Extended Media Surface Area
Multi-pocket construction maximizes filtration media surface area, helping distribute dust evenly, maintain efficient airflow, and extend filter service life for commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Description
Industrial & Commercial HVAC Air Filtration
Synthetic Pocket Bag Air Filter
AccuraFil synthetic pocket bag air filters are designed for commercial and industrial HVAC systems requiring efficient particulate filtration, high dust-holding capacity, and reliable airflow performance. The multi-pocket construction provides a large filtration surface area within a compact filter footprint, helping support efficient air filtration and longer service intervals.
This pocket bag filter is available in multiple efficiency grades and configurations to meet different HVAC system requirements.
Key Benefits
Low Pressure Drop
The pocket-style design provides efficient airflow through a large filtration surface area, helping control resistance across the filter.
High Dust-Holding Capacity
Extended pocket construction provides substantial media surface area, helping capture airborne particulate and support longer filter service intervals.
Synthetic Filter Media
Synthetic meltblown filtration media provides a durable construction for commercial and industrial HVAC applications.
Technical Specifications
| Filter Type | Synthetic Pocket Bag Air Filter |
|---|---|
| Filter Construction | Multi-pocket bag-style filtration media |
| Filter Media | Synthetic graduated meltblown fiber media |
| Efficiency Options | MERV 11 and MERV 15 |
| Frame Material | GI (Galvanized Iron) |
| Header Options | 20 mm |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 176°F |
| Recommended Final Pressure Drop | 1.0 inch W.C. |
| Maximum Final Pressure Drop | 1.8 inch W.C. |
| Flammability | UL 900 classification |
Choosing the Right MERV Rating
The appropriate MERV rating depends on the required particulate removal efficiency, HVAC system design, airflow requirements, and allowable pressure drop. Always verify the selected filter against the HVAC equipment manufacturer's requirements.The MERV ratings below are general selection guidance. Available configurations for this 12x24x15 5-pocket filter are MERV 11 and MERV 15.
MERV 11
Suitable for commercial and general HVAC applications requiring medium-efficiency particulate filtration.
MERV 15
High-efficiency filtration for demanding applications where increased particulate control is required, subject to HVAC system pressure-drop limitations.
Applications
Synthetic pocket bag filters are commonly used in commercial, institutional, and industrial air-handling systems, including:
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
- Laboratories and controlled environments
- Data centers
- Commercial office buildings
- Food and beverage processing facilities
- Industrial manufacturing facilities
- HVAC air-handling units and central air systems
Pocket Bag Filter vs. Pleated Air Filter
Pocket bag filters use multiple extended filter bags to provide a large filtration surface area within a relatively compact installation footprint. This construction can provide high dust-holding capacity and support longer service intervals when the filter is correctly selected for the HVAC system.
Pleated filters may be appropriate for applications with different airflow, space, efficiency, or installation requirements. Filter selection should consider efficiency, initial resistance, final resistance, available installation depth, airflow, and total operating cost.
Product Selection & Procurement
When ordering replacement pocket bag filters, verify the nominal and actual dimensions, pocket count, MERV rating, filter depth, header configuration, airflow requirement, and existing holding-frame specifications.
AccuraFil supplies commercial and industrial HVAC filtration products for facility managers, HVAC contractors, mechanical engineers, maintenance departments, and procurement teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synthetic pocket bag air filter?
A synthetic pocket bag air filter is a multi-pocket HVAC filter manufactured with synthetic filtration media. The extended pocket construction provides a large filtration surface area within a compact installation footprint.
Which MERV rating should I choose?
The appropriate MERV rating depends on the application, required filtration efficiency, airflow, and HVAC system pressure-drop limitations. This 12x24x15 5-pocket filter is available in MERV 11 and MERV 15 configurations.
Can pocket bag filters be used upstream of HEPA filters?
Yes. Higher-efficiency pocket filters can be used as pre-filtration upstream of HEPA filters when the HVAC system is designed for staged filtration. The selected filter should be evaluated for efficiency, airflow, pressure drop, dimensions, and compatibility with the existing system.
Where are synthetic pocket filters commonly used?
Common applications include commercial buildings, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, data centers, food and beverage facilities, and industrial HVAC systems.
How do I select a replacement pocket filter?
Confirm the filter's nominal dimensions, actual dimensions, depth, pocket count, MERV rating, header configuration, and airflow requirements. The replacement filter should also be compatible with the existing holding frame and HVAC equipment.
AccuraFil Synthetic Pocket Bag Air Filters
AccuraFil synthetic pocket bag filters combine high-surface-area pocket construction, synthetic filtration media, and multiple efficiency options, for commercial and industrial HVAC applications. Select the appropriate configuration based on your system's dimensions, airflow, efficiency, pressure-drop requirements, and installation conditions.
Ultra-Synthetic Pocket Bag Air Filter – 24x24x15 – 10-Pocket – Pack of 6