Description
ELGi Airmate AF 1589 Activated Carbon Filter Element
Carbon Element • AF 1589 Housing • Oil Vapour Reduction
This AF 1589 carbon element is designed for ELGi Airmate downstream filter housings to reduce oil vapour and odor-related contaminants at the point of use.
Activated carbon filtration grade targets oil vapour reduction down to 0.003 mg/m³. (per AF series brochure). Verify compatibility using your ELGi equipment model/serial and service parts list before ordering.
Key Features
- Activated carbon media designed to reduce oil vapour downstream of coalescing filtration.
- Used as a polishing stage when odor/taste or vapour reduction is required at the point of use.
- Planned replacement intervals help maintain vapour reduction performance over time.
- Drop-in replacement element for routine service.
Specifications
| MPN | B003308170105 |
|---|---|
| Series | ELGi Airmate Downstream Filters |
| Compatible Housing | AF 1589 |
| Filtration Grade | Carbon Filter (Type C) |
| Oil Vapour Target | Down to 0.003 mg/m³ (per brochure) |
| Typical Replacement | 6 months (typical) or sooner if oil vapour load is high. |
Benefits
- Helps improve air quality for applications sensitive to oil vapour and odor.
- Supports cleaner end products where vapour carryover is a concern.
- Acts as a final polishing stage after coalescing filtration.
Installation & Application Notes
- Install downstream of a coalescing fine filter to protect the carbon media from oil aerosols and moisture.
- Carbon elements do not remove all gases; evaluate your process air quality needs carefully.
- Element life is affected by inlet temperature and oil vapour load; monitor performance and replace on schedule.
- Verify compatibility using your ELGi equipment model/serial and service parts list before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
ELGi Airmate AF 1589 Activated Carbon Filter Element
▶️ Question: What’s the difference between carbon and coalescing filters?
Answer: Coalescing filters capture aerosols and wet particles; carbon filters target oil vapour as a polishing stage.
▶️ Question: Where should a carbon filter go in the system?
Answer: Typically after a fine coalescing filter and as close to the point of use as practical.
▶️ Question: How often should I replace the carbon element?
Answer: A common guideline is around 6 months, but it depends on vapour load, temperature, and usage—replace sooner if performance drops.
▶️ Question: Is a carbon filter recommended for medical air?
Answer: Type C carbon filtration is not intended to remove certain gases; use appropriate medical-grade filtration if required.
▶️ Question: Can a carbon element remove moisture?
Answer: No. Moisture control is handled by dryers and coalescing filtration ahead of the carbon stage.
