Air Sampling Equipment for Rent or Purchase

Air sampling pumps collect airborne contaminants onto PPIs, filter cassettes, or sorbent tubes for laboratory analysis of hazards like respirable silica, metals, asbestos, mold spores and more. Choose a personal pump for worker-worn exposure sampling or a high-volume area pump for stationary site assessments.

Our rentals include the Sensidyne GilAir Plus, SKC AirChek TOUCH, Allegro 9801 high-volume pump, and Zefon Bio-Pump Plus, each functionally tested before shipment and can be shipped with a field calibrator so you can verify flow rates on site. Need sampling media or cassettes? Our team can connect you directly with a laboratory representative and help you choose the right pump for the job.

AirChek TOUCH vs GilAir Plus: which personal air sampling pump should I rent?

Both are NIOSH- and OSHA-accepted personal air sampling pumps. The AirChek TOUCH (SKC) is widely used and has a touch-screen interface with built-in datalogging and programmable flow rates. The GilAir Plus (Sensidyne) is known for its robust pulsation dampener and broad flow range (50 mL/min to 5 L/min), making it particularly suitable for high-flow sampling methods. Both require calibration before use. Choose based on method flow rate requirements, your familiarity with each unit, and which your lab prefers.

What accessories do I need for a successful air sampling pump rental?

At minimum: a flow calibrator (essential for defensible results), the correct sampling media for your target analyte (filters, sorbent tubes, or impingers—confirm with your lab), tubing and connectors sized for your pump, and a sampling pump holder or clip. A field blank and trip blank are also needed for most analytical methods. Confirm the complete kit with your lab before ordering so nothing is missing on-site.

Why do air samples get rejected or questioned by the lab?

Common reasons: flow rate not verified before and after sampling (chain of custody requires both), sample collected outside the method's recommended volume range, incorrect media for the analyte, samples stored or shipped under conditions that caused degradation, field blanks not submitted, or sample collection time not documented. Chain of custody paperwork errors are also a frequent cause. Confirm method requirements with your lab before going to the field.

When should I use a real-time dust monitor instead of air sampling with a pump?

Use a real-time dust monitor when you need immediate trend data for screening, source hunting, or process checks. Use pump-based sampling when you need lab results or a method-based report (OSHA/NIOSH) for documentation or compliance.

Personal vs area air sampling: which pump setup do I need?

Use a belt-worn pump (like GilAir Plus or AirChek TOUCH) for worker personal exposure sampling. Use a higher-flow stationary pump for area sampling when the method calls for more volume, and use an IAQ/bioaerosol-focused pump when you're collecting spore-trap or similar cassette samples rather than industrial hygiene exposure samples.

What should I confirm before renting an air sampling pump?

Confirm the target contaminant, the lab method, the required media, the target flow rate (LPM), and the sample duration. Those details determine the right pump type (personal vs area), the accessories you need, and the calibration plan.