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HOUSTON, TX, October 21, 2014 /PressRelease/ —Sentry Air Systems, a 30-year-old, Houston-based designer and manufacturer of air purification systems, is moving from its location on West Little York in Houston to Katy. Currently under construction on FM 529, the new building reunites the company, which had been forced by growth to occupy two buildings a… Learn More
Chemical air filtration system aids in reducing exposure to methylene chloride vapor
Earlier this month, a New Jersey cabinet manufacturer was cited by OSHA for 15 safety and health violations; seven were serious violations for exposing employees to unsafe levels of methylene chloride vapor. In their report, OSHA proposed a penalty of $32,340 for just those seven serious violations – ouch! A serious violation occurs when there… Learn More
Customer Testimonial: Surgeon tests efficiency of air cleaner against isoflurane vapor
Here at Sentry Air Systems, filter efficiency testing is engraved in our DNA. Air cleaners can have fancy widgets and be constructed from the sturdiest materials, but if their filters are inadequate then the product fails to live up to its name. Our overarching mission, to provide clean air solutions to customers, is the reason… Learn More
Reducing Occupational Exposure to Polyurethane Foam Dust
What is Polyurethane Foam? Polyurethane foam (PU) is found in many consumer and industrial products on the market today. From furniture and bedding to packaging and automotive liners, PU is known for its durability, comfort and support (American Chemistry Council). According to the Polyurethane Foam Association, approximately 1.7 billion pounds of polyurethane foam are… Learn More
Portable hood offers ISO Class 5 environment at a fraction of the cost
Many applications across several industries require the use of a clean room. Simply put, a clean room is a controlled environment with a low level of air pollutants like dust, vapors, aerosols and biological microbes. These environments vary in levels of sterility based on the application being performed. The more delicate the application, the more… Learn More
Chloroform vapor control with carbon filtration
Chloroform is a by-product formed when chlorine disinfects water but also has many industrial uses (Delaware). French chemist, Jean-Baptiste Dumas, formally named and characterized chloroform in 1834. Since then, the chemical has been used for a variety of applications, including: • Solvent in the laboratory and pharmaceutical industries • Production of dyes • Bonding agent… Learn More
Testimonial: $300 Data Recovery uses portable clean room for precise diagnosis
One of our sales team members happened to see a Yelp page for a data recovery company and — Boom! — there it was, a photo of a Sentry Air 18” Clean Room Mini. Who is this company with the intriguing name? (Not to mention the even more intriguing business model.) About $300 Data Recovery… Learn More
Controlling fumes generated during EEG electrode application and removal
Electroencephalography ― more commonly known as EEG ― is the process of detecting and recording electrical activity in the brain by applying electrodes along the scalp. Mayo Clinic explains that our brain cells communicate via electrical impulses and are active all the time, even when we are sleeping. This activity shows up as wavy lines… Learn More
When humanitarianism begets sales
From a young age, Omar Ilsever had an innate desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. His search for an effectual career led him to Bryan Rossnagel’s office nearly nine years ago. “This was not a regular job.” At the time, Mr. Rossnagel, President of Sentry Air Systems, was looking for someone eager… Learn More
EPA releases final risk assessment on Trichloroethylene (TCE)
In 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of 83 chemicals identified for further investigation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Of those chemicals, Trichloroethylene (TCE) received a hazard rating of 3, meaning high level hazard concern for both human health and environmental toxicity. The EPA chose to review TCE because of… Learn More