Prefilters for air inlets are used on many occasions. Prefilters are designed to protect the final filters from the various conditions depending on a number of circumstances. They filter out larger particles before they reach the final filters, keeping your final filters from overloading too soon. There are many different types of prefilters available, from pleated filters, coalescing filters, pocket filters, and more. But, what type of prefilters should you use? And should you even add prefilters to your air inlets?
Climate Conditions Matter For Air Filtration
Depending on the climate you’re in, there are certain prefilters you may choose over another. In coastal conditions, for example, the environment may be high in moisture. Therefore, you would choose a coalescing prefilter to keep moisture upstream of the final/static filter. However, using a pleated filter with a cardboard frame may breakdown overtime, so looking for a plastic framed filter is an upgrade worth considering. High dust environments is another reason for considering adding prefilters to your air intake inlets. Dust can clog up your final filters quickly and can increase your costs and downtime. So, adding prefilters to your air inlets is a good way to prevent premature replacement of your final filters.
EFS Reverse Rigid Pocket Air Filters
This uniquely designed rigid pocket air filter allows for the filter to be used in both directions. The plastic separators stabilize the pockets when the filter is placed in a reverse airflow position. The plastic frame is ideal for high moisture environments because it won’t collapse like the cardboard framed filters. Engineered Filtration Systems’ reverse rigid pocket filter is made up of synthetic material to prevent bio-growth and is longer lasting. This unique design is a premium prefilter made to fit Type A filter frames and is a great upgrade to consider. To view the specs and learn more about the EFS Reverse Rigid Pocket Air Filter, click here.
Conclusion
The plastic framed, reverse rigid pocket air filter is good where prefiltration is critical. It won’t collapse even in high moisture environments and has more surface area to help filter out more particles. To upgrade your air inlets with reverse rigid pocket air filters, please contact us anytime to learn more.