Framed Filter Offerings

Pinch Frame

Good

The filter is constructed using a solid piece of chipboard configured in a triangular pinch configuration. Glue holds and seals the media firmly to the frame.  Scrim mesh support the poly media while expanded metal supports the pleat.

  • Triangular pinch style frame for flexibility which avoids damage contractor environments
  • Standard and custom with unlimited size options to meet specification
  • Recyclable frame and media
  • Zero manufacturing waste in the frame and retainer  process
  • Lightest Weight Framed Filter Available

Die Cut Frame

Better

The filter is constructed using two die cut frames with the media sandwiched in the middle.  Glue is used to attach the media to the frame and retainers. 
  • Efficiencies of MERV10, MERV11 and MERV13
  • Industry standard construction
  • Metal backed pleats
    • Glue adhesion at the frame and pleat ridges
      • Beverage board to increase moisture resistance 
  • No custom sizes 
  • High levels of board-stock waste at die cut area
  • High level of post consumer product used
  • Meets "metal backed pleat" bid requirements

Strip Frame

Best 

The filter is constructed with precut strips.  These are created to exacting sizes with no material waste in the framing process. Then glued and stapled for ultimate strength.
  • U Channel frame for higher strength
  • 100% recyclable filter: frame and media
  • Standard and Custom size options
  • Unlimited size options to meet specification
  • Zero waste in the manufacturing process
  • Most environmentally friendly option
  • Metal free design

"Double U" W Frame

Ultimate 

The filter is constructed with precut strips configured into two overlapping frames to form a box frame.  These are created to exacting sizes with no material waste in the framing process.  Glue and staples are used for ultimate strength.
  • W Channel Frame for Ultimate Strength
  • 100% Recyclable Filter: Frame and Media
  • Standard and Custom Size Options
  • Unlimited Size Options to Meet Specification
  • Zero Waste in the Manufacturing Process
  • Environmentally Friendly Option
  • Ultimate Duty Filter Construction