From the global market leader: Premium air dryer cartridges in OE quality
Our air dryer cartridges dehumidify and dry compressed air, especially in commercial vehicles, preventing moisture build-up and damage in compressed air in the brake system that may adversely affect its effectiveness.
The safety of trucks, buses and tractors depends largely on their air brake systems. MANN-FILTER air dryer cartridges keep the compressed air dry, clean and oil-free so that they work perfectly. They ensure optimum braking performance and offer the best protection against corrosion, icing and abrasion.
With more than 100 million air dryer cartridges produced, MANN+HUMMEL is the absolute global market leader. For more than 70 years, this expertise has flowed into the premium brand MANN-FILTER, which is synonymous with uncompromising OE quality and the greatest expert knowledge. You can count on it!
Top five reasons!
- Global market leader’s premium brand - For over 30 years, MANN+HUMMEL has been the world’s largest manufacturer of air dryer cartridges. The company combines all of its expertise in the premium MANN-FILTER brand.
- OE quality - MANN+HUMMEL produces cartridges in series for well-known system suppliers across the world and consequently for almost all truck manufacturers (according to international production and test standards).
- Full warranty and guarantee - Free choice of spare parts for maintenance and repair without loss of warranty claims or vehicle manufacturer warranties.*
- Great innovative capacity - Customers benefit from patented technologies from the global filtration expert and leading developer of air dryer cartridges.
- One single source - In addition to air dryer cartridges MANN-FILTER provides the perfect solution for almost any filtration needs in air, oil, fuel and cabin air filters.
* Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (Aftermarket BER) (EU) no. 461/2010 and guidelines extended until May 31, 2028 (passenger cars/commercial vehicles)
Cleaner air makes the difference in compressed air systems
When driving, it's all always about "safety first". Dry, clean air is particularly important for pneumatic brake systems and the compressed air system a key component for commercial vehicles. That's why an efficient air dryer cartridge is vital to protect the system against corrosion and malfunctions that result in reduced braking performance.
The MANN-FILTER air dryer cartridges reliably dehumidifies compressed air, traps oil droplets, and thus offer the whole compressed air system optimum protection. Do not compromise. Choose MANN-FILTER and rely on over 70 years of experience as a filter expert and around 6,800 premium filter elements in original equipment quality.
Best performance in every situation to protect men and machines
No matter whether it is a question of pressure, pulsation or vibration resistance, performance of the drying agent or durability of the sealing materials: MANN-FILTER air dryer cartridges meet all the right criteria: they are safe, high-performing and easy to use.
MANN-FILTER now offers four different types of high-quality air dryer cartridges - a WHITE version as a cost-effective solution for basic air drying requirements, a BLACK one for optimum drying performance (formerly white colored), a SILVER cartridge with coalescing filter for improved system protection against harmful oil droplets, and a GOLDEN premium version with additional stage drying and optimized oil separation for optimum protection under the toughest operating conditions.
The new white one!
Our cost-effective solution for all applications with normal demands and low compressed air requirements: The new, white air dryer cartridge for optimum drying performance in continuous long-distance operation.
The perfect expansion of our range, now offering the right solution for every need!
Comparison of all MANN-FILTER air drying cartridges
| Benefits | WHITE (Basic)  | BLACK (Standard)  | SILVER (Extra)  | GOLD (Premium)  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum pressure and pulsation resistance | ||||
Firm and highly pressure-resistant drying agent | ||||
| Reduced downtimes | ||||
| Safety and reliability under the toughest operating conditions | ||||
| Protection for electrical and mechanical air dryers | ||||
| Optimum protection of the compressed air system against contamination and damage | ||||
| Efficient drying, Fast regeneration and long service life of drying agent | ||||
| More drying agent than comparable products | ||||
| Improved protection for the compressed air system against corrosion and icing | ||||
| Long service life by oil separation through coalescence filter | ||||
| Easy to retrofit |
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