Air filters we manufacture
Seven filter families, built in-house in Claremore, Oklahoma. Every line and efficiency is listed below. Pick a family for its details and spec sheet.
V-bank Filters
Rigid V-bank filters that handle high airflow at low resistance.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 4V Synthetic | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 13, MERV 16, HEPA E12 |
| 4V Glass | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 13, MERV 15 |
| 2V Synthetic | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 13, MERV 16 |
Minipleat Panel Filters
Thin, high-efficiency panels that fit tight spaces.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 2 inch deep | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 8, MERV 10, MERV 11, MERV 13, MERV 15 |
| 4 inch deep | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 8, MERV 10, MERV 11, MERV 13, MERV 15 |
| Air purifier panels, bev-board frame | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 16 minipleat and MERV 16 carbon, 2 to 5 inches deep |
- Standard frame or header frame
- Bev-board is a moisture-resistant beverage board (paperboard) frame used on air purifier panels
Pocket Filters
Multi-pocket filters with high dust-holding capacity.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket filters | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 11, MERV 13 |
Pre Filters
The first stage. They capture larger particles so the filters behind them last longer.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Full line | Specs on request Request specs |
Pleated Panel Filters
The workhorse panel filter for buildings and data halls.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Self-supporting | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 8, MERV 10, MERV 11, MERV 13 |
| Wire-backed | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 8, MERV 10, MERV 11, MERV 13 |
| 52.2 Appendix J | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 11A and 13A |
Industrial Cartridge Filters
Cartridges for fume, smoke, and process air. Many sizes, shapes, pans, and flanges available.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Nanofiber | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 15, MERV 16 |
| Standard | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 10/11 |
| Spunbond | Specs on request Request specs | |
| ePTFE | Specs on request Request specs | |
| Anti-static | Specs on request Request specs |
- Many sizes, shapes, pans, and flanges available
GT / Power Gen Cartridge Filters
Inlet cartridges for gas turbines. Cylinder and conical sets, plus cylinders-only for the LM6000.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse, cellulose | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 15, MERV 16 |
| Pulse, synthetic | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 15 |
| Static, synthetic | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 15, MERV 16 |
| Static, HEPA | 81011131516E12H13 | HEPA E12, HEPA H13 |
- Cylinder and conical sets
- Cylinders-only for the LM6000
Amaize Air biobased filters
Biobased filters with nanofiber media, from MERV 8A to MERV 16A.
| Line | Efficiency range | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Amaize Air Pleated Panels | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 8A, 11A, 13A |
| Amaize Air MP Minipleat Panels | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 11A, 13A, 16A |
| Amaize Air V-bank | 81011131516E12H13 | MERV 11A, 13A, 16A |
What does a rating actually catch?
Pick a rating to see the minimum share of particles it must capture in each size range, and every Braden filter built to it.
Minimums from ASHRAE Standard 52.2 (MERV) and EN 1822 (HEPA, at the most penetrating particle size).
MERV 13
Braden filters at this rating
- V-banks, 4V Synthetic
- V-banks, 4V Glass
- V-banks, 2V Synthetic
- Minipleat Panels, 2 inch deep
- Minipleat Panels, 4 inch deep
- Pocket Filters
- Pleated Panels, Self-supporting
- Pleated Panels, Wire-backed
- Pleated Panels, 52.2 Appendix J (MERV 13A)
- Amaize Air Pleated Panels (MERV 13A)
- Amaize Air MP Minipleat Panels (MERV 13A)
- Amaize Air V-bank (MERV 13A)
How to read the ratings
The bars on this site place each filter on one scale, from MERV 8 to HEPA H13. Here is what those ratings mean.
- MERV
- Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, defined by ASHRAE Standard 52.2. The scale runs from 1 to 16, and a higher number means the filter captures a larger share of fine particles. Braden manufactures filters from MERV 8 to MERV 16.
- MERV-A
- A rating with an A suffix, such as MERV 13A, was tested using Appendix J of ASHRAE 52.2. The filter is conditioned before testing, so the rating shows its efficiency without any temporary electrostatic charge.
- HEPA E12 and H13
- HEPA classes from the European standard EN 1822. An E12 filter captures at least 99.5 percent of particles at the most penetrating particle size, and an H13 filter at least 99.95 percent. Braden manufactures up to HEPA H13.
- Minimum efficiency by particle size
- ASHRAE 52.2 sets minimum capture for three particle size ranges: E1 is 0.3 to 1 micron, E2 is 1 to 3 microns, E3 is 3 to 10 microns. MERV 8: E3 at least 70 percent. MERV 10: E2 at least 50 percent, E3 at least 85 percent. MERV 11: E2 at least 65 percent, E3 at least 85 percent. MERV 13: E1 at least 50 percent, E2 at least 85 percent, E3 at least 90 percent. MERV 14: E1 at least 75 percent, E2 at least 90 percent, E3 at least 95 percent. MERV 15: E1 at least 85 percent, E2 at least 90 percent, E3 at least 95 percent. MERV 16: E1, E2, and E3 each at least 95 percent.
- Nanofiber
- A layer of extremely fine fibers on the media surface that captures fine particles mechanically, on the surface, with low resistance to airflow. Braden uses nanofiber media in its industrial cartridges and Amaize Air filters.
Not sure which filter fits?
Send a part number or describe your system. A Braden specialist matches it and sends a quote.