In manufacturing environments, the priority for filtration is keeping the air in production areas clean, thereby protecting workers and machinery from dust and particles generated by production processes. Pre-filters and panel filters are the most common solution; they capture coarser particles before they reach a system’s main filters, reducing replacement frequency and helping ensure compliance with workplace air quality regulations.

Manufacturing this type of filter requires fewer technical variations than other sectors—delicate media like HEPA membranes are not involved—yet the ability to handle different volumes and sizes on the same line remains crucial. SPM’s blade-based and servo-driven pleating machines (91XSPL) handle media pleating, while the 90XSB and CR150 manage edge gluing and the 95XCUT-HM handles cutting to size, all within a compact configuration designed for manufacturers specializing in this type of product.

The product’s relative simplicity does not imply an absence of technical requirements: a panel or pre-filter intended for an industrial production environment must still ensure a consistently secure frame structure and uniform media pleating to avoid compromising the rated filtration surface area or the product’s operational lifespan.

SPM supports industrial filter manufacturers using the same approach applied in other sectors: a production line built around the product and the customer’s actual volumes—rather than the other way around—covering everything from media pleating to edge gluing and cutting to size.