AAF International Launches New Class of High-Efficiency V-Bank Air Filters

American Air Filter Co. Inc., a member of the Daikin Group and global leader in air filtration solutions, recently introduced the BioCel® VXL RC and VariCel ® VXL RC V-Bank Class of air filters, ushering in a new generation of high-performance air filters designed to perform better, last longer, and reduce maintenance time and total cost of ownership.

Designed for use in HVAC systems in hospitals, schools, manufacturing plants, hotels, and other commercial facilities, the VariCel VXL RC and BioCel VXL RC each feature an eight-panel design with multiple recessed, mini-pleat media packs assembled into a series of V-banks, allowing them to contain up to 50 percent more media than standard rigid cartridge filters. This increased media area provides greater airflow capacity and reduces initial resistance by up to 20 percent compared to conventional VBank filters, lowering overall energy usage and extending filter life.

99% average efficiency on 1.0µ to 5.0µ particles, which encompasses the sizes of most bacteria harmful to human health, weighs significantly less, and is much easier to handle and install when compared to traditional 12”-deep, box-style ASHRAE-grade filters.

The VariCel VXL RC is the most efficient V-Bank air filter in its class, dramatically reducing airflow resistance to enable systems to operate using less energy. It is specially designed to deliver consistent air quality even in challenging operating conditions, including variable air volume systems, turbulent airflow environments, repeated fan shutdown scenarios, and moderate to high humidity settings.

The BioCel VXL RC is AAF’s highest performing MERV 16/16A HVAC filter with near-HEPA-level filtration efficiency and a low initial pressure drop, making it an excellent choice against airborne biological contaminants in hospital critical areas as well as in food and pharmaceutical processing plants. The BioCel VXL RC filter offers greater than

Camfil Revamps Flagship Hi-Flo Filter

The VariCel VLX RC’s dual-density design allows dirt particles to be collected throughout the entire depth of the media pack, utilizing the full filtering potential of the media and maximizing dust holding capacity, extending the life of the filter while minimizing operating costs. The VariCel VLX RC also features a strengthened frame for added durability with industry-leading burst pressure and resistance is available in single- and double-header models, with MERV 15/15A, MERV 14/14A efficiencies, and meets LEED® Project Certification efficiency requirements. www.aafintl.com

Camfil has revamped its flagship Hi-Flo filter range with a 12% improvement in energy performance. This improvement has been taken as an average across multiple sizes in the range, compared to its predecessor.

The clean air solutions company first launched the Hi-Flo filter to target industrial and commercial applications in the late 1960s, with numerous updates since. The most recent update has been spurred on by the updated standard from the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). CEN’s standard “EN 16798-3” covers energy standards for ventilation solutions in non-residential buildings. The standard was updated in June 2025.

Camfil’s updated range has a new name and launches as the Hi-Flo ePM1 70% air filter and meets or exceeds filtration performance for targeted sectors such as hospitals, pharmaceuticals and other commercial buildings. www.camfil.us