--- title: Guide to Filter Media | U.S. Air Filtration description: A guide to the most common filter medias used in industrial baghouses; polyester, aramid, and fiberglass. image: https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Thumbnail%20-%20Guide%20to%20Filter%20Media.png --- - - - - - [About Us](https://www.usairfiltration.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.usairfiltration.com/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://www.usairfiltration.com/blog/) [![U.S. Air Filtration Logo](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hs-fs/hubfs/USAF%20Logo.png?width=227&height=50&name=USAF%20Logo.png "U.S. Air Filtration Logo")](https://www.usairfiltration.com/) - [888.221.0312](tel:8882210312) - [info@usairfiltration.com](mailto:info@usairfiltration.com) # Guide to Filter Media ![YouTube Thumbnail - Guide to Filter Media](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Thumbnail%20-%20Guide%20to%20Filter%20Media.png) Watch Now Prefer to read about it? Here's a transcript of the video above.   Hi I'm Bonnie and I'm here to talk about the most common filter medias out there. - Polyester - Aramid - Fiberglass   **Polyester** Let's start with polyester. Polyester performs well in applications under 275 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a widely used low-cost filter media option. It is resistant to abrasion and performs well in dry temperatures. It is widely used in applications including food manufacturing and agriculture.   **Aramid**   Now let's move on to aramid. Aramid is used in applications anywhere below 400 degrees Fahrenheit it is used mostly in cement industries, metalworking and castings, as well as foundries. Just like polyester, aramid offers good resistance to abrasion.   **Fiberglass**   Fiberglass is one of our specialty medias that works well in applications operating above 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to extreme high temperature, fiberglass works well where moist heat is present. Industries that use fiberglass is typically found in chemicals, minerals, energy pipelines and utilities. Keep in mind there are other specialty medias out there.    **Special Treatments and Coatings**   Special treatments and coatings can also be added to any filter media substrate including the ones we discussed earlier. Today the most common coating we offer is PTFE also known by its brand name Teflon. So, the question is what are the benefits of adding PTFE? Adding PTFE can help increase the efficiency of your filter, reduce wear and tear on your pulse valves, decrease the amount of downtime and overall decrease plant energy consumption. If you need help talk to one of our U.S. Air Filtration specialists today. ![YouTube Thumbnail - Understanding Dust Properties](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Thumbnail%20-%20Understanding%20Dust%20Properties.png) ### Dust Properties ![Filter Change Out's](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/When%20is%20it%20time%20to%20change%20your%20filters%20youtube%20thumbnail.png) ### Filter Change Out's ![YouTube Thumbnail - 5 Commonly Replaced DC Parts](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/YouTube%20Thumbnail%20-%205%20Commonly%20Replaced%20DC%20Parts.png) ### Dust Collector Parts ## Additional Resources [![Dust Collector Maintenance Guide](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/New%20Landing%20Page%20Assets/James%20Hardie%20Case%20Study%20-%20Fiber%20Board%20Cement%20Plant%20Large%20Size.jpg)](https://www.usairfiltration.com/dust-collector-maintenance-guide/) [Dust Collector Maintenance Guide](https://www.usairfiltration.com/dust-collector-maintenance-guide/) [![Filter Bags 1280x720](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/Parts%20Photos/Filter%20Bags%201280x720.jpg)](https://www.usairfiltration.com/how-to-select-the-right-dust-collector-filter-bags/) [How to Select the Right Filter Bags Guide](https://www.usairfiltration.com/how-to-select-the-right-dust-collector-filter-bags/) [![US Air Filtration Baghouse - 3D Product Demo-thumb](https://info.usairfiltration.com/hubfs/New%20Landing%20Page%20Assets/US%20Air%20Filtration%20Baghouse%20-%203D%20Product%20Demo-thumb.jpeg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkH7ygQVZobiqmIK1eztYg) [More Videos on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkH7ygQVZobiqmIK1eztYg) © 2020 [U.S. Air Filtration, Inc.,](https://www.usairfiltration.com) All Rights Reserved   |   Site created by [Thomas Marketing Services](https://business.thomasnet.com/) and powered by [Navigator Platform](https://business.thomasnet.com/navigator).