Patent ID: 8551207
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A filter element comprising: a fluted filter media pack having a face sheet and a fluted sheet secured together to provide a plurality of flutes comprising first and second flutes, wherein the first flutes are closed proximate an inlet face and the second flutes are closed proximate an outlet face; an axial seal gasket assembly comprising an axial seal member and a media pack seal member, wherein the axial seal member is formed of a first polymeric material that does not contact the fluted filter media pack and the media pack seal member is formed of a second polymeric material, wherein the first polymeric material is softer than the second polymeric material; wherein the axial seal gasket assembly is radially and axially spaced from the inlet face and the outlet face such that it does not merge with the outlet face; and wherein the axial seal member is one of axially above or axially below the media pack seal member.