PFI1 sintered stainless steel pre-filters up to 14 bar

The PFI1 sintered pre-filter has an element made of sintered stainless steel 1.4404 and traps solid particles larger than 1 µm. The element is made entirely of stainless steel and, like the housing, withstands up to +150 °C.
The PFI1 filter comes in 13 sizes (G 1/4" to DN100) with flows of 1,250 to 84,000 l/min at 7 bar; working pressure up to 14 bar, sizes from DN100 up to 10 bar. It is one of the stages of the PF filters — the housing is the same for all stages, only the element differs.
PFI1 filters by size
The size determines the connection and the flow. Each size has its own PF range spare element.
| PFI1 filters and spare elements by size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter | Connection | l/min at 7 bar | Nm³/h at 7 bar | Height A × diameter C | Weight | Spare element |
| PFI1-005 | G 1/4" | 1,250 | 75 | 206 × 76.1 mm | 1.8 kg | PFI1-005V |
| PFI1-007 | G 3/8" | 1,750 | 105 | 236 × 76.1 mm | 2 kg | PFI1-007V |
| PFI1-010 | G 1/2" | 2,500 | 150 | 239 × 76.1 mm | 2.1 kg | PFI1-010V |
| PFI1-018 | G 3/4" | 3,750 | 225 | 263 × 76.1 mm | 2.2 kg | PFI1-018V |
| PFI1-030 | G 1" | 5,250 | 315 | 280 × 88.9 mm | 3 kg | PFI1-030V |
| PFI1-047 | G 1 1/4" | 7,000 | 420 | 349 × 88.9 mm | 3.4 kg | PFI1-047V |
| PFI1-070 | G 1 1/2" | 10,000 | 600 | 376 × 114.3 mm | 4.6 kg | PFI1-070V |
| PFI1-094 | G 2" | 15,000 | 900 | 445 × 114.3 mm | 5.2 kg | PFI1-094V |
| PFI1-150 | G 2" | 21,000 | 1,260 | 572 × 114.3 mm | 6 kg | PFI1-150V |
| PFI1-175 | G 2 1/2" | 28,000 | 1,680 | 736 × 139.7 mm | 9.6 kg | PFI1-175V |
| PFI1-200 | G 3" | 40,000 | 2,400 | 979 × 139.7 mm | 13.7 kg | PFI1-200V |
| PFI1-240 | G 3" | 60,000 | 3,600 | 1,041 × 168.3 mm | 18.5 kg | PFI1-240V |
| PFI1-450 | DN100 flange | 84,000 | 5,040 | 981 × 219.1 mm | 56 kg | 3× PFI1-175V |
The flows apply to a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of +20 °C. Dimensions and weights according to the manufacturer’s technical data sheet; you will find further data on the product page of each filter.
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When to use it
The sintered pre-filter is suitable where the air is warmer: the stainless steel element withstands up to +150 °C, microfibre elements only +120 °C. It does not trap oil; the manufacturer does not state an ISO 8573-1 class for it.
Where to place it

After the PFN5 basic filter, before the PFM fine pre-filter.
Flow by pressure
The catalogue flows apply to a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of +20 °C. At a different pressure, they are multiplied by the correction factor: 1.88 at 14 bar.
| PFI1 filter flow in l/min by pressure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (connection) | 4 bar | 7 bar | 10 bar | 14 bar |
| 005 (G 1/4") | 788 | 1,250 | 1,725 | 2,350 |
| 007 (G 3/8") | 1,103 | 1,750 | 2,415 | 3,290 |
| 010 (G 1/2") | 1,575 | 2,500 | 3,450 | 4,700 |
| 018 (G 3/4") | 2,363 | 3,750 | 5,175 | 7,050 |
| 030 (G 1") | 3,308 | 5,250 | 7,245 | 9,870 |
| 047 (G 1 1/4") | 4,410 | 7,000 | 9,660 | 13,160 |
| 070 (G 1 1/2") | 6,300 | 10,000 | 13,800 | 18,800 |
| 094 (G 2") | 9,450 | 15,000 | 20,700 | 28,200 |
| 150 (G 2") | 13,230 | 21,000 | 28,980 | 39,480 |
| 175 (G 2 1/2") | 17,640 | 28,000 | 38,640 | 52,640 |
| 200 (G 3") | 25,200 | 40,000 | 55,200 | 75,200 |
| 240 (G 3") | 37,800 | 60,000 | 82,800 | 112,800 |
| 450 (DN100 flange) | 52,920 | 84,000 | 115,920 | – |
Element, condensate drainage and maintenance

A PF range element is fitted in the housing — for example, the PFI1-010V for the PFI1-010. The same element also fits the WFITI1-010 and WFIFI1-010. Flanged filters from DN100 have several elements — their number is given in the table for each size. Element working temperature +1.5 to +150 °C.
The filter is supplied with an element, without a condensate drain. For PF filters, the manufacturer offers the AOK20SS stainless steel float drain up to 20 bar and +65 °C. The drain outlet in the bottom has a G 1/4" thread, G 1" for the flanged sizes.
Replace the element at least once every 12 months. Once a year, also check the housing for visible damage.
Accessories for PFI1 filters
The same stage in other ranges
Stage I1 also comes in the WFITI1 filters up to 14 bar and WFIFI1 filters up to 14 bar. The elements are the same for all ranges.
Ventilek’s tip
Stainless steel up to +150 °C. The sintered element is made of stainless steel 1.4404 and withstands the same temperature as the housing. For oil aerosol, a fine pre-filter M goes after it.
- What filtration rating does the PFI1 pre-filter have?
- The element traps particles larger than 1 µm. The manufacturer does not state an ISO 8573-1 class for it.
- Does it also trap oil?
- No. Oil aerosol is handled by the fine pre-filter M.
- What temperature does it withstand?
- The element and the housing up to +150 °C.
- When should the element be replaced?
- At least once every 12 months.
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