Are You Ignoring the Hidden Costs of Using Subpar Compressor Filters?

Many facility managers are tempted by the lowest-priced filter elements on the market, believing they are saving money. However, using subpar, non-specialized filter elements for your ATLAS or INGERSOLL RAND compressors invariably leads to a host of hidden and far greater costs. These elements often feature inferior media that clogs quickly, leading to a rapid spike in differential pressure. As discussed, this forces your compressor to consume more power, rapidly inflating your utility bills—the single largest component of a compressor's lifecycle cost.

Furthermore, a poorly manufactured filter may have an inadequate seal, allowing contaminants to bypass the filter media entirely. This bypass introduces abrasive particles into your compressor's oil circuit and air end, accelerating wear and demanding early, expensive repairs. Subpar separator elements cause excessive oil carryover, requiring more frequent replacement of expensive lubricants and downstream line filters, and potentially damaging pneumatic tools and machinery. By contrast, our replacement ATLAS Filter Element and INGERSOLL RAND Filter Element are built to precise OEM tolerances, using high-quality sealing gaskets and robust construction. We offer a reliable, cost-effective alternative that truly reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), proving that quality filtration is an investment in long-term operational health, not a recurring expenditure to be minimized at any cost.