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Mechanical Air Filters

Filter media, at the microscopic level, consists of an interlocking network of fibers that appear quite porous.

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mechanical air filter

This porosity is necessary to allow air to pass through the unit with minimal pressure drop. The interlocking fibers of the material form a web that captures particles in the air stream.

Mechanical air filters are typically found next to your furnace in your home.

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