the press release

March 2015
Press release: Cabin filters
Cabin filters: The best way to beat
pollen dirt and other impurities
Experts are unanimous: Clean, conditioned air inside the
vehicle acts against the threat of fatigue, meaning the driver
can stay concentrated and alert, thus making driving safer.
Allergy suffers are no longer at risk, as they are protected
against pollen and other allergens, at least in the vehicle.
However, regular replacement of the cabin filter is crucial for
effective operation.
This is because cabin filters prevent harmful particles down to
3μm (0.003 mm) or allergenic pollen from finding their way into
the vehicle. In conjunction with air-conditioning, filtration also
helps to keep vehicle occupants alert. Experts estimate that
almost one in five Germans suffer from hay fever – and the
number of those affected is continuing to rise. High
concentrations of pollen can accumulate in vehicles in
particular, as can dust, soot and exhaust gases. This can lead to
acute problems for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and may
even have a negative effect on their ability to concentrate.
As a development partner and series supplier, Hengst
manufactures
filters
in
original
equipment
quality
corresponding to the high specifications and requirements of
automobile manufacturers. High-quality materials and the
familiar excellent machining qualities ensure effective
functional operation. The extensive portfolio includes particle
filters that absorb pollen, dust and soot, as well as activated
carbon filters that also keep unpleasant odors at bay. Both types
of filter have demonstrated their ability to achieve efficiencies of
around 100 percent.
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As a development partner and series supplier,
Hengst manufactures filters in original
equipment quality corresponding to the high
specifications and requirements of automobile
manufacturers. High-quality materials and the
familiar excellent machining qualities ensure
effective functional operation.
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Contact: Annika Epping
T +49 251 20202-715
F +49 251 20202-900
E a.epping@hengst.com
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Opportunities for the workshop
Workshops can use this opportunity for extra attractive sales by
approaching customers in regard to specific service issues
during regular service schedules. The vehicle manufacturers
usually specify a replacement anyway after 12,000 to 15,000
kilometers, but no later than one year. We recommend
replacing the filter twice a year if the vehicle is used intensively:
In the spring, as a great deal of impurities have accumulated
over the winter, and in the autumn so as to remove pollen and
dead leaves.
The potential that workshops can tap into in addition to the
existing service orders is therefore easy to extrapolate. And to
make it easier for vehicle technicians to install brands they are
unfamiliar with as well, Hengst provides easy-to-follow
installation instructions for all filter types in its online cataloge
at www.hengst-catalog.com, just as in every product package.
Practical experience: Good reasons to replace the cabin filter
regularly
› Replace the filter at least once a year or, if you drive a
lot, twice a year.
› Only in this way can you guarantee an effective filtration
of fine dust, pollen etc. from the air. The air quality inside
the vehicle has a major effect on the concentration and
health of the occupants.
› A regular filter replacement protects the motor of the
fresh air fan, as the air stream can flow freely.
› Unfiltered or poorly filtered air can leave behind an
unsightly film of dirt on the inside of the windshield.
› Minimized exposure to odors
Hengst provides easy-to-follow installation
instructions for all filter types in its online
cataloge at www.hengst-catalog.com, just as in
every product package.
Picture: Hengst
The pollen filter (left) beats spores, pollen and
dust, as well as bacteria, fungi and road wear.
The activated carbon filter (right) also consists
of an activated carbon granulate, held together
by an upper and lower non-woven layer.
Besides the particles, harmful gases such as
nitrogen oxides, methane and ozone are bound
in the activated carbon.
Picture: Hengst
Contact: Annika Epping
T +49 251 20202-715
F +49 251 20202-900
E a.epping@hengst.com
W www.hengst.com
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Hengst Automotive is an international established
development partner and OEM supplier in the sector of
filtration and fluid management for the automotive and
engine industry as well as for the fields of industrial
filtration and consumer goods applications.
Hengst has more than 3,000 employees worldwide at ten
locations in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Singapore and the
USA. Hengst is a leading company in the areas of fluid
management, crankcase ventilation systems as well as filter
systems for oil, fuel, air and cabin air. Moreover, in the fields of
industrial and environmental technology, Hengst develops
customized solutions for virtually all filtration technology
applications.
Employees worldwide:
3.000
Locations worldwide:
10 (Germany, Brazil, China, India, Singapore, USA)
For more information, please see:
www.hengst.com
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Hengst SE & Co. KG
Nienkamp 55-85
48147 Münster
Germany
Tel.: +49 251 20202-0
Fax: +49 251 20202-900
info@hengst.com
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Contact: Annika Epping
T +49 251 20202-715
F +49 251 20202-900
E a.epping@hengst.com
W www.hengst.com
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Contact: Annika Epping
T +49 251 20202-715
F +49 251 20202-900
E a.epping@hengst.com
W www.hengst.com
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