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Mini-Pleat Air Filter | Durable Beverage Board Frame
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AccuraFil synthetic mini pleat air filter with a beverage board frame, designed for particulate filtration in commercial and industrial facilities like data centers, hospitals and cleanrooms.
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MINI-PLEAT PANEL (Beverage Board Frame) _ Pack of 12 Filters

$354.09From $195.47

Engineered Air Filters for Industrial & Commercial HVAC Systems

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Nominal Size: W × H × D (in.): Choose an option

Nominal Size: W × H × D (in.): Choose an option
16 x 20 x 1
16 x 25 x 1
20 x 20 x 1
20 x 25 x 1
24 x 24 x 1

MERV Rating (Ashrae 52.2): MERV 15

MERV Rating (Ashrae 52.2): MERV 15
MERV 15

Frame Design: Box - No Header

Frame Design: Box - No Header
Box - No Header
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Mini-Pleat Synthetic Panel Filter — Beverage Board Frame — MERV 13–15 | AccuraFil

About This Product

Compact Engineering & High-Efficiency Performance

  • AccuraFil Mini-Pleat Synthetic Panel Filter with Beverage Board Frame delivers high-efficiency filtration in a slim 1" profile — directly replacing low-efficiency flat panel filters to deliver a dramatic indoor air quality improvement without AHU modifications.
  • Achieves up to MERV 15 per ASHRAE 52.2 (F9 per EN 779), meeting the air quality requirements of hospitals, cleanrooms, laboratories, and LEED-certified commercial buildings.
  • The wet strength beverage board box frame — with no header — maintains structural integrity in humid HVAC environments while reducing overall filter weight, cost, and disposal burden versus metal-framed alternatives.
  • Extended surface mini-pleat media with hot melt bead separator maximizes airflow per filter footprint, minimizes pressure resistance, and extends service intervals to lower total cost of ownership.
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Advanced Filtration Technology

  • High-efficiency mini-pleat panel filter available in 1", 2", and 4" depths
  • Achieves up to MERV 15 per ASHRAE 52.2 (F7, F8, F9 per EN 779)
  • Dramatically improves IAQ vs. standard low-efficiency panel filters
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Superior Construction

  • Extended surface high-efficiency mini-pleat filter media
  • Hot melt bead media separator for consistent pleat geometry
  • Wet strength beverage board box frame — no header required
  • Compact design reduces handling, storage, and shipping costs
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Reliable Performance

  • Maximum air flowrate per filter footprint
  • Ultra-compact slim line design — minimum pressure resistance
  • Maximum dust holding capacity extends service life
  • Lowers HVAC operating cost across the full filter lifecycle

Performance Attributes

High-Efficiency Performance

  • Direct Low-Efficiency Replacement: The 1" slim profile fits standard panel filter housings, enabling a drop-in upgrade from conventional flat panel or fibreglass filters to MERV 13–15 performance — with no system modifications required. Also available in 2" and 4" depths for alternate rack configurations.
  • Maximum Airflow Per Filter: Mini-pleat media geometry maximizes filtration surface area in a compact depth, delivering high volumetric airflow at exceptionally low initial pressure resistance compared to flat panel or deep-pleat alternatives.
  • High Dust Holding Capacity: Extended media surface significantly increases dust holding capacity (DHC), reducing replacement frequency and cutting lifecycle maintenance costs in high-volume commercial and industrial air handling systems.
  • Structural Wet Strength Frame: The beverage board construction maintains rigidity under humid HVAC conditions, providing a reliable housing seal without the added weight or cost of a metal header — ideal for high-volume commercial replacement cycles.

Technical Data

Technical Specifications & Compliance

Filter Type High-Efficiency Mini-Pleat Panel Filter
MERV Efficiency
MERV 13 MERV 14 MERV 15
ASHRAE 52.2 Compliant
EN 779 Grades
F7 F8 F9
Filter Depth 1"  /  2"  /  4"
Filter Media Synthetic Media
Media Separator Hot Melt Bead
Frame Material Wet Strength Beverage Board
Frame Design Box with No Header
Max Temperature 160°F
Max Pressure Drop 1.50" wg (Recommended)
Wet Strength Beverage Board — Box Frame, No Header

Moisture-resistant paperboard construction maintains structural integrity in humid HVAC environments without requiring a metal header. Lightweight, cost-efficient, and easy to handle and dispose — ideal for high-volume commercial replacement cycles where handling labor and per-unit cost are key operational considerations.

Industry Applications

Critical Industry Application Profiles

Hospitals & Healthcare

MERV 15 (F9) particulate control for patient wards, surgical suites, and clinical environments. 1" profile fits existing panel housings without modification.

Data Centers

Compact 1" profile fits dense AHU configurations; high DHC protects critical server hardware from particulate contamination between maintenance cycles.

Pharmaceuticals

F9 / MERV 15 performance supports GMP compliance and ISO cleanroom air quality standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and aseptic processing.

Commercial Buildings

MERV 13 for LEED certification; lightweight beverage board frame minimizes replacement handling time and total per-filter cost in high-volume commercial HVAC systems.

Food & Beverage

Wet strength frame maintains structural integrity in humid food processing zones; synthetic media resists mold growth. MERV 14 (F8) for process air quality compliance.

Beverage Board Strength Meets Mini-Pleat Precision: Maximum filtration efficiency — up to MERV 15 — in the industry's most cost-effective panel filter construction.

Selection Guide

How to Select the Right Beverage Board Mini-Pleat Panel Filter

  1. Identify your facility type and required MERV rating

    MERV 13 (F7) suits LEED-certified commercial buildings and general offices. MERV 14 (F8) is recommended for medical centers, laboratories, and food processing. MERV 15 (F9) is required for hospitals, pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing, and ISO cleanrooms.

  2. Confirm the box-frame, no-header format fits your AHU housing

    The wet strength beverage board box frame has no header flange. Verify your filter housing accepts a headerless box-style panel insert and that the 1", 2", or 4" nominal depth matches your system's filter rack depth.

  3. Assess your air quality upgrade requirements

    If you are replacing low-efficiency flat panel or fibreglass filters, this mini-pleat filter delivers a significant IAQ improvement within the same footprint — no AHU modifications required. The upgrade from a standard flat panel to MERV 13–15 is achievable as a direct drop-in replacement.

  4. Check system pressure drop constraints

    Ensure your AHU fan capacity supports up to 1.50" wg final pressure drop. AccuraFil's mini-pleat geometry minimizes initial resistance, keeping energy consumption low through the filter's full service life.

Product Comparison

Performance Comparison: Beverage Board Mini-Pleat vs. Standard Panel Filters

Against conventional flat panel filters, AccuraFil's beverage board mini-pleat design provides dramatically higher filtration surface area within an identical 1" frame footprint — delivering superior dust holding capacity and lower initial pressure drop without any housing or racking modifications. The upgrade to MERV 13–15 is achieved as a direct drop-in replacement.

Compared to metal-framed panel filters, the wet strength beverage board construction reduces filter weight, simplifies disposal, and lowers unit cost — making it the preferred choice for high-volume commercial facilities where filter replacement frequency and handling labor are key operational considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product FAQ

What is a wet strength beverage board frame on an air filter?

A wet strength beverage board frame is a moisture-resistant paperboard construction used as the structural housing for panel air filters. Its wet strength properties ensure the frame maintains structural integrity even in humid or moisture-exposed HVAC environments, without requiring a metal header for rigidity. It is lighter, lower cost, and easier to dispose of than metal-framed alternatives.

Why choose a box frame with no header for mini-pleat panel filters?

A no-header box frame reduces material weight and overall filter cost while maintaining structural integrity through the beverage board construction. This design simplifies installation and disposal, and is ideal for high-volume commercial HVAC applications where frequent filter replacement is required — reducing handling labor and per-unit cost.

What MERV rating does this mini-pleat beverage board filter achieve?

AccuraFil's beverage board mini-pleat panel filters achieve up to MERV 15 per ASHRAE 52.2, corresponding to F9 per EN 779. MERV 13 (F7) suits LEED-certified commercial buildings and general offices; MERV 14 (F8) serves medical centers, laboratories, and food processing; MERV 15 (F9) meets the requirements of hospitals, pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing, and ISO cleanrooms.

How does the mini-pleat design lower HVAC operating costs?

Mini-pleat geometry maximizes effective filtration surface area within a compact frame. Greater media coverage than traditional flat panel or fibreglass filters delivers minimal initial pressure resistance and superior dust-holding capacity. Longer service intervals and lower sustained static pressure reduce fan energy consumption and filter replacement frequency, cutting total cost of ownership across the filter's full lifecycle.

Can the AccuraFil beverage board mini-pleat filter replace standard low-efficiency panel filters?

Yes. The AccuraFil beverage board mini-pleat panel filter is designed as a direct drop-in replacement for low-efficiency flat panel and washable filters. It delivers up to MERV 15 performance within the same 1-inch housing footprint — no AHU modifications required. Available in 1-inch, 2-inch, and 4-inch depths to match existing filter rack dimensions.

What is the MERV to EN 779 grade conversion for this filter?

MERV 13 corresponds to EN 779 grade F7. MERV 14 corresponds to F8. MERV 15 corresponds to F9. MERV ratings are defined by ASHRAE 52.2 and are the primary standard used in North America; EN 779 F-grades are the European equivalent. AccuraFil provides both ratings on this product for international procurement cross-reference.

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