Sy-Klone International

What Sy-Klone International does

Sy-Klone International, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, designs and manufactures industrial air filtration and precleaning systems for heavy equipment operator cabs, engines, and specialized enclosures. The company is organized around three product families: RESPA Air Quality Systems (powered precleaners, HEPA/MERV 16 filters, pressurizers, and real-time monitoring), VORTEX Engine Precleaners (Series 9000, OPTIMAX, XLR, and Vortex MAX centrifugal and powered precleaners), and RadialSHIELD Air Filters (MERV 16, EPA, HEPA, and specialty gas/ammonia/odor configurations). Core technology centers on patented ejective precleaning ("The Sy-Klone Effect") that removes over 90% of particulate before air reaches the filter, combined with radial seal filter technology tested to 100% seal integrity at 10,000 kPa and HEPA filtration at 99.95% efficiency at 62 nanometers MPPS.

Sy-Klone operates a hybrid business model combining OEM co-development for first-fit equipment with global aftermarket distribution through authorized resellers and a direct Quick-Ship e-commerce channel for U.S. replacement filters. Products are specified by leading heavy equipment manufacturers including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, John Deere, Epiroc, Bobcat, Liebherr, and Cummins. The company holds 100+ patents worldwide, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and products are engineered to conform to ISO 23875:2021 for operator enclosure air quality. EVP Jeff Moredock led a 17-year co-research partnership with NIOSH and serves as International Project Lead for the ISO 23875 standard.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of complete air quality systems, engine precleaners, replacement filter elements, parts and accessories, and engineering services for OEM co-development. End customers span mining (primary vertical), construction, waste and recycling, agriculture, forestry, and specialized enclosures (telecom, electronics, control rooms). The company reports serving customers across all six continents with documented case-study outcomes including silica exposure reduction from 667% to under 100% of PEL, 5-10x engine filter life extension, and $47,153 annual savings at a cement factory installation.

Name

Sy-Klone International

Legal name

The Sy-Klone Company

Website

https://sy-klone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sy-Klone International designs and manufactures industrial air filtration and precleaning systems for heavy equipment operator cabs, engines, and specialized enclosures. Products are specified by major OEMs including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, John Deere, and Cummins, serving mining, construction, waste, agriculture, and forestry customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Air Distribution & Ventilation Components (Blower Motors/Ducts/Vents/Cabin Filters) (IMACALAF), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• Engine precleaners
• Cab air quality systems
• HEPA filtration equipment
• Heavy equipment OEM filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Air Quality Systems (RESPA): Sales of complete cab and enclosure air quality systems including powered precleaners, filters, pressurizers, and monitoring equipment. Systems are sold as configured units for OEM first-fit and aftermarket retrofit applications.
2. Engine Precleaners (VORTEX, Series 9000, XLR, Vortex MAX): Sales of engine air precleaning systems ranging from self-powered Series 9000 units to powered XLR and Vortex MAX precleaners. Available in multiple sizes for engines from compact equipment to large mining haul trucks.
3. Replacement Filters (RadialSHIELD): Recurring sales of replacement filter elements including MERV 16, EPA, HEPA, Gas+HEPA ABEK1, Ammonia+HEPA, and Odor+HEPA configurations for RESPA and engine precleaner systems.
4. Parts & Accessories: Installation kits, adaptation parts, mounting hardware, and accessories for precleaner and air quality system installations across various machine types.
5. OEM Co-Development Services: Engineering collaboration with OEMs for development of first-fit air filtration solutions. Products are then specified and ordered as part of new equipment configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sy-Klone International designs and manufactures industrial air filtration and precleaning systems for HVAC units, engines, and operator cabs. Its product portfolio includes RESPA cab air quality systems (powered precleaners, filters, pressurizers, and real-time monitors), VORTEX engine precleaners (Series 9000, OPTIMAX, XLR, Vortex MAX), and RadialSHIELD high-efficiency filtration media. The company co-develops first-fit solutions with major heavy equipment OEMs and supports aftermarket retrofit through a global distributor network.

Product overview

Sy-Klone International offers a comprehensive portfolio of air quality and engine filtration systems for industrial applications. The product lineup centers on three core technology families: RESPA Air Quality Systems (for operator cab and enclosure protection), VORTEX Engine Precleaners (for engine intake air precleaning), and RadialSHIELD Air Filters (high-efficiency filtration media). The RESPA family includes the CF2 fresh air system as the core platform, supplemented by the RESPA IQ intelligent valve, RESPA Advisor monitoring products, and multiple recirculation options (CFX2, Pure, FFX2, PFX). The VORTEX engine precleaner family comprises the self-powered Series 9000 and OPTIMAX precleaners, the XLR Powered Precleaner for extreme environments, and the Vortex MAX for high-airflow applications. RadialSHIELD filters provide the filtration media across all systems with various efficiency ratings from MERV 16 to HEPA, including specialty configurations for gas and ammonia protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RESPA: RESPA® Air Quality Systems - powered precleaner, filter, and pressurizer systems for cab air quality
• VORTEX
• RadialSHIELD
• RESPA IQ
• RESPA Advisor

Products and services

• RESPA-CF2 Powered Precleaner, Filter & Pressurizer Powered precleaner, filter, and pressurizer in one compact unit that delivers precleaned and filtered fresh air to HVAC systems in operator cabs. Available in 12V and 24V models with standard or extended length configurations and ≥90% precleaning efficiency at 5μm.
• RESPA Advisor+ 2.0 Monitor Real-time monitoring system that tracks cab pressure, CO2 levels, and dust levels with ISO 23875-compliant NDIR CO2 sensor, audible/visual alarms, filter-life tracking, downloadable data logging via USB, and CAN SAE J1939 telemetry output.
• RESPA Advisor Pressure Monitor Pressure-only monitoring system for 12V and 24V systems that displays real-time pressure readings and includes low-pressure signal alarm for operator cabs.
• RESPA-CFX2 Recirculation Filtration System Powered, high-efficiency recirculation filtration system with MERV 16/F9 or HEPA filter options in standard and extended lengths to reduce respirable contaminants in cabin air.
• RESPA Pure Standalone HEPA Recirculation System Standalone, powered, high-efficiency HEPA recirculation system that operates independently of HVAC, wall or floor mountable for small enclosed spaces with adjustable fan speed.
• Series 9000 Self-Powered Precleaner Self-powered, maintenance-free centrifugal precleaner that blocks up to 90% of incoming dirt and debris before reaching the engine filter. Available in multiple sizes from 10-1400 CFM airflow range with rugged engineered polymer construction.
• OPTIMAX Dual-Stage Non-Powered Precleaner Dual-stage, self-powered precleaner combining Series 9000 technology with a second stage for fine dust removal, designed for the most demanding high-debris environments.
• XLR Powered Precleaner High-efficiency powered precleaner and filter in one unit that removes 99.99% of ISO fine test dust with zero restriction up to 130 CFM, handling fine particulate, humidity, and extreme dust environments up to 350 CFM. Extends engine filter life up to 10x.
• Vortex MAX Heavy-Duty Powered Precleaner Heavy-duty patented engine precleaner combining powered technology with high-efficiency filtration, protecting larger engines with 300-600 CFM optimal airflow range in a compact footprint.
• RadialSHIELD Air Filters Advanced filtration technology available in MERV 16, EPA, HEPA, HEPA ABEK/K, Gas+HEPA, Odor+HEPA, and Ammonia+HEPA configurations with 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 microns and independently tested to 99.95% efficiency at 62 nanometers MPPS. Patented radial seal delivers 100% seal integrity up to 10,000 kPa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ precleaner removal of particulate matter before air reaches filter
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSy-Klone worked with NIOSH for 17 years of co-research on cab air quality for the world's most demanding work environments. This partnership contributed to the co-authoring of industry standards for cab air quality, including ISO 23875.
• International Society of Environmental Enclosure Engineers (ISEEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSy-Klone products are endorsed by ISEEE as Best Practice Components. ISEEE provides ISO 23875:2021 online training that teaches how to design, retrofit, performance test, certify, or maintain an operator enclosure.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Donaldson Company: Major industrial filtration manufacturer offering engine air filtration, dust collection, and air purification systems for heavy equipment, mining, and construction. Directly comparable to Sy-Klone across both engine precleaners and industrial air filtration, but at far larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• MANN+HUMMEL: Global leader in filtration including industrial air filtration, cabin air filters, and engine intake components for heavy equipment and commercial vehicles. Comparable to Sy-Klone in target segments (mining, construction, agriculture) and technology overlap on engine and cabin filtration.
• Cummins Filtration (Fleetguard): Filtration arm of Cummins supplying heavy-duty engine air, fuel, and coolant filtration including precleaners. Directly overlaps Sy-Klone's engine precleaner and OEM first-fit business; Cummins is also listed as one of Sy-Klone's OEM customers, making it both peer and customer.
• Baldwin Filters: Manufacturer of heavy-duty engine and equipment filtration products serving construction, mining, agriculture, and trucking. Comparable to Sy-Klone in heavy equipment engine filtration and aftermarket distribution model.
• Hengst Filtration: German filtration company providing industrial, automotive, and engine filtration solutions with global OEM relationships. Overlaps Sy-Klone in industrial air quality and engine intake precleaning for heavy equipment.
• Camfil: Global air filtration company specializing in commercial and industrial air filters, dust collection, and cleanroom solutions. Comparable to Sy-Klone's RESPA air quality systems in industrial and commercial air filtration markets.
• AAF Flanders: Manufacturer of air filtration products for commercial, industrial, and cleanroom applications including HEPA filtration. Directly comparable to Sy-Klone's HEPA-level cab and enclosure filtration offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin (Filtration Division): Diversified motion and control technologies conglomerate with a substantial industrial filtration business serving compressed air, hydraulics, and process air. Comparable to Sy-Klone's industrial filtration offering but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• 3M (Filtration & Safety divisions): Diversified industrial conglomerate with filtration products (Filtrete, particulate respirators) and occupational safety solutions serving industrial and mining markets. Comparable to Sy-Klone's air quality and respiratory protection themes as part of a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• K&N Engineering: Manufacturer of high-flow air filters and intake systems with strong presence in automotive and powersports, and growing heavy equipment applications. Partial overlap with Sy-Klone on engine intake filtration, particularly in retrofit/aftermarket channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/SyKlonePrecleaners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sy-klone-international
• Xx.com/SyKloneInt

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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