High Airflow V-Bank Design
V-Bank mini-pleat construction provides a large effective media surface area and supports airflow up to 2000 CFM at low initial pressure drop.
Description
High-Volume HEPA Industrial & Commercial HVAC Filtration
HEPA High-Volume V-Bank Air Filter
AccuraFil HEPA High-Volume V-Bank filters use a mini-pleat V-Bank construction designed to maximize effective filtration media area while minimizing face velocity and initial pressure drop. The high-volume V-Bank design is engineered for HVAC systems requiring high airflow, high-efficiency particulate filtration, and efficient use of available filter-bank space.
The V-Bank configuration provides approximately 291 sq. ft. of media area and is rated for 2000 CFM at a 1.05 in. w.g. initial pressure drop. Available in EN 1822 grades E10, E11, H12, H13, and H14, with glass fine microfiber media and optional treated or PTFE membrane media for specialized applications.
Key Benefits
Five EN 1822 Efficiency Grades
Available in E10, E11, H12, H13, and H14 configurations for applications ranging from high-volume pre-filtration to demanding HEPA and controlled-environment filtration.
Individually Scan Tested Per EN 1822
Every filter is individually scan tested according to EN 1822, with test results documented and affixed to each unit for unit-level traceability.
Safe & Durable Installation
Side handles support safer filter replacement, while hot-melt bead separators, polyurethane sealant, and a downstream Neoprene gasket provide durable construction and sealing.
Technical Specifications
| Filter Type | V-Bank Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter |
|---|---|
| EN 1822 Grades | E10 / E11 / H12 / H13 / H14 |
| MPPS Efficiency | ≥85% / ≥95% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.95% / ≥99.995%, respectively |
| Efficiency at 0.3 µm | ≥95% / ≥98% / ≥99.97% / ≥99.99% / ≥99.999%, respectively |
| Filter Media | Glass Fine Microfibers; optional treated or PTFE membrane media |
| Media Separator | Hot Melt Beads |
| Media Surface Area | Approximately 291 sq. ft. |
| Rated Airflow | 2000 CFM |
| Initial Pressure Drop | 1.05 in. w.g. at 2000 CFM |
| Recommended Final Pressure Drop | 2.00 in. w.g. |
| Frame Materials | GI / Stainless Steel / Aluminum / MDF |
| Media Sealant | Two-Part Polyurethane |
| Gasket | Neoprene — Downstream Side |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 176°F |
| Fire Classification | UL900 Classified |
| Testing | Individually Tested Per EN 1822 For Leak-Proof Performance |
| Installation Feature | Side Handles for Filter Replacement |
High Airflow with Low Initial Pressure Drop
The HEPA High-Volume V-Bank is designed for HVAC systems where airflow demand and available static pressure are critical design constraints. The V-Bank mini-pleat geometry provides approximately 291 sq. ft. of filtration media area and supports 2000 CFM at 1.05 in. w.g. initial pressure drop.
The recommended final pressure drop is 2.00 in. w.g.. Always verify the filter pressure-drop requirements against the AHU fan curve, available static pressure, airflow requirement, and existing filter-bank design before ordering.
HEPA Filter Frame Designs: Double-Turn Flange vs. Box-No-Header
HEPA filters are available with different frame and header designs to match the existing filter housing or holding frame. Choosing the correct frame style is important for proper installation, sealing, filter support, and maintenance access. Always match the replacement HEPA filter to the existing housing design rather than selecting a frame based only on nominal filter size.
Important:
Frame design is not interchangeable simply because the nominal filter size
is the same. Before ordering a replacement HEPA filter, verify the existing
housing's frame style, flange/header design, actual filter dimensions,
gasket or sealing arrangement, and installation orientation. Selecting the
wrong frame design can cause installation problems, inadequate sealing,
return shipping costs, restocking charges, and project delays.
⚠️ Important: Verify Actual HEPA Filter Dimensions Before Ordering
HEPA filters must be ordered and matched by their actual dimensions, not nominal dimensions. Incorrect measurements can result in installation misfit, return shipping fees, restocking charges, and project delays.
Nominal Size
24" × 24" × 12"
Actual Dimensions
23 3/8" × 23 3/8" × 11 1/2"
Before placing your order: Verify the actual width, height, and depth of your existing HEPA filter and confirm compatibility with your filter housing. This simple step can help prevent misfit issues, unnecessary return shipping costs, restocking charges, and installation delays.
Choosing the Right EN 1822 Grade
The appropriate EN 1822 grade depends on the required particulate removal efficiency, application, cleanroom classification, airflow requirement, and HVAC system design.
E10 HEPA-Grade Filter
≥85% MPPS efficiency. Suitable for high-volume pre-filtration applications where high airflow is the primary requirement.
E11 HEPA-Grade Filter
≥95% MPPS efficiency. Suitable for high-volume pre-filtration and selected light cleanroom applications.
H12 HEPA Filter
≥99.5% MPPS efficiency. Suitable for industrial HEPA and cleanroom pre-filtration applications.
H13 HEPA Filter
≥99.95% MPPS efficiency. Designed for demanding applications including hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and ISO Class 5–7 cleanrooms.
H14 HEPA Filter
≥99.995% MPPS efficiency. Intended for ISO Class 3–4 cleanrooms, critical environments, and applications requiring very high efficiency particulate filtration.
Filter Media Options
Standard glass fine microfiber media is suitable for most industrial and controlled-environment HEPA applications. Specialized media options may be selected for applications requiring additional moisture, chemical, biological, or surface-property resistance.
Standard Glass Fine Microfiber Media
Designed for general high-volume industrial and cleanroom filtration applications across the available EN 1822 grades.
Treated Media
Optional treated media configurations are available for specialized applications involving biological contamination concerns or hydrocarbon aerosol environments, according to the product configuration.
PTFE Membrane Media
Optional PTFE membrane media is available for applications requiring increased moisture resistance, chemical resistance, or specialized pharmaceutical and semiconductor filtration requirements.
V-Bank HEPA Filter Construction & Installation
V-Bank Mini-Pleat Construction
The V-Bank configuration and mini-pleat media arrangement provide a large effective filtration area within the available filter-bank footprint.
Hot Melt Bead Separators
Hot melt bead separators maintain consistent mini-pleat spacing throughout the media pack and support stable airflow distribution.
Downstream Neoprene Gasket
The downstream Neoprene gasket is designed to establish the housing face seal on the clean-air side of the filter.
Side Handles
Integrated side handles provide a convenient gripping point for safer and easier filter replacement in large V-Bank housings.
Applications
AccuraFil HEPA High-Volume V-Bank filters are designed for commercial, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, and mission-critical HVAC applications where high airflow and controlled pressure drop are important requirements.
- Large-scale industrial air-handling units
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing
- GMP production and aseptic processing facilities
- ISO-classified cleanrooms
- Hospitals and operating theatres
- Isolation rooms and critical care environments
- Data centers and mission-critical facilities
- High-volume HVAC systems requiring low initial pressure drop
Reliable Performance in High-Demand Environments
The V-Bank mini-pleat design is particularly suited to facilities where high air change rates, large HVAC airflow volumes, and limited static pressure budgets make conventional deep-pleat HEPA configurations less suitable.
Large-Scale Industrial AHUs
E10 and E11 configurations can be used for high-volume industrial pre-filtration applications where maintaining high airflow within the available static pressure budget is a primary requirement.
Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing
H13 and H14 configurations support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, GMP manufacturing, aseptic processing, and ISO cleanroom applications requiring individually tested high-efficiency filtration.
Hospitals & Operating Theatres
H13 configurations support healthcare applications requiring high supply-air volumes, including operating theatres, isolation rooms, and critical care environments.
Data Centers & Mission-Critical Facilities
E11 through H12 configurations provide high-volume particulate control for facilities where energy consumption, airflow, and pressure drop are important alongside filtration performance.
Individually Scan Tested Per EN 1822
Every AccuraFil HEPA High-Volume V-Bank filter is individually scan tested according to EN 1822 rather than relying solely on batch or statistical sampling. Testing evaluates the finished filter across its face for media-pack, frame-seal, and gasket integrity.
Test results are documented and affixed to each filter, providing unit-level traceability for pharmaceutical GMP records, cleanroom validation, healthcare commissioning, and other controlled-environment applications.
MPPS Efficiency and EN 1822 Classification
EN 1822 classifies high-efficiency air filters using Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS) efficiency. The AccuraFil High-Volume V-Bank product family spans E10 through H14, allowing the same high-airflow V-Bank platform to serve multiple filtration requirements.
Efficiency values at 0.3 µm are also provided for reference when comparing HEPA and legacy filtration specifications that use fixed-particle-size efficiency.
HEPA V-Bank vs. Deep-Pleat HEPA Filters
The HEPA High-Volume V-Bank uses a mini-pleat V-Bank configuration with approximately 291 sq. ft. of media area and supports 2000 CFM at 1.05 in. w.g. initial pressure drop. This provides higher airflow capacity and lower initial resistance than the deep-pleat HC and SC HEPA designs.
The HC HEPA is rated for 1700 CFM at 1.10 in. w.g., while the SC HEPA is rated for 1200 CFM at 1.10 in. w.g. The appropriate configuration depends on airflow requirements, pressure-drop limits, available installation space, efficiency requirements, and maintenance priorities.
Product Selection & Procurement
When replacing a HEPA V-Bank filter, verify the actual filter dimensions, V-Bank configuration, EN 1822 grade, required airflow, initial and final pressure-drop limits, frame material, downstream gasket arrangement, and compatibility with the existing filter housing.
For high-volume HVAC applications, confirm that the selected filter configuration is compatible with the AHU fan curve and available static pressure budget before ordering.
AccuraFil provides industrial and commercial air filtration solutions for facility managers, HVAC contractors, mechanical engineers, pharmaceutical facilities, healthcare organizations, cleanroom professionals, data-center operators, and procurement teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the HEPA High-Volume V-Bank filter handle more airflow?
The V-Bank mini-pleat construction combines the V-shaped bank geometry with a high-density mini-pleat media arrangement to maximize effective filtration surface area. The design provides approximately 291 sq. ft. of media area and supports 2000 CFM at 1.05 in. w.g. initial pressure drop.
What EN 1822 grades are available?
The HEPA High-Volume V-Bank product family is available in E10, E11, H12, H13, and H14 grades, with progressively higher MPPS efficiency from ≥85% for E10 through ≥99.995% for H14.
What media options are available?
Standard glass fine microfiber media is suitable for most applications. Optional treated or PTFE membrane media may be specified for specialized applications requiring additional moisture, chemical, biological, or surface-property resistance.
Why is the Neoprene gasket positioned on the downstream side?
The downstream Neoprene gasket establishes the housing face seal on the clean-air side of the filter. This configuration is intended to help protect the downstream air stream from potential bypass around the filter perimeter.
What does individual scan testing per EN 1822 mean?
Individual scan testing means every filter unit is tested across its entire face according to EN 1822 rather than relying solely on batch sampling. Test results are documented and affixed to each filter for unit-level traceability.
How does the V-Bank HEPA compare with HC and SC HEPA filters?
The V-Bank HEPA is rated for 2000 CFM at 1.05 in. w.g. initial pressure drop, compared with 1700 CFM at 1.10 in. w.g. for the HC HEPA and 1200 CFM at 1.10 in. w.g. for the SC HEPA. The V-Bank design is the appropriate choice when higher airflow and lower initial resistance are primary requirements.
What frame materials are available?
Frame options include galvanized iron (GI), stainless steel (SS), aluminum (AL), and MDF, depending on the selected configuration.
What is the recommended final pressure drop?
The recommended final pressure drop for the HEPA High-Volume V-Bank filter is 2.00 in. w.g. The initial pressure drop is 1.05 in. w.g. at the rated 2000 CFM airflow.
AccuraFil HEPA High-Volume V-Bank Filters
AccuraFil HEPA High-Volume V-Bank filters combine mini-pleat V-Bank construction, large effective media area, low initial pressure drop, individually tested EN 1822 performance, multiple efficiency grades, and flexible media and frame options for demanding high-airflow HVAC, healthcare, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, industrial, and mission-critical applications.
HEPA High-Volume V-Bank Air Filter – H13 / 99.99%