Primary Metal Filter (Removable / Inner-Clamp Type)
Product Overview
Key Specifications
- Filter Media
- Mainly non-woven; also black foam, activated-carbon non-woven, green-white glass fiber and heat-resistant media
- Frame
- Galvanized steel, aluminum or stainless steel frame
- Mounting Orientation
- Removable-media or internal clip-in type
Specifications
- Filter Media
- Mainly non-woven; also black foam, activated-carbon non-woven, green-white glass fiber and heat-resistant media
- Frame
- Galvanized steel, aluminum or stainless steel frame
- Mounting Orientation
- Removable-media or internal clip-in type
Model Reference
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| RG-595-595-22 | Galvanized frame removable filter 595X595X22mm | 595 × 595 × 22 mm |
| CA-595-595-10 | Aluminum frame clip-in non-woven filter 595X595X10mm | 595 × 595 × 10 mm |
| RA-595-595-20 | Aluminum frame removable non-woven filter 595X595X20mm | 595 × 595 × 20 mm |
| RS-295-595-20 | Stainless steel frame removable non-woven filter 295X595X20mm | 295 × 595 × 20 mm |
| RS-595-595-44 | Stainless steel frame removable non-woven filter 595X595X44mm | 595 × 595 × 44 mm |
| RG-595-595-45-GF | Galvanized frame removable green-white glass fiber filter, 2 layers 595X595X45mm | 595 × 595 × 45 mm |
| RA-610-610-44 | Aluminum frame removable non-woven filter 610X610X44mm | 610 × 610 × 44 mm |
| CA-480-480-45 | Aluminum frame clip-in green-white glass fiber filter 480X480X45mm | 480 × 480 × 45 mm |
Common sizes are listed above. Other sizes, frame materials and efficiency grades can be made to order — please quote the model or size when requesting a quotation.
Detailed Description
Three different things are all called "metal filters"
When customers say "metal filter", they may mean three different things: an all-metal mesh filter, a metal-frame removable filter, or a metal-frame clip-in filter. Only the first is metal throughout and washable; the other two are the products on this page, with non-woven or similar media inside — replace them, do not wash them.Three things called "metal filters"
Face view (top) and edge cross-section (bottom)
Schematic, not to scale. For all-metal mesh, see "All-Aluminum Air Filter / All-Stainless-Steel Air Filter".
How do the removable and clip-in types differ?
The difference is whether the media can be taken out and replaced on its own. On the removable type, taking off the cross bar on one face lets you remove the media, and frame and media can be bought separately; on the clip-in type, the media is held between diamond mesh on both faces, so the whole unit is replaced, frame included.| Item | Removable | Clip-in |
|---|---|---|
| What you see on the face | A removable cross bar on one face | Diamond mesh on both faces, usually no cross bar |
| How it is replaced | Take off the cross bar and replace just the media | Replace the whole unit, frame included |
| Buying spares | Buy only media pads; keep the frame | Buy whole units |
| Our models | About 83: galvanized frame 37, aluminum frame 26, stainless frame 18 | About 49: aluminum frame 39, galvanized frame 9 |
What media can go inside?
Mostly non-woven. Among our roughly 133 models, there are also: - Black foam: 16 models, all clip-in - Activated-carbon non-woven: 9 models - Green-and-white glass fiber: 7 models - Heat-resistant fiber media: 1 model Another 8 models are empty frames only, for media you supply yourself. Efficiency and pressure drop for each medium are provided per selection.Sizes and thickness
Most are custom sizes for specific equipment. Of the 127 models whose dimensions we can read, only 33 are standard sizes such as 595×595 and 610×610; about 74% are made to fit particular equipment. Thickness ranges from 6 to 50 mm. The most common is 10 mm (21 models), followed by 20 mm and 22 mm (17 models each) and 15 mm (12 models). When replacing, measure the length, width and thickness of the old filter, or send us photos of the face and the edge.Specifications
- Type: removable (cross bar on one face comes off) / clip-in (diamond mesh on both faces) - Frame: galvanized, aluminum or stainless steel - Media: mostly non-woven; also black foam, activated-carbon non-woven, green-and-white glass fiber and heat-resistant fiber media; empty frames available - Thickness: 6–50 mm - Efficiency and pressure drop: provided per selectionFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the removable and clip-in types, and how can I tell which one I have?
Look at the face. If one face has an X-shaped cross bar that comes off so the media can be lifted out in one piece, it is the removable type, and from then on you only replace the media. If both faces are diamond mesh, the media is held in and cannot be taken out, and there is usually no cross bar, it is the clip-in type, replaced as a whole unit with the frame. Among our models, about 83 are removable and about 49 are clip-in. If unsure, send us photos of the front, back and edge.
Aren't metal filters supposed to be washable as a whole?
Not this one. Only its frame is metal; the inside is non-woven or similar media, so when it is dirty you replace the media (removable type) or the whole unit with its frame (clip-in type) instead of washing and reusing it. One customer also assumed a "metal filter" could be washed as a whole; once we understood the application, we recommended an all-stainless-steel mesh filter. For a filter that is washed and reused as a whole, see "All-Aluminum Air Filter / All-Stainless-Steel Air Filter".
To replace the media in a removable filter, what do I order? How many pads does a divided frame take?
Order only the media pads and keep the frame. Tell us the media type (for example non-woven), the pad length × width, thickness and quantity; if you are unsure of the pad size, give us the frame's outside dimensions and thickness. A divided frame has a stiffener across the middle making two openings, so each frame takes two pads.
What media can a clip-in filter hold?
Mostly non-woven. All 16 of our black-foam models are clip-in, and green-and-white glass fiber is also made in clip-in models. For activated-carbon non-woven or heat-resistant fiber media in a clip-in build, tell us the application when you inquire and we will confirm how it can be made. Efficiency and pressure drop are provided per selection.
Can I buy just the empty frame and fit my own media?
Yes — 8 of our models are empty frames only. Please give us the outside dimensions, thickness, frame material (galvanized, aluminum or stainless steel) and whether you need a divided frame; you can then buy the media pads from us or source your own.
Selection References
Before ordering, verify the efficiency grade, media type, and whether the operating environment fits your requirements.
