The aim of this research work is to design and manufacture a machine, by which the quality of air filters, according to En779 and ASHRAE52 standards can be evaluated. The test rig consists of an air duct, in which the test filter is installed. The whole duct is consisting of several sections, in order to make the internal parts accessible. Assembling and disassembling of these sections takes place by means of pneumatic cylinders. To investigate the performance of filters and their ability of absorbing particles, two types of contaminants are fed into air stream. The first one is a solid dust, fed by means of a special “dust feeder”, which is designed and built such that is able to feed dust with an accurate rate. The second one is sub micron liquid particles, which form a smoke, named “DEHS aerosol”. “Laskin nozzle” is used to generate aerosol, which is capable of generating particles of 0.2 to 3 micron. To absorb the dust passed from the test filter, an absolute filter of “panel structure” type is used. To take isokinetic samples of air stream from both upstream and downstream the filter through sampling probes, a special valve is designed, which adjusts the velocity of sampling stream, depending on the velocity of air stream in the main duct automatically. A venturimeter is used to read the amount of the air flow through main duct. At first a pilot venturimeter was built and calibrated. To achive a good accuracy and surface finish, this pilot venturimeter was made of composite, with glass fibers and polyester resin. There after the main venturimeter was built based on the data extracted from the pilot one, which is made of steel sheets. The pipeline (in which the venturimeter is installed), joins the main duct to the air pump. Its design is in such a way that makes it flexible and capable of placing at any angle and height relative to the main duct, due to its rotatable flanges. Finally the specification of the required pump was derived and ordered to a manufacturer. Key words: En 779, AHRAE 52, DEHS, Venturimeter