FALLS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES (FFT) Product Lines
Breather Filters
Breather Filters (aka breathers) are used wherever there is a vented enclosure for maintaining optimal performance. A breather filter is a critical component of an open-circuit hydraulic system ensuring that only clean, filtered air is allowed to enter and exit the reservoir
The installation of a Falls Filtration Breather Filter in the air vent prevents dirt and other foreign matter from entering the enclosure. Most Falls Filtration Breathers are available with weatherhoods for outdoor applications. When used on gearboxes or differential housings, the Falls Filtration Breather prevents oil loss by retaining oil droplets and draining the oil back to the sump.
FFT Breather Filters come in different styles (types) including: Miniature (MB), Low Profile (LL), Disc (W), Lampshade (LB), Basic (OH), Hooded Metal (HS), and Hooded Plastic (HP).
Key features of the FFT Breather Filters include:
Low Profile designs allowing maximum filtration area within minimal space,
High-Capacity models assuring system cleanliness under high contaminant loading condition,
Choice of media for selection of the optimum medium for the particular application to ensure long life, low restriction and high efficiency.
Choice of models with disposable, cleanable or replaceable elements models to select the most economical model for your operating conditions and maintenance schedules.
Weatherhooded models for outdoor applications.
Unimaze Small Filters
FFT Unimaze Small Filters have interchangeable elements in each model size to meet filtering requirements of different operating environments. These filters feature:
Simplified construction with four basic components,
Three easily interchangeable filter elements,
Nine standard MPT sizes from 3/4” to 4”,
Directly mounted on air intake,
Operation in temperature range: -65° to 250°F,
No sealant required on pipe connection,
Lightweight and durable components,
No sharp edges,
Optional weatherhood protection,
Satisfactory sound attenuation on silencer models.
These filters are offered in different media including:
Wire Mesh Media (NB ) for use where filtration of dirt particles 10 micron or larger is required. The viscous impingement principle provides up to 94% arrestment efficiency on harmful dirt particles 10 micron and larger. Crimped cylindrical shaped wire mesh element permits greater filter surface resulting in minimal pressure drop. The elements are reusable if cleaned properly and regularly.
Synthetic Media (DA) for use where high efficiency filtration and long life at low pressure drop is required. Performance is better than 98% efficiency on particles of 3 micron mean diameter, over 99% efficiency on 5 micron mean particles, and virtually 100% efficiency on 10 micron particles and larger. The polyester media element comes with a wrap around prefilter providing extended service life.
Dry Paper Media (DM) used when a high degree of filtration of extremely fine dirt particles is required. Standard laboratory tests indicate better than 99.3% efficiency using SAC fine dust test. The element can be cleaned by washing and reused.
Wire Mesh Media (NB) suitable when maximum dirt holding capacity and a high degree of filtration of extremely fine dirt particles is required; but where filter space is limited. Also for where low initial air flow restriction is desired. Low pro file design eliminated need to sacrifice filter capacity due to cramped installation envelope. Efficiency, initial pressure loss identical to DM Dry Paper Media. For better protection, elements with foam safety media are also available.
All Unimaze Small Filter and Filter-Silencer models can be supplied with attractive, lightweight durable plastic weatherhoods. Filter-Silencer models are also available. They include a silencing chamber which attenuates in the frequency range of 250 to 8000 hertz per second. An expansion chamber attenuates low frequency noise and an acoustical absorptive pad and baffles reduce high frequency sound emissions.
