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Commercial Air Purifiers Made in the USA ~ Made to Last

LakeAir Brand Commercial Air Purifiers get the job done. Whether you have a dusty warehouse or a smoky bar, our products get rid of indoor pollution. Our HEPA filters remove the smallest particles from the air. They even remove nano-particles (COVID size). Our electrostatic filters remove the dust, smoke, and all other common types of indoor air pollution. The carbon filters remove odors, gases, and VOCs. The UVGI filters deactivate the DNA of microbials that cause diseases. Our industry-leading 7-year warranty ensures you our products will pay for themselves with long service life. To see all the filtration types check out our Filter Selection Guide

If you are looking specifically for commercial kitchen air purifiers we have a page dedicated to this topic. We have many great options for your commercial Kitchen, check them out here

If getting rid of odors and VOCs in the work place we have your product. Find units designed specifically for removing odors and VOCs in a commercial setting on this informative webpage

LakeAir Has been making air purifiers since 1968. In the past 6 years we have been branching out into industrial sized products To get a taste of what we have to offer see our industrial air purifiers.

Portable (on casters) Commercial Air Purification

The MAX Guard is built on 4 heavy duty casters. There commercial design provides extra strength and durability. If you need a serious portable commercial air purifier that’s not made of plastic and is easy on the eyes, It will pay to take a close look at the MAX Guard models

  • 400 – 1500 CFM
  • High Capacity Smoke, Dust, & Allergen Control
  • Electrostatic and Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Filter Cell 16 x 20 x 5
  • $2495.00

  • 200 – 900 CFM
  • Largest Portable HEPA  for Home or Office
  • Pre Filter / HEPA / Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed control
  • HEPA Filter  16 x 20 x 5
  • $2295.00

  • 350- 1100 CFM
  • Excellent Allergen for Large Areas
  • Pre Filter / MERV 15 / Carbon
  • Variable Speed Control
  • 98%  Efficient to 0.3 Micron
  • $2100.00

Wall Mount Commercial Air Purifiers

The WM-RC2  Smoke Eater  is the first commercial air purifier to mount flush on your wall. These beautiful models mount between 24 inch center commercial grade wall construction. The unit has a friendly repair and service design so it will never need to be removed from the wall.  The unit should be mount with the top at 7 feet high. the clean air is returned to the room above your customer’s heads. 

  • 500 – 1500 CFM
  • Smoke and Odor Removal
  • Electrostatic and Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Mounts Flush or Hanging
  • $2495.00

  • 250 – 900 CFM
  • Smoke and Odor Removal
  • Pre Filter / HEPA / Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Includes Trim Kit
  • $2295.00

  • 350- 1100 CFM
  • Smoke and Odor Removal
  • MERV 15 and Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Lower Fitter Costs
  • $2150.00

Ceiling Mount Compact Commercial Air Purifiers

The CM2 Line was designed to mount into a 2 x 2 ceiling grid. The CM2 Shell is available in vinyl coated steel which makes this unit an attractive hanging unit.  All CM2 models are available in black and white powder coat finish. They feature easy access swing down intake vents for unit service and filter changes. Each unit is 24 x 24, needing only 13 inches of head room for mounting.  These models are perfect for commercial areas where there is less ceiling room for need air purification.

  • 300 – 800 CFM
  • Smoke and Odor Removal
  • Electrostatic and Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Grid / Hung / Flush ~ Ceiling Mounts
  • $1795.00 

  • 200 – 500 CFM
  • Smoke and Odor Removal
  • Pre Filter / HEPA / Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed control
  • Grid / Hung / Flush ~ Ceiling Mounts
  • $1650.00

  • 250- 650 CFM
  • Smoke and Odor Removal
  • MERV 15 and Carbon Filter
  • Variable Speed control
  • Grid / Hung / Flush ~ Ceiling Mounts
  • $1550.00

Commercial Ultra Violet Air Sanitization

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LA2 Custom Commercial Configurations

Versatile Products with many uses

The LA2-RC2  and LA2-RC1 line have a modular design. These units are configurable in 18 different filter options. No matter what your commercial application is LakeAir will have the commercial air purifier for your needs. There are 5 main filter categories. These filters can be installed into 1 of 2 filter slots.  True HEPA with Superior Odor control is one resulting option. A powerful VOC Extractor can be achieved with odor control filters in slot #1 and #2. Spec your own air sanitizer with both true HEPA and Ultra Violet filtration. Companies like Blue Origin use this versatile system in their manufacturing processes. For more information on the filter choices available for the LA2 line see this informative page 
 
 

Filter Options

  • High Capacity MERV 14 Media
  • Electrostatic Precipitator 97% to 0.1 Micron
  • True Commercial HEPA 99.97% to 0.3 Micron
  • Activated Carbon VOC Extraction
  • UVGI (ultra violet germicidal irradiation)
LakeAir Offers 6 different filter types

 Do you need more filtration in one place? The LA2 units can be stacked to create large air purifiers for any size space. These innovative modular designs make the LakeAir brand the right choice for your air purification system. Please give us a call for information on the right  LA2 system for your unique commercial application.
 

What is a Commercial Air Purifier

Real Commercial Air Purifiers

At last check Amazons number one recommendation for a commercial air purifier offered 500 CFM of air flow. As we traveled further down that rabbit hole we did see a unit with 1400 CFM that cost $10,000.00. Home Depot is offering some plastic air scrubbers with decent air flow but unless you want a temporary portable solution, there isn’t anything there that’s going to help a business with indoor air pollutants. Outside of a few rare websites, what is being offered as commercial Air purification is a joke. In the broadest sense “commercial” (meaning  intended to make a profit) the products advertised meet the criteria. But when it comes to air purification the term commercial refers to a fuller meaning.

Commercial means “Heavy Duty”

A real commercial air purifier isn’t made from plastic. A commercial air purifier is meant to be installed into an environment that is likely to be unfriendly. A commercial air cleaner should be very durable. High temperatures, caustic gases, heavy dust concentrations are a likely environment a commercial air purifier will be found in. 

Commercial means “larger capacity”

If a product’s air flow capacity is less than 500 cubic feet per minute  of Air flow it certainly isn’t a commercial product. Because of the size of the areas they service a commercial area may need to cover several 1000 square feet. LakeAir’s industrial line start at 1900 CFM and go all the way to 10,000 CFM.

Commercial means ” Customizable”

A Commercial air purifier should have customization built into it. A commercial environment will require many different types of filtration. If your air purifier has one preset filter package it isn’t likely commercial. The different filter types for a business air purifier should include Media, HEPA, Electrostatic, VOC Control, UVC and airborne oil and mist removal . Commercial applications change from location to location. Many different types of filtration may be needed in different locations around the shop. Some location are likely to require multiple filtration types in one spot. Customizability is a key to success this realm

Commercial means “Supported and Warranty”

If you need support for your product and your phone call is transferred to a call center outside this country it may not be commercial. Your products warranty should be for multiple years. The company you buy from should be able to support you with knowledgeable individuals available by phone, email, chat and even text. Real support starts when there is a problem. Things never seem to go wrong at a convenient time. Your commercial air purifier should come with real time support.

Commercial means “Ease of Maintenance”

If your air purifier needs to be replaced rather than fixed it certainly is not commercial. Commercial air purifiers are designed for easy filter replacement. Blowers and switches are simple to remove and reinstall. They are built with simplicity for long life not loaded up with gadgets that fail soon after purchase. Its not likely your commercial air purifiers can be controlled by your phone. It has the ability to be operated by logical controllers.  

 

LakeAir commercial products are designed to be used where America does business. If you have a shop where you fix cars or  fabricate steel, use LakeAir. Manufacturing processes cause indoor air pollution. Clear the smoke and dust with a machine that is made to clean really dirty air. Dry cleaners and printers emit fumes and VOCs that need to be treated with large amounts of activated carbon. Real commercial locations require you to use real commercial air purifiers. Trust LakeAir for your commercial air purification needs.

Popular Commercial Uses

The Maxum HEPA is not limited to deployment at home. The Swiss Oil Rig giant Transocean has taken to deploy the Maxum HEPA on its oil rigs all over the world. From the North Sea to the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, the Maxum HEPA is helping keep a clean working environment for the men an women in the energy industry. You can be sure if these units are working on oil rigs, they will work very well in your homes and offices.

Commercial Mounting Options

Commercial Wall Mounts

LakeAir Provides wall mounting brackets for it LA2 commercial air purifier line. These mounts are constructed from heavy gauge steel and tubing. They are securely fastened to the wall with lag bolts or other commercial fasteners. These brackets should be screwed into wall studs. The unit should be positioned with the control facing away from the wall. This allows for easy access to replace and maintain filters as needed. The purified air enters one end of the air purifying unit and passes through it and travel down the wall away from the commercial air cleaner.

Heavy Duty Wall Mounting Bracket

Commercial Ceiling Hung Mounts

Our Industrial Line, Flush Mount Line and or Ceiling hung model can all be hung from the ceiling. This is the most common mounting for commercial air purification. Our units are equipped with nut inserts or eyebolts to enable ceiling suspension.

You should choose a strong securing point when deciding where to hang our ceiling hung commercial air purifiers. They can way anywhere from 100 to 600 pounds. Each unit will have at least 4 points from which to hang it. It is a good idea to choose a location and hanging accessories that are able to hold at least double the weight of the product you are hanging 

Combined Purification & Ventilation

Commercial Flush to Ceiling Mounts

Flush to ceiling mounted air purifiers are along the lighter line of commercial products. These units are designed to set in a drop ceiling or be set into a sheet rock ceiling. The flush to ceiling design allows these products to look like a part of the normal interior and add to the over attractiveness of the room. In most cases this type of air purification is supported by the same structure that is holding up the drop ceiling. Do not hang any air cleaner in a ceiling grid without addition support.

Exterior View of the LAFC

Commercial Cart Mounting

Our LA2 Air Purifiers are special designed for cart mounting. Each unit has 4 rubber feet attached to the bottom. These feet act as a cushion for the unit to provide a smooth ride on a cart. Another option is to remove the 1/4-20 screw holding the foot on and using it as a cushion as you anchor the unit to the cart through the foot there by creating a cart mounted commercial air purifier.

Commercial Portable Floor Units

Our MAX Guard line is sold as both residential and commercial. It is has a much larger available air volume than most any other residential air purifier. It’s good looks and low noise level make it a great fit for the home. However the heavy duty construction and large capacity( up to 1500 CFM) make it a good light end commercial unit. The Max Guard can provide 1800 square feet of air purification at 6 air changes per hour. When you need a commercial unit that lloks great, consider the MAX Guard.

MAX-Guard Portable Floor Model

Commercial Filtration Types

Commercial Electrostatic Filtration

LakeAir has been making electrostatic precipitators since 1968. Our electrostatic designs vary from many other commercial lines in that we use smaller tolerances and lower voltage.  This design works into todays concerns about ozone emittance. Our filter cells generate far less ozone than many competitors. Our Industrial line of electrostatic units use up to 12 precipitators in one unit. They also use less energy.

These filters last for years and are easy to change out. They can be installed both horizontally and vertically depending on the project specifications. They offer long life due to the high quality of materials used. The insulators are ceramic, not plastic

Commercial HEPA Filtration

LakeAir HEPA Filters

Our HEPA filters are rugged. They have a metal frame to help them stand up to the rigors of commercial use. They are triple glued to help avoid blow through with higher air volumes and filter resistance. The Mini pleat design creates a much greater surface area and allows for a larger dust load. In many of the common applications, 1 HEPA filter will easily last an entire year.

HEPA Filter Repurposing
Mini pleat filter offers greater dust loads

Commercial Media Filtration

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Our commercial media filters are available in both MERV 15  and MERV14 High capacity designs. MERV 15 filters are tested to be between 94 and 85% efficient on particles as small as 0.3 microns. MERV 14 filters are certified to be able to capture between 84 and  75% of particles 0.3 microns,

MERV 15 Filters are acceptable for use in smoke removal and other small particulate. MERV14 filters are good for moderate fine particulate general dust  control. The high capacity design allows these filters to be used for longer intervals before filter changes are required  Commercial Media filters for dust are 40% less expensive than standard HEPA filters. Media filtration is not for everyone but could be the right fit for your needs. You can call an expert at LakeAir 800-558-9436 for advice on this type of filtration.

Commercial Media Filtration

499097 Product

Our commercial media filters are available in both MERV 15  and MERV14 High capacity designs. MERV 15 filters are tested to be between 94 and 85% efficient on particles as small as 0.3 microns. MERV 14 filters are certified to be able to capture between 84 and  75% of particles 0.3 microns,

MERV 15 Filters are acceptable for use in smoke removal and other small particulate. MERV14 filters are good for moderate fine particulate general dust  control. The high capacity design allows these filters to be used for longer intervals before filter changes are required  Commercial Media filters for dust are 40% less expensive than standard HEPA filters. Media filtration is not for everyone but could be the right fit for your needs. You can call an expert at LakeAir 800-558-9436 for advice on this type of filtration.

Commercial VOC Extraction

VOC extraction  and odor control are the same thing. It is a common commercial filter application request we hear. Many companies are looking to reduce odor and fumes from their manufacturing processes.  Our VOC extracting filters can be customized based on the needs of the customer. We invite end user to send us MSDS sheets for review. 

We work with our media suppliers to identify the best blend of odor  and fume adsorbers for any particular chemical or chemical blend. All of this is done at no extra cost. The custom blending of the media like the consultation is done as a part of our commercial customer service. Other commercial air purifier manufactures do not offer this value added perk we offer to all LakeAir customers. 

Removing VOC (volatile organic compounds) is not always a straight forward process.  Most of these gases can be removed by activated carbon. Activated carbon has a surface that is filled with  nooks and crannies where gaseous molecules can be trapped. Other gases have a slippery nature and can slide pass the carbon trap. These molecules are better trapped in the sieve like structure present by zeolite. We will make a custom blend of activated carbon and zeolite to remove the greatest amount of VOC’s from the air in your facility.

A Carbon crystal has entrapped many odor molecules
Illustration of a carbon crystal covered with odor molecules

When carbon is activated it splits the carbon crystal with many fissures, holes, cracks and crevices. Odor molecules, as they pass the carbon pieces are attracted to the carbon ang cling to the carbon through the force of adsorption. This force is very powerful for many substances. Other substances slip right through the carbon. These substances are often long chain amino acids. To effectively trap these molecule groups another type of media must be employed. The most readily available media with a structure suitable to capture these molecules is Zeolite.  

Zeolite has a crystalline structure that traps molecules like a net. the crystalline structure of zeolite is much smaller than a micron. Their structure is measured in Angstroms. an angstrom is 10,000 times smaller than a micron. So the sieve of zeolite is between 3 and 8 angstroms across. This tiny structure is amazing at capturing odors. Single molecules are smaller than the sieve, but most of the odors are molecule chains and will be effectively removed from the air steam. By mixing the 2 media types we can effectively remove VOCs and odors from the air in your commercial building.

Commercial UVC Filtration

UVGI Filter Implement

The Pandemic led LakeAir to develop their own VOC Filters. Significant kill rates for viruses of all types was the main aim in our development. With this goal in mind we used high wattage bulbs with little spacing between bulbs. This design made for large kill zones. The viruses in the air steam had no choice but to pass within at least 2 inches of the UVC bulbs.

Where other UVC filter designer saw fit to develop products that paid lip service to the ideal of virus irradiation, We chose to introduce a bit of OVER-KILL. This high level of UVC radiation did raise some safety concerns. To alleviate the danger we surrounded the commercial UVC filter cell with Carbon filters. Carbon naturally absorbs UVC radiation thereby lowering risks to individuals who work in close proximity of our Commercial UVC air purifiers.

Look to LakeAir Commercial UVC air sanitizers to clean viruses and bacteria from the air in the spaces where you work.

Commercial Grease Filters

Grease Baffle Filter for LA2-RC2-Kitchen

Our Commerciale Grease Baffles and filters remove up to 94% of oil and grease from the air stream. They are made of durable stainless steel. They are washable and carry a 7 year warranty. These filters work as a pre-filter in a number of our commercial oil mist removal systems.

The grease baffles are also used as a secondary filter in our popular LA2-RC2- Kitchen unit. This product is used in many small commercial kitchen where proper ventilation is not possible. Many of todays electronic cooking devices advertise and ventless. But, the truth is most of them do require some help in removing grease from the air.

If there is grease or oil in the air in your facility, turn to LakeAir commercial grease filtration to clear the way to your companies success.

LakeAir Attributes

 

Our Commercial Air filtration systems were designed when products were supposed to last more than a decade. Since 1968 the all-steel construction has provided the base for our product durability. We use high-quality materials. American steel and aluminum take the place of plastic used in other brands. Our products are easy to use. Modern accessories like remote controls and particle sensors have short lives. These accessories can be added without compromising the longevity of the Air Purifier.

One LakeAir commercial unit can purify the air in a room up to 50 feet x 50 feet. They can be mounted from the ceiling, to the wall or on a cart.  LAFC units mount in a 2’ x 4’ ceiling grid, hanging from or mounted directly to the ceiling.  You can deploy LakeAir products alone or in groups. Together they can handle almost any size room. LakeAir has the clean air solution for your business. No matter where you need it, LakeAir provides great indoor air quality.

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Commercial Air Purifier FAQ

What is a Commercial Air Purifier

A commercial air purifier is a device designed and constructed to clean the air in a working environment. A commercial air purifier has a larger air flow capacity, larger filters,  and a longer life expectancy than a residential air cleaner. 

What is the Difference between a Residential and a Commercial air purifier?

In comparing commercial and residential air purifiers;

  • Air cleaning performance is more important than appearance 
  • Cleaning capacity is more important than low noise levels
  • Durability is valued higher than a low price point.

Can I use a Commercial Air Purifier in my Home?

Certain commercial air purification systems will work well in a home. Others maybe to to large or to heavy to be safely mounted in your home. In a commercial unit you should expect higher operating noise levels. That is the main complaint we hear from customers who purchase a commercial unit for use in their homes.

In there a difference between Hospital grade and Commercial grade air purifier?

There are a number of groups who set standards for hospitals. A few of these may specify certain filtration and air flow standards to be considered by them as “hospital grade”. But, in reality air purifiers readily available to the consumer use the title “hospital grade air purifier” without meeting these standards. So, while there can be a difference between the two there is none. Its just clever use of the name to make a sale.

Will a Commercial Air Purifier work better in my home

It is possible that certain commercial air purifiers will work better in your home. It is however important to consider the followings parameters:

  1. Is the amount of power used economical?
  2. Is the noise level produced acceptable?
  3. Can the commercial unit be safely mounted in my home?
  4.  Will the commercial air purifier create undesirable air flow in the home?