AirTrap has introduced a new air sampling cassette designed to modernize the traditional spore trap format used by indoor air quality professionals for over three decades. The AirTrap cassette, now available exclusively through AirTrap.us, maintains compatibility with standard sampling pumps and laboratory analysis methods while incorporating design refinements aimed at improving field usability, laboratory consistency, and material efficiency.
The original spore trap cassette, introduced in 1995 by Dan Baxter of Aerosol Research Associates, became the industry standard for collecting mold spores and airborne particles. AirTrap represents a collaborative effort to update that design to meet current inspection demands and environmental considerations. Key improvements include a flip-top cap system that reduces handling errors and minimizes sample contamination during transport, and a flatter collection surface designed to enhance image clarity for laboratory analysis, including digital and AI-assisted microscopy.
Notably, the AirTrap cassette uses approximately 46% less plastic compared to traditional designs and features a recyclable housing, supporting more sustainable testing practices. Its durable polypropylene construction ensures reliability in field conditions. The cassette is fully compatible with established sampling techniques, allowing seamless integration into existing inspection procedures without requiring changes to equipment or workflow.
AirTrap cassettes are suitable for a wide range of applications, including indoor air quality assessments, post-remediation verification, real estate inspections, school and university testing programs, cleanroom clearance, and routine environmental monitoring. By modernizing the cassette design while preserving established sampling principles, AirTrap delivers improvements that align with current inspection workflows and laboratory needs.
The product is distributed exclusively in North America by AirTrap.us, serving inspectors, laboratories, restoration professionals, schools, and government agencies. AirTrap is manufactured by Apacor UK, a company specializing in diagnostic and environmental sampling devices for global laboratory and environmental health markets.
