subject: Air Filter Types and Maintenance [print this page] There are many different types of air filters available to service industry in many commercial applications. Air filters are of three different classes depending on how they operate to remove particles from the air. The biggest category of air filter is the type used in heating or ventilation systems such as air-conditioners.
Such filters typically have fibreglass, polyester or an electrostatic medium as the filtering medium. Generally speaking polyester is favoured over fibreglass which can become fragmented, with fine shards being sent into the airstream. Polyester also has a higher resistance and it dust holding capacity is greater than fibreglass. Electrostatic air filters have a galvanised or cardboard frame that holds polypropylene media. The electrostatic charge that helps to collect dust particles is self-generated.
Many air filters such as those on cars - are disposable, meaning they cannot be cleaned, but should be replaced with a new air filter. When replacing the filter, you need to be careful that no rubbish falls from it down into the housing.
Fuel filters are also needed in many places for the safe and efficient operation of machinery. Fuel filters remove any kind of contamination from fuel except for liquid. For instance a fuel filter will not remove water from petrol or other fuels, but it will remove such things as dirt, paint chips or rust. No matter what kind of filter you require you can probably source it from Baldwin filters.
Silicone hose is usually used with filters in all kinds of engines as it has valuable qualities that make it able to resist heat, cold, and effects from moisture such as fuel and oil. Fleetguard is an online store selling filters of all kinds for tractors, construction machinery and many other applications. Buying your filters online is quick and convenient.
