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Odor Control Air Purifiers

Odor Control Air Purifiers & VOC Extractors

Odors in commercial and industrial spaces aren’t just unpleasant — they’re a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. From solvents and adhesives to inks and cleaning agents, VOCs release gases that can spread across a workspace, causing health risks, compliance challenges, and customer complaints.

The key to solving the problem is matching the right odor control system to the size and intensity of your environment. That’s why LakeAir builds VOC extractors in scalable tiers — from versatile units for mid-sized shops to industrial powerhouses designed for the largest VOC loads.

Our VOC Extractors at a Glance

LA2-RC2-VOC

Best for small to medium shops

 Labs, Grow Rooms, Garbage Areas

Ceiling Hung 1000 CFM VOC Extractor ~ LA2-RC2-OC

1000  CFM

12 Pounds of Carbon

LA6-RC4-VOC

Large Shops

Auto Body, Print Shops Dry Cleaners

LA6-RC4 VOC is a 2000 CFM VOC Extractor holding up to 36 pounds of media

2000  CFM

37 Pounds of Carbon

LA9-RC6 & RC8 VOC

Industrial Settings

Heavy Voc  Processes

LA9-RC6 and RC8 Industrial air Purifier

3500  CFM

55 Pounds of Carbon

Print Shop VOC Control

Printing operations turn out some fabulous looking work. They also produce some nasty fumes.  Modern printing processes  use toners and inks that are likely to contain any number of Volatile Organic Compounds. There are a long list of possible chemicals but some of the more likely are:

  1. Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA): IPA is often used as a solvent in inks and cleaning agents. It evaporates quickly and can contribute to VOC emissions.

  2. Ethanol: Similar to IPA, ethanol is used in some inks and cleaning solutions and can release VOCs during evaporation.

  3. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK): MEK is a solvent commonly found in inks and adhesives. It is known for its fast evaporation rate and can contribute to VOC emissions.

  4. Toluene: Toluene is often used in solvent-based inks. It has a strong odor and is a VOC that can be released into the air.

  5. Xylene: Xylene is used in certain types of inks and can contribute to VOC emissions. It has a characteristic sweet smell.

  6. Benzene: Benzene may be present in small amounts, especially in older printing processes, and is a known VOC with potential health concerns.

To remove these gases from the air you need to either vent them outside, which can cause a huge humidity issue for printing or capture them via adsorption. Adsorprtion uses the adhesive nature of of atoms to draw VOC molecules into the the structure of your adsorbing media. LakeAir VOC extractors use activated carbon and zeolite as the bulk of their odor removing medias
image of a print shop where VOCs can be a problem
LakeAir Supplies VOC Extractors for many print shop across the county

Body Shop VOC Removal

image of a body shop where a worker is ready to do touch up paint

LakeAir VOC extractors find a home in many body shop. Paint booths are great for full on painting operations but small repairs are often best done without opening up the booth.  Bondo, adhesives, and touch up paint always have some VOCs related to their use. This is a list of  some of the VOCs we are asked to help remove from body shops.

  1. Isocyanates: Found in certain automotive paints and coatings, isocyanates are known to be potent respiratory irritants. They are a key component in some types of two-component automotive paints.

  2. Toluene: Toluene is often present in solvent-based paints, primers, and coatings used in auto body repair. It contributes to the characteristic smell of automotive paint.

  3. Ethylbenzene: Found in some paints and coatings, ethylbenzene is a VOC that can be released during application and drying.

  4. Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene or PERC): Although less common, PERC can be found in some automotive paint strippers and cleaning agents used in auto body shops.

  5. Acetone: While not as persistent as some other VOCs, acetone is present in certain automotive paints and solvents.

It is important that all automotive shops are aware of the dangers associated with the products they use on a regular basis. A powerful VOC extractor can transform a dangerous work places where quality craftmanship is practiced carefully.

Dry Cleaning Service

Modern dry cleaning services are much better than the operations  from a decade ago. Even with the new technology, a need for VOC extraction is common place. We have found that many old operations need to perform air clean up due to chemicals that may have been soaked into the walls and ground. Some of the fumes we find today in a dry cleaning facility are:

  1. Perchloroethylene (PERC): PERC, also known as tetrachloroethylene, has been a widely used dry cleaning solvent. However, due to environmental and health concerns, there has been a shift towards alternative solvents in recent years.

  2. Hydrocarbons: Some modern dry cleaning operations use hydrocarbon-based solvents as an alternative to PERC. These solvents are typically less toxic and have lower environmental impacts.

  3. Siloxanes: Certain silicone-based solvents, known as siloxanes, may be used in some eco-friendly or “green” dry cleaning processes.

It’s important to note that the specific solvents used can vary between dry cleaning establishments, and newer, more environmentally friendly alternatives may be adopted in some operations. As you move your facility into better compliance with local and federal ordinances, know that LakeAir VOC Extractors can help you provide a safe work place and a better neighbor for all.

 

Other Businesses that LakeAir Can help with odors and VOCs

Here is a short list of other businesses that we have been able to help with Odors and VOCs

  • Boat Manufacturers
  • Sign Manufacturers
  • Fiber Glass shops
  • Marine Fishing Industry
  • Marine Research
  • Funeral Homes
  • Nail Emporiums
  • Coffee Shops
  • Eyelash Manufacturers
  • Makeup Manufacturers
  • Pittsburg Paint Outlets

No matter what business you are in we can help you get your odor issue under control. Whether you are trying to reduce odors or trying to come into compliance with VOC regulations we can help. 

Our systems always work. We will work with industry experts to find the answer for the chemicals that are giving you problems. We have never charged extra for custom media blending.

If you have a VOC issue give our customer service team a call at 800-558-9436. We offer help 7 days a week. You can always reach us at our email address [email protected]

VOC Extraction Media

Activated Carbon

Activated carbon is the most common adsorbing media. The most common source for activated carbon is coconut shells. These shells are fired turning them into charcoal. The charcoal is then exposed to an high temperature oxidizing gas. Many times this is steam. The steam reacts with the carbon to create billions of tiny pours. it is in these pours that atomic bonds are created that adsorbs gas molecules into the porous structure where they are captured.

In making our VOC extracting filters we use a range of carbon crystal sizes. By having irregular shaped carbon we force the polluted air to travel across and through a maze of carbon this tumbling effect helps more gasses to be trapped and leaves the customer with cleaner air.

Activated Carbon odor absorption illustration
Carbon adsorbs VOC molecules through atomic attraction into billions of irregular sized pours
microscopic image of a zeolite crystal structure from resaerch-gate

Zeolite

Zeolite is the second most widely used VOC adsorbing media. It differs from activated carbon in that it acts like a tiny poured sieve to trap molecules and molecules chains.  Certain chemicals are better trapped by zeolite than carbon. 

The pour structure of zeolite is so small it is measured in a unit of measure called angstroms. An angstrom is 1/10,000 of a micron.  the pours in zeolite average between 3 and 8 angstroms across. While small molecules like hydrogen can pass right through  zeolite larger molecules like formaldehyde are often trapped even as separate molecules.

Zeolite is a naturally occurring element.  and readily available for residential and commercial use.  It can be used to purify air, water and even the ground.

Zeolite Absorption Graphic
Zeolite adsorbs Gas Molecules like a sieve with super tiny pours
Image of Potassium Permanganate

In many commercial odor control systems, potassium permanganate is combined with activated carbon to create a multi-stage gas filtration system. The carbon captures many organic vapors, while the permanganate media oxidizes gases that carbon cannot absorb effectively

Potassium Permanganate

Some odors and chemical vapors cannot be captured by carbon alone. These gases must be chemically neutralized.

Potassium permanganate is an oxidizing filtration media used to break down certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odor-causing gases. Instead of simply trapping the contaminant like carbon, potassium permanganate chemically converts the gas into a stable compound that remains in the filter media.

This makes potassium permanganate particularly effective for removing gases such as:

  • Formaldehyde

  • Hydrogen sulfide

  • Ammonia

  • Sulfur compounds

  • Certain solvent vapors

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Custom Sizing

LA6-RC4 VOC Extractor

LA6-RC4 VOC is a 2000 CFM VOC Extractor holding up to 36 pounds of media
  • Capacity                                          2000 CFM
  • Filter Media                                    Virgin Coconut Shell Carbon *
  • Media Capacity                             Up to  16,500 grams / 37 Pounds 
  • Unit Size                                          40” x 24” x 22”
  • Shipping Size                                 54” x 36” x ”30
  • Unit Weight                                    165 Pounds
  • Shipping Weight                            185  Pounds
  • Power Usage                                 120 v, AC/60Hz 10 amp
  • Sound Level                                   42-74 dB(A) @15’
  • Particle Removal                           VOC Only
  • Cabinet Finish                               Black steel Clad Vinyl
  • Warranty                                        7 Year Limited
  • * Custom Media Available  

$4900.00

LA6-RC4-VOC Product Page
Odor Control & VOC Extractor with extended warranty LA2-RC2-OC2 by LakeAir CAPP

LA2-RC2-VOC Extractor

  • Capacity                                          100 CFM
  • Filter Media                                    Virgin Coconut Shell Carbon *
  • Media Capacity                              5500 grams /  12.1 Pounds
  • Unit Size                                          22” x 19” x 22”
  • Shipping Size                                 26” x 26” x 30”
  • Unit Weight                                    115 Pounds
  • Shipping Weight                            130  Pounds
  • Power Usage                                 120 v, AC/60Hz 4.6 amp
  • Sound Level                                   44-71 dB(A) @15’
  • Particle Removal                           VOC Only
  • Cabinet Finish                               Black or White steel Clad Vinyl
  • Warranty                                        7 Year Limited
  • * Custom Media Available  

$2700.00

LA2-RC2-2OC Product Page
LAAS 1600 VOC Ducted VOC Extractor
  • Capacity                                          1000 CFM
  • Filter Media                                    Activated Carbon / Zeolite / Cannablend
  • Media Capacity                             5500 grams / 12 Pounds 
  • Unit Size                                          22” x 21” x 19”
  • Shipping Size                                 26” x 26” x ”26
  • Unit Weight                                    105 Pounds
  • Shipping Weight                            125  Pounds
  • Power Usage                                 120 v, AC/60Hz 5 amp
  • Sound Level                                   42-71 dB(A) @15’
  • Particle Removal                           VOC Only
  • Cabinet Finish                               Black steel Clad Vinyl
  • Warranty                                        7 Year / Lifetime Limited
  • Duct Adapter                                 12″ Standard

$2700.00

LAAS-1600-VOC Product Page
Maxum VOC odor control Air Purifier
  • Capacity                                          500 CFM
  • Filter Media                                    Activated Carbon / Zeolite / Cannablend
  • Media Capacity                             1800 grams / 12 Pounds 
  • Unit Size                                          17” x 13” x 12”
  • Shipping Size                                 19” x 19” x ”16
  • Unit Weight                                    30 Pounds
  • Shipping Weight                            33  Pounds
  • Power Usage                                 120 v, AC/60Hz 2.5 amp
  • Sound Level                                   42-68 dB(A) @15’
  • Particle Removal                           VOC Only
  • Cabinet Finish                               Black steel Clad Vinyl
  • Warranty                                        7 Year / Lifetime Limited

$895.00

Maxum-VOC Product Page

Sources

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adsorption
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_carbon
  • VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL OF OCCUPANCY ODOR AND TOBACCO SMOKE ODOR: LABORATORY STUDIES: FINAL

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