Why an Air Filtration System is So Important

An average Heavy Duty Diesel truck engine requires between 3,650 to 5,600 gallons (13,000 to 20,000 litres) of air to burn just one liter of fuel. However, this air is polluted with all kinds of contaminants, such as fumes, dust, smog and other particles. Like temperature and humidity, these particles are not always visible to the eye, but they are harmful to the engine. They diminish the purity of the air and can lead to severe damage of all engine components. Under normal highway conditions, the air consumed by a 16 litre engine contains almost 20 kilograms of dirt/contaminants per 62,500 miles (100,000 kilometers).

Don't Compromise On Air Filtration

There is no room for compromise. The air intake is an open loop system, and the air filter only has one opportunity to filter the contaminant out of the intake air. Air filters are essential for heavy duty diesel engines, and the air that these engines "breathe" needs to be as clean as possible. Poor air quality will significantly impact the performance of a diesel engine.

Plugged air filters reduce engine performance, create higher fuel consumption, increase exhaust fumes and are harmful to the environment. Air filters deliver optimized air quality and provide the best overall performance and service life.

To properly perform its function of reducing wear and extending engine life, the air filter must filter 100% of the pre-combustion air and remove as much contaminant of any and every particle size as it can to a very high final efficiency. Sooner or later, the choice of the right filter for the right application can make a substantial difference in wear rate, cost and performance of your diesel engine.

How to Select an Air Cleaner:

Determine the Requirements
- Establish the air flow required
- Refer to engine data sheet or contact engine manufacturer
Establish the maximum allowable initial restriction
- Refer to engine data sheet or contact engine manufacturer
- If no information is available, use the 150 mm H20, 1.5 kPa or 6" H20 rule of thumb as a guide
Determine the Class of Air Cleaner: If in doubt always over-specify
What type of application/ environment will it operate in?
- Light duty (single stage air cleaner) >>> On highway, inside/outside use with clean air
- Medium duty (2 stage air cleaner) >>> On/off highway, inside/outside use with dust in the air
- Heavy duty (2 stage air cleaner with safety element) >>> Off road equipment with heavy dust in the air
Select an Appropriate Air Cleaner
- Examine the flow versus restriction curves to determine the restriction at your given flow rate
- Check the dimensional data to ensure it will fit the customers application
- Overall size
- Inlet and outlet size and positioning
Determine the Accessories Needed
- Mounting bracket(s)
- Weather hood
- Restriction Indicator
- Sy-Klone™ pre-cleaner
- Rubber elbows, hump hoses and hose clamps etc.