Westbury can provide a wide range of accessories to support the use of its products. We stock a range of instruments and accessories which are available on swift lead-times and at competitive prices. With in-house manufacturing capability and a network of partners that we have worked with for years, we can usually assist with bespoke requests too!
Our range includes:
Magnehelic gauges
Inline manometers
Drive belts
Filter clips – various designs
Front withdrawal filter holding frames
Side withdrawal filter holding frames
Bespoke intake screens
Coil cleaning products and accessories
Filter removal tools
Standard and bespoke air filter housings
Ductwork connections
Flanges
Ductwork transformation pieces
Safe-change (BIBO) housings
Safe-change bags and sealing rings
Safe-change accessories
Gaskets & seals
Blanking plates
Pitot connectors
Air flow/air quality monitoring equipment & accessories
In today’s sustainability-driven market, facilities management (FM) companies are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable environmental impact reductions. While Scope 1 and 2 emissions are often addressed through direct measures, Scope 3 emissions — those generated across the value chain — present greater challenges. However, more and more FM companies are also recognising the opportunities in this area. One of the most practical and profitable ways FM companies can reduce Scope 3 emissions is by integrating energy-saving filters into their HVAC maintenance and upgrade offerings. This simple switch can unlock significant value for both clients and FM providers alike.
Why Scope 3 Emissions Matter to FM Providers
Scope 3 emissions include indirect emissions from:
• The production and transport of equipment and materials • Energy use by tenants and building occupants • Waste and end-of-life treatment of assets
For FM companies, reducing these emissions can:
• Strengthen & showcase their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials • Differentiate their service offerings • Attract sustainability-conscious clients • Improve long-term contract value
The Business Case for Energy-Saving Filters
Energy-saving filters are designed to reduce resistance to airflow in ventilation systems, lowering energy consumption without compromising air quality. These measures can benefit FM companies directly:
1. Lower Client Energy Bills = Higher Client Satisfaction
By reducing HVAC energy, energy-saving filters help clients cut costs — making your service more valuable and increasing client retention. The savings can often be significant – in the range of 20-50%.
2. Boost Your ESG Offering
Offering energy-saving filters as part of your standard maintenance package positions your company as a sustainability leader. This can be a key differentiator in competitive environments, especially for clients with net-zero targets.
3. Reduce Maintenance Costs and Downtime
In addition to extended filter service life, these filters help HVAC systems run more efficiently and with less wear & tear, reducing breakdowns and extending equipment life. That means fewer pre-planned maintenance visits, fewer callouts and more predictable maintenance schedules.
4. Quantifiable Scope 3 Reductions
By tracking the emissions avoided through reduced energy use and extended equipment lifespan, FM companies can report tangible Scope 3 reductions — adding value to sustainability reporting for both you and your clients. Westbury have unique tools and experience to guide you through the process and provide quantitative data to complement your qualitative objectives — a key facet of any robust environmental policy.
5. Upselling Opportunities
Energy-saving filters open the door to broader energy efficiency conversations and associated upgrades—like smart HVAC controls, predictive maintenance, and IAQ monitoring — creating or developing new revenue streams.
In Summary
For facilities management companies, energy-saving filters are more than a “green” upgrade — they can be a strategic asset. They reduce Scope 3 emissions, enhance service value, and strengthen your competitive position in a market that increasingly values sustainability and rewards those looking to embed sustainability initiatives in their business model.
Want to learn more or schedule a meeting to discuss further? Contact Westbury and take a step toward achieving your sustainability goals today.
Westbury’s high quality air filters perform a vital role in protecting building occupants and processes, trapping contaminants, ensuring cleaner air, & often delivering significant energy savings. But what happens when these filters reach the end of their service life?
Why Used Filters Pose a Problem
Used filters aren’t your typical household waste. After all, the filter collects all of the contamination that needs to be removed from the airstream and can often contain potentially harmful or hazardous residues.
Improper disposal isn’t just a health risk, it’s also a regulatory obligation.
As such, the business or individuals that are generating this waste must take responsibility to ensure that disposal is carried out safely, and this carries with it an obligation to ensure that the waste is passed to someone that is authorised to accept it.
This is where Westbury can assist. As part of our comprehensive range of site services, Westbury are licensed by the Environment Agency as a waste carrier and broker – which enables us to take care of responsible and safe filter waste disposal on your behalf.
How the Process Works
Collection – Used filters are gathered at the source by a dedicated team.
Transportation – They are transported under regulations governing controlled waste, by certified handlers, under license.
Sorting and Processing – Filters are sorted by type and dismantled if needed, to allow recovery of any recyclable materials.
Eco-Friendly Disposal – Non-recyclable materials are sent to licensed waste-to-energy plants, whereas recyclable elements are sorted for further processing and re-use. Wherever possible landfill is avoided.
Regulatory compliance is confirmed – Once the process is complete, a documentation trail is issued to the generator of the waste to prove the process has been completed correctly and so that records can be kept for auditing purposes.
The Benefits
Using a filter waste collection service helps:
Support regulatory compliance for businesses.
Reduce landfill waste by diverting toxic and bulky items.
Prevent pollution of water and soil from contamination.
Promote recycling of valuable materials like metals and contribute to the circular economy.
What to Look for in a Filter Waste Collection Provider
When choosing a service, consider the following:
Licensing and certification – Are they compliant with local environmental regulations? Westbury are a certified & licensed upper tier waste carrier, broker and dealer.
Recycling practices – Do they recover materials responsibly? Waste filters collected by Westbury are responsibly passed for appropriate processing, avoiding landfill.
Reporting and documentation – Can they provide waste tracking for compliance? Westbury provide official paper-trails for all filter waste collections.
Service scope – Do they handle your specific filter types? Bear in mind that some filters can contain hazardous contamination – which must be assessed and disposed of appropriately.
Want to learn more or schedule a pickup? Contact Westbury and take a step toward cleaner, greener practices today.
In the realm of HVAC systems, the Air Handling Unit (AHU) plays a crucial role in maintaining indoor air quality and comfort within commercial and industrial spaces. Filtration is a critical aspect of the way in which an AHU performs, not only determining indoor air quality, but also protecting and prolonging the lifespan of other system components such as heating/cooling coils, attenuators and fans.
As such it is of vital importance that the filters selected are properly specified according to local conditions and the desired level of cleanliness within the facility. Needless to say, the fitment of the filters is also crucial, so as to avoid air bypass and unnecessary contamination.
Comprehensive Inspection
A thorough inspection is the starting point of a survey of filtration requirements. Your nominated Westbury representative can arrange to review the filtration currently installed and help to spot any issues. These range from ill-fitting filters, to missing clips, damaged filters and incorrectly orientated products.
Alongside this trouble-shooting, we can also identify opportunities for improvements. These can deliver enormous benefits, such as reduced energy costs, lower filter consumables expenditure and reduced downtime, all whilst IMPROVING indoor air quality!
Filter Replacement and licensed waste disposal
When our engineers visit your site to survey, they will also review the change-out regime and can work with you to develop a schedule for optimum filter change point. In addition, Westbury can also offer qualified engineers capable of replacing your filters efficiently and effectively, before collecting and disposing of used filters under our waste carrier’s license.
Contact us today to book your free of charge site survey and filtration review to see what you could save.
Westbury will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Surface World trade show at Birmingham’s NEC on the 26th & 27th February 2025.
The show is a great opportunity for professionals from all aspects of the surface finishing industry to get together, share ideas and discuss the latest technologies in the sector.
In the past, the show has always been a hive of activity and this year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Westbury and its sister companyTotal Filtration will be exhibiting our innovative air & liquid filtration technologies on stand E40 across the two days.
Registration for visitors to the event is open now and free to attend. You can contact our process filtration expert Mark Longworth on 01282 410252 to discuss further – we’d love to know if you’re planning to attend!
SME News Magazine has revealed Westbury Filtermation as the winner of “Nationwide Air Filter Manufacturing Business” in the 2024 British Made Awards programme.
As one of the longest standing independent filter manufacturing businesses in the UK, Westbury have a proud tradition of supporting the communities in which we operate and place strong emphasis on the value of our British manufacturing facilities.
Following on from Westbury’s success in the 2023 Northern Enterprise awards, we are delighted that our commitment has been recognised by SME News magazine once again, with the recent announcement of the winners of the 2024 British Made awards.
The producers, manufacturers, and creatives in this programme all help to elevate their respective industries by continuously expanding their reach and skill sets, which ultimately helps the UK market to flourish year upon year. The British Made Awards 2024 are valuable, varied, and packed with motivational and inspirational success stories, spanning a myriad of industries and sectors. This programme truly showcases the power of the UK’s corporate landscape as our winners work tirelessly to bring innovation to their clients, customers, products, and services.
On the eve of the announcement, Awards Coordinator Melissa Bramall commented: “Our winners are home to products and services that are proudly made in Britain. We’re here to cast a spotlight on their innovation, passion, and dedicated work, and I want to say a huge congratulations to each of them again.”
SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition.
To learn more about the award winners and to gain insight into the working practices of the “best of the best”, please visit the SME News website (https://smenews.digital/awards/british-made-awards/) where you can access this year’s winners supplement.
For further advice on how filter test standards have evolved and for a clear & honest conversation about the points discussed above, contact Westbury today.
When it comes to selecting HVAC air filters, there are several factors to consider to ensure that you choose the right options for your application:
1. Filter Efficiency The first selection consideration is the efficiency rating, or the capability of the filter to capture particulate. The higher the efficiency, the more effective the filter will be in capturing smaller particles. You can read more about filter efficiency here.
2. Airflow Resistance Resistance to airflow is crucial factor to consider when selecting any air filter. Higher efficiency filters generally have a greater resistance to airflow, which brings with it increased energy consumption. Filter selection should also be considered in the context of the HVAC system as a whole, to ensure that the fan and other components can deliver sufficient quantities of air, allowing for the resistance to airflow that the filter(s) present.
The ideal filter selection should deliver a low resistance to airflow to minimise energy costs. A filter that can maintain low resistance for a long period of time, will deliver the lowest costs of operation. You can read more about minimising life cycle costs by clicking here.
3. Particle Size The size of the particulate that the filters will be exposed to should also be considered when selecting air filters – different filters are designed to capture specific particle sizes. In many cases a multi-stage approach is preferred, with coarse pre-filters removing large particulate and higher efficiency secondary filters positioned downstream to remove finer particulate.
4. Environmental Factors Local environmental factors, such as the concentration of particulates and proximity to sources of air contamination should also be considered when selecting an air filter. It is important to remember that these factors are variable and will be influenced by factors such as seasonal changes, nearby construction works, time of day, etc. This should be considered when selecting filtration and planning appropriate maintenance regimes.
Taking these factors into account demonstrates that appropriate filter selection is vital for achieving and maintaining appropriate air quality and optimal system performance. Consideration of filter efficiency, airflow resistance, particulate size and environmental conditions will all be important. The correct selections in the balance of these considerations will ensure that your systems can operate efficiently and effectively to recover lost revenues, reduce costs and deliver improved efficiencies.
Contact Westbury today to arrange for a FREE of charge site survey to assess how your systems can be optimised.
In today’s fast-paced world, concerns about air quality have become increasingly prevalent. Whether in our homes, offices, or public spaces, ensuring clean, breathable air is paramount to maintaining our health and well-being. One crucial component of air purification systems is the pre-filter. In this article, we delve into the workings of pre-filters, shedding light on their importance and functionality.
Understanding Pre-Filters: The First Line of Defence
Pre-filters serve as the initial defence mechanism in air filtration systems. Positioned as the first layer of protection, they are tasked with capturing larger particles such as dust, lint, organic material, insects, etc before the air passes through the main filter. By trapping these larger contaminants, pre-filters prevent them from clogging the secondary filter, thus prolonging its lifespan and optimising its efficiency.
How Do Pre-Filters Work?
Pre-filters operate on a simple yet effective principle: mechanical filtration. Comprising densely woven materials like fiberglass, polyester, or cotton, pre-filters create a barrier through which air passes. As air flows through the pre-filter, larger particles are unable to penetrate the fibres and are thus captured, both on the surface and within the depth of the filter media.
The captured particles adhere to the fibres, effectively removing them from the air stream. Over time, as the pre-filter accumulates debris, necessitating periodic replacement to maintain optimal performance.
Benefits of Pre-Filters
Enhanced Air Quality: By capturing larger particles, pre-filters contribute significantly to improving indoor air quality. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with allergies or respiratory conditions, as it reduces the presence of common allergens and irritants in the air.
Extended Filter Life: The presence of a pre-filter prolongs the lifespan of the secondary filter by preventing it from becoming clogged with larger debris. This not only saves on maintenance costs but also ensures consistent filtration efficiency over time.
Improved Energy Efficiency: A clean pre-filter allows air to flow more freely through the system, reducing strain on the fan and motor. This can lead to energy savings and increased HVAC system efficiency.
Cost-Effectiveness: Pre-filters are relatively inexpensive compared to main filters. By investing in a quality pre-filter, you can protect your secondary filter and extend its longevity, ultimately saving on replacement costs.
Choosing the Right Pre-Filter
When selecting a pre-filter for your air filtration system, several factors should be considered:
Compatibility: Ensure that the pre-filter is compatible with your existing air purification system. Check the specifications provided by the manufacturer to determine the appropriate size and type of pre-filter required.
Maintenance Requirements: Consider the ease of maintenance when choosing a pre-filter. Opt for models that are easy to replace, as regular maintenance is essential for optimal performance.
Durability: Choose pre-filters made from durable materials that can withstand frequent use and handling and challenging operating conditions. This ensures long-term reliability and effectiveness.
Conclusion
Pre-filters play a crucial role in air filtration systems, acting as the first line of defence against airborne contaminants. By capturing larger particles and preventing them from reaching the main filter, pre-filters enhance air quality, extend filter life, and improve overall system efficiency.
When selecting a pre-filter, it’s essential to consider factors such as compatibility, efficiency rating, maintenance requirements, and durability to ensure optimal performance and long-term value. By investing in quality pre-filtration, you can breathe easier knowing that your air purification system is working effectively to provide you with clean, healthy air.
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