Quality masks for a safer world
Welcome to the SAMGO1 LLC online store, your trusted source for reusable ASTM level 1 non-surgical masks. We are committed to providing high-quality, effective masks for healthcare workers, the general public, and first responders in Texas and beyond.
Self-cleaning masks
Discover the innovative self-cleaning concept of our reusable masks. Designed with a first-of-its-kind approach, the filter moves with your breath, potentially dislodging particles through natural air vibration. Experience enhanced breathability and contribute to a cleaner environment with SAMGO1 LLC.
Protecting our planet
Combat global face mask pollution with SAMGO1 LLC reusable masks. Understand the environmental and wildlife threats caused by disposable masks and join us in offering potential solutions. Studies show that even a small percentage of improperly disposed masks can lead to millions polluting our environment each month. Choose sustainability with SAMGO1 LLC.
Important safety note
Be aware of the potential risks associated with elastic loop use. Continuous pressure and friction from elastic loops placed behind the ears can irritate the sensitive post-auricular skin, increasing the risk of pressure-induced skin injury, chondrodermatitis nodularis helices, and granuloma fusarium-related sores in susceptible individuals. Always follow the recommended placement under the ears to prevent skin trauma.
Face mask filter moves back and forward to remove matter. There's a fascinating area of research focused on innovative face mask designs that incorporate dynamic elements to enhance filtration efficiency. One such example involves filters that move back and forth to improve performance
.How it works
This approach often utilizes materials with piezoelectric properties, meaning they generate an electrical charge when subjected to mechanical stress or vibration, according to Nature.
- As a person breathes, the filter material in these masks moves slightly back and forth. This motion can be induced by the breath itself or by an external mechanism.
- This dynamic movement creates or replenishes electrostatic charges on the filter fibers, increasing their ability to attract and trap airborne particles, including viruses and bacteria.
- This effectively boosts the efficiency of electrostatic filtration, a key mechanism for capturing fine particles.
In essence, the filter doesn't just passively block particles but actively engages in charge transfer, resulting in a more sustained and effective capture of harmful substances, says Nature. This represents a promising advancement in face mask technology, potentially leading to more effective and long-lasting filtration in various environments.
Dynamic air movement can indeed create or replenish electrostatic charges on filter fibers, enhancing their ability to capture airborne particles, including those relevant to BFE95 standards.
Self-charging filters: Some filters are designed to take advantage of this effect. For example, a face mask utilizing layers of different materials that rub against each other during movement (like breathing) can continuously generate electrostatic charges.
Prolonged effectiveness: By continuously replenishing the electrostatic charge, this "self-charging" mechanism helps maintain high filtration efficiency over extended periods, addressing the issue of charge decay in electret filters.
Enhanced filtration: These generated charges create an electrostatic field that attracts and traps airborne particles, including bacteria and viruses, increasing the filter's efficiency beyond mechanical filtration alone. This electrostatic attraction is especially beneficial for capturing smaller particles that might otherwise pass through the filter.
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