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30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter vs APX Air-Cooled Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter
by Camfil
Pleated panel prefilter with 30% more media area and 30% longer service life than the market average, in MERV 8/9 for first-stage AHU duty.

HVAC & Climate Systems
APX Air-Cooled Chiller
by Petra Engineering Industries
Mid-range air-cooled chiller with semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, covering 35–460 TR across 50 Hz and 60 Hz markets for commercial cooling in space-constrained rooftop applications.
| Cost of ownership | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | APX Air-Cooled Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | APX Air-Cooled Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | MERV 8/8A and MERV 9/9A (ISO ePM10-50%; ePM-55 on Dual 9) | — |
| Standard module size | 592×592 mm (steel/plastic); 595×595 mm (cardboard) | — |
| Depths | 48 mm and 96 mm (steel/plastic); 46 mm and 95 mm (cardboard) | — |
| Service life (ODA 1–2) | Up to 6 months | — |
| Service life (ODA 3) | Up to 4 months | — |
| Service life (Dual 9, commercial) | 12 months guaranteed | — |
| Certifications | UL 900; ASHRAE 170 / FGI compliant | — |
| Frame options | Moisture-resistant cardboard, plastic, galvanized steel | — |
| Cooling capacity (50 Hz) | — | 123–1,372 kW (35–390 TR) |
| Cooling capacity (60 Hz) | — | 141–1,618 kW (40–460 TR) |
| Compressor type | — | Semi-hermetic reciprocating, independent circuits |
| Condenser coil (standard) | — | Copper tube / aluminium fin |
| Condenser coil (optional) | — | Copper tube / copper fin, epoxy-coated piping |
| Refrigerant-side design pressure | — | 1,000 kPa |
| Water-side max working pressure | — | 1,500 kPa |
| Base construction | — | Welded C-channel, heavy-duty lifting lugs |
| Electrical panel rating | — | NEMA 3X / IP54 |
| Low-ambient heater options | — | 0 °C / −18 °C / −29 °C |
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