Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element...

Details Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element... Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element...

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Smith, Duane (Department: 1776)

Gas separation

With means securing or retaining separating media

Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame

C055S502000, C055S521000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07935166

ABSTRACT:
A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.

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