The company cited porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) in swine operations and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in poultry operations as biosecurity concerns that have increased the need for effective air filtration.

According to AAF International, the BioShield VXL High Flow has a lower pressure drop than standard MERV 16 V-bank filters, providing 15 percent higher airflow while maintaining MERV 16 filtration efficiency.

For new animal housing facilities, the filter's lower system resistance is intended to help engineers meet ventilation requirements while potentially reducing the number of filters, filtration footprint, and fan power requirements. For existing facilities, the BioShield VXL High Flow is designed to enable operators to upgrade filtration efficiency without sacrificing airflow or replacing existing ventilation systems. Its high-flow design reduces system resistance, allowing existing ventilation systems to move more air through animal housing facilities.

The BioShield VXL High Flow is rated at 984 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 0.15 inches water gauge and contains 200 square feet of filter media. According to AAF International, the filter meets ASHRAE Standard 52.2 MERV 16/16A.

The filter is also fully incinerable and is lighter than traditional 12-inch-deep, box-style ASHRAE and HEPA-grade filters with metal cell sides, which the company said can reduce handling requirements, transportation costs, and installation effort.

AAF International: www.aafintl.com