Particulate Matter Monitors: Rent or Buy
Particulate matter (PM) refers to a complex mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in air. In occupational settings, particulates arise from grinding, sanding, drilling, blasting, cutting, combustion, and handling of powdered materials.
PICK HOW YOU NEED TO MONITOR
Monitors to Rent for Particulate Matter
Personal monitors are worn by each worker and record that worker's own exposure. Area monitors measure at a fixed point, room or job site. Pick a style below, then compare every option in the table.
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Particulate Matter monitors side by side
| Instrument | Monitoring | PM sizes | How sizes are read | Range | Battery run time | Intrinsically safe | Data logging | Starting at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time Aerosol Monitors Read particulate mass concentration live (mg/m³), so you can see exposure as it happens. | ||||||||
| XD1+ by Trolex | Personal | PM1, PM2.5, PM4.25 (Respirable), PM10 | All at once | Up to ~150 mg/m³ | 16 hours | No | Yes | $115.00 / day |
| SidePak AM520 by TSI | Personal | PM1, PM2.5, PM4 (Respirable), PM5, PM10, DPM 0.8 µm | One at a time | 0.001-100 mg/m³ | Approximately 20 hours runtime | No | Yes | $115.00 / day |
| DustTrak DRX 8533 by TSI | Area | PM1, PM2.5, PM4 (Respirable), PM10, Total PM | All at once | 0.001 to 150 mg/m³ | Up to 13 hours continuous | No | Yes | $225.00 / day |
| DustTrak DRX 8534 by TSITop pick | Area | PM1, PM2.5, PM4 (Respirable), PM10, Total PM | All at once | 0.001 to 150 mg/m³ | Up to 6 hours continuous | No | Yes | $225.00 / day |
| Particle Counters Count airborne particles by size. They report particle counts, not mass concentration, so their readings are not comparable with a mass monitor's. | ||||||||
| AeroTrak 9306-V2 by TSI | Area | 0.3, 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 µm | By size channel | Particle counts by size | 6 hours | No | Yes | $140.00 / day |
| P-TRAK 8525 by TSI | Area | 0.02–1 µm | Single total count | 0 to 5 × 10⁵ particles/cm³ | 6 hours at 70°F | No | Yes | $170.00 / day |
| Indoor Air Quality Monitors Multi-parameter instruments for indoor surveys that log temperature and humidity alongside gases and particulate. | ||||||||
| TSI Q-Trak XP 7585 | Area | PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10 | All at once | 0 to 500 µg/m³ | Approximately 8+ hours | No | Yes | $225.00 / day |
| Outdoor Monitoring Stations Weatherproof stations left on site for continuous perimeter or fenceline monitoring, with remote access to the data. | ||||||||
| Aeroqual AQS1 Air Quality Monitor | Area | PM1, PM2.5, PM4 (Respirable), PM10, TSP | All at once | PCX 0 to 30 mg/m³ | No internal battery. Runs on AC power | No | Yes | Request a quote |
Mass monitors report concentration (mg/m³ or µg/m³). Particle counters report the number of particles in each size channel, so their ranges are not directly comparable with a mass monitor's. Run times are manufacturer estimates and vary with configuration and conditions. Not sure? Talk to our team.
WHERE EXPOSURE OCCURS
Risks: Where Particulate Matter Exposure Occurs
Particulate matter (PM) monitoring helps measure airborne dust levels, including PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅, so you can spot exposure risks and verify controls on active jobsites. All particulate matter monitors from RAECO Rents are zero-calibrated or bump tested prior to rental, and our team provides fast turnaround and technical phone support to help you choose the right monitor, settings, and accessories so you can capture usable field readings quickly.
Construction & remediation perimeters
Dust leaving a job site during earthwork, demolition or remediation.
Typical setup: Area dust monitors at the site perimeter.
Indoor air quality
Offices, schools and healthcare spaces during complaints or renovation.
Typical setup: An indoor air quality monitor or a handheld particle counter.
Cleanrooms & contamination control
Particle counts in controlled environments.
Typical setup: An optical particle counter.
Worker exposure assessments
Dusty tasks where each worker's own exposure must be measured.
Typical setup: A personal aerosol monitor, or a sampling pump with lab media.
Particulate Matter monitoring questions
All rental FAQs →Not sure which particulate matter monitors fit your job?
Tell us where the hazard is and how many workers need coverage. We'll recommend the instrument, range and alarm settings.
For educational purposes only. Exposure limits are summarized from the cited agencies; confirm monitoring requirements for your site with a qualified safety professional.