Products: Attenuation Vents with Dustfilters | VF Series
General Information
Our VF Series of RFI vents combine the benefits of an attenuation vent panel with the properties of a dustfilter in a single frame, unlike the VB Series which utilises separate units fixed together in-situ.
Standard frame styles are AF1 to AF4 and they incorporate a triple layer of woven and corrugated aluminium mesh. Each layer has a slightly different degree of corrugation and so provides separation and increased airflow potential. To enable it to perform its dual function the VF filter material is relatively dense and so requires an assisted airflow to operate correctly. A 'kickplate' is built into the unit to protect the filter from damage.
Applications
VF dustfilters are mounted in the same manner as the VH series and are used in industrial or military environments where a 'heavy duty' attenuating dustfilter is required and the lighter weight de-membraned polyurethene VB Series is not suitable. They are not designed for pure convection and need a driven airflow. They may be solvent cleaned after removal but particular attention should be paid to the replacement of gaskets which could be affected by compression-set or hydrocarbon/solvent contamination.
Specifications
Woven Aluminium Screen AMS-4182
Performance
Shielding effectiveness in Magnetic (H) field between 10KHz and I MHz is comparable to aluminium honeycomb whereas Electric (E) field between 1 MHz and 100 MHz is typically 10 to 20 dB less. Attenuation in Plane wave typically 40-50 dB between 1 and 10 G Hz.
Tolerances
| Overall dimensions | ± 0.8mm |
| Fixing holes/fasteners | ± 0.5mm |
| with jigs +/- 0.2mm |
How to order
Specify: Series-Frame Style-Vent Media-Overall Size-Number of fixings-Fixing Type/Size
Where possible please provide a detailed drawing.
| Series | Frame Style | Vent Media | Overall Size | Fixings (No.) | Fixing Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF=Dust Filter | AF1 | 08=Triple mesh | xxxx-xxxx | xx | C/T=Captive insert |
| Aluminium | AF2 | T/H=Through hole | |||
| AF3 | |||||
| AF4 |
Examples / Notes
- Example:
- VF-AF1-08-2260-4330-12-T/H (4.8) specifies a corrugated three layer aluminium woven mesh dustfilter in an AF1 style frame with 12 through holes of 4.8 mm diameter. The hole positions would be agreed with the customer prior to manufacture or as shown on the customer drawing.

