Description
VariCel® V’s multiple mini-pleat media packs, assembled into a series of V-banks, permit substantially more media to be contained in the filter — up to 40% more than standard rigid cartridge filters. Maximum effective media area provides greater airflow capacity, low resistance, high dust holding capacity, and unusually long service life.
Engineered for IAQ Using Antimicrobial
VariCel V filters with antimicrobial are designed specifically to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Air filters are designed to trap and concentrate particulate air contaminants including viable fungal and bacterial spores. The presence of antimicrobial in the filter media is intended to preserve the integrity of the media throughout the useful life of the filter. Antimicrobial preservatives are not meant to increase the efficiency of the filter, nor to kill microorganisms “on the fly” as they pass through a filter. Antimicrobial is EPA registered and environmentally safe.
VariCel ® V – MERV 15 Filters
The MERV 15 efficiency filter offers 50% less penetration of 0.3 μm to 1.0 μm particles than a MERV 14. Best of all, this increase in efficiency comes with a minimal increase in resistance. That means you can place it in any system currently using 90% filters, if the system can accommodate the V-bank design. For maximum improvement of IAQ, you can combine this filter with the benefits of antimicrobial. VariCel V filters are tested in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 52.2. This test standard measures the minimum composite efficiency the filter will provide during its useful life.
Dual Density Media Reduces Operating Costs
VariCel V media is manufactured with two layers of microglass paper fibers: coarser fibers on the air entering side and finer fibers on the air leaving side.
Lowest Average Resistance
Over the Life of the Filter Competitive filters offer increased quantities of surface loading media that may result in a lower initial resistance. However, the lowest initial resistance is not necessarily the best value. VariCel V filters provide the right combination of V-bank design, dual density media, and media pack depth. Our VariCel V design results in the lowest average resistance toairflow and highest dust holding capacity when measured over the life of the filter.
Designed for High Performance
Mini-Pleat Media Packs Provide Minimum Resistance
Separators made from continuous beads of low profile, thermoplastic material create media packs with minimum spacing between pleats. Minimum spacing permits a largeamount of media to be built into the filters for optimal airflow with low resistance and high dust holding capacity.
Light-Weight Construction Simplifies Handling
Plastic and aluminum structural components result in lighter weight, though there is a large amount of media area. The light-weight, rigid cartridge design makes VariCel V easy to install, remove, and transport.
Rigid Construction Maintains Media Pack Integrity
The continuous bead adhesive separators form the pleat packs into totally rigid blocks that withstand high velocity and turbulent airflow without pack shifting or pleat deformation. Each pleat pack is bonded inside the filter to increase rigidity and prevent bypass leakage.
Rust Free Components
The plastic and aluminum components produce no rust that could flake off and blow downstream
Water Repellent Media
Filter efficiency is unaffected by moisture and does not allow water to penetrate through it. Wet media will cause a temporary rise in resistance which quickly returns to normal as soon as the moisture evaporates. VariCel V filters are the ideal choice for installation in humid areas or where moisture is often present.
Double Header Model for Side
Access Installations For installations requiring a box style configuration, a double header model is available. Use this optional design for:
- Side access installations with a 12″ wide track.
- Reverse flow installations where the filter protrudes out of the holding frame in the upstream direction.
Fully Incinerable — Meets Disposal Requirements
The VariCel V is totally incinerable, and is approved for incineration by GTS Duratek.
