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RF7 Series

Element Features

Inside each Parker Filter...
a quality Parker Element Gasket Ring Seal Engineered Element
- Positive sealing for Design
The important item in a fi lter assembly - The right combination of
optimum element
is the element. It has to capture and hold pleat depth and
effi ciency
contaminants that can damage or stop a number of pleats
means lower pressure
machine...while at the same time
losses (longer life)
allowing the required fl ow of clean
- Dirt holding capability
fl uid so the machine can function is maximized for less
properly. frequent element
change-out
There are many ways to design and build
an element, and it’s easy to produce a
Protective Perforated
low cost element. However, cost is not a
Cylinder
good selection criteria... especially when
- Necessary for
the risk is loss of critical performance. inside-to-outside fl ow
- Prevents media
For instance, consider wire mesh Elements for Every
“blow out”
reinforcement. Not all fi lter elements Application
have it. It’s used in Parker elements to - Standard Microglass III
keep the pleats from collapsing or media for long life
and excellent
bunching.
system protection
If pleats bunch, the effective surface area - Economical cellulose
of the element is reduced, Wire Reinforced Media elements also available
excessive pressure drop develops, and (Not Visible)
- Prevents pleat
the fi lter assembly may go into the
bunching
bypass mode. This condition wastes
- Helps prevent
energy and allows unfi ltered fl uid media migration
fl ow back into the system, effectively
- Maintains media
shortening fi lter life. effi ciency

Features Advantage Benefi ts

• Tank mounted design. • Saves space and reduces • Easy to integrate into system design.
hardware requirements.
• Cover fi ll port. • Allows 100% fi ltration of all new system oil. • Eliminates contamination before it can
cause problems.
• High fl ow capacity. • One fi lter may handle all return line fl ows. • Cost savings in fi lters and hardware.
• Broad range of fi lter media available – • Choose the proper medium for • Cost savings by avoiding both “over”
including water removal. system parameters. and “under” fi ltration.
• Inside-to-outside fl ow through element • All contamination is trapped inside of • Contamination is not reintroduced into
with a closed bottom end cap. element assembly. the system during replacement.
• Wire reinforced Microglass III elements. • Rugged construction stands up to abuse • The reliable fi ltration provided assures
of cyclic fl ows without performance loss. equipment protection, reduces downtime,
• Wire support reduces pleat bunching, maximizes element life, and allows the
keeps pressure drop consistent. hydraulic system to operate properly.
• Multipass tested elements (per ANSI/NFPA • Filter performance backed by recognized • Filters you select have consistent
T3.10.8.8 R1-1990 modifi ed for fi ne fi ltration). and accepted laboratory test standards. performance levels.
• Complete element performance • All pertinent information is provided in an • Provides an easy guide to proper
data disclosure. easy-to-compare format. fi lter selection.

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