Porvair Filtration Group manufacture a range of pleated filter elements for the aerospace and defence industries. These are used for critical contamination control in a variety of aircraft systems.

The filter media for pleated elements can be polymeric, glass fibre or sintered metal fibre used in combination with a variety of support and drain meshes to optimise cost and performance. Typical absolute filtration ratings are 5, 10, 15 and 25 micron with a Beta ratio greater than 200.

Our Sinterflo® M metal mesh pleated filters demonstrate good permeability, high tensile strength and are available in complex multi-layered structures. These filters are cleanable under specific conditions, which can be defined by a member of Porvair FIltration Group's sales team.

Porvair Filtration Group also supply a range of sintered metal fibre, glass fibre, polymeric or resin-impregnated cellulose pleated elements.

Typical applications

• Hydraulic
• Lubricant
• Coolant
• Fuel
• Air
• Environmental control.

Features and benefits

• High filtration efficiency
• Lightweight
• Enhanced operating life.