Air Filter Element Intake Cartridge 1625173710 for Industrial Compressed Air System

Product Introduction

First defense against dust, grit, and airborne fiber entering the airend. The air filter element in a rotary screw compressor sits in the intake housing and cleans ambient air before it reaches the rotors, bearings, and lubrication circuit. Deep-pleat media holds high dust capacity while keeping intake restriction low, so the compressor holds FAD without pulling harder than necessary. A clogged, damaged, or poorly seated element lets abrasive particles bypass into the oil circuit, raises power draw, and shortens separator and bearing life.

Change it before the restriction alarm becomes a habit. Run-to-failure raises intake vacuum, pushes specific power up, and can allow unfiltered bypass air if the seal is compromised. Service on the machine hour clock, sooner in dusty, humid, or powder-heavy sites.

Match the physical build, not the number alone. Confirm OD, ID, height, gasket/seal style, and housing type against the removed element. Clean the housing interior, remove old gasket residue, and seat the new cartridge fully—bent pleats or a twisted seal create bypass paths immediately. Also called air filter element, intake filter cartridge, compressor air filter, inlet filter, suction filter.