Filter - Air Symbol

What is an Air Filter?

Air filters operate as purification devices designed to extract airborne particles and pollutants, enhancing atmospheric quality while safeguarding mechanical systems. These units function by capturing suspended matter, including dust particles, pollen grains, mould spores, and various atmospheric contaminants, thereby blocking their movement through ventilation systems or access to delicate machinery components.

What is the Purpose of an Air Filter?

Air filters serve the fundamental role of extracting harmful particles from atmospheric environments, thereby enhancing environmental quality and safeguarding mechanical equipment. These systems capture various suspended contaminants blocking their distribution through breathing spaces or infiltration into critical components, including automotive engines and climate control networks.

What is the Air Filter P&ID Symbol?

The symbol for air filter is a graphical representation of the device, providing a quick and easy means of locating it within a schematic without the need for a physical examination.

The most common type of air filter symbol is a rectangle with triangles at the corners.

Draw out Schematics Quickly and Easily With Capital X Panel Designer!

Capital X Panel Designer gives you an easier means of creating new drawings by providing you with an extensive library of pre-made symbols. Just find the P&ID filter symbol you need and drag and drop it into your diagram. With this powerful CAD software in your arsenal, your workflow will move faster than ever.

Learn more about how to create custom electrical symbols.