Media Information:

Western Filter offers a wide selection of high efficiency filter media designed to meet a full range of pressure requirements. Various collapse ratings are available and are determined by the filter series and application.

Beta Pore™ 5-Layered High Performance Series:

Beta Pore™ is an exceptionally durable and highly efficient proprietary 5-layered synthetic media that assures trouble-free operation for all hydraulic and lubrication oil applications. With ß ratios exceeding 200 and exceptionally high dirt holding capacities, Beta Pore™ elements are the best choice for achieving target fluid cleanliness levels while maintaining high fluid quality and providing superior system longevity.

Available in element media codes C, E, H, L and R (spin-on)
Available in 5 different absolute micron ratings: (ßx = >200)
(01μ, 03μ, 05μ, 10μ, 20μ)


WestaPore™ Cost Effective Series:
A mainstay in the filter industry, West Pore™ is a cellulose-based media offering economical effective filtration in less sensitive, and/or low usage hydraulic systems such as certain agricultural applications. West Pore™ elements offer an alternative low-cost approach to nominal filtration while maintaining comparable clean element Δp and reasonable dirt holding capacities.

Available in element media code: P
Available in 2 different nominal micron ratings: 10μ, and 20μ


WPore™ Water Removal Series:

WPore™ is a highly absorbent copolymer media with a high affinity for water retention. This media is designed to provide effective removal of emulsified and free water from low-flow systems. Kidney loop systems are ideal for WPore™ media applications.

Available in element media code: W