Air Sampling Pumps

Protecting worker health and product quality in industrial manufacturing starts with accurate exposure data. Casella air sampling pumps provide the flow stability and reliability required to collect defensible samples across a range of processes — welding and brazing, thermal cutting, grinding, machining, painting and coating, resin and solvent use, and maintenance work in confined or hard-to-reach spaces. Purpose-built for occupational hygiene tasks, these pumps help EHS professionals quantify airborne concentrations and make informed decisions about controls and work practices.

Casella’s portfolio covers the core use cases found on the production floor:

• Personal exposure monitoring: The Apex2 personal pumps are designed for consistent flow during task-based sampling near the breathing zone. They support assessments for particulates and common industrial aerosols, helping you characterize exposure by job, shift, or process.
• Low-flow vapor and gas sampling: The Vapex range focuses on low-flow applications, making it well suited to vapor and gas monitoring using sorbent tubes for solvents and other VOCs encountered in painting, coating, cleaning, and adhesive operations.
• High-flow and area sampling: The Vortex3 high-flow pumps support area and static sampling when you need higher volumes, such as screening for fibers or conducting background assessments around production cells, maintenance areas, and temporary containment zones.

Consistency in flow matters. Casella pumps maintain steady performance to help you meet method requirements and obtain representative samples, even as back pressure changes with filter loading. Durable construction supports daily use in industrial environments where pumps may face vibration, temperature swings, and the occasional bump or drop. Clear, straightforward operation reduces setup time, which can help teams complete more samples across shifts and locations.

How industrial manufacturing teams use Casella air sampling pumps:

• Validate engineering controls after process changes or equipment upgrades.
• Perform baseline and periodic personal monitoring for high-exposure tasks.
• Conduct area sampling to map zones and inform ventilation strategies.
• Support exposure profiles for contractors, maintenance crews, and short-duration tasks.
• Document trends to guide respiratory protection and training programs.

Selection guidance:

• Choose Apex2 for personal particulate sampling where workers move between stations or tasks.
• Choose Vapex for low-flow vapor and gas sampling with sorbent media in paint shops, solvent cleaning, and composite layup.
• Choose Vortex3 for high-flow applications, larger volumes, and area studies near process lines or temporary enclosures.

Backed by TSI’s expertise in precision measurement, Casella air sampling pumps integrate into industrial hygiene programs that value accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency. From baseline assessments to targeted investigations, they help you capture quality data that supports compliance efforts and continuous improvement across your manufacturing operations. Explore the full Air Sampling Pumps category to find the right configuration for your plant’s processes, sampling media, and workflow requirements.