These airborne contaminants are especially hard on the tightly fitted, precision-machined moving parts in air compressors and engines. Abrasive dust particles can cut and scour metal surfaces which move back and forth against each other. Filtration is intended to protect and prolong the life of these highly machined surfaces by removing the wear-causing contaminants before they have the opportunity to cause damage.

Air filters present the first barrier of protection by stopping most wear causing particles from entering the unit. Rated usually between 10 and 40 microns, they take out the larger particles entering through the air stream. Materials normally used consist of paper or synthetic media, and are generally surface loading. (Contaminants adhere to the surface of the filter media.)

Oil Filters
Oil Filters present the second barrier of protection. These are usually rated at 10 to 20 microns. Filter material is also paper or synthetic, and can be surface loading or depth loading. (contaminants enter the filter media and are trapped within the depth of the media, rather than only on the surface.)

Canister Type - This consists of an element inside a metal canister. The canister must be opened, and the new filter installed inside the cavity. This element may be a variety of materials (metal mesh, synthetic, paper, or cloth) and will be manufactured with micron ratings compatible to the OEM specifications.

Spin on Element - Simple removal by spinning off and replacing the element. Manufactured of synthetic, paper, metal mesh or cloth, with a micron rating which varies based on manufacturer specifications.

Please consult the documentation for you machine or contact your manufacturer directly for part number information.

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