AAF DuraCel XL60N Gas Turbine Box Filter 24" x 24" x 12" – Blend Nano Media – M6 / MERV 11
AAF DuraCel XL60N is a heavy-duty, high-efficiency box-style gas turbine inlet filter built for the rigors of centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, and engines exposed to severe surging or pulsation. The media pack is folded between corrugated aluminum separators inside a galvanized steel frame with spot-welded face guards and header flanges on both the air-entering and air-leaving sides, ensuring full-depth media loading and a low average operating resistance over a long service life.
The filter installs directly into standard 24x24x12 retaining frames without wire baskets — retaining clips are positioned on the header flange and tightened with an adjustable screw fastener. It is fully disposable and interchangeable with other AAF high-efficiency unit filters without altering the retaining device, and is rated for a wide humidity and temperature range typical of outdoor gas turbine inlet houses.
Technical Specifications
| Filter Style | Square/Rectangular Panel (Header Flange Box Filter) |
| Nominal Size | 24" x 24" x 12" |
| Actual Size | 592 x 592 x 292mm |
| Media Grade | XL60N |
| Media Type | Blend Nano Fiber |
| Efficiency Class (EN779) | M6 |
| MERV Rating (ASHRAE 52.2) | MERV 11 |
| Rated Airflow | 3,400 m³/h (2,000 CFM) |
| Initial Resistance at Rated Airflow | 140 Pa |
| Recommended Final Resistance | 450 Pa |
| Max Operating Temperature | -32°C to +70°C |
| Humidity Range | 0 to 100% Relative Humidity |
| Frame Material | Galvanized Steel |
| Gasket | Optional |
| Compatible Turbines | Universal — GE, Siemens, MHI, Solar, P&W, Kawasaki frames |
| Housing Compatibility | AAF and standard 24x24x12 filter retaining frames |
Cross-Reference
Shares the same 24x24x12 footprint as Koch Filter KF-SQ-12-2424-12 (ICF-12, MERV 12) in our own Square & Rectangular Panel Filters subcategory, as well as box-style high-efficiency gas turbine filters from Donaldson, Farr/Camfil, and Parker. The DuraCel XL series spans MERV 11 through MERV 14 in this same standard housing, giving buyers an efficiency upgrade path without changing frame hardware.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter Style | Square/Rectangular Panel |
| Media Grade | XL60N |
| MERV Rating | MERV 11 |
| Compatible Turbines | Universal |
| End Cap Configuration | Flange Mount |