Air Quality Engineering Inc
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Company Overview and History
Air Quality Engineering, Inc. has been a presence in the air filtration industry for over 50 years, initially established as Smokemaster, Inc. in 1973 with a focus on tobacco smoke removal. The company expanded its scope significantly in 1984, acquiring Honeywell's industrial air cleaner business and rebranding to Air Quality Engineering to reflect its broader product range. As a 100% employee-owned, U.S.-based company, it is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing cost-effective, high-quality air cleaning equipment. The headquarters in Brooklyn Park, MN, utilizes a 36 KW solar collector array for a cleaner energy source.
Industrial Air Filtration Solutions
The company offers a comprehensive line of industrial air filtration systems, including the innovative MistBuster' line of mist collectors for machine tool coolant mist and the FumeFighter' for portable fume extraction. These systems address various industrial applications such as mist collection from EDM and CNC machining, oil mist control, cold heading air cleaning, and fume extraction for welding, grinding, and soldering. Technologies employed are application-specific and include electrostatic air cleaning, conventional bag and/or air cartridge filtration, and HEPA filtration, ensuring compliance with standards like OSHA for Hexavalent Chromium. Products like the AQE4000 reverse pulse jet dust collector are designed for high contaminant loading and dry applications.
Commercial and Specialty Air Purification
Air Quality Engineering also provides advanced air purification solutions for commercial and hospitality sectors. The AUTOCLEAN' line of pollution control units (PCUs) and the Smokemaster' F72 systems are designed for commercial kitchen exhaust, offering features like integrated water wash systems and odor control modules. For public spaces, the Smokemaster' line of electrostatic precipitators is highly effective for tobacco, cigar, and hookah smoke removal, as well as e-cig and vaping smoke control. The EverClear' and MiracleAir' lines provide HEPA filtration systems for offices, schools, and healthcare facilities, including the XJ-2 HEPA unit for isolation rooms, ensuring clean air in diverse environments.
Technology and Unique Advantages
A key differentiator is the company's proprietary Coanda airflow pattern, which optimizes air recirculation for enhanced cleaning performance and efficient heat distribution. Their electronic air cleaners feature modular solid-state components, designed for low maintenance, energy efficiency, and optimal collection efficiency. Many systems utilize permanent, washable electronic cells, reducing ongoing filter replacement costs and environmental impact. Air Quality Engineering emphasizes a consultative approach, working with customers to understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions backed by engineering expertise and a network of U.S. and worldwide dealers and distributors. They also offer a range of cleaning chemicals and replacement parts to maintain system performance.
