Data Center Air Filters

The most important data center maintenance task is ensuring equipment runs at optimum efficiency with clean air filters.  UAF is the industry leader for data center OEM equipment air filter solutions. UAF filters are OEM-approved, meet industry standards, and are ready for production. We maintain all of the OEM specs for aftermarket data center air filter replacements.

  • CRAC units – Re-usable, washable pre-filters
  • OEM-approved server, router, and switch air filters
  • Rack cooling
  • UPS/backup power
  • Storage

UAF supports full compliance with stringent computer networking standards:

  • UL 60950
  • NEBS
  • UL 94 HF-1
  • FIPS
  • CE (EN 60950)
  • ETSI

Benefits of UAF Data Center Filtration Solutions

Data centers face unique challenges in maintaining optimal equipment performance while managing energy costs and system maintenance. UAF’s comprehensive filtration solutions deliver measurable advantages that directly impact your bottom line and operational efficiency:

Enhanced Equipment Longevity

Our OEM-approved filters provide superior protection against airborne particulates that can damage sensitive electronic components. By preventing dust and debris accumulation, UAF filters significantly extend the lifespan of servers, routers, and critical infrastructure equipment, reducing replacement costs and downtime risks.

Optimized Energy Efficiency

UAF’s advanced filter designs maintain exceptionally low pressure drops, allowing cooling systems to operate at peak efficiency. This translates to reduced energy consumption and lower operating costs, with some facilities reporting up to 15% reduction in cooling-related energy expenses after switching to UAF filtration solutions.

Reduced Maintenance Requirements

The high dust-holding capacity of our filters extends replacement intervals, minimizing the frequency of maintenance operations. Our washable pre-filters for CRAC units provide additional cost savings through their reusable design while maintaining consistent performance throughout their service life.

Compliance and Risk Management

With full compliance across major industry standards including NEBS and UL certifications, UAF filters help data centers meet regulatory requirements while minimizing fire risks. Our flame-retardant materials and rigorous testing procedures ensure your facility maintains the highest safety standards without compromising filtration performance.

Customization and Flexibility

Every data center has unique requirements, and UAF’s custom manufacturing capabilities ensure you get exactly what you need. Our advanced production facilities can accommodate specialized sizes, shapes, and performance specifications while maintaining strict quality controls and rapid turnaround times. From customized electrostatic filters that enhance particle capture to standard replacements, we provide solutions for every filtration need. By choosing UAF filtration solutions, data centers can achieve optimal air quality while reducing operational costs and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Our comprehensive product line addresses all critical filtration points within your facility, creating a complete solution for maintaining clean, efficient operations.

UAF Filtration Products for Data Centers

Collection of Quadrafoam data center air filters in various sizes, displaying diamond-pattern mesh design with white metal frames.

Quadrafoam Air Filters

Quadrafoam™ data center air filters offer low pressure drop, fire resistance, and the ability to capture large amounts of airborne dust in industrial enclosure applications. Made with advanced polyurethane foam filter technology, these filters provide superior durability and consistent performance throughout their service life.

Close-up view of data center air filter media showing honeycomb pattern of Polyfold filter material with multiple layers.

Polyfold Air Filters

Polyfold data center air filters are excellent for filtration where high dust-holding capacity & low resistance are important. Uni-Foam & Quadrafoam™ media are used for permanent, cleanable applications.

High-efficiency data center air filters in multiple sizes, showing MERV-rated pleated panels with aluminum frames.

High-Efficiency Air Filters

Custom MERV 11 and MERV 15 high-efficiency pleated filters from UAF offer high dust loading for maximum service life while reducing airflow resistance.

Data center air filters with flexible frames shown in both flat and curved configurations, demonstrating their adaptable polypropylene construction.

Flex-Frame Air Filters

Flex-Frame data center air filters use flexflame-retardantardant, polypropylene plastic. They are laser cut to spec allowing virtually any frame profile to meet the needs of the most challenging applications.

Cross-sectional view of a data center air filter featuring honeycomb EMI shielding mesh and metal frame construction.

Dual EMI Air Filters

The new Dual EMI Honeycomb air filter provides superior shielding against electromagnetic interference and is specially designed as electronics, military equipment, telecom, and datacom filters.