Filters for Compressors – Outdoors with weather cover
Overview
Inlet Filter for Air Blowers
A robust cartridge inlet filter designed to protect air blowers from airborne dust and contaminants, helping maintain clean airflow and reliable blower performance. Available with connection sizes from 1″ to 4″ as standard, the FAT range provides airflow capacities from 85 to 1,400 m³/h.
A choice of filter media is available, including paper, polyester, stainless steel, separator and activated carbon, allowing the filtration to be matched to the application. Each unit includes a PVC connection spool and is 100% safety tested before and after painting.
Key features: compact cartridge design, high dust-collection capability, multiple filtration media options, airflow capacities up to 1,400 m³/h in the standard range, and connection sizes suitable for a wide range of industrial air blowers.
Models
| Part number | Size |
|---|---|
| FAT6040 | 1.25" G |
| FAT6050 | 1.5" G |
| FAT6060 | 2" G |
| FT7080S | 2.5" G |
| FAT6070 | 3" G |
| FAT6080 | 4" G |
Technical Features
Technical Features
- High-efficiency filtration – paper elements provide 99%+ removal efficiency at 2 micron, with polyester media offering 99%+ efficiency at 5 micron.
- Low pressure drop – the internal airflow path is designed to maximise airflow while minimising restriction, helping maintain blower performance and efficiency.
- Wide connection range – configurations are available with threaded or flanged connections to suit different blower sizes and installation requirements.
- Durable construction – corrosion-resistant coated carbon-steel housings provide protection for demanding industrial environments, with stainless-steel construction available for selected applications.
- Weather-resistant design – protective inlet hoods help shield the filter element from direct exposure to environmental contaminants and moisture.
- Replaceable filter elements – serviceable cartridge elements allow straightforward routine maintenance without replacing the complete filter assembly.
- Multiple filtration media – paper, polyester and specialist media options can be selected according to the operating environment. The IVACO data sheet additionally lists stainless steel, separator and activated-carbon options.
- Operating temperature – continuous operating range of approximately -26°C to +104°C, dependent on filter configuration and media.
- Filter servicing indication – recommended element change at approximately 37–50 mbar differential pressure above the initial pressure drop.
- Broad airflow capability – suitable for everything from compact blower installations through to high-volume industrial air systems.
Main applications fields:
Protecting Your Blower and Maintaining Clean Airflow
Inlet filtration is an important part of any air blower installation. Air drawn into a blower can contain dust, fibres and other airborne particles which, over time, can contaminate internal components, increase wear and reduce system reliability.
Our industrial inlet filters for air blowers are designed to remove these contaminants before they enter the blower, providing effective equipment protection while maintaining low restriction to the incoming airflow.
Applications
Inlet filters can be used across a wide range of industrial blower and air-handling applications, particularly where ambient air is drawn directly into the system. Typical applications include:
- Side channel blowers and regenerative blowers
- Industrial vacuum and pressure systems
- Pneumatic conveying
- Aeration and wastewater treatment
- Packaging and material handling machinery
- Printing and paper processing
- Food and beverage production
- Plastics processing
- Drying and air-knife systems
- General industrial process air
Why Inlet Filtration Matters
Blowers can move significant volumes of ambient air during continuous operation. Even when the surrounding environment appears relatively clean, this air can carry fine particulate that accumulates inside the blower.
An appropriately sized inlet filter provides a first line of defence, helping to reduce contamination of the blower, protect internal components and support reliable long-term operation.
Correct sizing is particularly important. An undersized or heavily contaminated filter can create excessive inlet restriction, potentially reducing available airflow and increasing the load on the blower. Filter selection should therefore consider both the required airflow and the expected level of contamination.
Filtration to Suit the Environment
Different operating environments require different filtration solutions. Available filter media can include paper and polyester elements, together with specialist configurations for more demanding applications.
The IVACO FAT range also provides options including stainless-steel media, separator elements and activated carbon, allowing filtration to be adapted to different process requirements.
Replaceable cartridge elements make routine servicing straightforward, allowing the filtration performance of the system to be maintained without replacing the complete filter housing.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Blower Sizes
Filters are available in a range of connection sizes and airflow capacities to suit both compact and larger industrial blower installations.
The FAT cartridge range, for example, covers nominal capacities from 85 to 1,400 m³/h, with threaded connections from 1″ to 4″. The manufacturer’s data also states that larger filters can be designed for flows of up to 4,000 m³/h on request.
Selecting the Correct Inlet Filter
The correct filter should be selected according to the blower inlet connection, required airflow, operating environment and filtration requirement. Particular attention should be given to pressure drop so that adequate filtration is achieved without unnecessarily restricting blower performance.
For dusty environments or continuous-duty applications, filter condition should form part of routine system maintenance and the element should be cleaned or replaced when required.
Need help selecting an inlet filter?
Contact Eurovacuum Products with your blower model, inlet connection and required airflow. Our team can help identify a suitable inlet filter and replacement element for your application.