Exhaust Filters
| PART/SERIES | X-Reference | Media | Thickness | Efficiency | Holding Capacity | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andreae Filter, The Original | The Accordion, Standard | 2 ply paper | 2.25" | 98.2% | 6.6 lbs | 2 layers of heavy “kraft” paper, punched, pleated and glued, single stage | best with tacky, slow-dry coatings, 1st stage aerospace (prefilter) |
| Andreae Filter, The Original | 2 ply paper | 2.25" | 98.3% | 6.6 lbs | 2 layers of heavy “kraft” paper, punched, pleated and glued, single stage | tacky, slow-dry coatings, 1st stage aerospace (prefilter) |
Andreae High Efficiency Filter | The Accordion, Poly-Back | 2 ply paper, poly-back | 2.4" | 99.2% | 6.7 lbs | 2 layers of heavy “kraft” paper, punched, pleated and glued with polyester back, 2-stage | best with flash-dry coatings with fine particulates, 1st and 2nd stage aerospace |
| Andreae High Efficiency | 2 ply paper, poly-back | 2.4" | 99.4% | 6.7 lbs | 2 layers of heavy “kraft” paper, punched, pleated and glued with polyester back, 2-stage | best with flash-dry coatings with fine particulates, 1st and 2nd stage of 3 stage aerospace system |
Series 99 | GFS Poly | 2 ply polyester | 1.0" | 99+% | high efficiency | air dry coatings, powders | |
| Series 99 Series E75 Series E12 | 2 ply polyester | 1.0" | 99.94% | 3.9 lbs | progressively dense to heavily needled, high efficiency, high capacity, UL Class 2 | high volume shops | |
Series E75 (N-Poly) | GFS Poly | polyester | 1.0" | 99+% | recycled, high efficiency | air dry coatings, powders, best used to keep plenums and fans clean | |
Series E12 Recycler | GFS Poly | polyester | 2.0" | 99.9% | 1.3 lbs | 1st or single stage, high efficiency | best for keeping plenums and fans clean |
E12H Recycler | CPA Gold | polyester | 2.0" | 99.87% | 4 lbs | high efficiency, recycled, made in USA | air dry coatings, powders |
| Series E12H | 2 ply polyester | 2.0" | 99.7% | 4.7 lbs | high efficiency, high cap, high performance, multi-layer, graduated density, UL Class 2 | high production applications, oil mist, stain, high solids, water-borne, 1st stage aerospace | |
Paint Pockets | The Wave | 2 ply polyester | 2.0" | 99.84% | 6 lbs | diamond layer on progressively dense exit layer, high capacity, high performance | 1st stage aerospace, liquid and powder, furniture, automotive, appliance |
| Paint Pockets | 2 ply polyester | 2.0" | 99.94% | 4 lbs | wave layer on progressively dense poly layer, high efficiency, high capacity, UL Class 2 | 1st stage aerospace, any coating | |
| Series 2000 & 3000 (Stage 1) | 2 ply polyester | 1.0" | 99.54% | 4 lbs | multi-layer, graduated density poly | aerospace 1st stage, high solid paint, oil mist and stain, water-borne coating, | |
| ME/PT | Series 625 Series 2000 & 3000 (Stage 2) | 2 ply polyester | 2.0" | MERV 8 | air entry layer is constructed of a multi-layered, multi-density polyester with a heavy, nonmigrating tack on the entry of the heavily needled, air-leaving side. | aerospace final exhaust, 2nd stage panel for 2 stage system, HVAC particulate problems, powder/paint overspray collection, replaces 2" pleated panel filters and fiberglass | |
AFT 15G Fiberglass (PD) | GFS 15G Fiberglass | 15g fiberglass | 2.0" | 98.81% | 0.93 lbs | progressively dense, 2 stage, continuous filament, air enters wh/exits gn | general purpose |
| AFT 15G Fiberglass Series VA0 | 15g fiberglass | 2.0" | 98+% | continuous filament w/open weave, UL Class 2 | general purpose | |
Series VA0 | GFS 15G Fiberglass | 15g fiberglass | 1.0" | 99+% | progressively dense weave | prefilter for thick, sticky, wet or tacky coatings, sm-md operations | |
FG 22G Fiberglass | GFS 22G Fiberglass | 22g fiberglass | 2.5" | 99.03% | 1 lb | progressively dense, 2 stage, continuous filament, air enters wh/exits yel | heavy duty, general purpose |
| FG 22G Fiberglass Series VA (MONO) Series VA1 (FMP 18) | 22g fiberglass | 2.5" | 99.5% | 4.8 lbs | continuous filament w/open weave, UL Class 2 | general purpose |
VA (MONO) | GFS 22G Fiberglass | 22g fiberglass | 2.5" | 98+% | high efficiency single stage or prefilter | prefilter for thick, sticky, wet or tacky coatings | |
VA1 (FMP18) | GFS 22G Fiberglass | 18g fiberglass | 2-2.5" | 99+% | single-stage, micro-filament structure, open-weave design | replaces paper and poly | |
Series VA3 | Recommend: The Accordion Poly-Back | fiberglass, poly-back | 1.0" | 99+% | two-stage poly-back | general purpose, low-volume shops | |
Series VA4 | Recommend: The Accordion Poly-Back | fiberglass, poly-back | 2.0" | 99+% | high-efficiency poly-back | general purpose, medium volume shop | |
Series VA5 | Recommend: The Accordion Poly-Back | fiberglass, poly-back | 3.0" | 99+% | two-stage poly-back | waterborne coatings and dry finishes | |
Series VA6 | Recommend: GFS Poly Filters | fiberglass | 3.0" | 99+% | economical single-stage | widest range of coatings, replaces paper, paper-poly, and poly | |
Series VA7 | Recommend: The Accordion Poly-Back | fiberglass, poly-back | 3.0" | 99+% | high efficiency, high cap, poly-back, single-stage | dry & dusty overspray | |
18G Fiberglass (HS2) | Recommend: The Accordion Poly-Back | 18g fiberglass, poly-back | 2.5" | 99.79% | 2.4 lbs | 3 stage, poly-back, continuous filament, progressive density (to scrim) | high efficiency, air dry metal & plastic coatings |
Series E28 | resinated fiberglass | 3.0" | 99+% | resinated fiberglass, highest efficiency available in fiberglass | stand-alone or prefilter, replaces poly and paper filters | ||
GPF Ultra | poly-coated fiberglass | 1.5" | 99+% | poly-coated fiber, high efficiency, high capacity | all coatings incl. dry/dusty overspray |
*Test parameters vary by coating, initial resistance, and airflow. Reports available.
| X-Reference | Media | Tack | Scrim | Efficiency | Description | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Series 55 | GFS Tacky Intake (ST6) | 2-ply poly | X | >75% | heat sealed, internal wire support, self-sealing gasket, downstream tack | cross-draft, general purpose | |
Series 65 | GFS Tacky Intake (ST6) | 3-ply poly | X | >80% | heat sealed, internal wire support, self-sealing gasket, downstream tack | cross-draft, general purpose | |
| Series 55 Series 65 | 2-ply poly | X | 83.6% MERV 10 | heat-sealed, internal wire support, self-sealing, 1/2" air entry ply - 1/2" heavy tack exit ply, UL Class 2 | premium intake or prefilter, cross-draft | ||
Series FR1 | GFS SFR Intake Filter | 2-ply poly | X | X | >90% | diffusion media, internal wire, gradient density, temp resistant to 212F, UL 900 Class 1 | premium intake |
Series AFR1 | GFS SFR Intake Filter | 3-ply poly | X | X | >95% | heat-sealed, internal support, self-sealing, progressively structured CDM, dry air entry ply, 2nd ply tack, scrim-backed | cross & down draft |
Series FF560GX | GFS SFR Intake Filter | 2-ply poly | X | X | 96% | diffusion media, heat sealed, internal wire support, self-sealing, progressively structured CDM, impregnated tack, scrim-backed, max temp 212°, UL Class 2923X | all spray booths and prep stations where controlled laminar airflow is required |
| SFR Series | Series FR1 Series AFR1 Series FF560GX | 2-ply poly | X | X | 95% MERV 11 | diffusion media, heat sealed, internal wire support, self-sealing, progressively structured CDM, impregnated tack, scrim-backed, max temp 212°, UL Class 2923X | cross & semi-down draft |
Series 625 | GFS ME/PT Panel | 2-ply poly | X | X | 96% | graduated density, impregnated tack on 2nd ply, anti-microbial and humidity resistant | high velocity, 2nd stage aerospace |
| Series 625 | 2-ply poly | X | MERV 8 | air entry layer is constructed of a multi-layered, multi-density polyester with a heavy, nonmigrating tack on the air-leaving side. The air leaving media is a heavily needled polyester, densified to ¼” thick, tack on the air entry side. | aerospace final exhaust, 2nd stage panel for 2 stage system, HVAC particulate problems, powder/paint overspray collection, replaces 2" pleated panel filters and fiberglass |
*Test parameters vary by coating, initial resistance, and airflow. Reports available.
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