Summary

Product quality supported by efficient service Pag. 2

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Research & Development Pag. 4

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Filters & Produts for Compressors Pag. 6

Air oil separators Pag. 8

Separation Efficency and Performance Pag. 10

Spin-on Separation Pag. 12

Air Filter Pag. 14

Air Suction Filter Pag. 18

Spin-on Oil Filters Pag. 20

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Filters & Produts for Vacuum Pumps Pag. 22

Air oil separators Pag. 24

Air Filter Housing Pag. 26

Practical advice Pag. 28

Quality and Guarantee Pag. 30

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 Product quality supported
by efficient service
TG FILTER was founded in 1978 and it is located in a new 3.000 m2 plant in Collegno (Turin) in
the northwest part of Italy, very closed to the Turin Caselle Airport and 20 minutes driving from
the centre of Turin. Over the years TG FILTER has transformed itself into an important brand
manufacturing industrial filters, distributing its own products in Europe and in the world.
TG FILTER owns another plant in Romania, directly monitored by its headquarter, where all the
materials used in production come from EEU and are strictly controlled and managed by TG
FILTER Management in Italy.

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TG FILTER can supply high quality range of industrial filters and has specialized in producing
filtrating elements for compressors and vacuum pumps. We can vaunt established experience
and skill in designing and manufacturing high quality air/oil separators specifically for installation
in rotary screw and vane compressors.
All materials used for production undergo rigorous quality and specifically devoted treatments
and tests which grant long life span and reliable performances.

TG FILTER’s aim is to provide products and services of the highest standards for specific needs
and requirements of the different markets.
TG FILTER has always strived for perfection focusing on reliability and innovation, paying par-
ticular attention to human resources training in order to reach the attainment of the objectives
of the business. TG FILTER staff is able to establish long-lasting relationships with customers
and distributors, trying to always meet their expectations. Thanks to the experience in the field
of filtration TG FILTER has developed a flexible products handling system allowing our Logistic
Department to react immediately in terms of speed and quality of the delivery process.

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 Research & Development
The R&D Department at TG FILTER has the duty of handling the know-how, of looking for new
ideas for the future, to respond to its challenge by developing and enhancing the expertise, to
compete with an economy more and more characterized by knowledge. TG FILTER has made
several investments in the field of engineering. Special tooling as well as unique machines and
equipment for the different stages of working process were improved and constantly monito-
red to ensure a safe and correct manufacturing of the product. All the production cycles, from
moulds to the finished products, are completely performed at TG FILTER premises.
TG FILTER concentrated in the research for new materials as well as new process so-
lutions which have led to improvements in the quality and safety of the products.

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TG FILTER has always been working according to the standard procedures of ISO 9001 by
assisting customers methodically.
TG FILTER has deeply focused on the concrete and real performance of the products, with a
tangible increase in the reliability and efficiency of our filters through improved manufactu-
ring processes, to be more competitive on the market and meet the customers’ satisfaction.
This has been possible thanks to daily construction of new products and innovations that
appear on the market.

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Filters & Products
For Compressors

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 Air Oil Separators
TG FILTER designs and manufactures separators specifi-
cally for installation in rotary screw and rotary vane com-
pressors and they are available in vertical, horizontal and
spin-on configurations.

Their purpose is to separate the oil droplets from the

compressed air, thereby producing cleaner air and al-
lowing the oil to be scavenged and re-circulated in the
compressor.

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TG FILTER separators are manufactured to satisfy OEM’s needs in terms of:

• Use of high grade filtration and separation media to ensure the best quality of clean air
needed for industrial applications.
• Physical principle of air/oil separation
• Oil consumption to ensure a correct functional performance
• Element dimensions according to the compressor’s performance and tank’s size.
• It’s also very important to underline that our separators can be used with all types of oil,
standard, mineral, synthetic or semi-synthetic. Before the selection, the constructors have
to consider which level of separation is requested, in other words, detect the maximum
amount of ppm of oil carryover allowed.
• Therefore a technical solution is necessary to reduce the oil concentration in the air.
• Frequently, the constructors have to envisage a pre-separation system, which will reduce
the oil carryover and will protract the life of air/oil separator.

Corrosive resistant materials are used in the construction of the air/oil separators. Careful wel-
ding procedures and the use of the latest twin pack adhesive ensure that the element has high
mechanical strength and can endure a operating temperature up to 120°C.

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 Separation Efficiency Performance
Normally the air/oil mixture goes from outside to inside of the separator and we obtain this ef-
fect across a multi-layer separation process which recovers oil and produces clean air.
At the nominal working pressure of 7 bar, the pressure drop on a new element varies between
0,15 and 0,25 bar.
At other working pressures, the pressure drop is proportional to the air velocity across the se-
parator (graph 2). By using TG FILTER separators, the oil carryover after separation, is limited to
about 1 to 3 ppm.
The life of the separator depends on many factors: the designs and regular maintenance of the
compressor, clean environment, working temperature, quality of the air and oil filters.
To ensure maximum separator efficiency, the joints must create a perfect seal. Experience has
shown that through correct installation and also using the correct type of oil, TG FILTER separa-
tors can have a life expectancy of many thousands of hours.

TYPE P R E S S U R E D R O P A T N O M IN A L GENERAL SPECIFICATION

S in g le W r a p p e d
D o u b le W r a p p e d
FLOW RATE(BAR)
0 .1 6 L o w p r o d u c t io n c o s t , g o o d
performance and long life span
0 .1 8 E x c e lle n t p e r f o r m a n c e o n s m a ll
dimensions or long life span

With pre-separation fleece 0.2 For application showing high oil

percentage before separation or
under particular environmental
conditions

Spin on 0.25 For easy m aintenance and sm all

flow rates

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 NOMINAL
FLOW
TG REF. RATE DRAWING D1(mm) D2(mm) D4(mm) H1(mm) H2(mm)
m3/min

2140140 1,5 1 135 90 165 140 12

2140200 2 1 135 90 170 200 12
2140305 3,5 1 135 90 170 305 12
2170230 3,5 1 170 123 200 230 12
2140140 ROT 3,5 2 135 75 170 160 0
2170305 4,5 1 170 123 200 305 12
2140202 4,5 2 135 75 170 200 0
2170177 5 2 170 108 200 177 0
2170435 7 1 170 123 200 435 12
2170231 C 7 3 170 108 200 230 0
2170231 7 2 170 108 200 230 0
2275305 8 1 275 220 328 305 12
2220435 8,5 1 220 165 273 435 12
2220233 9 2 220 150 273 230 0
2170306 9,5 2 170 108 200 305 0
2220601 12 1 220 165 273 600 12
2275450 12 1 275 220 328 450 12
2300450 12,5 1 300 245 350 450 12
2300500 14 1 300 245 355 500 12
2220400 C 16 2 220 157 288 400 0
2300305 16,5 2 300 220 343 305 0
2300600 17 1 300 245 355 600 12
2300660 19 1 300 245 355 660 12
5400520 19,5 1 400 330 440 520 0
2275755 K 20 1 275 220 325 755 0
2275402 20 2 275 220 330 400 0
2300750 21,5 1 300 245 348 750 12
2300402 22 2 300 220 350 400 0
2300820 23,5 1 300 245 355 820 12
5400620 23,5 1 400 330 440 620 0
2220602 K 25 2 220 165 273 600 12
2300502 28 2 300 220 355 500 0
2300607 34,5 2 300 220 355 600 0
2300701 40 2 300 220 355 700 0
5400601 43 2 400 330 440 600 0

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 Spin-On Separators
In order to satisfy the technical requirements of some
constructors TG FILTER has developed spin-on air/oil
separators designed and often customized according to
customers’ requests. TG chooses the internal components
and aims to reach the best solution available as well as for
the external coating on the housing for which high quality
paintings are used and where overprinting can be added.

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 C O D IC E

REFERENCE m3/min (cfm) A H B

76130 1 35 76 130 22 x 1.5

76132 1 35 76 132 22 x 1,75

96148 1.3 40 96 145 24 x 1.5

96170 1,5 53 96 170 24 x 1,5

96171 1,5 53 96 170 22 x 1,5

96210 2 70 96 210 24 x 1.5

96211 2 70 96 210 24 x 1.75

96212 2 70 96 210 23 x 1,5

96213 2 70 96 210 1"12 UNF

96214 2 70 96 210 3/4 GAS

69215 2 70 96 210 25 x 1.25 LEFT

108260 4 140 108 260 32 x 1.5

108261 4 140 108 260 32 x 1.75

108262 4 140 112 260 1"3/8 16 UNF

140177 3 105 140 177 39 x 1.5

140250 4 150 140 250 41 x 1,5

140305 C/A 5,5 194 140 305 39 x 1.5

140305 D 5,5 194 140 305 1” ½ 16 UNF

140306 5,5 194 140 305 39 x 1.75

140307 5,5 194 140 305 41 x 1,5

140308 5,5 194 140 305 39 x 1.5

140340 6,4 225 140 340 39 x 1,5

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Air Filter

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 Air Filter
Besides being able to provide a wide range of adaptable air cartridges, TG FILTER can offer
OEMs a series of filters that do not require housings. These filters are recommended 1 to 12 m3/
min. flow rates and can be installed vertically and horizontally.
This kind of solution offers a low pressure drop and very simple installation and replacement
procedures.
We produce even one stage air filter in a compact unit. The design is especially robust and is
well suited for use in heavy duty applications. This filter is especially suitable for medium dust
condition on engines and screw-piston-vane compressor.
Air filter with metal caps are available for very particular stress conditions. The sealing is obtai-
ned through a rubber gasket tightened with a special clamp.

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TG REF. AIR FLOW ELEMENT D1 D2 H1 H2 H3
m3/min

TGF 135 1-1.4 TGA 6064 39 123 68 25 160

TGF 136 1.4-1.6 TGA 6071 1”GAS 131 70 35 160
TGF 137 1.4-1.6 TGA 6071 1”GAS 131 70 35 110
TGF 157 2-3 TGA 1400h80 48.5 164 81 70 223
TGF 158 2-2.5 TGA 1600 48.5 164 61 35 223
TGF 159 2-3 TGA 1400h80 48.5 164 81 30 223
TGF 160 3-4 TGA 6087 48.5 164 61+61 55 223
TGF 161 3-4 TGA 6087 1”GAS 164 61+61 35 223
TGF 200 3-4 TGA 449h114 60 190 115 24 165
TGF 202 3-4 TGA 449h114 60 190 115 24 195+195
TGF 240 3-5 TGA 3200 60 248 84 45 280
TGF 241 3-5 TGA 3200 80 248 84 25 280
TGF 243 3-5 TGA 3200 60 248 84 35 245
TGF 244 4-6 TGA 6086 80 248 84+84 25 280
TGF 245 3-5 TGA 6085 60 248 84 25 280

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 Spin-On Oil Filters
TG FILTER has developed a range of oil filters, especially suitable for screw-vane compressors
and vacuum pumps, taking into consideration the sudden changes and extreme limits in pres-
sure and temperature.
The oil filter that TG FILTER offers are “spin-on type” and can be provided with a by pass valve,
if it is not already to be found on the heads or in the lubricant circuit.
Generally the most commonly used filtering media is made of cellulose.

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 VALVE VALVE NOMINAL MAX
TG REF. D1 D2 D3 H1 BAR BAR FLOW OPERATING
NO RATE PRESSURE
RETURN BY PASS (L/MIN) BAR

TGO 100 76 62 3/4 16-UNF 125 0,12 2,5 20 14

TGO 110 76 62 M20 X 1,5 127 0,12 2,5 20 14
M20 X 1,5 +
TGO 111 76 62 NIPPLES 127 0,12 2,5 20 14
TGO 200 93 62 1" 12-UNF 210 0,12 2,5 70 14
1" 12-UNF +
TGO 201 93 62 NIPPLES 210 0,12 2,5 70 14
TGO 202 93 62 1" 12-UNF 210 - 2,5 70 14
TGO 205 96 62 3/4" GAS 146 - - 40 14
TGO 206 96 62 3/4" GAS 210 - - 60 14
TGO 210 93 62 1" 12-UNF 143 0,12 2,5 40 14
1" 12-UNF +
TGO 211 93 62 NIPPLES 143 0,12 2,5 40 14
TGO 240 93 62 3/4 16-UNF 143 0,12 0,7 40 14
TGO 255 93 62 3/4 16-UNF 143 0,12 2,5 40 14
TGO 270 93 62 3/4 16-UNF 95 0,12 2,5 20 14
TGO 280 76 62 3/4 16-UNF 95 0,12 2,5 15 14
TGO 300 108 93 1" 1/8 - 16-UNF 260 0,12 2,5 100 14
1" 1/8 - 16 UNF +
TGO 300 108 93 NIPPLES 260 0,12 2,5 100 14
TGO 501 93 62 3/4 16-UNF 97 - 2,5 25 25
TGO 502 76 62 3/4 16-UNF 140 3,5 20 25
TGO 503 93 62 1" 12-UNF 172 - 2,5 40 25
TGO 504 93 62 1" 12-UNF 212 - 2,5 70 25
TGO 505 136 100 1" 1/2 16-UNF 302 - 2,5 180 20
TGO 506 93 62 3/4 16-UNF 144 - 2,5 40 25
TGO 700 76 62 23 x 1 LEFT 127 - 2.5 20 14

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 Air-Oil Separators
The media used in this separation process enables us to obtain perfect air/oil separation rates
up to 1-3 mg/m3.
Separators are made to endure high pressures and temperatures and to low deterioration taxes.
In order to achieve the best possible separation efficiency and long working life of the elements,
it is essential that regular maintenance procedures are followed and joints are applied correctly,
as well as the use of good quality air and oil filters.

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TG FILTER offers a wide range of oil separators and air filters for vacuum pumps to suit most
requirements in this field and the elements are interchangeable with those produced by other
leading manufacturers.
Steel housings are treated with a special protective coating thereby guaranteeing a longer
durability. They also undergo thorough tests to ensure the seals withstand high vacuum levels.
The elements have high dust retention and are available with paper media or polyester version.

TG FILTER Flow
Ref. D1 (mm) D2 (mm) H1 (mm) H2 (mm) rate(m3/min)

1054068 PV 54 25 68 2 0,25
1070074 PV 70 33 74 2 0,4
1080116 C 80 45 117 3 0,7
1070133 PV 72 35 130 9 0,8
1080144 PV 80 46 144 0 0,9
1070175 C 70 40 175 0 0,9
1070200 C 70 40 200 0 1,1
1070255 C 70 40 255 0 1,4
1070251 PV 72 32 250 9 1,5
1105218 PV 105 73 218 0 2,2
1070376 PV 72 32 375 9 2,2
1105283 PV 105 73 283 0 2,8
1070501 PV 72 32 500 9 2,9

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 Vacuum Air Filters Housings

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 FlowRate R A B C D E T.G.FILTER
REFERENCE Lt/min Weight AIR FILTER

TGF 001 400 3/8 “ 80 66 12 39 45 0,25 TGA 8093

TGF 002 600 3/4 “ 110 76 14 53 54 0,56 TGA 8034
TGF 002/1 600 1/2 “ 110 76 14 53 54 0,56 TGA 8034
TGF 004 1400 1“ 133 85 17 53 78 0,96 TGA 8032
1/4
TGF 004/3 1400 NPT 133 85 17 53 78 0,96 TGA 8032
1“ 1/4

TGF 003 2400 1“ 170 141 17 93 96 1,75 TGA 8051

1/4
TGF 003/3 2400 NPT 170 141 17 93 96 1,75 TGA 8051
1“ 1/4

TGF 005 3200 1“ 170 170 18 124 100 2,1 TGA 8070
1/2
TGF 006 5000 2“ 200 240 18 124 114 3,8 TGA 8050
TGF 006/2 5000 NPT 200 240 18 124 114 3,8 TGA 8050
2“
TGF 006/1 5000 2“ 200 240 18 124 114 3,9 TGA 8050
1/2
TGF 006/3 5000 NPT 200 240 18 124 114 3,9 TGA 8050
2“
1/2
TGF 007 8500 3“ 270 180 50 145 165 12,5 TGA 8063
TGF 007/1 8500 NPT 270 180 50 145 165 12,5 TGA 8063
3“
TGF 008 8700 4“ 270 180 50 145 165 13,8 TGA 8063
TGF 008/1 8700 NPT 270 180 50 145 165 13,8 TGA 8063
4“

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 Practical advice
The products of TG FILTER normally undergo severe quality control checks and very rarely has the
malfunctioning of the air compressor been referred to the filter element.
Hereafter some of the most common causes which can generate an incorrect functioning of the
machine.

Premature increase in differential pressure

This can normally occur when the compressor works under some of the following conditions:
a) air intake filter and oil are no longer efficient
b) unsuitable or highly contaminated oil
c) contamination by water, which can be recognized by the presence of rust deposits in the
separator tank
In order to avoid these problems air and oil filters should be replaced frequently and also the oils
should be changed completely at regular intervals. Deposits of varnish can block a separator very
quickly. Compressors should not be run at very high temperatures.

Excessive use of oil

This can normally occurs when the compressor works under some of the following conditions:
a) if the separator is not changed at the appropriate time or has reached the end of its life or has
worked under heavy conditions, it can suffer structural damages, can collapse or it might have
filtrating media breakdown, thus causing oil carry-over.
b) Blocked or malfunctioning scavenge pipe can increase the possibility of finding oil inside the
separator and the amount of oil carry-over. In order to avoid this issue, the pipe must be
controlled for correct length at every separator change and left free from clogs.
c) An incorrect oil level in the tank alters the pre-separation process and increases the quantity of
oil, reducing the efficiency of the separator.
d) Gaskets or joints incorrectly applied can cause movements of the oil which can cause a bypas-
sing the separation system.
e) In some cases the compressor separation system can be inefficient by itself.

Collapsed separator causes

This can normally occurs when:
a) the separator is excessively contaminated
b) malfunctioning valves or sudden release of air
c) compressors working in parallel without a suitable configured air receiver

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 Flash fires
Luckily these fires are very rare and not directly related to separators. Gaskets must have a re-
liable form of grounding, with one or two staples, to grant a contact between the element and
the separator tank.

High discharge air temperature in a compressor can lead to a fire. Reasons can be:
• loss of coolant
• clogging of the lubrication of the screws
• failure of the oil stop valve
• clogging of radiators
• clogging of oil filter
• dirty or low quality oil
• malfunctioning oil temperature valve
• failure of cooling fans

The security discharge air switch is programmed to stop and shut the compressor down if a co-
oling issue exists. Normally they are set between 110°C and 115°C (230 to 240°F).
Nevertheless fires can rise due to:
a) clogging of the coalescing filter or small holes can produce a high speed passage of the air.
This causes the filter to heat, providing an ignition source, for the air/oil mist that passes through.
b) In older compressors where the filters were not grounded, the static discharge was mentioned
as a possible ignition source for fires. Newer compressors models normally avoid this issue.
c) The filter can become saturated with oil, if the compressors runs unloaded for a period of time.
Since the amount of cooling air passing through the filter is reduced, a self heating of the oil
can occur and lead to a fire.

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 Quality and Guarantee
We want to underline that filters produced by TG FILTER undergo severe quality controls in
order to ensure satisfactory operations.
TG FILTER manufactures filters for some of the most important compressors and vacuum pumps
producers, to which exclusivity is granted.
Filters from TG FILTER are free from defects either in materials or construction, provided that
the machinery is maintained in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations and filters are
correctly installed and changed.
TG FILTER will replace any item found to be defective as described above but will not be held
responsible for any other replacement or contingencies or consequential loss.
TG FILTER’s operations and productions are done in accordance to ISO 9001-2000 regulations.

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