Air cleaner filters are integral to the proper function of each of these tools as they can be easily clogged and accrue significant damage if the air pushed through them is not first purified to some extent. By removing water, oil, dust, vapors and other contaminants from a compressed air supply, inline filters prolong the useful life of the compressor and its applications. Read More…

Leading Manufacturers
Pacific Environmental Technologies, Inc.
Corona, CA | 951-582-9306Pacific Environmental Technologies specializes in the design and construction of turn-key air filtration equipment for the aerospace, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and other industries. Our air filters will help maintain the safety of your clean rooms. Visit our website and view out extensive selection of products!

Duraflow Industries
Wakeman, OH | 866-488-9399Duraflow Industries is the premier aftermarket and OEM supplier of various filtration products. We feature a complete line of filters for applications such as air scrubbers, absorption of thousands of organic compounds, drinking water filtration, and waste water abatement. Our just-in-time production techniques allow us to maintain production flexibility and meet fast turnaround times. From industrial to residential, DuraFlow has you covered.

Sidco Filter Corporation
Manchester, NY | 585-440-3219Sidco Filter Corporation has over 30 years of industry experience, & we are waiting to serve your needs! We manufacture air filter elements to interchange with over 100 different manufacturer's filters. Our industrial filters are of the highest quality & we serve a wide range of industries. Sidco specializes in manufacturing customized elements to meet your specific requirements. Contact us today!

Purolator® Air Filtration
Jeffersonville, IN | 866-455-2128The Purolator brand is made up of a collection of air filters for residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale markets. Our line of products include pleated filters to disposable panel filters, replacement air filters, and more. Our diversity supports a product line that meets the system requirements of any customer. Contact us today to learn more!

FILPRO Corporation
West Point, PA | 800-324-8940FILPRO Corporation leads the filtering industry with products from a comprehensive list of manufacturers & FILPRO's own custom manufactured HEPA filters, HVAC & OEM air cleaner filters. Also offering dust collector filters, liquid & oil filters made for long life, superior flow & cost efficiency. Some of the main reasons for our success is our commitment to provide the highest level of service.

Comfort First Products
Lake Elsinore, CA | 800-804-3366Comfort First Products do exactly that, they put your comfort first. We have been producing products that help make office air quality more comfortable for employees since 2003. Your comfort is our mission. We believe every office should have our unique air filters. Call us today for more information or visit our website and explore our products for yourself.

There are many aspects to consider when selecting an air compressor filter. Inner and outer diameter, porosity, height, maximum flow, surface area and percent efficiency are just some of the variable aspects of these filters that have significant impact on the functionality of the machine. While some filters remove general air impurities, others can reduce even vapors to less than 1ppm.
Fine filters with low porosity often require pre-filters to remove larger particulates as they will otherwise become easily clogged. These cylindrical filters may be disposable or reusable depending on the type and purpose.
Each type of air compressor has different filtration requirements, the three main types are reciprocating, rotary screw and centrifugal. The rotary screw variety, for example, is designed for near continuous use and must therefore have fresh filters more often than reciprocating compressors that are used only intermittently. Although the air compressors themselves may vary, filters all have a similar design.
The cylindrical body of the unit is actually composed of curved filter panels made of fibrous materials that catch particulates and other impurities. An end or filter cap is placed at the top and bottom of the filter panel. These are often made of stainless steel or composite plastics as they are not frequently replaced and must therefore have the durability to last through several panel changes.
An air inlet and filter discharge may be found at either the same or opposing ends of the exhaust filter depending on how the air is moved through the unit. Depending on the filtration needs of a particular compressor application, filter materials include, but are not limited to, acrylic, aluminum wire screen, electrostatic fabric, fiberglass, paper, polyester, cotton or any combination. Each of these materials allows air, but not particulates to pass into the compressor.
Selection is important as many applications, such as food processing and semi-conductor manufacturing tolerate extremely low contamination of any kind. Additional features include service life indicators, pressure gauge or integral lubricators, all of which serve to monitor and increase product longevity.