reed developed a filter to remove dust from the air of his automotive paint shop in Louisville, Kentucky. His company established the foundation of our solutions for indoor air filtration.

1932

First Type D RotoClone

AAF introduced this revolutionary breakthrough in commercial dust control.

1935

Fluorocarbon Synthesis

Daikin became the first in Japan to successfully produce fluorocarbon gas, an early step toward becoming the world’s first company to manufacturer both air conditioning equipment and refrigerant.

1936

First high-efficiency box filter

AAF introduced the first high-efficiency, box-type filter. This decade began an era of innovation by AAF in the areas of air filtration and dust control.

1953

First automatic, self-renewable media filter

AAF invented the Roll-O-Mat®, the first automatic, self-renewable media filter. This system is still widely used to this day.

1961

First bag filter

AAF developed the DriPak® bag filter for protecting air quality and comfort in commercial and industrial applications. Today it is one of the most common types of filtration in use.

1963

First high-efficiency box filter

AAF introduced VariCel®, the first modern, high-efficiency box-style filter.

1968

First separator-less HEPA filter

This innovative filter was introduced after Flanders became the first filtration company to also make its own HEPA media.

1978

First ULPA filter

Flanders introduced the first ULPA (Ultra-Low Particulate Air) filter. It removes even smaller particles than HEPA filters, up to 99.999 percent of particles down to .12 micron.

1989

First high-efficiency mini-pleat filter

High-efficiency filtration met space-saving design when AAF designed the VariCel® II, the first high-efficiency, mini-pleat 4-inch-deep filter. The slim profile led to lower costs for shipping, storage, handling and disposal.

1997

Baghouse innovation

AAF introduced the first modular, expandable baghouse. This design builds on AAF’s innovative bag filter of the 1960s.

2000

First self-supported pleated filter

The new decade brought the introduction of PerfectPleat®, the world’s first self-supported pleated filter. A distinctive pleated pattern promotes even airflow and maximizes its capacity to hold dust.

2016

New software and technology

AAF adds IAQ monitoring software and technology capabilities. Over four years, AAF introduced TCO Diagnostic®, Sensor 360® and VisionAir™ Clean.

LEADERS OF CLEAN AIR

Many organizations around the world have established trusted standards, guidelines and recommendations for Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Quality. American Air Filter follows the guidance of these respected entities to provide assurance to our customers.

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If you wanted to change the world, where would you begin?

MAKING CLEAN AIR MORE INTELLIGENT

100+ years of advancements in indoor air.