{"product_id":"koch-ss5-synthetic-media-pad-merv-4","title":"Koch SS5 (1\/2\" Loft, Dry, All White) Synthetic Pad - MERV 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Koch \u003cstrong\u003eType SS5 Synthetic Pre-Cut Media Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flat polyester filter pad in standard HVAC face sizes, designed for standard prefilter and 1-inch frame applications where dry, all-white media is preferred. The pad is constructed of airlayed polyester media at \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2″ nominal loft\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4.0 oz\/sq yd weight, all white color, dry (no tackifier treatment), delivering \u003cstrong\u003e~MERV 4 efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e per ASHRAE 52.2 and a recommended service life suited to its arrestance and dust holding profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get: sold by the case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-cut media pads are \u003cstrong\u003esold by the case\u003c\/strong\u003e, not individually. The price you see for each variant is the \u003cstrong\u003efull case price\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each variant label tells you exactly how many pads are in that case. Case counts by size:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16x20\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e50 pads per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16x25\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e50 pads per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20x20\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e50 pads per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20x25\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e50 pads per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24x24\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e50 pads per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a partial case, individual-pad pricing, or a different quantity than the standard case? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e with your exact count and we can work out the pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere pre-cut pads are used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-cut synthetic pads are the filter medium itself — they slide into reusable pad frames, get held in place by retention grids in blanket installations, or stack into pad rack systems. The customer changes only the pad, leaving the frame or rack in place. Common applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable pad frames\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal or fiberboard frames that hold the pad and slide into the air handler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad rack systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — multi-pad rack assemblies for high-volume filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket installations\u003c\/strong\u003e — large-area filtration where the pad is held by retention wire or grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlide-rail housings\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for pad-style media rather than framed filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-cut applications\u003c\/strong\u003e — pads can be trimmed to non-standard dimensions where needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eType SS5 construction and specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airlayed polyester synthetic fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal loft:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2″ (0.50″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 oz per square yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e All white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTackifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — completely dry to the touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInitial pressure drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08″ w.g. at design air velocity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage arrestance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% per ASHRAE 52.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust holding capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMERV rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 per ASHRAE 52.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference bulletin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koch PB-001-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen the SS5 pad is specified\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrefilter stage in 1 inch frame applications\u003c\/strong\u003e — protects downstream filters from coarse particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment protection\u003c\/strong\u003e in slide-rail housings where high airflow matters more than fine capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-sensitive commercial HVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e with pad rack systems where MERV 4 capture meets the spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket installations\u003c\/strong\u003e in light-commercial and industrial applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat MERV 4 captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptures larger airborne dust, lint, hair, pollen, and dust mite debris. Standard prefilter and equipment-protection efficiency for systems where high airflow and dust holding matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing across the Koch synthetic pad line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoch offers six pre-cut synthetic media pad types in the same five face sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSS5 (this product) (MERV 4):\u003c\/strong\u003e standard 1\/2 inch dry pad, prefilter and 1 inch frame applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSS10 (MERV 5):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch dry pad, versatile 2 inch frame and blanket use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPT5 (MERV 4):\u003c\/strong\u003e tackified 1\/2 inch pad, upgraded dust holding for 1 inch frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPT10 (MERV 7):\u003c\/strong\u003e tackified 1 inch pad, broad commercial and industrial use in 2 inch frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPT-30 (MERV 8):\u003c\/strong\u003e dual-density tackified 2 inch pad, highest SPT capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPT-550 (MERV 8):\u003c\/strong\u003e antimicrobial dual-density 1 inch pad, healthcare and food processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the loft (1\/2 inch, 1 inch, or 2 inch) to your existing frame depth, the tackifier choice to your dust loading expectations, and the MERV tier to your design spec. For applications requiring antimicrobial treatment, only the SPT-550 carries that specification. For higher-loft 2-inch frames, choose SPT-30. For dry-construction requirements (food processing, no-tackifier specs), choose SS5 or SS10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and ordering notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch face dimensions to your existing frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pads are sized as Width x Height (e.g., 24x24). The loft (depth) is the same across all variants of one product — chosen by which media type you order, not by the variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach variant shows its case quantity in the dropdown label.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for \"(Case of N)\" next to each size — that's how many pads are in the case at that price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 5 standard HVAC face sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16x20, 16x25, 20x20, 20x25, 24x24. For non-standard sizes or bulk roll lengths, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads can be field-cut\u003c\/strong\u003e to non-standard dimensions if needed — the airlayed polyester construction trims cleanly with a sharp utility knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrames sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-cut pads are the filter medium — they require a reusable pad frame, retention grid, or pad rack to install in the air handler. Contact us for compatible frame and rack options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk roll versions also available.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of these media types are also sold in bulk rolls (60 ft to 135 ft long) for cut-to-size applications. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for bulk roll pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Koch","offers":[{"title":"16x20 (Case of 50)","offer_id":44118938091642,"sku":"572-016-020","price":106.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x25 (Case of 50)","offer_id":44118938124410,"sku":"572-016-025","price":118.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x20 (Case of 50)","offer_id":44118938157178,"sku":"572-020-020","price":121.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25 (Case of 50)","offer_id":44118938189946,"sku":"572-020-025","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x24 (Case of 50)","offer_id":44118938222714,"sku":"572-024-024","price":164.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1130\/9462\/files\/getimage2_455f9462-bdc6-4036-8d79-911bef4cd19e.png?v=1777750274","url":"https:\/\/www.rememberthefilter.com\/products\/koch-ss5-synthetic-media-pad-merv-4","provider":"RememberTheFilter.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}