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AIR TRONIC – protective mask testing kit

Mesdan’s AIR TRONIC is one of the most popular Air Permeability tester on the market. Following the COVID-19 crisis and market demand for medical face mask testing, Mesdan developed a "Medical mask testing kit” according to EN 14683:2019 (Annex C) and ASTM F2100:2019 (point 9.2), for what refers to the differential pressure only, measuring the pressure difference above and below the specimen, used mainly for surgical masks.

Differential pressure tester for medical & respiratory mask testing

With the new Kit both fabric and ready-made mask can be tested, the Kit could be either integrated into a new AIR TRONIC or installed onto an existing AIR TRONIC.

© 2020 Mesdan
© 2020 Mesdan


Two different models of AIR TRONIC are available: a small bench top and a movable stand- alone unit, with internal silent motor (the PLUS version). Additional unique feature available for AIR TRONIC is the assessment software for the measureing of the “average fabric pore size”.

© 2020 Mesdan
© 2020 Mesdan


© 2020 Mesdan
© 2020 Mesdan


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