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FILTRATION PLATFORM ENGINEERING

HEPA H13 / H14 Filtration Platform

Configurable HEPA H13 and H14 filtration platforms for premium residential, commercial, healthcare-adjacent, institutional, and OEM / ODM air purifier projects.
HEPA H13 / H14
Multi-Layer Filtration
Functional Filter Media
Private Label Filters
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Exploded view of a configurable air filtration platform showcasing pre-filter, activated carbon filter, HEPA H13, and HEPA H14 filters with efficiency details.
HEPA OPTIONSH13 / H14
FILTER STRUCTUREPre-Filter / HEPA / Carbon
FUNCTIONAL MEDIAAntibacterial / Anti-Mold
APPLICATIONSResidential / Commercial / Institutional

How This Filtration Platform Works

Configure filtration performance, functional media, filter structure, and replacement strategy around the target product and market.
Requirements

Define the target market, application, performance expectations, maintenance needs, and cost target.

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HEPA Selection

Select H13 or H14 filtration according to product positioning and application requirements.

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Filter Structure

Configure pre-filter, HEPA, activated carbon, and additional functional filter layers.

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Functional Media

Evaluate antibacterial, anti-mold, odor, VOC, long-life, or application-specific filter options.

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Validation

Validate the selected filtration configuration with the target air purifier platform and performance requirements.

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Production

Finalize the filter configuration, replacement structure, SKU strategy, and mass-production specification.

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H13 / H14 Selection
Filter Structure
Filter Ecosystem
Pre-Compliance Testing

HEPA H13 / H14 Filtration Options

HisoAir supports HEPA H13 and H14 filtration configurations, allowing customers to align filtration performance with product positioning, application requirements, and market strategy.
H13 POSITIONING

Premium residential products
Office air purification
Commercial applications
Strong general IAQ positioning
Flexible OEM / ODM configurations

H14 POSITIONING

Higher-performance positioning
Premium air quality products
Healthcare-adjacent applications
More demanding indoor environments
Application-specific projects

EVIDENCEAnechoic Chamber Data
Pre-Compliance Testing

Multi-Layer Filter Structure & Customization

Build application-specific filter packs by combining HEPA filtration with pre-filtration, activated carbon, functional treatments, and long-life filter configurations.
FILTER STRUCTURE

Pre-filter layer
HEPA H13 or H14 media
Activated carbon layer
Multi-layer filter structure
Long-life filter configuration
Application-specific filter packs

FUNCTIONAL OPTIONS

Odor-focused filtration
VOC-related applications
Antibacterial treatment
Anti-mold filter options
Allergy-focused configurations
Pet and smoke applications

EVIDENCEAnechoic Chamber Data
Pre-Compliance Testing

Application-Specific & Private Label Filter Ecosystems

Develop differentiated replacement filter configurations around specific customer segments, applications, and long-term product portfolio strategies.
APPLICATION OPTIONS

Allergy
Pet
Smoke
Odor
Mold-sensitive environments
Commercial applications

BRAND VALUE

Private label replacement filters
Multiple filter SKUs
Recurring replacement-filter revenue
Product differentiation
Premium positioning
Multi-segment product strategy

EVIDENCEAnechoic Chamber Data

Real Filtration Platform Evidence

Existing filter configurations, functional media options, air purifier platforms, and OEM / ODM development experience.

Anechoic Chamber Testing
HEPA

H13 / H14 Filter Options

Configurable HEPA filtration options for different product positioning and application requirements.

Platform：H13 / H14
Anechoic Chamber Testing
STRUCTURE

Multi-Layer Filtration

Pre-filter, HEPA, activated carbon, and functional filtration layers configured as an integrated filter pack.

Multi-Layer
Anechoic Chamber Testing
FUNCTIONAL MEDIA

Antibacterial & Anti-Mold Options

Functional filter options can be evaluated for antibacterial, anti-mold, odor, and application-specific requirements.

Functional Media
Anechoic Chamber Testing
PRODUCT PLATFORM

Existing Air Purifier Platforms

Existing wall-mounted and floor-standing air purifier platforms provide a practical base for OEM, ODM, and private-label filtration projects.

Wall / Floor

Flexible Filtration Development Routes

Start from an existing HEPA platform or build differentiated filter configurations around specific applications and brand strategies.

HEPA Platform

Start with an existing H13 or H14 filtration configuration for faster product development.

Functional Customization

Add carbon, antibacterial, anti-mold, long-life, or application-specific filtration options.

Filter Ecosystem

Develop differentiated replacement-filter SKUs for multiple products, applications, and customer segments.

Project Evidence

Real engineering cases where our compliance expertise accelerated market entry.

Matter over Thread Air Purifier
Allergy & Mold Care Air Purification（United States）

Residential & Commercial Air Purification

CHALLENGE

The client needed to upgrade from a limited ionization-based product to a complete air purification solution with stronger particle filtration, mold-focused differentiation, long filter life, and the flexibility to serve both residential and demanding commercial environments.

ENGINEERING WORK

HisoAir introduced the HA200 and HA400 wall-mounted platforms with customized silver ion filtration, high dust-holding capacity filters, automatic operation, and commercial-ready design—creating a scalable product family for allergy-sensitive, mold-prone, residential, and professional environments.

Result:

The client successfully expanded from a basic ionization product into a scalable wall-mounted air purification portfolio, strengthening its allergy and mold care positioning while opening opportunities in homes, hospitals, schools, hotels, and other commercial applications.

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Matter over Thread Air Purifier
Healthcare Air Purification（Canada）

Infection Control

CHALLENGE

Mactair needed to transform its healthcare air purification concept into a reliable wall-mounted product for hospital environments while integrating proprietary plasma and UV technologies without compromising airflow, structural reliability, usability, or international certification readiness.

ENGINEERING WORK

HisoAir adapted a proven wall-mounted platform, integrating Mactair’s plasma and UV technologies through structural and airflow engineering. Rapid prototyping, performance optimization, and early certification planning helped accelerate development while reducing the risks of building a specialized healthcare product from scratch.

Result:

The collaboration delivered a hospital-ready wall-mounted air purification solution integrating plasma and UV technologies. The proven platform reduced development risk, supported international certification planning, and created a practical foundation for Mactair’s expansion across Canada, Europe, and Brazil.

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Matter over Thread Air Purifier
Wellness Products（Pacific Northwest, USA）

Brain Health

CHALLENGE

As a first-time hardware entrepreneur, Austin needed to translate a science-driven wellness concept into a commercially viable air purifier while navigating unfamiliar areas including filtration engineering, CADR, materials, manufacturing, certification, cost control, and product differentiation.

ENGINEERING WORK

HisoAir supported the project from product engineering to production readiness, including structural optimization, airflow simulation, material selection, prototyping, certification planning, packaging, and manufacturing. The system was engineered to achieve high airflow performance while balancing noise, filter life, aesthetics, and cost.

Result:

The concept progressed into a production-ready wellness air purifier with standout performance, including a target CADR of 800 m³/h. The collaboration enabled Lichen Air to turn medical and wellness expertise into a differentiated commercial product backed by practical engineering and manufacturing execution.

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Matter over Thread Air Purifier
Premium D2C Brand（Los Angeles, USA）

Premium Home Wellness

CHALLENGE

Entering air purification for the first time, the premium wellness brand needed more than a standard appliance. The product required high purification performance, a distinctive furniture-like appearance, practical fabric-panel engineering, and a premium experience aligned with high-end North American consumers.

ENGINEERING WORK

HisoAir used the proven HA-180 and HA-380 platforms as the engineering foundation, then developed a removable and cleanable fabric-panel system and premium appearance customization. The project also included certification support, product education, manufacturing coordination, and end-to-end launch support.

Result:

The client successfully launched a differentiated premium air purifier within six months, expanding its wellness portfolio into indoor health technology. The customized platform combined proven purification performance with a distinctive fabric-based design and secured exclusive North American rights for the product configuration.

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Contaminant Engineering•3 min read

PFAS Water Filtration Technologies Explained: Carbon, Resin & RO

Key Takeaway:

PFAS reduction depends on the specific compounds present, treatment media, contact time, water chemistry, and system design. Activated carbon, ion exchange, and Reverse Osmosis address PFAS through different mechanisms.

PFAS are a large family of persistent fluorinated compounds that can occur in drinking-water supplies. Their treatment behavior varies significantly by molecular structure, chain length, functional group, concentration, and the chemistry of the source water.

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) removes PFAS primarily through adsorption. It is generally more effective for many longer-chain PFAS, while shorter-chain compounds tend to break through more quickly. Carbon performance depends on media properties, Empty Bed Contact Time (EBCT), competing organic matter, loading, and replacement frequency.

Ion-exchange resins use charged functional sites to capture many PFAS compounds. Properly selected anion-exchange media can provide high capacity and may perform better than conventional activated carbon for some shorter-chain PFAS, although performance still depends on water chemistry and competing ions.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) uses membrane separation rather than adsorption. Properly designed RO systems can provide broad reduction across many PFAS compounds as well as dissolved salts and other contaminants. Unlike carbon or resin, however, RO also produces a concentrate stream that must be managed.

No single technology should be selected from a PFAS label alone. System design should consider which PFAS compounds are present, their concentrations, required reduction targets, flow rate, media life, and the applicable third-party certification or validation requirements.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Product Discovery•3 min read

How to Choose an Under-Sink Water Purifier for Modern Kitchens

Key Takeaway:

Match the treatment technology to your water quality first, then evaluate cabinet space, faucet configuration, flow rate, drain and power requirements, and filter replacement needs.

Choosing an under-sink water purifier starts with water chemistry. Carbon filtration is well suited to chlorine, taste, odor, and many organic contaminants, while Reverse Osmosis is more appropriate when dissolved salts, fluoride, nitrates, or broader dissolved contaminants need to be reduced.

For compact kitchens, tankless RO systems eliminate the conventional storage tank and can significantly reduce the space required under the sink. However, membrane capacity stated in GPD does not directly equal faucet flow. When comparing systems, check the actual dispensing flow rate, inlet-pressure requirement, recovery ratio, and whether a booster pump is required.

Installation architecture also matters. Many RO systems require a drain connection, electrical power, and either a dedicated drinking-water faucet or a compatible multi-function faucet. High-flow carbon systems can often connect directly to the existing cold-water line with a simpler installation, but pressure drop and available faucet flow should still be verified.

RO also removes much of the naturally occurring dissolved mineral content. Where taste or mineral balance is a priority, a post-RO remineralization stage can be added. Filter life should be evaluated by both rated capacity and local water quality rather than replacement time alone.

The right system is therefore not simply the smallest or highest-GPD model. It is the configuration that matches the target contaminants, available cabinet space, desired faucet setup, peak dispensing demand, and maintenance expectations.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Water Quality•2 min read

What Does TDS Mean in Drinking Water? Measurement vs Contaminant Reality

Key Takeaway:

A TDS meter estimates the overall concentration of dissolved ionic substances from electrical conductivity. It cannot identify specific contaminants or determine whether water is chemically safe.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refers to the combined concentration of dissolved substances in water. Most handheld TDS meters do not measure TDS directly. Instead, they measure electrical conductivity (EC) and convert that reading into an estimated parts-per-million (ppm) value.

This means a TDS reading can indicate how much dissolved ionic material is present, but not what that material actually is. Calcium, magnesium, sodium, nitrates, and other dissolved ions can all contribute to conductivity, yet a simple TDS meter cannot distinguish between them.

TDS meters are also not suitable for detecting trace contaminants such as PFAS, many VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, or disinfection byproducts. These substances may be present at concentrations far below the level needed to noticeably change electrical conductivity.

A low TDS reading therefore does not guarantee safe drinking water, and a higher TDS reading does not automatically indicate contamination. Water-treatment decisions should be based on laboratory testing for specific contaminants of concern rather than TDS alone.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Technology Selection•2 min read

RO vs UF Water Filtration: Understanding Pore Sizes & Dissolved Minerals

Key Takeaway:

Ultrafiltration can reduce bacteria, turbidity, and suspended particles while retaining most naturally occurring dissolved minerals. Reverse Osmosis provides much broader reduction of dissolved salts and smaller contaminants.

Ultrafiltration (UF) typically uses hollow-fiber membranes with pore sizes in the approximate 0.01–0.1 micron range. These membranes physically retain turbidity, suspended solids, colloids, and many microorganisms while allowing dissolved minerals and salts to remain in the water.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) operates at a much finer separation level. Unlike UF, RO can substantially reduce dissolved ions such as sodium, calcium, fluoride, nitrates, and other contributors to total dissolved solids (TDS). This makes RO more suitable when dissolved-salt reduction is a primary treatment objective.

UF generally requires less system pressure and produces little or no continuous concentrate stream in many point-of-use configurations. RO typically requires greater pressure and produces a reject-water stream, but delivers broader contaminant reduction.

For water with acceptable TDS and mineral content, UF can be a simpler mineral-retaining treatment option. Where dissolved salts, fluoride, nitrates, or broader dissolved contaminants are a concern, RO is generally the more appropriate technology.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Technology Selection•4 min read

Carbon Block vs Reverse Osmosis: Which Fits Your Need?

Key Takeaway:

Choose RO for dissolved inorganic salts and heavy metals; choose Carbon Block for chemical taste/odor, no wastewater, and high line-pressure flow.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Carbon Block filtration represent two fundamentally different treatment methods: membrane separation and adsorption. Understanding these differences helps determine which technology is better suited to a specific water-quality requirement.

Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane with pore sizes of approximately 0.0001 microns. It can significantly reduce dissolved inorganic contaminants such as TDS, fluoride, nitrates, and certain heavy metals. Because water must be forced through the membrane, RO systems require sufficient pressure or a booster pump and generate a concentrated wastewater stream.

Carbon Block filtration relies primarily on adsorption through compressed activated carbon, commonly with nominal pore sizes around 0.5–5 microns. It is highly effective for chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, taste, and odor, while allowing substantially higher direct-flow rates without producing wastewater.

From an operating perspective, Carbon Block systems are generally simpler, require less energy, and avoid the water loss associated with RO. RO involves higher system complexity and operating cost, but provides substantially broader reduction of dissolved contaminants that Carbon Block alone cannot address.

HisoAir Water Technical Series

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