Automotive Filter Descriptions

 

Circular or Cylindrical Filter - Single Stage - Prefix "UC"

  • First set of 2 or 3 digits of part number represent the outside diameter (in mm) of the original filter
  • Second set of 2 or 3 digits of part number represent the height (in mm) of the original filter
  • Expanded steel mesh support cage with edge beading
  • Cage may be either painted or plated if operating conditions require
  • Foam may be removed from cage for servicing 
  • Example: UC203 50
 

Circular or Cylindrical Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "UC"

  • Dimensions as per "UC" single stage above
  • Letter "S" at the end of the part number indicates a 2-stage filter with the second stage incorporated within the outside diameter measurement
  • Letters "ST" following the part number also indicates a 2-stage filter but with the second stage added to the outside diameter measurement
  • Cage as per "UC" single stage above
  • Both foams can be removed from cage for servicing
  • Example: UC355 100S or UC263 60ST
 

 Cyclindrical Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "KC"

  • Dimensions as per "UC" two stage above
  • "KC" filters are supplied with a press fit aluminium lid and grommet. 
  • Lid and foams can be removed for servicing
  • Cage as per "UC" single stage above
  • Example: KC150 203S

       

     

     Cylindrical Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "CKC"

    • Dimensions as per "UC" two stage above
    • "CKC" filters are supplied with a closed, press fit aluminium lid and bung. 
    • Lid and foams can be removed for servicing
    • Cage generally twin expanded mesh on polyol base with spacer foam
    • Example: CKC230 145S

     

     Oval Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "UL"

    • First set of 3 digits of part number represent the overall length (in mm) of the box section of the original filter
    • Second set of 2 or 3 digits of part number represent the height (in mm) of the original filter
    • Letter "S" at the end of the part number indicates a 2-stage filter with the second stage incorporated within the outside diameter measurement
    • Letters "ST" following the part number also indicates a 2-stage filter but with the second stage added to the outside diameter measurement
    • Expanded steel mesh support cage with edge beading
    • Foam may be removed from cage for servicing 
    • Example: UL365 70S

     

      Flat Panel Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "TT"

    • First set of 3 digits of part number represent the overall length (in mm) of the box section of the original filter
    • Second set of 3 digits of part number represent the width (in mm) of the box section of the original filter
    • Letter "S" at the end of the part number indicates a 2-stage filter with both foam stages being removable from the painted, metal case for servicing
    • Example: TT267 155S

     

     

      Flat Panel Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "UT"

    • First set of 3 digits of part number represent the overall length (in mm) of the box section of the original filter
    • Second set of 3 digits of part number represent the width (in mm) of the box section of the original filter
    • Bonded foam, envelope style with internal flat metal cage removable for servicing
    • This style of filter is designed for low volume production for use where the original filter airbox has poor sealing qualities
    • Example: UT298 152

     

     

     Flat Panel Filter - Multi Stage - Prefix "UF"

    • First set of 3 digits of part number represent the approximate length (in mm) of original filter
    • Second set of 3 digits of part number represent the approximate width (in mm) of original filter
    • This style of filter is multi-layered, usually 4, and is used to replace original filters of irregular shape and generally with a flat seal
    • Foam layers cannot be removed from filter cage.  Filter serviced by washing or brushing off dirt
    • Example: UF300 182
     

     Rectangular Filter - Prefix "UR"

    • First set of 3 digits of part number represent the approximate length (in mm) of original filter
    • Second set of 3 digits of part number represent the approximate width (in mm) of original filter
    • Internal cage as for "UC" style filters
    • Letters "ST" following the part number indicate a 2-stage filter but with the second stage added to the outside diameter measurement
    • Foam(s) removable from cage for servicing
    • Example: UR172 55ST
       

       Round Flat Panel Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "UTC"

      • 3 digits within part number represent the diameter (in mm) of box section of original filter
      • Letter "S" at the end of the part number indicates a 2-stage filter with 2nd stage foam being removable from the cage for servicing
      • Accompanying photograph shows "UTC"-style filter alongside original filter
      • Example: UTC 205S
         

         Top Hat Style Filter - Two Stage - Prefix "ULA"

        • 3 digits within Part number are manufacturer's numbering only
        • Inner foam layer is bonded to both top and bottom filter lids
        • Outer foam layer can be removed from cage for servicing
        • Example: ULA 344S