A core washable media, in any custom size
Aluminum mesh is one of the three metals Airsan builds washable air filters from — available across the permanent metal filter line and made to any custom size, panel or cylindrical.
Aluminum Filter Options
Panel Filters
Aluminum construction across the permanent metal family, made to any custom size.
Permanent metal air filters →Cylindrical Elements
Aluminum cylindrical filters made to order in custom diameters and lengths for intakes.
Cylindrical air filters →Mist Eliminators
Type AFD mist eliminators are available in aluminum for moisture and oil mist applications.
Type AFD →Oil mist eliminators →
Custom Aluminum Builds
Alternative metals and custom dimensions are listed custom options — built to your spec.
Custom air filters →Cleaning & Service
Aluminum filters follow the same regimen as all Airsan permanent metal filters: wash at least once per month, then apply Film-Cor recharging adhesive after cleaning — the tackifier is what makes metal filters effective. With proper care that means at least 5 years of service, often more. See the full washable air filter routine.
Choosing Your Metal: Aluminum vs. Stainless vs. Galvanized
All three metals wash and reuse the same way — the environment picks the metal.
| Stainless steel | Aluminum | Galvanized steel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrosion resistance | Resists marine, coastal, washdown, and chemical environments | For service where corrosion resistance isn’t the driver | For service where corrosion resistance isn’t the driver |
| Availability | Across the Airsan metal line | Across the Airsan metal line | Across the Airsan metal line |
| Washable & reusable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stainless is the choice for marine, coastal, washdown, and chemical environments — see stainless steel mesh air filters. Aluminum and galvanized serve the same line for other service.
Frequently asked questions
Are aluminum air filters washable?
Aluminum, galvanized, or stainless — how do I choose?
Do you make custom aluminum filter sizes?
Request an aluminum filter quote
Tell us your application and housing dimensions — Airsan will recommend the right aluminum mesh filter, stock or custom.