How Our Air Cleaners Work
The Basics
Blue Ox Air Cleaners use a high-powered centrifugal blower to pull contaminated air through a series of advanced micro-glass filters. These filters capture even sub-micron particles, effectively cleaning the air of smoke, dust, and other airborne pollutants.
Once filtered, the clean air is recirculated back into the room — no need for ductwork, and no loss of heating or air conditioning efficiency.
For environments where odor control is essential, we offer models with charcoal filters or heavy-duty charcoal banks to help eliminate smoke and other odors. For the highest level of filtration, HEPA units are also available, making our systems versatile for a wide range of applications.
Configurations (T vs. Pass-thru)
T-Style
Pass Through
Blue Ox air filtration systems are available in two airflow configurations to suit different spaces and needs:
Pass-Through Style
• Straight-line airflow with intake and exhaust on opposite ends
• Draws contaminated air in from one end and pushes clean air out the other
• Efficient, streamlined design for consistent airflow
T-Style
• Features air inlets on both ends with a center exhaust outlet
• Dual filter banks for increased filter media
• Pulls air from both sides and discharges it through the middle
• Ideal for spaces requiring maximum filtration capacity
Each configuration is engineered to improve air quality quickly and efficiently, whether you’re removing cigar smoke in a lounge or capturing industrial dust.
Planning / Placement
To get the best results, our air cleaners are most effective when used in a strategic pattern. Positioning multiple units to create a circular airflow pattern allows the system to clean the same air multiple times, ensuring optimal air quality.
Key placement considerations include:
• Room size and layout
• Desired air quality level
• Type and level of contaminants
• Production or occupancy processes
Each Blue Ox air cleaner has a specific "catch" and "throw" distance — this determines how far the units should be spaced apart to keep air circulating efficiently.
We recommend placing units near the corners of the room or around the perimeter to promote a continuous, circular airflow pattern. This circulation rate is measured in "air exchanges per hour." Depending on your application — from cigar bars to manufacturing plants — you may need more or fewer exchanges to achieve clean, breathable air.
Need help planning your system? Our air filtration experts are happy to assist you with proper placement recommendations tailored to your space.
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