Filtration - Stauff USA
Centro’s Filtration division helps businesses run smoothly by providing high-quality filtration solutions that remove contaminants, protect equipment, and improve product quality. Whether air or liquid filtr...
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Filter Elements
Compressed air filter elements are integral components within filtration systems, designed to remove impurities, contaminants, and particles from compressed air. These elements are crucial in ensuring that the compressed air remains clean and free from pollutants, safeguarding the integrity of pneumatic equipment and various applications. Compressed air filter elements are versatile and applicable across various industries where air quality is paramount.
Hydraulic Filters
Hydraulic filters are components designed to remove contaminants from hydraulic fluids, for a smooth and efficient operation of hydraulic systems. These filters protect critical components such as pumps, valves, and actuators from damage caused by particles, water, and other impurities, reducing wear and extending equipment life. Available in a variety of types, including suction, pressure, and return-line filters, they are tailored to meet specific system requirements and performance needs. At Centro, we provide high-quality hydraulic filters that help maintain system reliability and reduce downtime. Contact us to learn more about our hydraulic filtration solutions.
Desiccant Breathers
Desiccant breathers are essential for maintaining fluid purity and equipment reliability by preventing moisture and contaminants from entering storage tanks and machinery. They use desiccant materials to effectively absorb moisture and particles from incoming air, extending fluid lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. Explore our desiccant breather solutions or contact us to speak to a product expert.
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Pressure Filter Element Inorganic Glass Fibre 3 µm
$246.57$268.01
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 3.86 in Length 6.30 in G3/4 BSP Male
$326.68$355.08
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 3.86 in Length 8.66 in G3/4 BSP Male
$584.47$635.29
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 5.12 in Length 10.16 in G1-1/4 BSP Male
$776.55$844.07
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 5.12 in Length 13.98 in G1-1/4 BSP Male
$1,042.20$1,132.82
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Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 093 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$65.60$71.30
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Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 096 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$98.14$106.67
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Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 121 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$143.06$155.50
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Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 122 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$239.12$259.91
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 3.86 in Length 8.66 in G3/4 BSP Male with Check Valves
$644.11$700.11
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) 1/3 Active Carbon and 2/3 Standard Drying Agent for Binding Oil Mist Diameter 3.86 in Length 6.30 in G3/4 BSP Male
$731.56$795.17
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Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) 1/3 Active Carbon and 2/3 Standard Drying Agent for Binding Oil Mist Diameter 5.12 in Length 10.16 in G1-1/4 BSP Male
$848.08$921.82
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The Stauff 1020010128 is a Filter Element. This product serves professionals across construction equipment, industrial automation, and wind energy sectors. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020010128 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$2,101.88$2,284.65
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Engineered by Stauff, the 1020012963 is a Filter Element. This product serves professionals across industrial automation, marine, and wind energy sectors. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020012963 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$306.22$332.84
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Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013116 is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across mobile machinery, hydraulics, and construction equipment sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. It is designed to comply with applicable SAE and DIN requirements.
$24.56$26.69
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The Stauff 1020013117 is a Spin On Element. Typical applications span industrial automation, marine, and mobile machinery environments. Stauff products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. This product meets relevant ISO and SAE standards.
$50.55$54.94
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Part number 1020013321 from Stauff is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across marine, mobile machinery, and construction equipment sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$165.57$179.96
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The Stauff 1020013438 is a Filter Element Italy. It is commonly found in construction equipment, hydraulics, and wind energy applications. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020013438 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant DIN and SAE standards.
$169.00$183.69
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Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013521 is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across hydraulics, mobile machinery, and wind energy sectors. The 1020013521 reflects Stauff's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$140.28$152.47
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The Stauff 1020013522 is a Spin On Element. Typical applications span construction equipment, wind energy, and mobile machinery environments. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020013522 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$132.87$144.42
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The 1020013523 from Stauff is a Spin On Element. It is commonly found in marine, mobile machinery, and wind energy applications. Stauff products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide.
$132.87$144.42
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The 1020013524 from Stauff is a Spin On Element. It is commonly found in construction equipment, wind energy, and mobile machinery applications. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. This product meets relevant SAE and DIN standards.
$165.57$179.96
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Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013525 is a Spin On Element. Typical applications span mobile machinery, construction equipment, and hydraulics environments. The 1020013525 reflects Stauff's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$57.83$62.85
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Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013526 is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across mobile machinery, wind energy, and marine sectors. Stauff products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide.
$67.48$73.34
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Pressure Filter Element Inorganic Glass Fibre 3 µm
$246.57$268.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 3.86 in Length 6.30 in G3/4 BSP Male
$326.68$355.08
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 3.86 in Length 8.66 in G3/4 BSP Male
$584.47$635.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 5.12 in Length 10.16 in G1-1/4 BSP Male
$776.55$844.07
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 5.12 in Length 13.98 in G1-1/4 BSP Male
$1,042.20$1,132.82
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 093 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$65.60$71.30
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 096 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$98.14$106.67
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 121 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$143.06$155.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Drying Agent Refill Material for Desiccant Breather Size 122 (Air-Tight Packaging) 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve
$239.12$259.91
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) Standard Drying Agent Material 25% Silica Gel and 75% Molecular Sieve Diameter 3.86 in Length 8.66 in G3/4 BSP Male with Check Valves
$644.11$700.11
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) 1/3 Active Carbon and 2/3 Standard Drying Agent for Binding Oil Mist Diameter 3.86 in Length 6.30 in G3/4 BSP Male
$731.56$795.17
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Particle & Desiccant Breather (Robust Design) 1/3 Active Carbon and 2/3 Standard Drying Agent for Binding Oil Mist Diameter 5.12 in Length 10.16 in G1-1/4 BSP Male
$848.08$921.82
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1020010128 is a Filter Element. This product serves professionals across construction equipment, industrial automation, and wind energy sectors. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020010128 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$2,101.88$2,284.65
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Stauff, the 1020012963 is a Filter Element. This product serves professionals across industrial automation, marine, and wind energy sectors. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020012963 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$306.22$332.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013116 is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across mobile machinery, hydraulics, and construction equipment sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. It is designed to comply with applicable SAE and DIN requirements.
$24.56$26.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1020013117 is a Spin On Element. Typical applications span industrial automation, marine, and mobile machinery environments. Stauff products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide. This product meets relevant ISO and SAE standards.
$50.55$54.94
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Part number 1020013321 from Stauff is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across marine, mobile machinery, and construction equipment sectors. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards.
$165.57$179.96
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1020013438 is a Filter Element Italy. It is commonly found in construction equipment, hydraulics, and wind energy applications. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020013438 is built to perform under real-world conditions. This product meets relevant DIN and SAE standards.
$169.00$183.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013521 is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across hydraulics, mobile machinery, and wind energy sectors. The 1020013521 reflects Stauff's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$140.28$152.47
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Stauff 1020013522 is a Spin On Element. Typical applications span construction equipment, wind energy, and mobile machinery environments. Backed by Stauff's commitment to quality, the 1020013522 is built to perform under real-world conditions. It is designed to comply with applicable ISO and DIN requirements.
$132.87$144.42
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 1020013523 from Stauff is a Spin On Element. It is commonly found in marine, mobile machinery, and wind energy applications. Stauff products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide.
$132.87$144.42
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 1020013524 from Stauff is a Spin On Element. It is commonly found in construction equipment, wind energy, and mobile machinery applications. Stauff is recognized globally for engineering products that meet strict performance standards. This product meets relevant SAE and DIN standards.
$165.57$179.96
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013525 is a Spin On Element. Typical applications span mobile machinery, construction equipment, and hydraulics environments. The 1020013525 reflects Stauff's long-standing reputation for quality and innovation.
$57.83$62.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Engineered by Stauff, the 1020013526 is a Spin On Element. This product serves professionals across mobile machinery, wind energy, and marine sectors. Stauff products are trusted by engineers and specifiers worldwide.
$67.48$73.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- Industrial filtration is the process of removing unwanted contaminants — solid particles, liquids, gases, and biological material — from air, water, process fluids, and gas streams in manufacturing and processing facilities. It is important because contamination directly impacts product quality, equipment life, worker safety, and regulatory compliance. Without effective filtration, particulates damage pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and instrumentation; airborne dust creates explosion hazards and respiratory risks; and product contamination leads to batch rejection, customer complaints, and regulatory violations. Filtration technologies span a wide range — from simple Y-strainers that catch pipe debris to sub-micron cartridge filters that purify pharmaceutical-grade liquids, from bag filters handling high-volume process streams to coalescing filters that remove oil aerosols from compressed air. The right filtration strategy protects capital equipment, ensures product meets specification, keeps workers safe, and helps facilities comply with EPA, OSHA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Choosing the right filter starts with four questions: what are you filtering (liquid, gas, air, or steam), what contaminants are you removing (particles, oil, water, biological material), what particle size must be captured (measured in microns), and what flow rate and pressure does the system require? For liquid filtration, bag filters and cartridge filters are the primary options — bag filters handle higher flow rates and larger particle loads cost-effectively, while cartridge filters provide finer filtration down to sub-micron levels. For gas and compressed air filtration, particulate filters remove solid particles, coalescing filters remove oil and water aerosols, and adsorption filters remove oil vapor and odors. For pipeline protection, strainers (Y-strainers and basket strainers) are installed upstream of pumps, valves, and instruments to catch large debris. For airborne dust and particulate, dust collectors with cartridge or bag filtration media capture contaminants at the source. The operating environment, chemical compatibility, temperature, and regulatory requirements further narrow the selection to the correct filter type, media material, and housing configuration.
- A micron rating indicates the size of the smallest particles a filter is designed to capture, measured in micrometers (µm). One micron is one-millionth of a meter — for reference, a human hair is roughly 70 microns in diameter, and bacteria are typically 0.5 to 5 microns. Filters are available from coarse ratings (100–200 microns for large debris) down to sub-micron ratings (0.01–1 micron for fine particulate, oil aerosols, and biological contaminants). Selecting the right micron rating depends on what you are protecting downstream and the quality specification your process requires. A coarse strainer (40–100 microns) upstream of a pump protects the pump from pipe scale and debris. A 5–25 micron bag or cartridge filter in a process line removes visible particulates. A 1 micron or finer cartridge filter is needed for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, or electronics manufacturing applications where product purity standards are stringent. Also consider whether you need a nominal rating (captures a percentage of particles at the stated size) or an absolute rating (captures virtually all particles at the stated size) — absolute-rated filters provide higher assurance for critical applications.
- Filter replacement or cleaning frequency depends on the contaminant load, flow rate, filter type, and how you monitor filter condition. The most reliable indicator is differential pressure — the pressure drop across the filter measured between the inlet and outlet. A clean filter has a low differential pressure; as the filter captures contaminants, the media becomes increasingly restricted and the differential pressure rises. Most filter housings include differential pressure gauges or ports for gauges. When the differential pressure reaches the manufacturer's recommended maximum (typically 15–35 psi for liquid filters, 2–10 psi for gas filters), the filter element should be replaced or cleaned. Operating beyond the maximum differential pressure risks filter bypass, media collapse, or contaminant breakthrough. In practice, many facilities establish a time-based replacement schedule as a baseline (monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually depending on conditions) and supplement it with differential pressure monitoring. Applications with highly variable contaminant loads benefit most from continuous differential pressure monitoring with alarms set at warning and change-out thresholds.