Engineered for real-time detection and gravimetric sampling of airborne particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10, TSP) to ensure occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance.
Industrial Hygienists Environmental Agencies Mining Operations Construction Managers Cleanroom Operators
OSHA / EPA Compliance IAQ Assessment Fugitive Dust Tracking Stack Emissions Monitoring Personal Exposure Limits
PM1, PM2.5, PM10 and total suspended particulate measurement categories.
Outdoor stations, continuous systems and regulatory fenceline monitoring solutions.
Mobile, handheld and instant-read instruments for site inspections and rapid surveys.
Heavy-duty instruments for stacks, factories, construction zones and mining operations.
IAQ, outdoor environmental monitoring and site boundary dust assessment.
Laser-based detection, gravimetric sampling, high/low volume samplers and particle counting.
Worker exposure monitoring and IoT-enabled remote dust monitoring systems.
Understanding the core operating principles of dust measurement ensures compliance with strict EPA, OSHA, and ISO mandates. Selecting the appropriate technology prevents regulatory fines and protects occupational health.
Uses a laser beam to illuminate particles. Scattered light is collected by a photodiode, producing a signal proportional to particle concentration. Offers immediate trending data without waiting for lab analysis.
The absolute standard. Pumps a known volume of air through a pre-weighed filter. The filter is re-weighed in a laboratory. It is the only legally defensible method for official EPA/OSHA compliance logging.
Particles are collected on a continuous filter tape. A Carbon-14 beta source measures the attenuation (absorption) of beta rays through the dust spot. Highly accurate and fully automated for weeks.
Uses a vibrating glass tube. As dust accumulates on a filter attached to the tube, the oscillation frequency changes. This provides true continuous direct mass measurement, uninfluenced by particle color.
| Technology Type | Primary Application | Data Type | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Scattering / Laser | Cleanrooms, Indoor IAQ, Spot Checks | Real-Time | Instant readouts; portable and lightweight. |
| Gravimetric (High/Low Vol) | Compliance Audits, Baseline Surveys | Retrospective | EPA Reference Method; physical sample for lab analysis. |
| Beta Attenuation (BAM) | Smart City Networks, Boundary Fencelines | Continuous | Automated filter tape advancement; minimal maintenance. |
| Triboelectric / Electrodynamic | Industrial Stack / Baghouse Emissions | Continuous | Survives extreme temperatures and harsh industrial stacks. |