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Building a Greener Future with Industrial Air Filters from K&N Engineering

Choosing the Right Industrial Air Filters: Check the Sustainability Boxes for a Greener Future.

With Earth Day 2023 upon us, prioritizing eco-friendly practices in the digital infrastructure space is more important than ever. The increasing demand for digital services, AI, IoT devices, and high-performance computing applications is expected to drive up energy consumption by data centers, making sustainability a critical concern.

When it comes to sustainability, one crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed is the air filtration system of data centers. While it may be overlooked, choosing the right air filter can make a significant contribution towards achieving environmental objectives.

K&N Engineering has established its Industrial Group with a mission to ensure that data center air filters meet not only performance requirements but also sustainability standards. Are your filters providing these benefits?

 

Energy efficiency

The energy consumption of your facility’s air filtration system can significantly impact its overall sustainability. An energy-intensive system can lead to higher operating costs and a larger carbon footprint. Choosing an energy-efficient air filter can help reduce these impacts and save costs in the long run. 

K&N Engineering provides air filters with high-efficiency MERV ratings that help achieve energy-saving goals. The company’s industrial air filters are engineered to maintain superior performance and require less energy to operate over time.

Durable and long-lasting

When assessing the sustainability of data center air filters, filter durability is a critical consideration. Disposable filters, typically made from low-quality materials like cardboard and paper, tend to break down quickly under harsh operating conditions, resulting in frequent replacements and increased waste generation. 

K&N Engineering industrial air filters are designed to last for years in extreme data center environments. The company uses high-quality materials that withstand harsh conditions while maintaining their effectiveness, providing reliable and consistent long-term performance. The filters have a lifespan of over 15 years, significantly longer than single-use filters that need to be replaced every year. This extended lifespan reduces the frequency of replacements, saving time, money, and resources while also minimizing the environmental impact associated with filter manufacturing, transportation, and disposal.

Washable and reusable

K&N Engineering is dedicated to sustainability and offers air filters that can be washed and reused, reducing waste and generating cost savings for customers. 

Reusable air filters are an eco-friendly alternative that help minimize waste generated by data centers and other industrial applications. K&N Engineering’s air filters can be washed and reused for up to 15 years, reducing the need for frequent replacements. In addition to their environmental benefits, these filters can also generate cost savings by reducing material purchases, labor hours spent on removal and reinstallation, and transportation costs associated with disposal. 

By choosing washable and reusable filters, downtime and disruptions to operations can also be minimized. The filters can be easily cleaned and reinstalled, ensuring that equipment remains in optimal condition.

Packed with care

The company recognizes the impact of packaging waste on the environment and implements sustainable practices to minimize it. To reduce packaging waste, the company uses minimal and eco-friendly materials for packaging. For example, K&N Engineering’s industrial air filters are packaged in simple, compact boxes that use recycled materials whenever possible. The company also offers reusable packaging options, such as returnable containers, which can help reduce waste and cost for customers.

Customizable

The team at K&N Engineering recognizes the uniqueness of each industrial application and acknowledges that there is no universal solution. To cater to specific facility needs, the company offers customizable air filters. These filters can be tailored to meet the requirements of different applications by providing greater flexibility in terms of filter media options. Customizable filters allow the selection of filter media based on specific needs and requirements, such as higher filtration efficiency or reduced pressure drop, which can lead to energy savings. This customization can result in a more efficient system overall, reducing energy consumption and ultimately reducing the environmental impact.

 

Ready to learn more about how you can make a difference in your data center with a K&N Engineering industrial air filter? Visit knfilters.com/industrial or email them at [email protected].

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