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Filter Media Comparison

There are many types of filter media available today. Swift uses five
Filter Element
Cross Reference
main types as the foundation of our product line — Cellulose Filter
Interchange
Elements, Micro-Fiberglass Filter Elements, Stainless Steel Wire Cloth
Filter Elements, Metal Felt Filter Elements and Wedge Wire Filter Try our on-line filter
Elements. Below is a brief comparison of typical cost/performance element interchange look-
characteristics that may be of assistance in helping to make the proper up tool
selection for your filtration applications.
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Micro- Stainless Steel Metal
Cellulose
Fiberglass Wire Cloth Felt

Initial Cost Low Moderate Low to High* High

OEM Filter Element
Capture Moderate High Low to High* High
Efficiency
Replacement List

Dirt Holding Moderate High Low to High* High

View a partial list of OEM
Capacity replacement filters on our
interchange
Differential Low to Low to Low to High* Low
Pressure Moderate Moderate
See the list!
Life in a High Low to High High
System High*

Fluid Low Moderate High High

Compatibility

Cleanable No No Yes Yes

*The performance of stainless steel elements depends on the mesh

size and the fluid system requirements. Contact us for more
information.

Cleanliness required for typical hydraulic

components
 Component ISO code

Servovalves 16/14/11

Proportional valves 17/15/12

Vane and piston pumps and motors 18/16/13

Directional and pressure control valves 18/16/13

Flow control valves and cylinders 20/18/15

New unused fluid 20/18/15

The chart below provides a particle size comparison of the more

recent ISO 16889 standard with the old ISO 4572 standard.

Bx(c)=1000 (ISO 16889) 2.5 5 7 12 22

Bx=200 (ISO 4572) ‹1 3 6 12 25

Replacement Filter Elements Contact Us

Filters / Elements for OEMs 1-877-88-SWIFT
General Filter Element Information (1-877-887-9438)
Filter Media Products/Filter Media Construction USA Phone: 440-735-0995
Specialty Elements Fax: 440-735-0996
Filter Element Markets info@swiftfilters.com
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