V-Bank Synthetic Filter | High-Efficiency V-Bank Filters
AccuraFil V-bank air filter with four V-shaped mini-pleat panels and a black frame, designed for commercial and industrial facilities like hospitals and cleanrooms.
AccuraFil V-bank air filter with two V-shaped mini-pleat panels and a black frame, designed for commercial and industrial facilities like hospitals and cleanrooms.
Exploded 3D model of an AccuraFIL V-Bank Synthetic Air Filter, detailing its components and features for commercial and industrial facilities like hospitals and cleanrooms.
Comparison chart of AccuraFil V-Bank Synthetic and Fiberglass filters, showing key specifications for industrial and commercial use.
Isometric view diagram of an AccuraFil four-V bank air filter, designed for industrial facilities such as hospitals, cleanrooms, and data centers.

V-BANK SYNTHETIC FILTER

$309.43From $185.70

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
24 x 20 x 12
24 x 24 x 12

MERV Rating (ASHRAE 52.2): MERV 15

MERV Rating (ASHRAE 52.2): MERV 15
MERV 15

No. of V-Banks: 4V

No. of V-Banks: 4V
4V
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Description
V-Bank Synthetic Filter — MERV 11–15 | AccuraFil

About This Product

High-Efficiency Synthetic Media for Maximum Airflow and Turbulence Resistance

  • AccuraFil V-Bank Synthetic 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.
  • High-efficiency synthetic filtration engineered for maximum airflow and minimal resistance, with a construction specifically designed to maintain rated performance even under turbulent and variable airflow conditions.
  • 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 alternatives.
  • Non-metallic, fully incinerable design — the complete filter unit can be disposed of by incineration without component separation, 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 with compact, robust construction
  • High-efficiency synthetic media for maximum airflow and minimal 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

  • Designed to maintain performance under turbulent conditions
  • 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

Performance Attributes

Synthetic Media Performance & Mini-Pleat Efficiency

  • Turbulence-Resistant Performance: The rigid box construction, combined with thermoplastic bead separators that resist pleat convergence under pressure surges, ensures the V-Bank Synthetic Filter maintains its rated efficiency under turbulent and variable airflow — including VAV systems and industrial environments with fluctuating demand.
  • High-Efficiency Synthetic Media: Engineered synthetic fibers deliver consistent filtration performance from MERV 11 through MERV 15 with inherent resilience and moisture resistance — maintaining structural integrity and efficiency in elevated-humidity environments where other media types may degrade.
  • Mini-Pleat Airflow Advantage: The mini-pleat geometry maximises effective media surface area within the filter depth, reducing face velocity and pressure drop. The result is measurably higher airflow at lower static pressure than bag or standard box filters — directly reducing fan energy consumption and system operating costs.

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 High-Efficiency Synthetic 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
🧵 Durable Synthetic Media Resilient synthetic fibers maintain efficiency under turbulent and variable airflow

Industry Applications

Critical Industry Application Profiles

VAV & Turbulent Systems

Rigid box construction and durable synthetic media maintain rated performance under fluctuating airflow in variable air volume systems and industrial environments.

Commercial & Office Buildings

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

Hospitals & Healthcare

MERV 15 for fine particulate and pathogen control. Fully incinerable design simplifies compliant disposal of spent filters.

Pharmaceutical & Food Processing

Non-metallic incinerable construction enables compliant incineration disposal, eliminating metallic contamination risk at end of filter life.

High-Humidity Environments

Synthetic media resists moisture absorption, maintaining structural integrity and filtration efficiency in elevated-humidity HVAC systems.

Built-Up Filter Banks

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

Durable Synthetic Precision: High airflow, lower energy costs, and turbulence-resistant performance — with fully incinerable construction for simplified end-of-life compliance.

Selection Guide

How to Select the Right V-Bank Synthetic 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 Synthetic 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 for direct installation without housing modification.

  4. Confirm operating conditions and disposal requirements

    Confirm operating temperature does not exceed 176°F. If your system operates under turbulent or highly variable airflow, the rigid box design and durable synthetic media are specifically engineered for this environment. If incineration disposal is required, the fully incinerable non-metallic construction supports compliant end-of-life handling without the need to separate frame and media components.

Product Comparison

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

Against conventional bag filters, the V-Bank Synthetic Filter delivers significantly lower resistance at equivalent filter grade. The rigid V-Bank geometry maintains consistent shape and surface area under variable and turbulent airflow conditions — bag filters can deform under high velocity, reducing effective media area and increasing pressure drop. The compact rigid box format simplifies installation and reduces housing depth requirements across a range of standard AHU configurations.

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. Synthetic media additionally offers inherent moisture and humidity resistance, outperforming filters that rely on media types prone to degradation in elevated-humidity or high-turbulence operating environments. The fully incinerable non-metallic construction further eliminates disposal complexity versus metallic-framed alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product FAQ

What is a V-Bank synthetic filter?

A V-Bank synthetic filter is a rigid box-style air filter arranged in a V-shaped configuration, using high-efficiency synthetic media to maximise filter surface area within a compact housing footprint. The V-Bank geometry delivers higher airflow and lower resistance than flat panel or bag-style filters of equivalent face dimensions. AccuraFil's V-Bank Synthetic Filter features a mini-pleat design with thermoplastic bead separators for consistent pleat spacing and a fully incinerable ABS plastic frame.

What are the advantages of synthetic media in a V-Bank filter?

High-efficiency synthetic media offers excellent filtration performance with inherent flexibility and resilience — properties that make it especially well-suited to variable airflow and turbulent operating conditions. Synthetic fibers resist moisture absorption, maintaining structural integrity and efficiency in environments with elevated humidity. The media is also lightweight, contributing to the filter's easy-install rigid box design and reduced overall system weight.

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 Synthetic 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 ventilation through hospitals, laboratories, and demanding industrial environments.

How does the V-Bank Synthetic Filter perform under turbulent conditions?

The AccuraFil V-Bank Synthetic Filter is specifically designed to maintain rated filtration performance under turbulent airflow conditions. The rigid box construction prevents media deformation, the thermoplastic bead separators resist pleat convergence under pressure surges, and the synthetic media retains its filtration efficiency and structural integrity even when subject to variable or turbulent airflow — making it suitable for VAV systems and industrial environments with fluctuating operational demands.

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

The maximum recommended operating velocity for the AccuraFil V-Bank Synthetic 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 across all MERV grades.

How does the V-Bank Synthetic Filter differ from the V-Bank Microglass Filter?

The key distinction is the filter media. The V-Bank Synthetic Filter uses high-efficiency synthetic fibers that offer superior resilience, moisture resistance, and turbulence resistance — making it the preferred choice for VAV systems and environments with variable or turbulent airflow. The V-Bank Microglass Filter uses glass fiber media with polyurethane potting, which provides consistent sub-micron efficiency and enhanced burst resistance but is better suited to stable-airflow environments. Both are fully incinerable and use the same ABS frame with 20mm header.