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Cog Belts or V-Belts?
Ever wonder why cog belts have become so popular, or why cog belts can often give better performance than V-belts in some systems? It’s simple physics. Cog belts have a toothed surface that grips around the sheave more tightly than smooth V-belts. Cog belts can also...
Expert Belt Suppliers in the Twin Cities Area
Twin City Filter Service became belt suppliers several years ago thanks to customer requests that we begin selling belts. Today, you can buy belts from us just as you can buy filters. We offer the same fast, friendly service and great selection as belt suppliers that...
Fast Replacement Filters for Commercial and Residential Needs
When you’re at a job site and need replacement filters, you need them fast. You need them today, not next week or next month. The faster you can get filters installed, the faster you can get back on the road to your next customer. Twin City Filter Service stocks a...
Industrial Air Filters During Flu Season
Although cold and flu season seems far away, there are steps you can take to monitor your industrial air filters and systems now to prevent problems later. Colds, influenza and other viruses can be easily spread in commercial buildings where air tends to re-circulate...
Belt Suppliers in the Midwest
Having a steady, reliable source of belts for your HVAC needs is critical to keeping your plant running smoothly. Sure, belt suppliers aren’t glamorous...but when you think about it, your company’s belt supplier is just as important as the company who delivers fuel...
Cottonwood Filters Screen Out More Than Just Cottonwood Debris
They’re called “cottonwood filters” because cottonwood seeds are everywhere during the spring and summer. That’s when cottonwood trees send seed filaments through the air, and these can get drawn into rooftop units and air intake openings on cooling towers. If you...
Where Are Cog Belts Used? Everywhere!
Just about anywhere you look, some kind of belt system is at work making life easier. Cog belts are special, precision belts. In fact, if you Google “define cog belt,” it will answer “a timing belt”. In some cases, health and safety depends upon it. For instance, cog...
Industrial Filters for Heavy-Duty Applications
Manufacturers have different industrial filter needs than other commercial uses. Cartridge filters for heavy-duty applications provide superior filtration to protect the manufacturing environment from particulates that can damage the quality of end products. Twin City...
How Can Cottonwood Filters Help Your Business Save Money?
Did you know that cottonwood filters can help your business save money? Cottonwood filters are screens that fit over air intake systems. During the spring and summer months in certain parts of the country, cottonwood trees shed their white, fluffy seed pods. These...
The Right Filter Frames Add Stability, Reduce Air Pressure Drop
The right filter frames for your system add stability to the filter. They also reduce air pressure drop. By choosing the right filter frames for your system and its needs, you’ll help your system run more effectively and efficiently. Types of Filter Frames There are...
About Us
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.
Speed, Accuracy, Quality and Value
We provide filters, custom filters and service to contractors, office complexes, condos, business parks, colleges, and other industrial, commercial and residential developments.