If your business is involved in manufacturing, industrial or commercial projects, then you're probably familiar with the term MERV. MERV or MERV ratings stands for "Minimum Efficiency Ratings Value." It's a standard measurement for residential and commercial filters...
When you're choosing industrial air filters, there are several considerations to take into account. These include resistance, capacity and efficiency. Air Resistance and Motor Efficiency Anything that gets in the way of air flow, even something beneficial like...
There are three things that good-quality filter frames have in common. Look for filters in frames that offer: Easy installation Leak prevention Durability A filter is only as good as its frame. Frames aren't just to hold filtration material in place. The right frame...
Although in most cases replacement filters are fairly easy to find, every so often, there's one that's elusive. And of course, it just happens to be the exact one that you need. You really can't "make do" with just any filter. The size has to be right; the materials...
While it can seem like an unnecessary expense to replace or clean commercial filters at regular intervals, the true cost savings of your commercial filters outweighs the investment in new ones. How so? Consider the following: Prevents damage: Commercial filters keep...
Businesses are always looking to save money, and companies using commercial filters often look at ways to shave a few dollars off their filter costs to improve their bottom line. There are a few ways you can do this: Work with a well-established supplier of commercial...
Custom air filters offer the flexibility of matching filter materials to the tasks at hand. They're also necessary when filter models are discontinued, or an unusual size or shape is needed for a particular task. Here's an example of when custom filters come in handy....
One of the most common misconceptions about air filters is that they're intended to improve air quality. They can, but most air filters are used to screen particles out of the air before they enter equipment. Particles such as dust and lint can damage sensitive...
Industrial air filters must perform well under difficult conditions. Unlike an office building, shopping mall or another commercial environment where the temperature and humidity remain fairly constant, industrial air filters must withstand greater temperature...
Why are some filter frames plastic while others are metal? It depends on the application. Plastic is lighter, flexible, works well in high moisture, but limits the media that can be used (you can’t use glass media in plastic frames). Also, plastic frames require media...
For over 80 years Twin City Filter has been a family business providing both filter service and filter sales. We began serving the Greater Twin Cities Metro Area and grew into a coast to coast, border to border business.
We provide filters, custom filters and service to contractors, office complexes, condos, business parks, colleges, and other industrial, commercial and residential developments.