Driving Clean Cabin Air

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the focus on cabin air quality has never been more critical. Consumers are increasingly aware of the health impacts of air pollution, and this awareness drives the rapid evolution of the cabin air filtration market. To meet these growing expectations, manufacturers seek advanced filtration materials that offer both efficiency and durability at a low pressure drop.

Market Trends and Needs in Cabin Air Filtration

The cabin air filtration market is witnessing significant growth, fueled by a growing demand for vehicles, stringent regulatory standards, and an increased focus on health and comfort. Consumers now expect not just comfort but a safe and clean environment inside their vehicles. As such, cabin air filters must perform under increasingly challenging conditions, combating pollutants such as dust, pollen, soot, and other harmful particles.

Moreover, trends like the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) bring new challenges, such as ensuring minimal energy consumption without compromising air quality. This drives the need for advanced filtration materials that can deliver top-notch performance while supporting energy efficiency.

A Comprehensive Portfolio for Varied Filtration Needs

At Johns Manville (JM), we understand the critical importance of air quality and leverage our extensive experience in the filtration market to deliver a broad portfolio of advanced filter media. Our product solutions for cabin air applications are designed to address the diverse needs of today’s market environment and are engineered to meet a range of requirements, ensuring that our customers can find the perfect solution for their specific applications. This includes stand-alone filter media and carrier materials for cabin air filters.

1. Stand-Alone Filter Media:

A stand-alone filter media is a filtration material that can function without the need for additional layers or components. It is designed to be pleated and fitted into frames directly, making it a turnkey solution for manufacturers who require a ready-to-use product that simplifies production while delivering effective air filtration. One of our solutions is Evalith® 978/100, a robust and reliable stand-alone filter media eliminating the need for additional materials or complex processing. This thermally bonded bico spunbond nonwoven features a weave-embossed surface that enhances both its structural integrity and filtration performance. It efficiently captures a wide range of airborne particles, ensuring clean and safe cabin air.

For filter producers, Evalith® 978/100 offers significant advantages in manufacturing. Its excellent pleatability simplifies the production process, allowing for consistent, uniform filters that maximize surface area and maintain optimal airflow. Moreover, Evalith® 978/100 is engineered for long-term durability, maintaining its form and function throughout the filter's lifespan. Its low-pressure drop contributes to energy efficiency, making it a sustainable choice for manufacturers committed to reducing their environmental impact while delivering solid cabin air filtration.

2. Carrier Materials for Enhanced Filtration:

Beyond stand-alone solutions, JM also offers filter media that serve as carrier materials, such as Evalith® 478/25 and Evalith® 568/40. Those thermally bonded polyester spunbond products with a weave- and point-embossed surface are designed to work in combination with other filtration technologies, such as activated carbon or meltblown layers, to create advanced filters that meet specialized needs.

Carrier materials from JM offer high stiffness, excellent pleatability, and superior covering properties. These attributes ensure that the final filter product maintains its form and function over time, even in demanding applications.

Activated Carbon Integration: For filters designed to remove odors and harmful gases, our carrier materials can be combined with activated carbon. This combination is particularly effective for cabin air filters that need to address volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other gaseous pollutants, providing clean and odor-free air.

Meltblown / Nanofibers Integration: Our carrier materials are also used in conjunction with meltblown layers or nanofibers to enhance particulate filtration. This is essential for capturing the smallest airborne particles, including those that can exacerbate allergies and other respiratory issues. These technologies offers significant benefits for allergy sufferers, ensuring that cabin air is not only clean but also safe for sensitive passengers.

Leveraging Our Long Market Experience for Customer Success

JM is one of the world's largest manufacturers of synthetic and glass filtration media, a testament to our long-standing expertise in the field. With decades of experience, we understand the unique challenges faced by filter producers and are committed to helping our customers succeed.

Our products are backed by world-class research and development, conducted at five state-of-the-art testing and research centers, including our JM Technical Center in Littleton, CO, USA. This extensive R&D capability enables us to continuously innovate and respond to evolving market needs, providing our customers with cutting-edge solutions that are tailored to their specific requirements.

Our Commitment to Customer Service, Technical Support, and R&D

At JM, we pride ourselves on building strong, collaborative relationships with our customers. We offer excellent customer service and technical support, ensuring that our partners can rely on us at every stage of the process - from initial consultation to after-sales service. Our team of experts works closely with customers to develop materials that not only meet but exceed expectations, helping them stay ahead in a competitive market.

Ready to Elevate Your Cabin Air Filtration Solutions?

If you’re a filter producer looking to enhance your cabin air filters with high-performance materials, Johns Manville’s broad portfolio of filter media offers solutions for various requirements. Whether you need a stand-alone product or a carrier material to combine with other filtration technologies, we have the expertise and products to help you achieve your goals.

Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive range of filtration solutions and how we can partner with you to create clean, safe, and comfortable environments for your customers.