Filter media

Polyfoam pads

Reticulated, washable open cell foam media for air conditioning, automotive, cosmetics and separation filters, cut to any size or formed into shapes.

  • 10 – 60 ppi
  • 6mm – 50mm
  • Washable
Stack of charcoal grey reticulated polyfoam filter pads

Pore sizes

10 – 60 ppi / washable

Technical specificationPolyfoam pads
Polyfoam pads technical specification
Grade10 – 60 ppi (pores per inch)
MaterialReticulated, totally open cell polyurethane foam
Thickness6mm – 50mm
FormatsSheets, cut pads in any size, cylinders, cones and other shapes
OptionsMetal mesh stiffeners; two-stage bonded pore sizes
MaintenanceWashable and reusable

Product features

Construction and performance

  • Reticulated washable foam media for general air conditioning, automotive, cosmetics and separation filters.
  • Made by a de-membraning process that creates a totally open cell foam.
  • Low pressure resistance and good dust holding capacity.
  • Available in a variety of sheet sizes.
  • Grades from 10ppi (pores per inch) to 60ppi, in thicknesses of 6mm – 50mm.
  • Also available as cut pads in any size, and can be formed into cylinders, cones and other shapes, with metal mesh stiffeners if required.
  • Different pore sizes can be bonded together for two-stage filtration, with expanded mesh fixed between to make a more rigid panel.

Key benefits

  • The pads are washable, so they last longer and are extremely cost effective.

Typical applications

  • General air conditioning
  • Automotive
  • Cosmetics
  • Separation filters

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How Polyfoam pads compares with other filter media

Filter media types compared
SpecificationSynthetic rolls & padsGlass media rollPolyfoam padsPad holding framesFancoil filters
GradeG2 – M6 (ISO Coarse – ePM10 65%)G3 (ISO Coarse 50%), tackified; paint arrestor grade (ISO Coarse 50%) also available10 – 60 ppi (pores per inch)Set by the media pad fittedG2 – G4 (ISO Coarse 35% – 60%)
Material100% hollow spiral crimped polyester fibreGlass fibre bonded with a thermosetting resinReticulated, totally open cell polyurethane foamGalvanised steel frame with galvanised steel retaining mesh outlet faceWire frame with synthetic, poly reticulated foam or nylon mesh media
Thickness8mm, 12mm, 25mm, 50mm25mm, 50mm6mm – 50mm10mm – 100mm depths3mm – 12mm
FormatsRolls, or cut pads in any sizeRolls, or cut pads in any sizeSheets, cut pads in any size, cylinders, cones and other shapesAny custom size, supplied with V-clip and pad to fitAny size made to order; folded, hinged, or sock and frame
Best forPre and fine filtration, paint sprayHVAC, paint shops, dry dust extractionWashable foam for AC and separationReusable alternative to panel filtersFan coil units, general air conditioning

FAQs

Polyfoam pads: frequently asked questions

Polyfoam pads are washable filtration pads manufactured from reticulated open-cell foam. They are designed to capture dust and airborne particles while maintaining excellent airflow.

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