{"product_id":"koch-permanent-stainless-steel-washable-filter","title":"Koch Permanent Stainless Steel Washable Filter (Air or Grease Applications)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePer Koch Bulletin \u003cstrong\u003eK985-A\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Koch \u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Stainless Steel Washable Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely washable, reusable air filter\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003eair or grease applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stainless Steel construction is the premium material option in the Koch Permanent Metal Filter product line, providing the corrosion resistance and durability needed for high-moisture, high-temperature, or chemically demanding environments. Stainless construction is available as a custom material option from Koch — per Koch product literature, \u003cem\u003e\"Please consult the factory for specific size and configuration data.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get: washable metal-frame filters, sold by the case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach variant is a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete metal-frame washable filter\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for standard HVAC and grease-application openings. Available in 1″ and 2″ depths, sold by the case in the carton quantities shown:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1″ depth filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16″x20″x1″\u003c\/strong\u003e — available by quote. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16″x25″x1″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e12 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20″x20″x1″\u003c\/strong\u003e — available by quote. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20″x25″x1″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e12 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24″x24″x1″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eadditional size\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e12 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2″ depth filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16″x20″x2″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e6 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16″x25″x2″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e6 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20″x20″x2″\u003c\/strong\u003e — available by quote. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20″x25″x2″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e6 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24″x24″x2″\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eadditional size\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e6 filters per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the handles you see in product photos\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pictured filter shows bail handles, but filters ship without handles by default.\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Koch K985-A: \"Filters are furnished without handles, but both bail and ring types are available upon request.\" If your application needs handles — for frequent removal in commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, equipment access panels, or any setting where the filter is pulled and washed often — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact RTF support\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering and we'll arrange handles (bail or ring) on your case. Just let us know which handle type and how many filters need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePermanent Stainless Steel Filter construction (per Koch K985-A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel mesh construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-stainless-steel frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-tier washable filter for environments where corrosion resistance, high temperatures, or chemical exposure rule out steel or aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely washable (per Koch K985-A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1″ and 2″ (in this RTF lineup); 4″ depth available on request per Koch K985-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filters ship \u003cstrong\u003ewithout handles\u003c\/strong\u003e by default. Bail or ring handles available on request — see \"About the handles you see in product photos\" above, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact RTF support\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubled airflow option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Koch K985-A, \"Both steel and aluminum filters can be operated at twice the CFM capacities listed above, with corresponding increases in pressure drop.\" (Steel and aluminum specifically; consult Koch for stainless.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8″ and 3\/8″ depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for these custom-thin variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCleaning and maintenance (per Koch K985-A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer Koch K985-A, the Permanent Metal Washable Filter is designed for in-service cleaning rather than disposal-and-replace. Koch's published maintenance procedure:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Koch K985-A, \"Simply wash away dirt with hose or soapy water.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-coat with adhesive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Koch K985-A, \"Recoat with adhesive spray before re-using.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis permanent design is what gives metal filters their cost advantage over disposable filters — one filter, washed and recoated as needed, replaces many disposable filter changes over its service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAir or grease applications (per Koch K985-A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer Koch K985-A, Permanent Metal Washable Filters are specified for \u003cstrong\u003eboth air and grease applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. This dual-application capability reflects two main use cases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC air filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipment protection and primary particulate capture in commercial and residential HVAC systems where reusable filtration is preferred over disposable filters — especially in dusty environments where rapid loading would shorten disposable filter life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial kitchen exhaust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Range hoods, grill hoods, and other foodservice exhaust applications where grease-laden vapor must be filtered before exhaust ductwork. The metal frame and washable construction handle the high-temperature, grease-saturated airstream that would destroy fiber-based filters. Required in many jurisdictions for foodservice fire-safety compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout permanent metal washable filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePermanent metal filters as a category trade off particulate efficiency (typical average arrestance for steel and aluminum constructions is in the low- to mid-70% range per Koch K985-A; stainless arrestance varies by mesh specification, contact Koch for spec data) for two critical advantages over disposable filters: \u003cstrong\u003ereusability\u003c\/strong\u003e (washable cycles instead of replacement) and \u003cstrong\u003egrease\/temperature tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e (metal mesh stands up to grease and heat that would saturate or melt fiber media). For applications where fine particulate filtration is the goal — office HVAC, sensitive equipment, indoor air quality — you'll want a higher-efficiency disposable pleated filter (MERV 8+) instead. For equipment protection, primary capture, kitchen exhaust, and any setting where filter changes need to be infrequent, permanent metal filters are the right specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and ordering notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch nominal size to your filter slot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Actual depth is slightly less than nominal (typical pattern: 1″ nominal = ~7\/8″ actual; 2″ nominal = ~1-3\/4″ actual).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach variant ships in the case quantity shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order multiple cases by adjusting the quantity at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom thin filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8″ and 3\/8″ depths are available on request from Koch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed handles?\u003c\/strong\u003e Filters ship without handles by default. Bail or ring handles available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact RTF support\u003c\/a\u003e before placing your order so we can arrange handles on your case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor grease\/kitchen applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace or wash on your maintenance schedule per local fire code requirements (typically 30 days for active foodservice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Koch K985-A, hose or soapy water; recoat with adhesive spray before re-using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKoch product literature\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed product specifications and complete performance data for Koch Permanent Metal Washable Filters (Type MS galvanized steel and Type MA aluminum) are published in \u003cstrong\u003eKoch Bulletin K985-A\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1130\/9462\/files\/PermanentMetalFrames.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePermanent Metal Washable Filters Product Specification PDF\u003c\/a\u003e (Koch Filter Corporation). Stainless steel construction is available as a custom material option (Koch K985-A documents Type MS and Type MA only). 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