WIX Filters engineers have designed a new aftermarket air filter that outperforms the original equipment (OE) for Mack Truck applications, the company said. The new WIX 42808 increases filter capacity over the OE design by 25 percent and wet capacity/filter life by better than 14 percent, according to the manufacturer, while equaling the efficiency of the OE filter.
The new WIX 42808 is the newest member of the WIX radial lip seal air filter family. It features WIX’s revolutionary design, developed in 2005, featuring polyurethane radial seals and metal end caps on the closed end. The design provides increased filter element strength, a stronger cross section of sealing material, greater media stabilization and capacity, and a handle that allows for easier handling by technicians.
“WIX continues to provide value to our customers by offering technically superior filtration products that outperform original equipment,” said Bill Stamey, heavy-duty product engineering manager for WIX Filters. “And while we consistently deliver on performance, we know the little things, like the handle on the end cap, make installation and removal of what can be a 20-lb. dirt-filled filter easier for technicians.”
The WIX 42808 differs in form from the OE design by eliminating the centering cone in the end cap. The WIX end cap ID fits within the housing lid draw, while the lid holds the filter down on the top end cap surface. The molded polyurethane radial seals improve sealing capability and fit.
In addition, WIX said the filter features six smooth, non-stringy, non-flaking hot melt stabilization beads, providing a strong cross section of material for increased media stabilization. This is achieved during manufacturing by applying the smooth hot melt stabilizing bead, without mechanical contact, with the hot melt bead. The bead is driven into the media and expanded metal with an air jet. These processes give the WIX 42808 a clean appearance and even pleat spacing of the T-542 corrugated media.
Wix Filtration’s product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks and off-road equipment. WIX is a member of the Affinia family of brands, and WIX Filters’ Internet address is http://www.wixfilters.com.
Part Number: 42808 UPC Number: 765809428089 Principal Application: Mack Trucks
Style: Radial Seal Air Filter Service: Air Media: Paper Height: 25.533 Outer Diameter: 9.331 Inner Diameter Top: Closed Inner Diameter Bottom: 5.803 Ends: Plastic CFM: 1100
