The Most Complete Line of
Breather Filters, In Stock

1/8" thru 2" connection sizes
1 to 80 CFM flow ratings

Use the content guide below to help you navigate through our complete Breather brochure.

Why you need a Falls Filtration Breather
Features of the Falls Filtration Breather Filters
Designed for these typical applications
Which Media to Select
How to Order
Types of Breathers
Restriction vs. Flow
Technical Assistance

Why you need a Falls Filtration Breather
Breathers are used wherever there is a vented enclosure. The installation of a Falls Filtration Breather Filter in the air vent prevents dirt and other foreign matter from entering the enclosure. Most Falls Filtration Breathers are available with weatherhoods for outdoor applications. When used on gearboxes or differential housings, the Falls Filtration Breather prevents oil loss by retaining oil droplets and draining the oil back to the sump.  
  • Miniature    		MB Style
  • Low Profile    		LL style
  • Disc Type    		W style
  • Lampshade type    		LB style
  • Basic type    		OH STYLE
  • Hooded Metal type    		HS style
  • Hooded Plastic type    		HO style
    Falls Filtration Breather filters can help you assure system cleanliness. Whatever your requirements, Falls Filtration has the solution with its complete line of low-restriction, efficient and economical Breather Filters.

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    Features of the Falls Filtration Breather Filters


  • Choice of media — you select the optimum media for your particular application for long life, low restriction and high efficiency.
     
  • Choice of models — disposable, cleanable or replaceable- element models are available. You can select the most economical model for you operating conditions and maintenance schedules.
  • Weatherhooded models are available for outdoor applications.
  • Low profile designs allow maximum filtration area within minimal space.
  • High-capacity models assure system cleanliness under high contaminant loading conditions.
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    Falls Filtration Breather Filters are designed for use on the following typical applications:
  • Gear Boxes
  • Day Tanks
  • Hydraulic Reservoirs
  • Differential Housings
  • Transmissions
  • Small Compressor Air Intakes
  • Crankcases
  • Oil Storage tanks
  • Fuel oil tank vents
  • Machinery Housings
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    Which Media to Select:
    Polyester
  • Most economical media
  • Synthetic and disposable with very good efficiency
  • For temperature up to 300 degrees F
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    Knitted Mesh
  • Galvanized steel wire, knitted into a pad
  • Good efficiency with low restriction
  • Used in oily environments and/or high temperature conditions
  • Can be cleaned for re-use
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    Metal Screen
  • Galvanized woven steel wire*, crimped
        and layered into a cykindrical element
  • Very low restriction
  • The metal screen not only contains
         airborne containments, but also helps
         to prevent oil loss due to splash over
  • Can be cleaned for re-use
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    Pleated Paper
  • The cellulosic resin-impregnated media provides the
        highest degree for filtration of extremely fine dirt
  • Temperature range: -65 degrees to 250 degrees F
  • Can be cleaned for re-use
  • 99.4% efficient on A.C. fine dust
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    How to Order*:

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    Types of Breathers
    MB STYLE
    MINI BREATHERS
    One of our smallest, most economical breathers. All galvanized steel construction, including weatherhood. Disposable. Available in 1/8" to 1/2" MPT connection sizes.
    LL STYLE
    LOW PROFILE BREATHERS
    More media and longer life than the MB style, but still a small package size. All-steel housing and weatherhood, with baked grey enamel finish. Disposable. Available in 1/8" to 3/4" MPT connection sizes.
    W STYLE
    DISC BREATHERS
    Brass/bronze construction for corrosion resistance. An economical breather, designed to pressfit into a number of system applications. Available in 3/4" to 3 1/2" diameters.
    LB STYLE
    LAMP SHADE BREATHERS
    Three media types are offered for more design flexibility, with more media providing longer life than the MB or LL style breathers. All-steel housing and weatherhood with baked grey enamel finish. Available in 1/8" to 3/4" MPT connection sizes.
    OH STYLE
    BASIC BREATHERS
    An economical long-life breather that can be disposed after use. Available in three media types. Large enough for small engine or compressor air intake filtration. All galvanized steel housing. Base connection sizes range from 1/8" to 3/4" MPT.
    HS STYLE
    METAL BREATHERS
    Features high-capacity replaceable elements in three meida types. Inexpensive elements are easily changed without tools. The base has oil drain-back holes to control splash-over. The all-steel housing and weatherhood have a baked grey enamel finish. Available in 1/2" to 1 1/2" MPT connection sizes.
    HP STYLE
    PLASTIC BREATHERS
    The same elements and performance as the HS style, but with an inexpensive Rynite glass-reinforced plastic base construction. Has steel weatherhood with black enamel finis. Available in 3/4" to 2" MPT connection sizes.
    REPLACEMENT ELEMENTS FOR
    HS&HP SERIES UNITS

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    Technical Assistance
    Additional information is only a phone call away. Our customer Service Department can assist you on those special applications that require nonstandard materials, sizes or connection fittings.   In addition, our District Sales manager in your area can call on your facility to review your specific requirements. For technical assistance, please call (330) 928-4100.
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