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Personal Modular Impactor (PMI)

Highly Efficient Personal PM10, PM2.5, or PM Coarse Sampling

    Personal Modular Impactors (PMI)
  • Models available for PM10, PM2.5, or PM Coarse (10-2.5) sampling


  • Use with any constant flow pump at 3 L/min


  • Closely follows PM2.5 or PM10 as defined by EPA


  • Compact and lightweight — only 2.5 ounces (71 grams)
    • Ideal for personal or micro-environmental sampling

  • Convenient modular design for easy operation
    • Removable filter cassette for easy media changes
    • Disposable ready-to-use pre-oiled impaction discs reduce particle bounce for high collection efficiency — no cleaning or greasing
    • Convenient clip for mounting sampler in the breathing zone

  • PMI 10 model is easily converted to measure PM Coarse with accessory ring


  • PMI 10 model is suitable for ACGIH® thoracic TLVs®
    • Including sulfuric acid and cotton dust as thoracic particulate matter

SKC Personal Modular Impactors Operating Instructions (PDF)

SKC Personal Modular Impactors Spec. Sheet (PDF)

SKC Personal Modular Impactors Performance Profile (PDF)

Modular Impactors Poster Presentation (PDF)

 

SKC Personal Modular Impactors
The patented (U.S. Patent No. 7,334,453) SKC single-stage Personal Modular Impactors (PMIs) are designed for the highly efficient collection of PM10, PM2.5, or PM Coarse (10-2.5). The samplers are easy to use with a removable filter cassette and pre-oiled impaction disc. The 25-mm pre-oiled impaction disc mounts directly on top of the filter cassette and reduces particle bounce for high collection efficiency. A 25-mm filter may be used as an alternate impaction substrate for optional chemical analysis of particles. The PMI Coarse model includes a second filter cassette to allow collection of particles < 10 µm, but larger than 2.5 µm.

PMI Performance
The graph below demonstrates the high sampling efficiency of the PMI PM2.5 and PM10 Samplers when compared to the EPA PM2.5 and PM10 criteria curves. For more information, see the Modular Impactors Poster Presentation (PDF).

Chart: Collection Efficiency of PMI 2.5 and PMI 10 Samplers
Collection Efficiency of PMI 2.5 and PMI 10 Samplers
(Click to enlarge)

 

Performance Profile

Flow Rate 3 L/min for all models
50% Cut-point 10 µm or 2.5 µm (model dependant)
Material Inlet: Precision-tooled aluminum
Exhaust: PVC
Filter Cassette: Delrin® with stainless steel support screen

O-ring: Inlet — PTFE
O-ring: Exhaust — BUNA-N

Final Collection Filter 37-mm filter, select filter material based on application
Impaction Substrate 25-mm pre-oiled, disposable porous plastic disc to reduce particle bounce or 25-mm filter for optional chemical analysis
Analyses Gravimetric and chemical
Dimensions
(without clip)
Diameter: 2 in (5.1 cm)
Height: 1 in (2.6 cm)
Weight: 2.5 oz (70.9 gm)

 

Partner AirChek® XR5000 Pump with PMI

worker wearign PMI and AirChek 2000 PumpThe PMI Samplers may be used with any constant flow sample pump capable of maintaining a constant 3 L/min flow rate. However, partnering a PMI Sampler with an AirChek XR5000 Sample Pump creates a highly efficient sampling system. The compact, lightweight XR5000 pump is ideal for personal sampling.


Ordering information
Description
Cat. No.
Personal Modular Impactor (PMI) includes impactor and filter cassette with support screen, requires impaction substrate and collection media sold separately; see below
PM2.5 Personal Modular Impactor  PM2.5 cat no 225-352
PM10 Personal Modular Impactor (PMI) PM10 225-350
PM Coarse,
includes 2 filter cassettes and filter retainer
Personal Modular Impactor (PMI) PM Coarse225-351
Recommended Collection Filters
Quartz Filters, 37 mm, Tissuquartz™, 432 µm thick, pk/25
PTFE Filters, 37 mm, 2.0-µm pore size, with PMP support ring, pk/50
Back pressure on PTFE filters can vary within the same lot.
PTFE Filters, 37 mm, 1.0-µm pore size, with laminated PTFE support, pk/50
Back pressure on PTFE filters can vary within the same lot.
Recommended Impaction Substrate
Pre-oiled Porous Plastic discs, 25 mm, ready to use, disposable, required for sampling, limited shelf-life
A 25-mm filter may be used as an alternative impaction substrate for optional chemical analysis.
pk/25
pk/50
Accessories
PM Coarse Ring includes filter cassette, adapts a PMI 10 to a PMI Coarse
Replacement Filter Cassette
PMI Cassette Opener
Forceps, stainless steel, non-serrated flat tips
Filter-Keepers, 37 mm, for filter transport, pk/100
Filter-Keepers, 37 mm, for filter transport, pk/10
PMI Calibration Adapter
Replacement PMI Exhaust O-ring, ea P32001
Filter Retainer, secures filter to impaction substrate position on top of cassette 225-354

SKC Personal Modular Impactors Operating Instructions (PDF)

SKC Personal Modular Impactors Spec. Sheet (PDF)

SKC Personal Modular Impactors Performance Profile (PDF)

Modular Impactors Poster Presentation (PDF)


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