Fuel Filter

Across the world, fuel cleanliness problems are causing costly damage to engines and components.

Diesel engines have changed dramatically over recent decades in order to provide higher horsepower, better fuel efficiency, and greater reliability. This progression in technology has resulted in engine architecture that utilizes High Pressure Common Rail Fuel Systems (HPCR). Within these fuel systems are increased pressure (up to 30K psi or 2000 bar) and tighter tolerances. Fuel system component degradation can occur when organic and inorganic contamination, including water, enters the fuel. Protection against these potential threats is vital to maintain engine uptime and decrease maintenance costs.

Clean, uncontaminated fuel is key to maximum fuel system protection in modern diesel engines. Without high quality fuel filtration and regularly scheduled service, fuel contamination can lead to costly repairs and engine downtime. Yet, a 2007 fuel cleanliness study found that more than 50% of fuel used worldwide does not meet the ISO 4408 18/16/13 (250,000 particles /100ml ,4μm) fuel cleanliness standard. Fuel injection system suppliers today require that fuel entering the system meets ISO 18/16/13 cleanliness standard. Dirt and contaminant removal and effective fuel/water separation with high quality f iltration reduces component wear and creates optimized fuel atomization and engine power.