Cryotherapy is Cool

Cryotherapy is a real facet of medical treatment that uses extremely low temperatures to help with pain and inflammation. Not to be confused with cryopreservation, in cryotherapy the patients are only subjected to the cold for minutes. It seems like something futuristic, but it is actually an increasingly common treatment among athletes to replace ice baths and ice pack therapies.

More specifically, cryogenic chamber therapy, or Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), uses liquid nitrogen to cool a chamber to around -185oF. The patient spends a few minutes in the chamber wearing only a bathing suit, socks, gloves and facial protection (to prevent frostbite), allowing the skin temperature to drop while the core body temperature remains stable. This WBC treatment improves many types of muscle and joint pain and helps in the rehabilitation of injuries.

These cryotherapy systems are currently being used by sports teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, the LA Clippers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, just to name a few. Everyone from Olympians, to rugby players, to non-athletes looking for pain relief utilize WBC. The super cooling power of liquid nitrogen can be a blessing to those in pain, but precautions need to be taken to assure this tricky chemical remains safe. In the event of a liquid nitrogen leak, the patient could suffocate from lack of breathable air. This is why an Oxygen Deficiency Monitor is important to have in any facility that uses liquid nitrogen.

PureAire Monitoring Systems provides a product that would be ideal for this type of application. Their Oxygen Deficiency Monitor that uses a sample draw system is one of the best in the industry, and can be hooked into an alarm or horn and strobe to alert the chamber operator and patients in case of a leak. The oxygen monitor can even be programmed to turn off the nitrogen tanks in the event of a leak in the system.

The O2 monitor would be situated outside the chamber. Through a tube, air samples from inside the chamber would be analyzed to make sure the oxygen level remains at a safe and breathable 20.9%. Any nitrogen leak would reduce the percent of oxygen and trigger an alarm. Because the oxygen deficiency monitor’s sensor lasts at least 10 years without maintenance, safety is guaranteed for many years to come. Cryogenic chamber therapy has the potential to help many people treat their pain, and with the use of an oxygen monitor, they can do so safely.

For more information, please visit our web site at: www.PureAireMonitoring.com, or www.MonitorOxygen.com. If you have any questions, we’d love to speak with you. Call us at: 1-888-788-8050

About PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc.
PureAire is the industry leader in gas monitoring solutions enabling organizations to ensure safe work environments, minimize compliance risk, and reduce associated costs. Over 1,000 organizations across the globe use PureAire gas monitoring solutions. Beginning in 1996, PureAire’s growth has been a result of an unbeatable combination of innovation and experience in solving safety and environmental needs for customers, as well as a total commitment to supporting the customer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Liquid Nitrogen in Human Oocyte Cryopreservation

The word cryopreservation sounds like something from a science fiction movie. Maybe a man from the past was frozen in time, only to reawaken decades later, unharmed and unaware that he had been frozen at all. Though this scenario seems far-fetched, on a smaller scale, cryopreservation is a commonplace practice in the 21st century. While a grown man cannot be frozen and awoken, the building blocks of man are fair game. Human oocyte cryopreservation, or egg freezing, is a way to freeze and preserve a woman’s eggs. At a later time, these eggs can be thawed and fertilized and used to impregnate the woman. There are many reasons a woman may be a candidate for this procedure. Some of these reasons are age, early menopause, and pre chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which may damage eggs left in the body. In any case, if a woman learns that she will be unable to produce healthy, viable eggs in her future, oocyte cryopreservation is a good option to ensure she has healthy eggs if she decides to try conceiving at a future time. Semen and embryos can also be treated and cryopreserved in a similar way. These specimens can remain frozen for a long period of time. Embryos can be stored for up to 16 years, and semen as long as 22 years. This allows someone who is going through an illness or separation from a spouse to wait until a more viable time for implantation for conception. Most people can easily understand the concept of freezing something to save for later, but the frozen eggs are not stored in your average icebox. Instead, liquid nitrogen freezes the eggs at −321 Fareignheight. This temperature is considered a deep freeze. With the addition of a cryoprotectant to deter ice crystals from forming, the specimens remain in the deep freeze until they are thawed for later use. Amazingly, over 500,000 live human births have been a result of such technologies. There are over 400 facilities nationwide that can provide the oocyte cryopreservation procedure to women in need. On the patients end, the facilities seem like ordinary doctors offices, but the real magic takes place behind closed doors. The scientists and lab technicians use liquid nitrogen to conduct the deep-freezing, which can be very toxic if not used correctly. They rely on oxygen deficiency monitors to detect any lower than average levels of oxygen in the vicinity, which may indicate a nitrogen leak. For the whole sequence to go off without a hitch, the scientists need to remain confident in their safety throughout the process. Pureaire Oxygen Monitoring Systems has created the perfect product to ensure such safety. Their O2 monitor is the best in the industry. The zirconium oxide sensor in the monitor lasts 10+ years with no maintenance or recalibration, making the product last longer than any other. This makes the monitor very cost effective, as it does not require additional purchases on a yearly basis. Also, the monitor’s ability to link to an alarm system, horn and strobe, and exhaust fan help warn people across a facility to evacuate an unsafe area. There is no question that today’s scientific technologies are impressive, yet ever evolving. As a company, Pureaire Oxygen Monitoring Systems vows to support these growing technologies by keeping researchers safe and giving them the confidence to do their job creating families of the future. For more information on the PureAire Oxygen Monitoring System, contact PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc., 557 Capital Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; phone 888-788-8050 or 847-726-6000; fax 847-726-6051; or email info@pureaire.net. You may also visit the company’s website at www.Pureairemonitoring.com.

PureAire Oxygen (O2) Monitor Used in MRI Rooms Around The World

In the early 1980’s, there were 12 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines in use. Today, there are approximately 25,000 around the globe. One item in common is their use of Helium. Liquid Helium is most often associated with party balloons and funny voices, but 20% of the world supply of this super-cooled gas is used in MRI equipment. Liquid helium is extremely cold (-450° F), which is necessary to cool the magnets and get optimum performance from the $3M piece of equipment. One problem with using the gas is that it displaces oxygen, and without oxygen, people and animals suffocate. Look no further than the relatively recent death of a young party-goer who inhaled the gas to make her voice squeaky. Her oxygen levels dropped to a deadly rate. Helium is a nontoxic, odorless, colorless, nonflammable gas stored in cylinders at high pressure. It can cause rapid suffocation when concentrations are sufficient to reduce oxygen levels below 19.5%. It is lighter than air and may collect in high points or along ceilings. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) may be required by rescue workers.1 If a helium leak occurred in a MRI room, asphyxiation can occur, creating a dangerous environment for both facility workers and patients. For that reason, Oxygen Deficiency monitors are recommended in MRI facilities. PureAire Monitoring Systems Oxygen Monitors are becoming the newest safety product amongst MRI users, thanks to its 10 + year sensor. Unlike its competitors, PureAire’s sensors do not require maintenance or replacement parts and are not impacted by environmental drift. This means no false alarms or failures due to depleted sensors. Further, the “set it and forget it” nature of the solution translates to the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. The PureAire Oxygen Monitor has been used around the world for the last 14 years. The high reliability, low cost and PureAire’s commitment to customer satisfaction make it a customer favorite. “Thanks again for your support. The oxygen monitors are in their respective locations and are functioning as designed. Nice unit! Everyone thinks they are a great product. The software menu is easy to use and could not be easier to operate.” - Dominion Nuclear “The O2 monitors are working well and doing a great job! Alarm relays are configured with the exhaust fan and is triggered a couple of times a day if we have cryogenic bottles in the area. Excellent product, repeatable, and reliable as advertised.” - Gulfstream Aerospace For more information, please visit our web site at: www.PureAireMonitoring.com, or www.MonitorOxygen.com. If you have any questions, we’d love to speak with you. Call us at: 1-888-788-8050 About PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc. PureAire is the industry leader in gas monitoring solutions enabling organizations to ensure safe work environments, minimize compliance risk, and reduce associated costs. Over 1,000 organizations across the globe use PureAire gas monitoring solutions. Beginning in 1996, PureAire’s growth has been a result of an unbeatable combination of innovation and experience in solving safety and environmental needs for customers, as well as a total commitment to supporting the customer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1) Air Products. (1997). MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. http://avogadro.chem.iastate.edu/MSDS/helium.pdf

Hypoxico Selects PureAire Oxygen Deficiency Monitors…Again

Lake Zurich, IL and New York, NY, October 1, 2012 - Hypoxico (www.hypoxico.com), the world leader in altitude simulation, has once again selected PureAire Monitoring Systems’ (www.pureairemonitoring.com) Oxygen Deficiency Monitor to meet its customer’s needs for safety and accuracy. Since 2006 PureAire Monitoring Systems O2 Monitors have been used in Hypoxic High Altitude Training rooms. The use of high altitude training rooms continues to rise among athletes looking for a more effective workout. The philosophy behind this trend is to lower the breathable oxygen to emulate training at higher altitudes, making for a more strenuous workout. Some clients reported to use these altitude training systems include Prince Harry, Lance Armstrong, David Beckham, Cleveland Indians, Bear Grylls, and Michael Phelps. The training system may include high altitude “sleeping tents”. Many other athletes and organizations use altitude training as part of their exercise routine. PureAire’s Oxygen Deficiency monitor uses a zirconium oxide sensor. The end result is a monitor that does not require maintenance or calibration and is not subject to environmental “drift”. For these reasons, PureAire has been specified as the best fit for Hypoxico’s altitude solutions. The sensor life expectancy is 10+ years. In addition, the sensors provide complete linearity across the full scale of 0-25% giving an almost analyzer quality for the athletes. Gary Kotliar, President, Hypoxico, Inc. - “Prior to selecting PureAire, we were plagued with monitors that required regular calibration, replacement, and repair. We evaluated multiple solutions and chose PureAire as the only monitor that met our customer’s requirements for a no maintenance solution that delivered quality, accuracy, and low cost. PureAire’s commitment to customer service is icing on the cake.” Al Carrino, President, PureAire Monitoring Systems - “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Hypoxico. As the leader in altitude simulation, it is important they continue to deliver value to their customers in the form of an industry leading solution that includes a high quality monitoring system that is easy to own and offers the lowest total cost of ownership. We are excited to be part of this growing market.” About Hypoxico, Inc. Hypoxico is the leading provider of high altitude training solutions to both individuals and organizations around the globe. Hypoxico offers the highest quality products geared toward the three most effective methods of altitude training, • "Live High, Train Low" • Altitude Workouts • Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT) The proven benefit of altitude training includes maximized speed and endurance, elevated strength and power, and enhanced energy levels and overall wellness. For more information, visit www.hypoxico.com About PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc. PureAire is the industry leader in gas monitoring solutions enabling organizations to ensure safe work environments, minimize compliance risk, and reduce associated costs. Over 1,000 organizations across the globe use PureAire gas monitoring solutions. Beginning in 1996, PureAire’s growth has been a result of an unbeatable combination of innovation and experience in solving safety and environmental needs for customers, as well as a total commitment to supporting the customer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit www.pureairemonitoring.com.

PureAire’s O2 Monitor used in High Altitude Training Gains Recognition among Athletes

Since 2006 PureAire Monitoring Systems O2 Monitors have been used in Hypoxic High Altitude Training rooms. The training rooms are designed to lower the breathable oxygen using nitrogen, and the oxygen monitor is needed to maintain the environment. The technology used to lower the O2 level is used with a nitrogen generator. By lowering the breathable oxygen this creates a more strenuous workout for an athlete. The generator is important as it dispenses on demand nitrogen at any given time lowering the oxygen levels. For typical training, the oxygen levels are near 15% with the balance of nitrogen. At 15% oxygen the altitude system tricks the body to believe it is training around 8,000 ft above sea level. The O2 deficiency monitor operation range is 0-25%. PureAire’s O2 deficiency monitor was defined as the best product to maintain these stable oxygen levels. Hypoxico Altitude Training Systems is the first to start selling and marketing a product like this. PureAire’s oxygen deficiency monitor uses a zirconium oxide sensor. The monitor does not require maintenance or calibration. For these reasons, PureAire has been specified as the best fit for the altitude systems. The sensors life expectancy is 10+ years. In addition, the sensors are completely linear full scale of 0-25% giving an almost analyzer quality for the athletes. Some clients which have been reported to use these altitude training systems are Prince Harry, Lance Armstrong, David Beckham, Cleveland Indians, Bear Grylls, and Michael Phelps. On 60 minutes Michael Phelps talks about using an altitude tent, but said he did not want to show this room to cameras. Many other athletes use altitude training as part of their exercise routines as well. Altitude is characterized by the reduced partial pressure of oxygen. At a lower partial pressure, there is less oxygen in the air you breathe. It is this reduced oxygen content that stimulates the body to adapt and become more efficient in the uptake, transportation, and metabolism of oxygen. The HYPOXIC ALTITUDE TENT utilizes the same oxygen reduced air that one would find at high elevations. Our Hypoxic Generator continually separates out a portion of oxygen from ambient air before it is pumped into the enclosure. All other gases remain in the air, maintaining the atmospheric pressures of sea-level (or whatever altitude you are living at)1 The main O2 Monitor function which controls the desired training elevation, in the altitude room, is called hysteresis. Hysteresis is similar to how an air conditioner keeps a desired temperature range in one’s home. For example, if 70f degrees are set on a home’s air conditioner, when the temperature begins to rise to 71f, the temperature control (hysteresis) turns on the air conditioning lowering the temp back down to 70f. The PureAire O2 monitor has the same function. If the altitude room requires 15% oxygen, PureAire’s O2 monitors hysteresis will work similar to the air conditioner in a home. When the O2 levels rise to 15.5%, the O2 monitor will control the nitrogen generator lowering the O2 to the desired range of 15%. PureAire is the only O2 monitor being used for altitude training systems currently and with the growing amount of athletes training, PureAire believes only the demand for these training systems will go up in the future. Please contact PureAire toll free at 888-788-8050 with any questions or visit PureAire websites: http://www.MonitorOxygen.com, or http://www.PureAireMonitoring.com. 1) http://www.hypoxico.com/faq.shtml#4

The Beverage Industries Incorrect Way of Monitoring for CO2 leaks: Why CO2 Monitor is the Wrong Solution. Hear why PureAire’s Oxygen Monitor is a Bett

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary compressed gas used for beverages at major fast food chains. This gas is also used in restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. When CO2 leaks into a confined space or basement, this creates a very unsafe workplace for employees by lowering the breathable oxygen. History seems to repeat itself all too often while dealing with CO2. Due to the CO2 leaks several times a year, employees have become sick and in worst cast scenarios, have died from asphyxiation.

Below is a link to the Phoenix Fire Department video on a CO2 leak at a fast food chain. Two Fire men were overcome by CO2 in a basement of a chain. http://nfpa.typepad.com/fireservicetoday/2011/10/lesson-learned-co2-leak-at-mcdonalds-harmful-to-employee-and-responders.html

It has become a standard in the industry to use a CO2 monitor; this is outdated and should be replaced with an Oxygen Monitor. CO2 Leaks are a Oxygen deficiency problem as CO2 displaces oxygen creating an unsafe workplace. PureAire is a leader for oxygen monitors in the workplace for safety. PureAire makes an Oxygen monitor with a 10+ year sensor without maintenance, and calibration. This is very important advantage over the CO2 monitors being used.

The CO2 monitors installed in fast food chains are the wrong approach. The CO2 monitors used are low cost, and can do more harm than good. A gas monitor is a scientific piece of equipment. The technology used in the CO2 monitor requires maintenance, calibration, and monthly testing. Without oversight, the monitors will begin to fail or become unresponsive. The lacks of attention to the current CO2 Monitors are a common problem amongst the fast food employees.

Employees at fast food chains are not trained on compressed CO2 typically. Employees are the first people to work with CO2, and in most cases are required to change CO2 gas in a basement or confined space. What if there is a leak? What if the CO2 monitor is non functional? This result can be catastrophic.

PureAire believes strongly the answer is not a CO2 monitor, but an Oxygen Monitor. CO2 will always displace oxygen and will lower the breathable oxygen levels. PureAire’s Oxygen Monitor is unlike any other, using a 10 + year sensor which is 24/7 supervised. The O2 Monitor is safer and much more reliable. Using PureAire’s O2 Monitor will eliminate the concerns about CO2 spills. If there is a leak of Oxygen, the O2 Monitors alarm will sound alerting employees. PureAire‘s 24/7 supervision will ensure the monitor is functioning properly, and responsive when it is needed most.

PureAire’s knows you cannot always count on an employee’s knowledge of the CO2 risks, the signs of CO2 exposure, and the dangers of CO2. This is why PureAire’s monitor is the best choice. The monitor can also be configured with an exhaust fan, further enhancing the safety with complete automation.

Please contact PureAire if you have anymore questions at 1-888-788-8050. PureAire websites are www.MonitorOxygen.com, or www.PureAireMonitoring.com.

Why the use of a CO2 monitor may not be the best solution for protecting workers against leaks from beverage dispensing systems in the fast food ind

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary compressed gas used forhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif dispensing beverages at fast food chains. This gas is also used in restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. When CO2 leaks into a confined space or basement, it creates a very unsafe environment for employees because it lowers the concentration of breathable oxygen. History seems to repeat itself all too often while dealing with CO2 leaks from dispensing systems. Due to numerous CO2 leaks in the workplace, lower oxygen levels have resulted in employees becoming sick or dying, from asphyxiation.

Below is a link to the Phoenix Fire Department video on a CO2 leak at a fast food chain. An employee and two firemen were overcome by a lack of oxygen due to a CO2 leak in the basement of a restaurant. http://nfpa.typepad.com/fireservicetoday/2011/10/lesson-learned-co2-leak-at-mcdonalds-harmful-to-employee-and-responders.html

The use of a CO2 monitor is accepted as a standard method in the industry, however since a leak actually creates an oxygen deficient environment; the use of an Oxygen monitor would provide better protection. CO2 displaces oxygen.

PureAire is a leading supplier of oxygen monitors for protecting people in the workplace. Its Oxygen monitor uses a proprietary non depleting sensor with a 10+ year life. The monitor requires no maintenance or the need for routine calibration; a very important advantage over the CO2 monitors being used.

The use of a CO2 monitor to protect people against oxygen deficiency in fast food chains can be the wrong approach since it’s the lack of breathable oxygen that is causing injury. Companies however are attracted to the low cost of CO2 monitors and since there is no regulation to use oxygen monitors, there is no incentive to provide better protection. Virtually every response to a CO2 leak resulted in a conclusion that workers were overcome by a lack of oxygen, which cannot be detected using a CO2 monitor.

PureAire believes that the use of a CO2 monitor alone cannot provide adequate protection to a leak. When storing large cylinders of liquid CO2 in confined spaces, complete protection should include an oxygen deficiency monitor.

Most users of CO2 dispensing systems do not have trained technical staff to maintain a monitoring system. All monitoring and system functions on PureAire’s oxygen monitor are 100% supervised and fault protected. Employees are always assured of continuous protection and are alerted to any failures.

The earth is a wonder source of calibrated oxygen and under normal ambient conditions of 20.9%, the monitor is continuously exposed to calibrated gas. CO2 monitors read zero when not exposed, and therefore require routine calibration to insure they’re working. This is not required for PureAire’s oxygen monitor.

In addition to its long life, no maintenance sensor, the oxygen monitor has built-in alarm relays for controlling ventilation fans or connecting to standard fire alarm panels. A major producer of CO2 gas actually uses PureAire oxygen monitors in their gas processing plant because of their concern of lower oxygen levels due to a CO2 release. We agree with them.

Please contact PureAire toll free at 888-788-8050 with any questions or visit PureAire websites, www.MonitorOxygen.com, or www.PureAireMonitoring.com.

PureAire Monitoring Systems Grows their Sales Once Again

In the past year PureAire Monitoring Systems has grown at the rate of 50%. PureAire is known for the manufacturing and selling of safety gas monitors. There monitors are used in environments such as laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, medical laboratories, universities, nitrogen manufacturing plants, cold storage warehouses, and other various areas where air conditions can be at risk PureAire started in 1997 and has continued to develop new gas monitors for safety in the workplace. They are continuing to push the envelope of technology with the help of well esteemed engineers, and president.

One monitor that has helped attribute to PureAire’s sales is their Oxygen Monitor. Known as the Aircheck TX-1100-DRA, this monitor uses a 10+ year sensor technology which has left their competitors in the dust. Being sold since the 1970’s by their affiliate company Bionics, PureAire re-engineered the monitor and complimented the sensor technology, ultimately increasing the accuracy and stability. The newly developed 3.05 revision software update has even outperformed their previous tests. In addition to their newly designed software, there is a built in horn/strobe, LCD backlight digital display, 2 user selectable alarms, and a 4-20 mA signal for control panels. There hassle free Oxygen Monitor is being used at the most prestigious Universities such as Harvard, UCSB, UC Berkeley, and Cornell.

In addition to, a more recent sought out monitor has been their Methyl Bromide Monitor for fumigation. A monitor being sold for many years, also received an update in their software and hardware. Since 2008, PureAire received a EPA, DPR, and USDA compliancy for their safety methyl bromide monitor in the workplace. PureAire is the only company that makes a 24/7 supervised Ch3Br monitor used to measure in the ppm. Repeatable and reliable tests prove the monitor can be used to measure less than 1ppm. Low.4ppm or 400 ppb can be measured in areas containing methyl bromide gas. Before PureAire’s monitor, sampling tubes (Draeger or Kitagawa Colorimetric Tubes) were the only option to take a real time sample. To measure an air sample, an employee would need to take it him/herself. This ultimately brought up a safety concern for the employees, especially if there is a high concentration of methyl bromide in the area.

Primary areas where PureAire’s methyl bromide monitors are be sold are in cold storage facilities housing pre-fumigated produce before distribution throughout the country. For example, grapes are being shipped abroad to US ports. Before they are distributed to local grocery stores they are fumigated with Ch3Br in high concentrations eliminating pests, etc. Fumigation also ensures the produce is safer before being sold to consumers. The monitors are also used for the residual fumigation of walnuts, asparagus, avocados, apples, and strawberries

Also, PureAire is working on a multi point methyl bromide monitor which is in pre-production stages, hoping to be released to the public in the first quarter for 2012. This will be a 4 channel monitor for clients interested in monitoring 4 separate areas. As PureAire continues to grow, so will the development of newer and edgier products.

You can contact PureAire at www.PureAireMonitoring.com, and www.MonitorOxygen.com. PureAire’s toll free number is 1-888-788-8050, or 1-847-726-6000.

PureAire Oxygen monitor is recognized by nationally recognized testing agency

The Air Check Oxygen monitor manufactured and marketed by PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc. has been tested and approved by Intertek the world's largest product testing, inspection and certification company. They operate the largest independent testing laboratory network in the world. Intertek operates a global network of offices and analytical testing laboratories serving a wide range of industries.

PureAire’s Oxygen monitor was tested to the following:
Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Amendment 2004/108/EC (EMC) and that the standards
referenced below have been applied.

EMC:

EN 61326-1:2006.
Class A for Radiated and Conducted Emissions
Immunity Test Requirements for Industrial Locations
EN 61000-3-2:2006 (EMC - Emission)
EN 61000-3-3:2008 (EMC – Immunity)

For more information on the PureAire Air check Oxygen Monitor, contact PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc., 557 Capital Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; phone 888-788-8050 or 847-726-6000; fax 847-726-6051; or email pureaire@dls.net. You may also visit the company’s website at www.Pureairemonitoring.com.

PureAire’s Oxygen Monitor uses a 10 + Zirconium Oxide O2 Sensor: Unlike the 1000 C degree Stack O2 sensors.

PureAire makes an Oxygen monitor for laboratories where nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, and any cryogenic gases are stored. The O2 monitors are a standalone wall mounted unit with a built in audible alarm. The monitor utilizes a 10 + year Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) sensor and has a backlit digital display showing readings of 0-25% range. PureAire has sold there O2 monitors while combining a ZrO2 sensor since the company started in 1997, and has contributed to their growth of 50% in 2011.

There are two types of ZrO2 sensors: There is a high temperature sensor (1000 C) for stack Oxygen monitoring, and a low temperature sensor PureAire uses. PureAire uses an Oxygen sensor that has a operational temperature near 400 C. Though this seems hot, the zirconium oxide sensor is quite stable and long lasting at this temperature.

The ZrO2 sensors (1000 C) commonly used for Stack O2 readings only have a life expectancy of 2-3 years. The contributing factor is the high temperatures achieved to gain there readings. PureAire utilizes a similar technology, but due to the lower (400 C) operational temperatures PureAire can increase their life expectancy to 10 years and more.

The ZrO2 oxygen sensor is very similar to the O2 sensors in automobiles for combustion. Every car has a O2 sensor and due to the long life expectancies, this is why automobile manufactures use them.

PureAire continues to strive for perfection. To maximize the most from their oxygen monitors, many years of R&D had to take place. The driving force behind developing the best oxygen monitor was the vision of making a monitor that would last for many years, and be easy for the consumer. Besides their main selling point of having a no maintenance O2 monitor, they have given the user a joystick for maneuvering through the menus. It is responsive while working through the menus, and easy to adjust simple functions such as alarm set points.

The researchers at PureAire wanted to make it a point that nobody should confuse the two technologies of zirconium oxide sensors. While PureAire’s O2 sensor does seemingly have a high operational temperature, all automobiles use a similar technology and nobody seems to think twice about them.

PureAire has been trying to educate people about this technology for years, and companies are starting to recognize them as an industrial O2 monitor leader.

While there are more than 2,000 PureAire oxygen monitors are in the field, people are still becoming aware every day. PureAire’s goal is to be the leading manufacture O2 monitors for 0-25% and if 2011’s growth has anything to show for it, I think they will.

If you want to become a distributor, please call PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc at 1-888-788-8050, or on the web at www.PureAireMonitoring.com; and www.MonitorOxygen.com.