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ISO 8573-1 · ATEX · PED CERTIFIED

Industrial Gas Filtration Solutions for Critical Applications

German-based filtration specialists delivering precision-engineered gas filters, compressed air treatment, and vacuum protection systems to industries worldwide.

Precision Filtration for Every Industrial Application

Over 387 filtration solutions covering process gas, compressed air, vacuum, and instrumentation applications — backed by European quality standards.

High-Pressure Rated to 400 bar

Stainless steel housings engineered for demanding process conditions, with pressure ratings from 100 bar up to 400 bar.

ISO 8573-1 Certified

Products meet rigorous ISO 8573-1, ATEX, and PED European standards. CE marked for European compliance.

Fast European Delivery

Strategic base in Hildesheim, Germany enables rapid delivery across Europe and worldwide distribution.

Expert Technical Support

Specialist guidance for product selection, application engineering, and installation support throughout the product lifecycle.

The R+F Advantage

Reusable Housings — Not Throwaway Units

Many original vacuum-pump exhaust and in-line filter assemblies are welded, sealed units: once the filter media is saturated, the whole unit is scrapped and rebought. Across these product groups R+F builds serviceable housings instead — open it, replace only the element, and keep the housing for years.

Original welded unit

Throwaway, every single time

  • Sealed, welded construction — it cannot be opened or serviced
  • Every change means scrapping and rebuying the complete unit
  • Higher lifetime cost and far more material waste

R+F serviceable housing

Buy once, service for years

  • Robust, reusable housing you purchase only once
  • At each service replace only the filter element — a fraction of the cost
  • Typically pays for itself by the first or second element change

Lower operating cost

After the one-time housing purchase you only reorder the element, cutting the cost of every filter change.

Fast, clean element change

Tool-free access lets you swap the element in minutes and put the same housing straight back into service.

Less waste, fewer resources

No scrapped housings at every change — only the spent element is replaced, saving material and disposal.

Example: an R+F RF-H-433 exhaust housing replaces a welded throwaway unit — afterwards you simply reorder the RF-CS-51230 element at each service.

Free Online Sizing Tool

Not Sure Which Filter You Need? Size It Online.

Our Housing Selector walks you through four quick steps — from application type to operating conditions — and recommends the right housing and element for your process.

No registration required. Results include matched product models, materials, and a direct path to request a quote with your parameters already filled in.

01

Select Application

Choose your filtration category — compressed air, vacuum pump, process gas, or instrumentation.

02

Define Conditions

Enter your gas type, operating pressure, temperature, and any special requirements.

03

Specify Flow Rate

Input your actual flow rate in Nm³/hr or m³/hr — we handle the unit conversion.

04

Get Recommendations

Receive matched housing models and compatible filter elements for your conditions.

Certified Quality & Compliance

All products are manufactured to European engineering standards, meeting the most stringent industrial certifications for safety and performance.

ISO 8573-1Compressed Air Quality
ATEXExplosive Atmospheres
PEDPressure Equipment Directive
BS5500Pressure Vessel Design
CEEuropean Conformity
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Need Technical Guidance?

Not sure which filter suits your application? Our technical specialists can help you select the optimal filtration solution for your specific process requirements.