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Extend-a-LifeTM Ethylene Filters

Low cost "Green" solution to maintain freshness and quality and nutritional value of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers resulting in increased profits by using a filter to remove destructive ethylene gases that cause decay.

PROBLEM: Refrigeration and humidity control are NOT enough to slow ripening and spoilage.

SOLUTION: Ethylene gas MUST be removed - Ethylene Filters are the solution.

Benefits
Superior Products
  • Non-toxic, non-hazardous - GREEN SOLUTION!
  • Simple design, easy to use
  • Extends shelf life by 3-4 weeks
  • Maintains taste, appearance and nutritional value
  • Saves $$$
  • Landfill disposable
  • Inert compound - doesn't allow mold or rot
  • Sturdy construction - Filter material is encased in a thin metal shell.

  • Highest Level of Active Ingredient (8% Potassium Permaganate)
  • Manufactured According To Military Specifications (MILSPECS) Approved by Defense Logistics Agency
  • Filters Encased in Metal Mesh-Not Cloth or Paper (Other filters can tear, resulting in Food Contamination or Staining of Products)
  • Sachets constructed of TyvekTM (will not tear, rot, or support mold or mildew)

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Specifications & Recommendations for Use of Ethylene Filters

Model #350

For use in smaller walk-in refrigerators/cold rooms by hospitals, schools, restaurants, hotels, florist shops, food service companies, military, and super markets, catering businesses and floral shops. For use in refrigerated warehouses, refrigerated trailers, and shipping containers. Simply attach to the blower air intake or just hang in the overhead of the walk-in refrigerator, directly in the air-flow of the refrigerator unit.

For a Cold Room Up To 3,000 Cu. Ft.: Use several filters per refrigerator blower unit.

Recommendation: Change every 30-60-90 days depending upon density and type of inventory. (See References Above)

For a Shipping Container: Use near the blower unit in the front of the container, If the container is using an air chute, then hang at the back of the container with a loading bar.

If shipping a product in (7) days, use (1) filter per container
If shipping from (7) to (14) days, use (2) to (3) per container.
If shipping from (14) to (21) days, use (3) to (4) filters per container.
Dispose of filters upon arrival.
Landfill Disposable.

NOTE: DO NOT PLACE THE FILTERS BETWEEN PALLETS OF PRODUCT. THEY ARE MORE EFFECTIVE WHERE AIR CAN PASS THROUGH THEM.

Specifications:
Case Weight: 28 lbs.
Case Dimensions: 24" L x 12 1⁄2" W x 11" H
Filter Weight: 2lbs. each filter
Filter Dimensions: 18" L x 11/16" W x 5 3⁄4" H
Case Pack Twelve (12) filters) per case



Model #341 Filter

For use in Larger Cold Rooms up to 45,000 cu. ft. in conjunction with Model 341 electric blower unit.

For use in Cargo Containers, Reefer Trucks, Cold Rooms Or Walk In Refigerators Up To 10,000 Cu. Ft. as a stand-alone filter.

Recommendation: Change every 30-60-90 days depending upon density and type of inventory. (See References Above)

Specifications:
Case Weight: 29 Lbs.
Case Dimensions: 18 1⁄2" L x 15 3/4/" W x 4" H
Filter Weight: 5 3⁄4 Lbs. Each Filter
Filter Dimensions: 17 3⁄4" L x 1⁄2"W x 15 3⁄4" H
Case Pack: Four (4) Filters per Case



Blower Unit Model #341

For use in larger cold rooms up to 45,000 cu. ft. This Blower Unit has an electric motor and fan that forces additional air through the filters designed for this unit (Model 341). Larger Warehouses Require Multiple Model 341 Blower Units.

Requires the use of four (4) Model #341 Filters.

Recommendation: Change filters every 30-60-90 days depending upon density and type of inventory. (See References Above).



Extend-A-LifeTM Model # PS300 Sachets

For use of boxed produce in transport and storage

Recommendation: For Use With High Ethylene-Producing Commodities such as Apples, Passion Fruit, Pears, Melons, and Tomatoes, up to 40-50 lb. box. (See References Above).

Sachet Weight: 0.95 oz. (27 grams)
Package per case: 300 (27 gram) sachets per master case
Case per pallet: 42 cases per pallet



Produce SaverTM Sachet

Consumer version of Model # PS 300 for use in home refrigerator crisper drawers; Camper and RV refrigerators; small coolers, etc. 

Recommendation: Change sachets every 30-60-90 days depending on density and type of produce. (See References Above).

Sachet Weight: 0.95 oz. (27 grams)
 2 sachets Per Package; Also Available in boxes of 15 Packages. 



Floral SaverTM Sachets

For use in small boxes of produce in transport and storage, and for use in floral bouquets  

Recommendation: For Use With Smaller Quantities of Boxed Produce, or Low-to-Medium Ethylene-Producing Commodities such as Flowers, Apricots, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Plums, and Prunes, up to 30 lb. box. (See References Above).

Sachet Weight: 0.3166 oz. (9 grams)
Package per case: 1000 (9 gram) sachets per master case
Cases per pallet: 42 cases per pallet  


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