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Standard Panel Air Filter
Standard Panel Air Filter with cellulose media, positioned for Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia.
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| Model | hy-af-panel | Brand | hycarfilter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Air Filter | Series | Panel |
| Filtration Efficiency | >=99.0% | Media | cellulose |
| Dimensions | Length 300 mm · Width 210 mm · Height 50 mm | ||
| Housing | polyurethane (PU) frame | Media Material | resin-impregnated cellulose |
| End Cap | polyurethane | Seal | PU foam gasket |
| Applicable Vehicles | passenger cars | ||
| OE Numbers | 17801-YYYYY | ||
| Cross Reference | MANN C 25 110, Bosch F 026 400 yyy | ||
| Inner Box | polybag + color box | Outer Carton | 5-ply export carton |
| Carton Qty | 20 pcs | Net Weight | 0.38 kg/unit |
| MOQ | 500 pcs | Lead Time | 18 days |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 | HS Code | 8421310000 |
| Target Markets | Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia | ||
Procurement Concerns for This Category
The real worries a air filter buyer raises — and how we address them.
Filtration-efficiency inflation
"≥99%" on a data sheet is meaningless without the test standard and particle size. A credible air-filter spec cites ISO 5011 or SAE J726, the test dust, and the efficiency at a stated micron level. Before you commit a container, ask for the test report — not the sticker.
Fitment & compatibility
Panel air filters are vehicle-specific. A 2 mm deviation in length, width or seal height lets unfiltered air bypass the element and shortens engine life. Always cross-check the OE number and approve a physical pre-production sample before mass production.
Service life & dust holding
Higher pleat count and a nano-fiber layer extend the service interval by holding more dust for the same box size. In desert or construction markets, cheap cellulose clogs fast and drives warranty claims — specify a dust-holding capacity (grams) if the fleet runs in high dust.
Storage humidity
Resin-impregnated cellulose absorbs moisture in humid warehouses and can swell before installation. Elements must be sealed in polybags with a desiccant and kept off the floor; a swollen, warped panel will not seat and is a silent customer complaint.
Export packaging
Air filters are light but bulky, so freight cost per unit is dominated by cube, not weight. Verify carton compression strength and pallet cube, and use corner reinforcement — crushed corners are the single most common air-freight complaint on this category.
Selection Guide
Match media to dust load
Dry, dusty markets (Middle East, North Africa) justify nano-fiber or high-dust media; temperate markets are well served by standard cellulose.
Check the seal
A PU-foam gasket must rebound and sit flush in the housing, otherwise unfiltered air bypasses the element.
Panel vs round
Passenger cars are mostly panel-type; light trucks, buses and machinery often use round or heavy-duty elements with a safety layer.
Pleat count matters
Higher pleat density means more media area and longer service life for the same box size.
After comparing dust loads across regions, my strong view is this: if you are selling into the Middle East or North Africa, skip the cheapest cellulose SKU. Fine desert dust is exactly what a nano-fiber layer catches best, and buyers there already understand that a clogged, high-dust air filter shortens engine life. Positioning a nano-fiber air filter as a “desert grade” line is both technically honest and commercially sharper than competing on price alone.
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