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Engineered for critical cleanroom environments. Delivering ultra-clean air with optimized aerodynamics and uncompromising structural integrity.

  • Verified Efficiency: H13, H14, and U15 grades rigorously tested to EN 1822 / ISO 29463 standards.

  • Energy Optimized: Separatorless hot-melt design ensures ultra-low initial pressure drop.

  • Fully Customizable: Exact L×W×D dimensions and frames (Anodized Aluminum / Stainless Steel) to fit any FFU or ceiling grid.

  • Factory-Direct Supply: Scalable in-house production supporting both rapid project delivery and long-term OEM programs.

Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter structure

Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter Technical Specifications

Specification Standard / Typical Value
Series Mini-Pleat Terminal HEPA Series
Frame Material Extruded Anodized Aluminum / Galvanized Steel / Stainless Steel
Filter Media Ultra-fine Micro-glass Fiber (Water-resistant)
Separator Precise Hot-melt Adhesive
Sealant Seamless Polyurethane (PU)
Efficiency Rating H13 (99.95%) / H14 (99.995%) at MPPS (0.3 μm) per EN 1822
Max. Temperature ≤ 70°C (158°F) for Standard Continuous Operation
Max. Humidity ≤ 100% RH
Initial Pressure Drop ≤ 160 Pa (varies by specific dimensions and nominal airflow)
MOQ 50 Units (Customization supported for project batches)
Certifications ISO 9001, CE, RoHS, Individual Leak Test Report
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Terminal Filtration Solutions

Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter Series & Configurations

Explore our comprehensive range of terminal filtration solutions. As we manufacture these in-house, each series can be engineered to meet your specific airflow and cleanroom class requirements.

Standard Mini Pleat HEPA Panel
1. Standard Panel Series

Standard Mini Pleat HEPA Panel

Our flagship mini pleated hepa filter is designed for universal cleanroom ceiling grids. It features a lightweight anodized aluminum frame and ultra-fine glass media for exceptional H13/H14 efficiency.

Best For
General semiconductor fabrication and hospital operating rooms.
High-Flow HEPA Mini Pleat Filter
2. High-Capacity V-Bank Series

High-Flow HEPA Mini Pleat Filter

Engineered for high-velocity HVAC applications, these mini pleat hepa filters utilize a V-bed structure to pack more media area into the same footprint, drastically lowering pressure drop.

Best For
High-volume air handling units (AHUs) requiring extended service life.
Gel-Seal Mini Pleated HEPA Module
3. Gel-Seal Pharmaceutical Series

Gel-Seal Mini Pleated HEPA Module

A specialized mini-pleat hepa filter featuring a perimeter channel filled with non-curing polyurethane fluid. This ensures a 100% bypass-free, knife-edge seal required for strict GMP validations.

Best For
Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing and biosafety cabinets.
FFU-Optimized Mini Pleated HEPA Air Filter
4. FFU Integration Series

FFU-Optimized Mini Pleated HEPA Air Filter

Low-profile mini pleated hepa filters specifically calibrated to match the aerodynamic output of Fan Filter Units. The shallow depth design reduces continuous motor load and vibration.

Best For
Large-scale cleanroom ceilings relying on extensive FFU networks.
Custom Mini-Pleated HEPA Filter Solutions
5. Compact & Custom OEM Series

Custom Mini-Pleated HEPA Filter Solutions

Need a specific dimension? We offer flexible sizing, including the highly requested pleat hepa filter mini configurations for restricted-space equipment housings and custom OEM projects.

Best For
Clean bench manufacturers, fume hoods, and specialized industrial tools.

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Core Advantages of Our Mini-Pleat HEPA Technology

Flagship Technology

Optimized Aerodynamic Performance

Our Mini-Pleat HEPA filters feature ultra-fine micro-glass media combined with precise hot-melt separation technology to maintain perfect pleat geometry. This structural stability ensures continuous H13/H14 filtration efficiency with minimal initial pressure drop, helping buyers extend service life and significantly reduce HVAC energy consumption.

HEPA Filter Technology
High Efficiency ISO 16890 / EN 1822
Customization

Comprehensive Customization Capabilities

As an in-house manufacturer, we offer full flexibility in frame materials (anodized aluminum, galvanized, or stainless steel), precise custom dimensions, and specific efficiency ratings (ranging from H13 to U15). This end-to-end customization allows buyers to seamlessly integrate our filters into any existing cleanroom ceiling grid or equipment housing without requiring costly retrofits.

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Certification

Strict Batch Consistency & Certification

Every individual filter undergoes rigorous automated scanning and DOP/PAO leak testing in strict accordance with EN 1822 and ISO 29463 standards before leaving our facility. By providing comprehensive, traceable test reports with each shipment, we guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and give buyers absolute confidence when facing strict GMP, FDA, or ISO audits.

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Manufacturing

Scalable Manufacturing & Reliable Lead Times

Leveraging our automated mini-pleat production lines and a highly stable raw material supply chain, we maintain high daily output capacity for both standard bulk orders and tailored OEM programs. This robust production capability ensures buyers receive consistent, on-time global deliveries, eliminating supply chain bottlenecks and reducing inventory holding costs.

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High-Performance in Critical Environments

Our filters are engineered with high-strength frames, seamless polyurethane (PU) fluid sealing, and optional specialized media (such as low-boron or PTFE) to withstand demanding operational stresses. This provides buyers with highly reliable, long-lasting clean air solutions perfectly adapted for strict applications like semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical cleanrooms, and biosafety laboratories.

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Factory Tested Data: Standard HEPA Specifications

Engineered data you can trust. Below are our most commonly requested dimensions for standard cleanroom applications.

Model Dimensions (mm) Airflow (CMH) Initial Resistance (Pa) EN1822 Std.
CF-MP-22 610 × 610 × 69 1000 110 H14
CF-MP-24 610 × 1220 × 69 2000 115 H14
CF-MP-33 915 × 915 × 90 2200 120 H14
CF-MP-44 1220 × 1220 × 90 4000 120 H14

Mini-Pleat HEPA Solutions for Airflow Challenges

Engineered to overcome traditional filtration limitations, delivering uncompromising performance for critical environments.

Industrial HVAC Energy

High Energy Consumption and Operational Costs

Traditional HEPA filters often suffer from high initial pressure drops, forcing HVAC systems to work harder and consume significantly more electricity. 

Our Mini-Pleat HEPA filters utilize an optimized separatorless design and advanced micro-glass media to minimize airflow resistance, slashing energy expenses.

Filter Media Clogging

Premature Clogging and Frequent Replacements

Inefficient pleat designs cause filter media to blind off, leading to rapid dust accumulation and pressure spikes. 

Our filters feature precise hot-melt adhesive separators ensuring uniform pleat spacing, utilizing 100% of the media area to vastly increase dust-holding capacity and extend service life.

Filter Leak Testing

Media Damage and Leak Test Failures

Fragile filter media can easily sustain micro-tears during transport, resulting in failed DOP/PAO leak tests. 

Our Mini-Pleat HEPA filters are built with rigid anodized aluminum frames, robust face guards, and seamless PU sealing, guaranteeing 100% leak-free performance.

Cleanroom Laminar Airflow

Uneven Airflow and Turbulence in Clean Zones

Inconsistent filter resistance disrupts laminar flow, increasing the risk of cross-contamination. 

By tightly controlling pleat depth and spacing, our Mini-Pleat design ensures uniform air distribution, guaranteeing highly predictable laminar flow for ISO Class 1-5 cleanrooms.

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TCO Analysis

Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter Energy Efficiency

The true cost of a HEPA filter extends beyond its initial purchase price; it includes the continuous electricity required to push air through the media. By optimizing pleat density, we keep the initial resistance below 120 Pa. Lower aerodynamic drag means your HVAC infrastructure draws less power over the filter's operational lifespan, directly reducing facility overhead.

The Economics of Pressure Drop

The relationship between filter resistance and energy consumption is defined by the fan power equation:

Energy (kWh) ∝ (Airflow × Pressure Drop) / Fan Efficiency

Every Pascal of unnecessary resistance translates to wasted kilowatt-hours. Our low-resistance design objectively lowers the pressure drop variable, delivering measurable, long-term economic benefits and accelerating ROI.

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ClearFilter Compliance Solutions

Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter Industry Applications

Engineered for critical environments requiring stringent contamination control. Our factory-direct filtration solutions ensure absolute compliance with ISO 16890 and EN 1822 standards.

Microelectronics / Semiconductor

In environments where even the smallest particulate can compromise wafer yield, our Mini-Pleat HEPA filters deliver exceptional structural performance. We emphasize the prevention of Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) through ultra-low outgassing materials and precision hot-melt spacing, ensuring absolute yield protection for semiconductor fabrication and microelectronics assembly.

Pharmaceutical / GMP

Strict adherence to GMP standards requires flawless contamination control. Our filters undergo rigorous dust emission testing (unit-by-unit DOP/PAO scanning) and feature advanced Gel Seal technology (polyurethane sealing) to guarantee zero-bypass filtration. This ensures a sterile, compliance-ready environment for pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom laboratories.

Healthcare / Hospital Operating Rooms

Designed for critical care environments, our HEPA/ULPA filters provide long-term high dust-holding capacity and absolute operational reliability. By maintaining ultra-clean, unidirectional airflow in hospital operating rooms and isolation wards, we help healthcare facilities protect patients and staff from airborne pathogens continuously, minimizing maintenance downtime.

Industrial Cleanroom Filtration

Zero Compromise Testing

Unit-by-unit DOP/PAO scan leak testing ensures 100% compliance before factory dispatch.

Vertical Integration

End-to-end control from media pleating to frame forming for Factory Direct Economics.

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Connect with our factory-direct engineering team to customize a filtration solution that meets your exact cleanroom compliance and performance needs.

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Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter Manufacturing Facility

Source-level vertical integration delivering end-to-end quality control and factory-direct economics. We operate a physical manufacturing facility engineered for high-precision industrial air filtration.

Unit-by-Unit Testing Protocol

Adhesive Carbonization 

Traditional sealants decompose under extreme heat, releasing chemical odors and volatile compounds into environments requiring 100% pure air output.

Agile Engineering Team

Media Shedding

Substandard media fractures under extreme heat weathering, causing secondary particulate contamination that threatens downstream production lines.

Vertical Integration Equipment

Bypass Leakage

Thermal expansion and contraction compromise rigid frames, creating bypass gaps that allow unfiltered air to bypass the media entirely.

Terminal Filtration Technology

What Is a Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter?

Advanced contamination control for critical environments requiring ISO Class 1 to ISO Class 8 air purity.

Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter Manufacturing

H13 / H14 Classification

EN 1822 & ISO 29463 Compliant

A Mini-Pleat HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is an advanced terminal filtration device designed to capture ultra-fine airborne particles in critical environments. Unlike traditional deep-pleat HEPA filters that rely on bulky corrugated aluminum separators, the mini-pleat design utilizes thin strings of hot-melt adhesive to separate the filter media.

This structural innovation packs a significantly higher media surface area into a compact, shallow frame, reducing both overall weight and initial airflow resistance.

Performance & Standards
Typically rated at H13 or H14 according to EN 1822 and ISO 29463 standards, these filters effectively remove 99.95% to 99.995% of airborne contaminants down to the Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS), usually around 0.3 microns.
Industrial Applications
Due to its optimized aerodynamic performance, low pressure drop, and exceptional dust-holding capacity, the Mini-Pleat HEPA filter is widely installed in cleanroom terminal ceiling grids, Fan Filter Units (FFUs), and clean bench equipment. It serves as the industry standard for strict contamination control, providing ultra-clean air for facilities requiring ISO Class 1 to ISO Class 8 air purity, including semiconductor manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical cleanrooms, biotechnology laboratories, and hospital operating theaters.
Specification Guide

How to Specify Your Mini-Pleat HEPA Filter in 4 Steps

To ensure perfect integration with your cleanroom HVAC system, gather the following specifications before requesting a quote:

1

Define Your Efficiency Grade

H13, H14, or U15

Determine your target ISO cleanroom class. H13 (99.95%) is standard for general clean environments, while H14 (99.995%) and U15 are mandatory for critical semiconductor or sterile pharmaceutical zones.

2

Confirm Physical Dimensions

L x W x D

Accurate measurements are critical. Measure the exact length, width, and frame depth to ensure a perfect fit in your Fan Filter Units (FFUs) or ceiling grids, avoiding bypass air leaks.

3

Select Frame & Media Materials

Environment Specific

Choose anodized aluminum for lightweight structural integrity, or stainless steel for highly corrosive/chemical environments. Let us know if you require specialized media like PTFE for low-boron applications.

4

Match Airflow & Pressure Drop

CFM/CMH Requirements

Calculate the required Air Changes Per Hour (ACH). Provide us with your target airflow volume and the maximum initial pressure drop your current fan system can handle to maintain system efficiency.

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Expert Engineering Assistance

Need help defining your exact specifications? Our filtration engineers are ready to assist with custom calculations and material selection to guarantee compliance.

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  • Housing Compatibility Verification

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Technical Analysis

Compare Mini-Pleat and Deep-Pleat Designs

Filter construction directly impacts operational costs and airflow stability. Here is an objective breakdown of how traditional aluminum separators compare to hot-melt technology.

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Engineering Dimension Mini-Pleat HEPA (Hot-Melt) Deep-Pleat HEPA (Aluminum)
Media Area
Increased Area: Hot-melt separators allow for more media per square foot, maximizing active filtration surface area.
Lower Density: Thick aluminum separators consume significant frame space, reducing the active media area.
Initial Pressure Drop
Lower Resistance: Decreased pressure drop at equivalent airflow reduces HVAC fan load, leading to substantial energy savings.
Higher Resistance: Restricted airflow channels and less media area inherently increase energy consumption.
Handling & Weight
Reduced Weight: Eliminates the risk of sharp metal separators puncturing delicate glass fiber media during transport or installation.
Heavy & Risky: Bulky design with aluminum edges poses a significant risk of media damage (leaks) during handling.
Airflow Uniformity
Consistent pleat geometry delivers stable laminar airflow.
Moderate: Corrugated separators can shift or block channels, potentially causing turbulent zones and uneven velocity.

Procurement & Engineering FAQ

Should I choose a dry gasket (PU/Neoprene) or a fluid gel seal for my cleanroom ceiling grid?

It depends on your cleanroom's classification and grid system. Dry EVA or Polyurethane (PU) gaskets are standard for most ISO 7 to ISO 9 applications and require perfectly even, mechanical clamping pressure to prevent leaks. For strict ISO 5 or better environments (such as GMP pharmaceuticals or semiconductor fabs), a fluid Gel Seal (typically polyurethane or silicone-based) is highly recommended. The knife-edge of the ceiling grid embeds directly into the non-curing gel, ensuring a 100% bypass-free, airtight seal without relying on complex clamping mechanisms.

What is the exact difference between an H14 Mini-Pleat HEPA and a U15 ULPA filter for critical cleanrooms?

The distinction lies in their filtration efficiency and the target particle size. An H14 HEPA filter is tested to provide ≥99.995% efficiency at the Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS, typically 0.3 microns). A U15 ULPA (Ultra-Low Penetration Air) filter provides ≥99.9995% efficiency for even smaller particles (typically 0.12 microns). While ULPA offers higher purity required for advanced microelectronics, it also introduces a significantly higher pressure drop, requiring more robust HVAC blower systems and higher energy consumption.

Do you offer low-outgassing or Boron-free HEPA filters for semiconductor manufacturing?

Yes. Standard micro-glass HEPA media contains trace amounts of boron, which can off-gas and react with airborne molecular contaminants (AMCs), potentially causing critical defects in advanced semiconductor wafer fabrication. For strict microelectronics applications, we specify Boron-free PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) membrane filters. PTFE media completely eliminates boron outgassing, offers exceptionally low chemical extractables, and provides higher mechanical strength compared to traditional fiberglass.

What is the recommended face velocity for standard Mini-Pleat HEPA panels to prevent media damage?

For standard cleanroom terminal applications, the nominal face velocity for a 2-inch or 3-inch deep Mini-Pleat HEPA panel is engineered at 90 to 100 FPM (0.45 to 0.5 m/s) to maintain strict laminar flow. While our hot-melt separator architecture is physically robust, pushing airflows significantly beyond the rated capacity (e.g., above 150 FPM) will exponentially increase the differential pressure, accelerate filter dust loading, and risk disrupting the uniform unidirectional airflow required for ISO-certified spaces.

Are your Mini-Pleat filters compatible with standard PAO (Polyalphaolefin) aerosol scan testing?

Absolutely. Our standard micro-glass Mini-Pleat HEPA filters are fully compatible with industry-standard PAO and DOP cold or hot aerosol challenge tests used during initial cleanroom commissioning and annual certifications. Note: If your facility specifically utilizes PTFE membrane HEPA filters, special considerations or alternative testing aerosols (like PSL microspheres) may be required, as high concentrations of standard oil-based aerosols can permanently blind the ultra-fine pores of PTFE media.

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