Global Filtration Research and Development

The Affinia Global Filtration Group has a long and distinguished history of innovation, including paradigm shifting breakthroughs, such as invention of the first spin-on oil filter more than 50 years ago. Research and development efforts today focus on finding new ways of extending the useful life of filters, while assuring engine protection and high performance. Filtration innovations are resulting in new products for water, wind energy and non-vehicle applications.

New forms of synthetic filtration media are a key focus of R&D, resulting in vastly improved particulate retention efficiency without sacrificing filter capacity. Affinia filtration engineers are customizing the performance characteristics of synthetic media to provide the best flow vs. restriction profiles, efficiency capability and contaminant holding capacities.

 

In terms of air filtration, Affinia filtration specialists are designing air filters with precisely embossed pleats, stabilization beads and various media basis weights that maximize filtration media surface areas. With greater media surface area, filters can trap more contaminants while maintaining low air flow restriction for efficient engine performance.