Getek launches portable ACU for targeted AMC, VOC removal

GE Technology Inc. (Getek) recently launched its ACU portable air cleaning unit. The ACU combines high-efficiency particulate control with customizable molecular filtration in a self-contained mobile unit. It is designed for indoor air quality and controlled-environment contamination control in commercial, industrial, and cleanroom settings.

Getek said its ACU offers ULPA-class particulate options for beyond-HEPA performance and refillable, site-specific CHEMSORB chemisorptive blends. This combination targets airborne molecular contaminants (AMC) while reducing consumable waste and supporting sustainability objectives.

The lower chamber houses Getek CHEMSORB media in the following format options:

• Refillable trays (CHEMSORB-R)
• Pleated (CHEMSORB-P)
• Sponge (CHEMSORB-S)

Depending on the blend, CHEMSORB targets acids, bases, molecular gases, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone, reactive compounds, boron-containing gases, and phosphorus-containing gases.

The ACU supports HEPA H13 and optional ULPA stages, delivering up to 99.999% particle removal efficiency at MPPS. Getek said these qualities make it suitable for occupational health protection, infection-risk reduction, and process-critical cleanliness.

Applications include industry, manufacturing

ACU’s mobile design enables fast relocation to address localized contamination wherever it occurs. Air enters from the bottom, moves vertically through the unit, and exits from the top for efficient air distribution.

Four casters - including four locking wheels - allow for easy movement and secure placement. Configurations can range from general ambient air cleaning to ultra-high filtration for cleanrooms and critical production areas:

Commercial & public spaces

• Odor and VOC control in hospitals, classrooms, offices, and high-traffic public venues
• Supplemental air cleaning where HVAC underperforms, such as conference halls, restaurants, and event spaces

Industrial & manufacturing

• Fume and solvent emission abatement in workshops, print shops, and production areas
• Corrosive-gas control to protect sensitive electronics and control systems

Cleanroom & process-critical environments

• Formaldehyde vapor removal in laboratories and R&D facilities
• Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid vapor abatement after sterilization or cleaning
• Ozone and ethylene removal to extend produce shelf-life in controlled storage

Note: ACU is positioned as an IAQ supplementation product and is not a medical device. No pathogen-reduction claims beyond filtration performance are intended.

ISO, ANSI, ASHRAE compliant design

Getek’s “TAFS” engineered approach combines on-site diagnostics, molecular-level contamination analysis, and custom media manufacturing to match each facility’s contamination profile, optimizing performance and managing pressure drop at the chosen duty point.

THe ACU is manufactured under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems standards. CHEMSORB media/filters available with performance testing per ANSI/ASHRAE 145.1. Materials are available in RoHS/REACH-compliant selections.

Getek’s ACU is designed to reduce consumable waste through refillable media trays, maintain airflow efficiency with optimized molecular media, and extend service life with corrosion-resistant construction, with benefits depending on configuration and operating conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Airflow (typical HEPA configuration): ~1,100 m³/h (≈ 650 CFM) at face velocity ≈ 1.0 m/s
• Particulate stage: HEPA H13
• Molecular stage: CHEMSORB-R / -P / -S; media performance per ANSI/ASHRAE 145.1 where applicable
• Airflow control: Adjustable via manual settings
• Power: 210 W @ 220 V, 60 Hz; single phase (optional 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz)
• Dimensions/Weight: 670 W x 670 D x 1240 H millimeters
  (26 W x 26 D x 49 H inches)
• Mobility: 4 locking casters