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15P/30P Series

Element Features

Quality elements make
the difference O-Ring Seal Engineered
Element Design
The important item in a fi lter Positive sealing for
optimum element The right combination of pleat depth and
assembly is the element. It must
effi ciency number of pleats means lower pressure
capture and retain contaminants losses (longer life)
that can damage system
Dirt holding capacity is maximized for
components. At the same time it less frequent element change-out
must allow fl ow to pass as freely
as possible to perform it’s
function.
Wire
Reinforced
There are many ways to design Media
and build an element, and it’s
Prevents pleat
easy to produce a low cost bunching
element. However, cost is not the
Helps prevent
only selection criteria, especially media migration
when the risk is loss of critical
Maintains media
machine performance. effi ciency

For instance, wire mesh
reinforcement. Not all fi lter
elements have it. It’s used
in Parker elements to keep Elements for
Every Application
the pleats from bunching or
collapsing. If pleats bunch, the Standard Microglass III media for long life
and excellent system protection
effective surface area of the
element is reduced, excessive
pressure drop develops, and the
fi lter assembly may go into
prema ture bypass mode.

There are many other features that
are included standard with every
qual ity Parker element. The table
below outlines several.

Feature Advantage Benefi t
Wire reinforced Microglass III Rugged construction, stands up The reliable fi ltration provided
elements to abuse of cyclic fl ows without assures equipment protection,
performance loss reduces downtime, maximizes
element life, and allows the
Wire support reduces pleat
hydraulic system to operate
bunching, keeps pressure drops
properly
consistent
Multipass tested elements (per Filter performance backed by Filters you select have known
ANSI/NFPA T3.10.8.8 R1-1990) recognized and accepted labo- performance levels
ratory test standards
Complete element performance All pertinent information is Provides an easy guide to proper
data disclosure provided in an easy-to-compare fi lter selection
format

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