TFIA Series High Volume Air Samplers
- Indoor or outdoor sampling of
airborne particulates
- 0-70 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
[0-2 cubic meters per minute (cmm)] flow range
- Spot or continuous monitoring
- Portable and lightweight
- Built-in rotometer for
instantaneous flow reading
- Includes 4" (10.16 cm)
diameter filter holder assembly
- For use in normal,
non-explosive atmospheres
- Complete accessories
available for use with Total Suspended Particulate (TSP), PM10
and PM2.5 Systems for U.S. EPA compliance
- Made in U.S.A.
Standard Models:
Note for 110-125 volt and
220-230 volt models:
- F feature includes built in flow adjuster
- CDT Time feature allows to turn "OFF" or "ON" after a preset
time or for use as an Elapsed Time Indicator)
TFIA 110-125
Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz Basic model best seller!
TFIA-F Includes
built-in Flow Adjuster - 110-125 Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz
TFIA-CDT
Includes built-in Count
Down Timer - 110-125 Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz
(Note: CDT feature allows to turn
"OFF" or "ON" after a preset time or for use as an Elapsed Time
Indicator)
TFIA-FCDT Includes built-in Flow
Adjuster and Count
Down Timer - 110-125 Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz
TFIA-2 220-240
Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz Basic model best
seller!
TFIA-2F Includes
built-in Flow Adjuster - 220-240 Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz
TFIA-2CDT
Includes built-in Count
Down Timer - 220-240 Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz
TFIA-2FCDT Includes built-in
Flow Adjuster and Count
Down Timer - 220-240 Volts AC/DC, 50-60 Hz
TFIA-4
24 Volts DC (35 cfm [1 cmm] maximum flowrate) 16 Amps
TFIA-4BC 24 Volts DC with battery cable with clamps, 16 Amps
When normal currents are not
available 24 Volts DC models are ideal for remote field use.
Use Model TFIA-4BC with
2 of 12 Volt DC automobile batteries in series (or at lower
flowrate with 1 of 12 Volt DC battery.)
|
12 VDC |
24 VDC |
4" Filter flowrate |
0.8 cfm (0.3 cmm) |
18
cfm (0.5 cmm) |
8" x10" Filter flowrate |
18
cfm (0.5 cmm) |
26
cfm (0.8 cmm) |
c fm
= cubic feet per minute; cmm = cubic meters per minute
Use Model TFIA-4 with Portable Re-chargable Battery Pack
and Charger:
Model TF24B Battery Pack (20 minute run time on full
charge; 6 hour recharge time)
shown on left with optional
carrying case with shoulder strap
Model TF24CU Battery Charger
(110-125 VAC) for TF24B Battery Pack
Model TF24CU Battery Charger (220-240 VAC) for TF24B
Battery Pack
Other special model High Volume
Air Samplers also available.
Gasoline and diesel generators available for TFIA (110-125 V)
and TFIA-2 (220-230) Series High Volume Air Samplers.
Request details.
Specifications for TFIA Series:
Dimensions: 8-1/2
" x 7-1/2 " x 7-1/2 (21.6 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm)
Carrying weight:
10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
Construction:
Sturdy Lightweight Dural Main Housing
Description
Portable Air Sampler for indoor
and outdoor sampling for all types of airborne particulates
including environmental pollutants, nuclear and biohazards,
industrial, governmental and military tests and studies, mine
air hazards, factory dusts, chemical, radiological and
toxicological analyses, as well as innumerable other types of
research, quality control and testing applications.
Principle of Operation
Large volumes of air are drawn
through a filter by a high-speed rotary motor. Particulate
matter in the air collects on various types and sizes of filter
papers including Glass Fiber Filter Media.
Standard Features
Universal motor, Pump, Variable
Orifice Flowmeter calibrated 0-70 CFM or 0-2 CMM; 4" (10.16
cm) diameter Filter Holder Assembly, Filter Support Rod and
Stainless Steel Mesh Adapter, carrying handle, on/off current
toggle switch, 8 foot (38 cm) grounded cordset.
Analysis of Collected Samples
Filters can be analyzed
gravimetrically, by weighing, taring, ashing, spectrography,
atomic absorption, comparator, microscopic count,
chromatography, atomic colorimetric assay, and gammaray
spectroscopy, x-ray fluorscopy and neutron activation etc., to
identify pollutants and measure their concentrations.
Operation
Proper filter is inserted into
appropriate filter holder of air sampler and sampler is then
ready for test operations. Initial flow rate and sampling time
are recorded. Flow rate is governed by size and type of filter
used. (See Chart A Filters)
The Staplex SH4 4"
Diameter Filter Holder Assembly, is equipped with filter support
rod to be used as back support for Staplex TFA2133 filters. In
addition. when using Staplex TFA41 Filter Paper and Staplex
TFAGF41 Glass Fiber Filters, a special 4 " Diameter
Stainless Steel Screen is required (included).
Calibration:
The rate of flow is measured by
means of an indirect, variable orifice flow meter (pressure
indicator gauge). This indicates the pressure drop across an
orifice in the housing and is calibrated against a standard
orifice on the intake. Flowrate is determined by saturation of
filter paper and should be recorded accordingly during sampling
test periods. User can calibrate the flow meter in the field
using the US EPA prescribed method for calibrating High Volume
Air Samplers, using Staplex Model CKHV and CKHV810 Calibration
Kits. (See additional
data sheet).
General:
Can be used indoors or
outdoors. for mobile or fixed position operation either
horizontally or vertically. Also available is a convenient
Staplex TR-1 Tripod mounting. When required for protracted
periods outdoors a special outdoor enclosed shelter in Aluminum
(SAM) or Wooden (SWM) is available.
Maintenance:
TFIA series models can be
operated continuously when using TFA810 and TFAGF810 8"
x10" filters continuously, with filters checked and changed
as need, based on particulate saturation. No lubrication of any
motor parts is required. Motor brushes should be check after
every 600 hours of usage and changed as needed. Changing of
brushes is recommended for every 800 - 1,000 hours of usage.
Accessories
TFA41 Filter Paper 4" dia.
(100/box)
TFAGF41 Glass Fiber Filters
4" dia. (100/box)
TFAQ41 Quartz Filter 4" dia. (100/box)
TFA810 Filter Paper
8"x10" (100/box)
TFAGF810 Glass Fiber Filters
8"x10" (100/box)
TFAQ810 Quartz FIlter 8"x 10" (25/box)
TFA69 Filter Paper
6"x9" (100/box)
TFAGF69 Glass Fiber Filters
6"x9" (100/box)
TFA2133 Filters, 4" diameter
(100/box)
Filter Holder
Assemblies - SH810
SH810 8" x 10" and - SH69 6" x 9"
Filter Holder Assemblies, as well as additional SH4, 4"
Diameter Filter Holder Assemblies are available. The larger
SH69 and SH810 Filter Holder Assemblies are made of polished
Stainless Steel with Dural adapter ring and filter frame. SH25 Filter
Holder Assembly uses cartridge filters and is recommended for
short term radioactive iodine grab sampling
All Filter Holders are
interchangeable, which is an essential feature when tests require
the use of several samples of the same or different type filters
during critical tests in which the operator can use several loaded
filter holders in order to avoid contamination
Flow
Adjuster/Brush Seater - Models FA-1 and FA-2
- To reduce flow rate from full flow rate to desired
flow rate or to "seat" new motor brushes. (see
additional data sheet)
Calibration Kits
- Models CKHV and
CKHV810 - U.S. EPA prescribed method for
accurate calibration of High Volume Air Samplers. U.S.
EPA recommends that High Volume Air Samplers be re-calibrated at
least once per year (or when major components such as the motor or
flowmeter are changed). Model CKHV used with 4" diameter
filter holder assembly. Model CKHV810 used with 4" or 8"
x 10" filter holder assemblies. (See
additional data sheet)
Tripod
Mounting - Model TR-1
Where normal flat surfaces are not available for conducting
air sampling tests. The Staplex® TR-1 Tripod is
recommended for mounting the TFIA series High Volume Air Sampler.
The Air Sampler and Tripod can be assembled and placed in any
required location in a matter of minutes. Maximum
extended height: 60" (152 cm) / Collapsed height: 22.5"
(57 cm)
Aluminum
Outdoor Shelter - Model SAM
U.S.
EPA prescribed design for enclosed Outdoor Shelter for
continuous sampling with maximum air flow. Protects filter from
rain and other weather elements. Designed for use with TSP (Total
Suspended Particulate) Systems. [requires SH810 filter holder
assembly]
Timers
DTM-1 and DTM-2
Digital 7-Day Timer
Turns Air Sampler "ON" and "OFF" at set
times, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All functions are digital
and quartz crystal controlled; includes digital clock with 1/4-in.
LED display and 7.2 VDC rechargeable stand-by battery; intuitive
programming format. Specify Model DTM-1 for 120 VAC, 60 Hz; Model
DTM-2 for 230 VAC (specify 50 or 60 Hz when ordering).
(Click
to open pdf literature file)
MT-1
and MT-2 Mechanical 7 Day Timer Turns Air Sampler
"ON" and "OFF" at set times ±15 minutes, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Specify Model MLT-1 for 120 VAC, 60
Hz; Model MLT-2 for 230 VAC, 50 Hz
DTM-4CDT
Digital Countdown Timer
Turns Air Sampler "OFF" or "ON" after preset times.
Features LCD display and thumb-wheel setting dials. (range from
99,999 hours to 1 second). Also useable as an Elapsed Time
Indicator. Size: 3" x 4-1/4" x 5"
(7.6 cm x 10.8 cm x 12.7 cm); Weight: 1.75 lbs. (0.8 kg). Usable
for 110-125 VAC, 220-240 VAC and 24 VDC.
ETI-1
and ETI-2 Elapsed Time Indicator Shows
sampler run time in hours and hundreths (99,999.99 hours).
Standard models are non-resettable mechanical models. Specify
Model ETI-1 for 120 VAC, 60 Hz.; Model ETI-2 for 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
(Re-settable model ETI-1R is also available for 120 VAC in minutes
and tenths)
Constant
Flow Controllers Models FC-1 and FC-2 - Automatically
maintains a constant mass flow through an High Volume Air Sampler
regardless of filter loading, atmospheric conditions and line
voltage. Specify Model FC-1 for 115 VAC; Model FC-2 for 230 VAC.
[requires SH810 filter holder assembly]
Models
FC-1ETM and FC-2ETM include built-in non-resettable Elapsed
Time Indicator.
Models
FC-1MLT and FC-2MLT include built-in Mechanical 7-Day Timer
and non-resettable Elapsed Time Indicator.
(see additional data
sheet)
Flow
Recorder - Models FR-1 and FR-2 - Provides a
permanent record of High Volume Air Sampler performance during a
24-hour period. Specify Model FR-1 for 115 VAC; Model FR-2 for 230
VAC. (see
additional data sheet)
Annular
Kinetic Impactor - Model AKI - designed
for inertial collection especially of radioactive particles. (see
additional data sheet)
Carrying
Cases - TFIA-CC
Carrying Case for Model TFIA, TFIA-2 or TFIA-4 High Sampler and
filters (includes shoulder
strap).
TF-CCK
Carrying Case - for water proof storage and
carrying of Model TFIA Air Sampler, SH810
8”x10” Filter Holder, TR-1 Tripod, Filters and other
accessories. (Click
to open pdf literature file)
TSP (Total
Suspended Particulate) Air Sampling Systems -
for U.S. EPA environmental ambient air sampling
(see
additional data Sheet)
PM10
Size Selective Inlet and Air Sampling Systems -
for U.S. EPA PM10 environmental air sampling. Staplex PM10 Size
Selective Inlet is available separately as Part No. PM10-SSI for
conversion of existing TSP (Total Suspend Particulate) High Volume
Air Sampling Systems to PM10 Systems. (see
additional data sheet). (Click
to open pdf literature file)
High
Volume Cascade Impactors, 4, 5 & 6 Stage models -
for particle size separation.
(see additional
data sheet)
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