AAF DuraShield SN Gas Turbine Conical/Cylindrical Cartridge Set – Cone Ø444/324mm + Cylinder Ø324mm, 660mm – Synthetic Nanofiber Media – MERV 15 / F9
AAF DuraShield SN is a high-efficiency synthetic cartridge filter engineered to protect gas turbines with sustained F9 (MERV 15) initial efficiency. It is supplied as a matched two-stage Conical/Cylindrical set: a tapered conical element (Ø444mm large end / Ø324mm small end) paired with a constant-diameter 324mm cylindrical element, both 660mm in length (approx. 17.5″/12.75″ OD x 26″ L), installed together in the same housing position. The 100% synthetic nanofiber outer layer is suited to high dust load environments with effective pulse cleaning recovery.
The DuraShield SN media is a multilayer construction combining an inorganic depth-loading synthetic with a polymer-based carrier layer that stabilizes the pleats during forming, producing well-formed V-pleat geometry for even particle loading and low obstruction to airflow. The media is hydrophobic and will not swell when saturated from prolonged high humidity, mist, or fog, and the cartridge uses a positive sealing gasket to remove any risk of air bypass.
Technical Specifications
| Filter Style | Conical/Cylindrical Cartridge Set |
| Conical Element OD | Ø444mm (large) / Ø324mm (small) – approx. 17.5″ / 12.75″ |
| Cylindrical Element OD | Ø324mm – approx. 12.75″ |
| Length (each element) | 660mm – approx. 26″ |
| Media Grade | DuraShield SN |
| Media Type | Synthetic (Nanofiber Layer) |
| Efficiency Class (EN779) | F9 |
| MERV Rating (ASHRAE 52.2) | MERV 15 |
| Rated Airflow (Set) | 2,550 m³/h |
| Rated Initial Resistance (Set) | 200 Pa |
| End Caps Material | Galvanized Steel or Stainless Steel (option) |
| In/Outside Liner | Galvanized Steel or Stainless Steel (option) |
| Gasket Material | EPDM |
| Sealant | Polyurethane |
| Burst Strength | > 6,250 Pa |
| Max Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Humidity Range | 0 to 100% Relative Humidity |
| Compatible Turbines | Universal — GE, Siemens, MHI, Solar, P&W, Kawasaki frames |
| Housing Compatibility | AAF and standard gas turbine inlet retaining frames |
Cross-Reference
Shares the same approx. 12.75″ OD / 26″ length cylindrical-element family used across many Koch Filter cylindrical cartridges (ICF-12, ICF-11SB) in our catalog. DuraShield SN's nanofiber outer layer targets high-dust-plus-humidity environments where standard synthetic or blended media lose efficiency over time.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter Style | Conical/Cylindrical Cartridge |
| Media Grade | DuraShield SN |
| MERV Rating | MERV 15 / F9 |
| Compatible Turbines | Universal |
| Housing Compatibility | AAF |