When your filtration needs go beyond off-the-shelf solutions, Fab-Tex has the answer. Our expert technical team collaborates closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and challenges. We then create a filter product with specifications designed to optimize customized, high-performance filtration systems.

Custom OEM Equivalent Filters Manufacturer

Fab-Tex is a leading manufacturer of custom OEM-equivalent filters, ensuring our solutions meet or exceed original manufacturer specifications. Our products include air filter bags, cartridges, and specialized filtration options that fit virtually any equipment and application. With a commitment to 100% on-time delivery and competitive pricing, we work hard to foster lasting client relationships.

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If you need a quick replacement, you can search our catalogue of over 6,000-part numbers easily cross-referenced by manufacturer or part number. If you need more help, call our team! We ask the right questions to guide you to the right solutions. You’ll end up with custom OEM replacement filters optimized for superior performance and filter life.

Advantages over OEM Air Filters

A custom Fab-Tex filter can prove to be even better for your systems than Manufacturer-supplied products. OEM filters are typically mass produced, with standard filter media pleat counts and construction materials. Alternatively, Fab-Tex can develop one-of-a-kind filters for your one-of-a-kind operation. We can adjust pleat counts and depths, offer inner and/or outer screens for protection and offer specialized media, or offer different cap materials, such as stainless steel, all for a better price than OEM filter manufacturers.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Our expertise includes upgrading filter components for durability, such as replacing plastic parts with metal and reinforcing cores for high-pressure environments. We can also customize pleat counts, heights, and support configurations for optimal performance. Additionally, we offer tailored re-stocking programs to keep your inventory running smoothly.

Fab-Tex partners with innovative media suppliers to offer specialized, technologically advanced options for custom filters. We engineer every component of our custom air filters to ensure the utmost performance, safety, and longevity for your application.

Fab-Tex’s filters are used across industries, including woodworking, welding, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, all while meeting strict OSHA standards. If your application involves any kind of dust or particulates, our products can help boost productivity and worker safety.

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Custom pleat counts that increase filtration efficiency. Unlike inflexible off-the-shelf OEM options, Fab-Tex collaborates directly with customers to tailor solutions. Whether we’re adjusting pleat counts to optimize performance or using cap materials like stainless steel for durability, we build your filters to match your unique application needs.

Optimized air-to-cloth ratios that enhance filter performance. We can measure the volume of air filtered per square foot of media each minute in your current filter setup. This helps us identify issues like overload caused by high ratios and adjust our custom solutions accordingly.

Advanced media selections not found in standard filter replacements. We provide cost-effective options like cellulose-polyester blends, and washable spunbonded polyester, alongside premium choices like spunbonded PTFE and Nanofiber FR to deliver top-tier performance.

Surface and depth filtration media options for optimal dust release. Surface filtration options, such as Nanofiber and PTFE medias, capture particles on the media’s surface, allowing for easier cleaning and improved efficiency during pulse cleaning. In contrast, filters that offer depth filtration, like traditional spunbonded and cellulose blend filters, allow particles to penetrate into the media and create a dust cake on the surface of the media to improve filtration capabilities as the filter is in use. Among these options, Fab-Tex ensures you can select the ideal filtration method to enhance performance and dust release for your specific needs.

Cartridges customized to your dust application. Each Fab-Tex custom filter is produced on demand to your exact specifications for the best performance, installation, and compatibility. Whether replicating OEM designs or retrofitting to suit unique requirements, we deliver filters that perform better and last longer.

Custom label or unlabeled filters for resale. Fab-Tex can ship filters in bulk in plain, unmarked packaging, or provide custom orders printed with your details. You can expand your product line without a costly investment in new manufacturing. Maintain brand control, streamline operations, and focus on growing your business.

Quantity discounts to stock your most ordered filters in house. Streamline your inventory and save money by purchasing in bulk. You’ll always have the right filters on hand to meet customer demand without delays.

Drop-shipping directly to your customers to save you time and shipping costs. Let us streamline your logistics and inventory management. Our drop-ship service allows you to provide a seamless experience for your clients while reducing operational burdens.

Construction Options

Fab-Tex filters are available in custom sizes and designs, using high-quality materials such as:

  • Stainless steel parts
  • Specialty coated medias
  • High-temperature-resistant parts
  • Food grade gaskets and glues

We offer stainless steel components, such as 304 stainless steel caps and perforated metal, ensuring durability and reliability in even the harshest environments.

For food industry applications, Fab-Tex ensures strict adherence to FDA compliance standards. Our food-grade filters are made with spunbonded polyester, FDA-compliant adhesives, and 304 stainless steels for end caps and internal components. All parts are designed in white to minimize contamination risks, with FDA-approved gaskets for enhanced safety.

We also provide specialty filter media options, including cellulose-based, synthetic fiber, Nanofiber, and PTFE membranes.

Whether you require custom sizes, enhanced durability for high-pressure applications, or filters that comply with the highest food safety standards, Fab-Tex delivers reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to your operational needs.

Filter Media Options

Our selection of filtration media options, each ideally suited for various industrial applications, are sure to meet your specific performance needs:

Cellulose-Polyester Blend: This blend enhances durability and moisture resistance, offering an affordable yet efficient filtration solution. MERV 10
Spunbonded Polyester: Known for its durability and strength, spunbonded polyester is washable and moisture resistant, making it great for abrasive environments like grinding and cement processing. MERV 10
Nanofiber FR: Ultra-fine Nanofibers enhance filtration efficiency, capturing sub-micron particulates and allowing for better pulse cleaning performance which extends filter life. MERV 15
PTFE-Coated: With its non-stick surface, PTFE-coated filters will improve dust release, making them ideal for dust reclamation and sticky dust applications. MERV 16
Anti-Static: Specially designed to reduce static cling, this media is essential in applications like powder coating and chemical processing, where static discharge could pose risks or damage equipment. MERV 10
Flame Retardant: This chemically treated media prevents combustion in high-risk environments, such as plasma cutting or metal grinding where sparks could be present and is ideal for smoke, fume and mist collection. 80/20 FR – MERV 10 and Nanofiber FR – MERV 15

Our experts can consult with you to select the best filter media for your operations, helping to make sure your equipment and personnel can continue working safely and efficiently.

Advanced Pleating Capabilities

Our innovative pleating technology helps us fine tune our custom filters to exact specifications. By layering and pleating filter media we are able to increase surface area, offer pleat support to prevent pleat collapse in high airflow applications and enhance filtration efficiency, thereby extending both filter and equipment lifespan.

Customizable Dimensions

Cellulose-Based Media: Pleat depths from ½” to 3” and pleat pack lengths up to 36”. Includes Cellulose-based 80/20, 80/20 FR and Nanofiber FR media

Polyester-Based Media: Pleat depths from ½” to 2” and pleat pack lengths up to 39.4”.

The Fab-Tex team will work with you to find the right custom for your dust collector setups, ensuring optimal airflow and filtration efficiency.

Innovative Tandem Pleat™ Construction

Our exclusive Tandem Pleat™ design incorporates rigid plastic mesh with filter media for unparalleled pleat support. This eliminates airflow-restricting dead spots, ensuring uniform pleat spacing, improved dust release, and superior particulate capture.

Quality and Efficiency

We produce our filters under rigid quality control practices. Our pleated cartridge filters feature a consistent and even pleated design, enhancing airflow and dust release while extending filter life.

Contract Manufacturing

Fab-Tex collaborates with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure our private-label filters integrate seamlessly with their equipment.

Our experts love to solve complex filtration challenges with innovative, cost-effective solutions. From design and prototyping to testing and production, the Fab-Tex process focuses on quick turnarounds to meet OEM needs.