Panel filters

Pleated panel filters

Standard-capacity G4 – M5 pre-filters for air handling systems, with a frame design that uses 98% of the filter face. Standard sizes held in stock for next-day delivery.

  • G4 – M5
  • ISO Coarse 60% – 95%
  • 22mm, 47mm, 97mm
Pleated panel filter with green media and diamond wire mesh in a card frame

Filter grade

G4 – M5 / ISO Coarse 60% – 95%

Technical specificationPleated
Pleated panel filters technical specification
EN 779 classG4 – M5
ISO 16890 classISO Coarse 60% – 95%
Filter rolePre-filter for air handling systems
MediaCotton / polyester blend, pleated and bonded to metal mesh
FrameMoisture-resistant card
Frame depths22mm, 47mm, 97mm
SizesStocked sizes next-day, non-standard made to order
TestingMedia 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 available to order.

Standard panel filter sizes
Nominal (inches)Actual (mm)
24 × 24596 × 596
24 × 12596 × 287
25 × 16625 × 395
20 × 16496 × 395
24 × 20596 × 496
25 × 20625 × 496
20 × 20496 × 496
12 × 12287 × 287

Product features

Construction and performance

  • Standard-capacity pre-filter (G4 – M5, ISO Coarse 60% – 95%) for air handling systems in offices, retail, hospitals, food environments and schools.
  • Industry-standard cotton and polyester mixed fibre, pleated then bonded to a metal mesh and housed in a moisture-resistant card frame.
  • Extends the life span of the more effective secondary filter.
  • High indoor air quality and longer service life.
  • Disposable and environmentally friendly.
  • Frame depths of 22mm, 47mm and 97mm.
  • 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 frame design allows 98% of the filter face to be used, optimising filter area, dust holding capacity and service life.
  • Large dust holding capacity increases efficiency, reducing energy consumption, running costs and CO2 emissions.

Typical applications

  • Offices
  • Retail
  • Hospitals
  • Food environments
  • Schools

Talk to the Maxi team

Interested in pleated panel filters?

Make an enquiry

Compare the range

How pleated compares with other panel filters

Panel filter types compared
SpecificationSyntheticGlassPleatedMetal cased pleatedHigh capacity pleated
EN 779 classG3 – G4G3G4 – M5G4G4
ISO 16890 classISO Coarse 50% – 60%ISO CoarseISO Coarse 60% – 95%ISO Coarse 80%ISO Coarse 60%
MediaPolyester fibre padSpun glass fibreCotton / polyester blend, pleated and bonded to metal meshSynthetic pleat pack, graduated densityCotton / polyester blend, 50% more pleats
FrameCard, metal frame optionCard, metal frame optionMoisture-resistant cardGalvanised steel, wire rod W clips each faceMoisture-resistant card, expanded steel support grid
Frame depths15mm, 22mm, 47mm15mm, 22mm, 47mm, 98mm22mm, 47mm, 97mm20mm – 100mm22mm, 47mm, 97mm
Max temperatureStandard HVACUp to 180°CStandard HVACUp to 80°CStandard HVAC
AvailabilityStandard and bespoke sizesStandard and bespoke sizesStocked sizes next-day, non-standard made to orderStocked sizes next-day, non-standard made to orderNon-standard sizes available to order

FAQs

Pleated panel filters: frequently asked questions

A pleated panel filter is a disposable air filter designed to remove larger airborne particles such as dust, lint and debris from ventilation and air handling systems. The pleated design increases the filter surface area, improving dust-holding capacity and service life.

Make an enquiry

Make an enquiry about Pleated Panel Filters

Simply fill in the form below to make your enquiry and one of the Maxi team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Technical help without the hard sell

Need pleated panel filters?

Send the face size, depth, grade and quantity, or a photo of the existing label, and Maxi will confirm the right specification.