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V-BANK MICROGLASS FILTER

$225.94From $135.59

Engineered Air Filters for Industrial & Commercial HVAC Systems

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20 x 20 x 12
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MERV 11
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Description
V-Bank Microglass Filter — MERV 11–15 | AccuraFil

About This Product

Mini-Pleat Glass Fiber Precision for High-Airflow HVAC Environments

  • AccuraFil V-Bank Microglass Filter is a mini-pleat, rigid box design that provides a better alternative to bag filters and conventional box-type filters — delivering a large filter surface area within a compact and robust construction.
  • Combines high-strength glass fiber media with polyurethane potting for enhanced burst resistance, ensuring structural integrity under demanding airflow and pressure conditions throughout the full service interval.
  • Mini-pleat design boosts efficiency through greater airflow and lower energy costs. Deeper pleats result in longer filter life and reduce the frequency of change-outs compared to standard pleated filters.
  • Non-metallic, fully incinerable design — the complete filter unit can be disposed of by incineration, simplifying end-of-life handling in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food processing environments. Available in ASHRAE 52.2 MERV 11, 13, 14, 15.
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Advanced Filtration Technology

  • Better alternative to bag filters and box-type filters
  • Large filter surface area with compact, robust construction
  • High-strength glass fiber media with polyurethane potting for burst resistance
  • MERV 11–15 per ASHRAE 52.2; M6–F9 per EN 779
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Superior Construction

  • Mini-pleat design for greater airflow and lower energy costs
  • Deeper pleats for longer filter life and fewer change-outs
  • Thermoplastic bead separators (hot melt beads) for consistent pleat spacing
  • Non-metallic, fully incinerable design for eco-friendly disposal
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Reliable Performance

  • Compact, robust build with large surface area for lower operating costs
  • Lightweight, easy-to-install rigid box design
  • ABS plastic frame with 20 mm header for precise housing fit
  • Max operating velocity 625 fpm / 3.175 m/s

Performance Attributes

Glass Fiber Performance & Mini-Pleat Efficiency

  • Mini-Pleat Airflow Advantage: The mini-pleat geometry maximises effective media surface area within the filter depth, reducing face velocity and pressure drop across the media. The result is measurably higher airflow at lower static pressure than bag or standard box filters — directly reducing fan energy consumption.
  • Glass Fiber Media with Polyurethane Potting: High-strength glass fiber media provides consistent sub-micron efficiency up to MERV 15. Polyurethane potting bonds the media pack to the frame, eliminating bypass and providing enhanced burst resistance under surge pressure events in VAV and high-velocity systems.
  • Thermoplastic Bead Separators: Hot melt bead separators maintain precise pleat spacing without metallic components, preserving the full media surface area across the service interval and contributing to the filter's fully incinerable end-of-life disposal profile.

Technical Data

Technical Specifications & Compliance

Filter Type V-Bank, Rigid Box
Filter Grades (ASHRAE 52.2)
MERV 11 MERV 13 MERV 14 MERV 15
ASHRAE 52.2 Compliant
EN 779 Grades
M6 F7 F8 F9
Filter Media Synthetic Glass Fiber Media
Media Separator Thermoplastic Bead Separators (Hot Melt Beads)
Frame Material Plastic (ABS) with 20 mm Header
Max Temperature 176°F (80°C)
Final Pressure Drop 1.50" wg
Max Recommended Pressure Drop 2" wg
Max Operating Velocity 625 fpm / 3.175 m/s
Disposal Non-Metallic, Fully Incinerable

Filter Grade Tiers — EN 779 & ASHRAE 52.2

EN 779: M6 MERV 11 General commercial ventilation
EN 779: F7 MERV 13 Offices, hotels & light healthcare
EN 779: F8 MERV 14 Hospitals, labs & LEED buildings
EN 779: F9 MERV 15 Pharma, ISO cleanrooms & critical environments

Key Performance Benefits

💨 High Airflow Mini-pleat V-Bank geometry maximises airflow versus bag and box filters
📉 Low Resistance Reduced pressure drop lowers fan energy demand across the system lifetime
♻️ Energy Efficient Lower resistance means reduced kWh consumption and operating costs
🔧 Easy to Install Lightweight rigid box design installs quickly in standard cell housings

Industry Applications

Critical Industry Application Profiles

Hospitals & Healthcare

MERV 15 for the highest pathogen and fine particulate control. Fully incinerable design simplifies disposal of contaminated filters.

Pharmaceutical & Cleanrooms

MERV 15 supports GMP and ISO cleanroom pre-filtration requirements. Non-metallic construction enables compliant incineration disposal.

Commercial & Office Buildings

F7–F8 / MERV 13–14 for high IAQ in LEED-certified buildings. Mini-pleat geometry reduces fan energy versus bag filter alternatives.

Food Processing

Non-metallic incinerable design eliminates metallic contamination risk during filter disposal in food-safe environments.

VAV Systems

Rigid box construction maintains consistent face geometry under variable airflow — outperforming bag filters in VAV environments.

Built-Up Filter Banks

ABS frame with 20mm header provides precise, repeatable fit in standard cell housings and multi-cell filter bank configurations.

Mini-Pleat V-Bank Precision: Superior airflow, lower energy, and longer service life — with fully incinerable construction for simplified end-of-life compliance.

Selection Guide

How to Select the Right V-Bank Microglass Filter for Your HVAC Application

  1. Identify your filter grade and efficiency requirement

    MERV 11 for general commercial ventilation. MERV 13 for offices, hotels, and light healthcare. MERV 14 for hospitals, laboratories, and LEED-certified buildings. MERV 15 for pharmaceutical manufacturing, ISO cleanrooms, and critical environments requiring the highest sub-micron particle capture.

  2. Verify airflow and pressure drop requirements

    Confirm system airflow does not exceed the maximum recommended operating velocity of 625 fpm / 3.175 m/s. Verify the AHU or filter bank supports the 1.50" wg final pressure drop, with 2" wg as the maximum recommended pressure drop before scheduled replacement.

  3. Confirm housing compatibility

    The V-Bank Microglass Filter uses an ABS plastic frame with 20 mm header. Verify that filter face dimensions and housing pocket depth are compatible with your existing cell-type housing or built-up filter bank configuration for direct installation without modification.

  4. Confirm operating temperature and disposal requirements

    Confirm operating temperature does not exceed 176°F. If your facility requires incineration disposal of spent filters — common in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food processing — the fully incinerable non-metallic construction of the V-Bank Microglass Filter supports compliant end-of-life handling without the need to separate frame and media components prior to disposal.

Product Comparison

Performance Comparison: V-Bank Microglass Filter vs. Bag Filters & Standard Box Filters

Against conventional bag filters, the V-Bank Microglass Filter delivers significantly lower resistance at equivalent filter grade. The rigid V-Bank geometry maintains consistent pocket shape and face area under variable airflow conditions — bag filters can collapse or deform under high velocity, reducing effective media area and increasing pressure drop. The compact rigid box format also simplifies installation and reduces housing depth requirements.

Compared to standard box-type deep pleated filters, the mini-pleat V-Bank configuration provides substantially greater media surface area within the same face dimensions, resulting in lower face velocity, reduced energy consumption, and extended service intervals. The polyurethane potting eliminates media bypass — a common failure mode in box filters where media separates from the frame under pressure. The fully incinerable non-metallic construction additionally eliminates the disposal complexity inherent in metallic-framed alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product FAQ

What is a V-Bank filter?

A V-Bank filter is a rigid box-style air filter arranged in a V-shaped configuration to maximise filter media surface area within a compact housing footprint. The V-Bank geometry allows higher airflow and lower resistance than flat panel or bag-style filters of equivalent face dimensions. AccuraFil's V-Bank Microglass Filter uses a mini-pleat design with high-strength glass fiber media and polyurethane potting for enhanced burst resistance and consistent efficiency.

What is the advantage of mini-pleat design over standard pleat filters?

Mini-pleat design dramatically increases the effective media surface area within a given filter depth. More surface area translates directly to lower face velocity across the media, reducing pressure drop and energy consumption while extending service life. The deeper pleats in AccuraFil's V-Bank Microglass Filter result in longer filter life and reduced change-out frequency compared to conventional pleat filters.

What are thermoplastic bead separators (hot melt beads)?

Thermoplastic bead separators — also called hot melt bead separators — are precisely applied beads of thermoplastic adhesive that maintain consistent pleat spacing across the mini-pleat media pack. Unlike metallic corrugated separators, hot melt beads are non-metallic, contributing to the filter's fully incinerable design and eco-friendly disposal. They provide reliable pleat separation that resists compression under high-velocity airflow conditions.

What filter grades are available and which standards do they meet?

The AccuraFil V-Bank Microglass Filter is available in ASHRAE 52.2 ratings of MERV 11, MERV 13, MERV 14, and MERV 15, corresponding to EN 779 grades M6, F7, F8, and F9 respectively. This range covers general commercial HVAC through critical pharmaceutical, cleanroom, and hospital applications.

Why is the fully incinerable design significant?

A fully incinerable filter eliminates the need to separate metallic and non-metallic components prior to disposal — the entire filter unit, including the ABS plastic frame, thermoplastic bead separators, and glass fiber media, can be disposed of by incineration. This simplifies end-of-life handling, reduces disposal costs, and supports environmental compliance requirements in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and healthcare where controlled incineration of contaminated filters is standard practice.

What is the maximum operating velocity for the AccuraFil V-Bank Microglass Filter?

The maximum recommended operating velocity for the AccuraFil V-Bank Microglass Filter is 625 fpm (feet per minute) or 3.175 m/s. Systems should be verified to operate within this limit to maintain filter integrity and achieve rated filtration efficiency.

Can the V-Bank Microglass Filter replace bag filters and box-type filters?

Yes. The AccuraFil V-Bank Microglass Filter is engineered as a direct replacement for bag filters and conventional box-type filters. The rigid V-Bank geometry maintains consistent face area under variable airflow — unlike bag filters which can collapse or deform — and the mini-pleat design provides significantly greater media surface area than standard box pleated alternatives, delivering higher airflow at lower resistance.