Pleated air filters are effective filters because they are made of pleats, creating a higher surface area than other filters. This increases the contact area between the filter and the air, allowing for more air to flow through the filter than other types because there is more room within the filter to capture debris.
Non-pleated filters are made of a single sheet of material; such as paper or plastic. They are often very cheap and reliable. They are often used in home items such as vacuum cleaners and air fresheners and in industries, such as metalworking and brewing.
To make sure you choose the best one for your tools, here are three important factors you should compare between them.
Microscopic Airborne Particle Capture Levels
The microscopic airborne particulate capture level of pleated air filters is almost often at 99.97% because the filter has one LAYER of air pass through it before another layer of air enters it. This almost often guarantees that there is a 99% chance that the filter will trap all particulates.
The capture level of a non-pleated filter is typically much lower than that of a pleated filter because it does not have the same surface area. The size of the particles which a non-pleated filter can capture is typically much smaller than those captured by a pleated filter because it does not have the same surface area.
MERV Ratings
The higher the MERV rating, the more efficient the air filter will be. A higher MERV rating also lets the air filter capture and remove airborne particles and allergens more effectively.
Pleated air filters have very high MERV ratings, allowing them to remove dust mites, germs, and microscopic pollen and trap them.
Non-pleated ones have adequate MERV ratings that guarantee better airflow at the expense of average filtering.
Affordability
Pleated air filters last much longer than the average non-pleated air filter, and the pleats in the filter allow for more surface area to trap debris. This is what makes them a better investment. The cost difference is due to the pleated air filter's ability to hold significantly more dirt particles.
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