Panel Filter (Metal Frame)
Panel Filter (Metal Frame) is a compact galvanized-frame air filter designed to capture fine particles in HVAC systems. It can provide second-stage or final-stage filtration and helps protect HEPA filters against excessive particulate loading.
The product combines glass-fiber filter media, a large filtration area, hot-melt separators and a two-component polyurethane sealing compound. Standard depths of 48 mm and 96 mm allow adaptation to different airflow rates and installation conditions.
Galvanized Frame
Glass-Fiber Media
What Is a Panel Filter?
A metal-frame panel filter is a fine-filtration element made by installing densely pleated glass-fiber filter media inside a galvanized frame. Its large filter surface provides increased filtration area within compact external dimensions.
The product can be used in air handling units, packaged ventilation equipment, precision air-conditioning systems and multi-stage filtration arrangements. When installed upstream of a HEPA filter, it helps reduce the dust load reaching the final filtration stage.
Models with a depth of 48 mm can be selected for applications requiring limited installation depth. In contrast, 96 mm models are suitable for systems requiring a larger filtration area and higher airflow.
Filter Selection and Application Process
Technical Specifications
| Filter standard | ISO 16890 | Filter classes | ISO ePM1, ISO ePM2.5 and ISO ePM10 |
| Filter media | Glass fiber | Frame | Galvanized metal |
| Standard depth | 48 and 96 mm | Maximum operating temperature | 80°C |
| Surface protection | Optional | Gasket | Optional |
| Sealing compound | Two-component polyurethane | Separator | Hot-melt adhesive |
| Recommended final pressure drop | According to the EN 13053 approach, whichever is lower: initial ΔP + 100 Pa or initial ΔP × 3 | ||
Product Coding System
| Product Type | Filter Class | Frame | Dimensions | Surface Protection | Gasket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AR Panel Filter Metal Frame |
M6 F7 F8 F9 |
G: Galvanized |
Width × Height × Depth Example: 592 × 592 × 48 mm |
FW: None FC: Clean-air side FD: Dirty-air side FB: Both sides |
W: None P: Poured gasket PP: Double-sided poured gasket E: EPDM EE: Double-sided EPDM C: Gray EPDM CC: Double-sided gray EPDM |
Panel Filter (Metal Frame / 48 mm)
| Filter Model | EN 779 (withdrawn) |
ISO 16890 | Dimensions W × H × D (mm) |
Filtration Area (m²) |
Nominal Airflow (m³/h) |
Initial Pressure Drop (Pa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-M6-G-287-287-48-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 287 × 287 × 48 | 1.5 | 500 | 60 |
| AR-M6-G-287-592-48-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 287 × 592 × 48 | 3 | 1,000 | 60 |
| AR-M6-G-490-592-48-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 490 × 592 × 48 | 5 | 1,660 | 60 |
| AR-M6-G-592-592-48-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 592 × 592 × 48 | 6 | 2,000 | 60 |
| AR-F7-G-287-287-48-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 287 × 287 × 48 | 1.5 | 500 | 80 |
| AR-F7-G-287-592-48-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 287 × 592 × 48 | 3 | 1,000 | 80 |
| AR-F7-G-490-592-48-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 490 × 592 × 48 | 5 | 1,660 | 80 |
| AR-F7-G-592-592-48-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 592 × 592 × 48 | 6 | 2,000 | 80 |
| AR-F8-G-287-287-48-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 75% | 287 × 287 × 48 | 1.5 | 500 | 100 |
| AR-F8-G-287-592-48-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 75% | 287 × 592 × 48 | 3 | 1,000 | 100 |
| AR-F8-G-490-592-48-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 75% | 490 × 592 × 48 | 5 | 1,660 | 100 |
| AR-F8-G-592-592-48-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 75% | 592 × 592 × 48 | 6 | 2,000 | 100 |
| AR-F9-G-287-287-48-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 287 × 287 × 48 | 1.5 | 500 | 145 |
| AR-F9-G-287-592-48-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 287 × 592 × 48 | 3 | 1,000 | 145 |
| AR-F9-G-490-592-48-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 490 × 592 × 48 | 5 | 1,660 | 145 |
| AR-F9-G-592-592-48-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 592 × 592 × 48 | 6 | 2,000 | 145 |
Panel Filter (Metal Frame / 96 mm)
| Filter Model | EN 779 (withdrawn) |
ISO 16890 | Dimensions W × H × D (mm) |
Filtration Area (m²) |
Nominal Airflow (m³/h) |
Initial Pressure Drop (Pa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-M6-G-287-287-96-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 287 × 287 × 96 | 3 | 750 | 70 |
| AR-M6-G-287-592-96-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 287 × 592 × 96 | 6 | 1,500 | 70 |
| AR-M6-G-490-592-96-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 490 × 592 × 96 | 10 | 2,500 | 70 |
| AR-M6-G-592-592-96-FW-W | M6 | ePM10 75% | 592 × 592 × 96 | 12 | 3,000 | 70 |
| AR-F7-G-287-287-96-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 287 × 287 × 96 | 3 | 750 | 90 |
| AR-F7-G-287-592-96-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 287 × 592 × 96 | 6 | 1,500 | 90 |
| AR-F7-G-490-592-96-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 490 × 592 × 96 | 10 | 2,500 | 90 |
| AR-F7-G-592-592-96-FW-W | F7 | ePM1 55% | 592 × 592 × 96 | 12 | 3,000 | 90 |
| AR-F8-G-287-287-96-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 70% | 287 × 287 × 96 | 3 | 750 | 110 |
| AR-F8-G-287-592-96-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 70% | 287 × 592 × 96 | 6 | 1,500 | 110 |
| AR-F8-G-490-592-96-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 70% | 490 × 592 × 96 | 10 | 2,500 | 110 |
| AR-F8-G-592-592-96-FW-W | F8 | ePM1 70% | 592 × 592 × 96 | 12 | 3,000 | 110 |
| AR-F9-G-287-287-96-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 287 × 287 × 96 | 3 | 750 | 150 |
| AR-F9-G-287-592-96-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 287 × 592 × 96 | 6 | 1,500 | 150 |
| AR-F9-G-490-592-96-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 490 × 592 × 96 | 10 | 2,500 | 150 |
| AR-F9-G-592-592-96-FW-W | F9 | ePM1 85% | 592 × 592 × 96 | 12 | 3,000 | 150 |
Structural Components
Application Areas
Product Advantages
Filter Selection Criteria
- Actual and nominal system airflow
- Face velocity through the filter
- Required ISO 16890 class
- Permitted initial and final pressure drop
- Width and height of the filter housing
- 48 or 96 mm installation depth
- Gasket and compression system
- Surface-protection requirement and airflow direction
- Ambient temperature and relative humidity
- Dust concentration and particle characteristics
Inspection and Maintenance
The pressure drop across the filter should be monitored regularly with a differential pressure indicator or transmitter. Replacement should not be determined by operating time alone. Pressure drop, airflow, dust loading, hygiene conditions and the physical condition of the filter should be evaluated together.
Unless the technical product documentation clearly states that the glass-fiber filter media is washable, it should not be cleaned with water or compressed air. These procedures may damage the filter media, pleat geometry and perimeter sealing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Select the Right Metal Frame Panel Filter for Your Project
Contact Airtes for technical selection of a Panel Filter (Metal Frame) according to airflow, ISO 16890 class, filter dimensions, frame depth, surface protection and gasket options.
