Bag filters
M5 – F9 synthetic bag filters
Secondary filters for air handling systems where a high level of air cleanliness is needed, and pre-filtration for HEPA filters. Standard sizes held in stock for next-day delivery.
- M5 – F9
- ePM10 55% – ePM1 85%
- 300mm – 625mm pockets

Filter grade
M5 – F9 / ePM10 55% – ePM1 85%
| EN 779 | M5 – F9 |
|---|---|
| ISO 16890 | ePM10 55% – ePM1 85% |
| Filter role | Secondary filter, HEPA pre-filter |
| Media | 100% polypropylene synthetic, two-stage |
| Header frame | Galvanised steel, metal or plastic header |
| Header depths | 20mm, 25mm, 30mm |
| Pocket lengths | 300mm – 625mm |
| Max operating temperature | Up to 80°C |
| Humidity resistance | Up to 100% RH |
| Sizes | Stocked sizes next-day, non-standard made to order |
| Testing | Media tested to ISO 16890 and EN 779:2012 |
Standard sizes
Common face sizes
Nominal imperial sizes with their actual metric face dimensions. Other sizes are manufactured to order.
| Nominal (inches) | Actual (mm) |
|---|---|
| 24 × 24 | 592 × 592 |
| 24 × 20 | 592 × 492 |
| 24 × 12 | 592 × 287 |
Efficiency
Grades available
Each EN 779:2012 grade with its ISO 16890 equivalent.
| EN 779:2012 | ISO 16890 |
|---|---|
| M5 | ePM10 55% |
| M6 | ePM10 65% |
| F7 | ePM2.5 70% |
| F8 | ePM1 65% |
| F9 | ePM1 85% |
Product features
Construction and performance
- Secondary filters (M5 – F9) for air handling systems, generally used in areas requiring a high level of air cleanliness such as offices, hospitals, computer centres, pharmaceutical and the food industry.
- Pre-filtration for high grade filters such as HEPA filters.
- Constructed by mounting 100% polypropylene filter media pockets into a galvanised steel header frame, with 20mm, 25mm and 30mm header sizes.
- Available in pocket lengths from 300mm to 625mm.
- High dust holding capacity and long service life.
- Humidity resistant up to 100% RH.
- Temperature resistant up to a maximum of 80°C.
- Both metal and plastic frame headers available.
- Standard sizes held in stock and available for next-day delivery. Non-standard sizes manufactured to order.
- Media tested to ISO 16890 and EN 779:2012.
Key benefits
- The tightly woven, ultra-fine fibre structure with two-stage filtration gives a high dust holding capacity for a longer service life.
- A low initial pressure drop saves energy and time, reducing costs in the long run.
Typical applications
- Offices
- Hospitals
- Computer centres
- Pharmaceutical
- Food industry
- HEPA pre-filtration
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How M5 – F9 synthetic compares with other bag filters
| Specification | G3 – G4 | M5 – F9 synthetic | M5 – F9 energy saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN 779 | G3 – G4 | M5 – F9 | M5 – F9 |
| ISO 16890 | ISO Coarse 50% – 60% | ePM10 55% – ePM1 85% | ePM10 55% – ePM1 85% |
| Media | 100% polypropylene pockets | 100% polypropylene synthetic, two-stage | 3-layer fibre media, endless edge-welded pockets |
| Header | Galvanised steel | Galvanised steel, metal or plastic header | Galvanised steel |
| Header depths | 20mm, 25mm | 20mm, 25mm, 30mm | 20mm, 25mm |
| Pocket lengths | 300mm – 625mm | 300mm – 625mm | 300mm – 625mm |
| Max temperature | Standard HVAC | Up to 80°C | Up to 80°C |
| Availability | Non-standard sizes made to order | Stocked sizes next-day, non-standard made to order | Non-standard sizes made to order |
G3 – G4G3 – G4 bag filters
Stand-alone or pre-filter
- ISO 16890
- ISO Coarse 50% – 60%
- Pocket lengths
- 300mm – 625mm
M5 – F9M5 – F9 premium energy saving bag filters
Energy saving secondary filter, HEPA pre-filter
- ISO 16890
- ePM10 55% – ePM1 85%
- Pocket lengths
- 300mm – 625mm
FAQs
M5 – F9 synthetic bag filters: frequently asked questions
M5–F9 Synthetic Bag Filters are secondary filters designed for air handling units (AHUs) and HVAC systems where a higher level of air cleanliness is required. They are commonly used in offices, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, computer centres, and food production environments.
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