Filtration Solutions for Aircraft Contamination Control

Porvair Filtration Group, an engineering company specialising in filtration technologies, has announced it will display its latest developments for the aerospace industry at the Paris International Airshow 2011*.

Effective filtration within aircraft, to ensure all systems are free from contaminants, is vital. High performance filtration is essential to meet and exceed expectations, guaranteeing safety, long service life, reliability and cost effective operation.

At the Paris Airshow (Hall 2b Stand H174) - Porvair Filtration Group will be displaying a range of its industry leading products for use in contamination sensitive aircraft fluid/air management and control systems, including fuel tank inerting filters, coolant filter modules, robust hydraulic filter cartridges and laser drilled screens. Porvair Filtration Group aerospace specialists will be on-hand to answer questions and propose filtration solutions for contamination control in hydraulic, coolant, fuel, lubrication and air systems. Porvair filters protect vital systems on aircraft, helicopters, military vehicles, missiles and spacecraft including primary and secondary flight controls, fuel management, fuel inerting systems, lubrication, coolant, and power generation.

Porvair Filtration Group is certified to ISO9001, AS9100 and EASA Part 21 Subpart G Enabling Issue of EASA Form 1 aerospace quality standards. With operations in both Europe and North America - Porvair Filtration Group boasts fully equipped test house and laboratory facilities, with dedicated engineers working to develop optimum filtration solution. Test stands include multi-pass, high-pressure flow, flow fatigue, coolant, contaminated fuel and impulse fatigue. In addition to its project-focused activity, Porvair has a program of continuous improvement using a structured approach as defined by the Aerospace Defence Security (ADS) SC21 program.

Porvair Filtration Group has vast experience in development, design, and certification and project management working closely in collaboration with many aerospace customers across the world. Key areas of expertise include, supply chain management, component assembly, testing to customer specifications on products including filter assemblies, filter cartridges, contamination level indicators, non-return valves, pressure relief valves, and special strainers.

Porvair Filtration Group is an international leader in the development and supply of materials and products for applications in filtration and separation. In-depth expertise in a wide range of media and the dedication of design, manufacturing, sales, test and research teams ensure Porvair Filtration Group remain at the forefront of filtration technology, delivering world class performance to the Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Chemical Process, Industrial Process, Water Treatment, Printing and Life Science markets. With offices and manufacturing sites located in the UK, Europe and the USA combined with a worldwide network of market representatives and distributors; the company prides itself on its continuous innovation and research to meet global demands.