Industrial Cabinet Air Filter | 81001-717-01-R Allen Bradley

Allen Bradley 81001-717-01-R Fiberglass Air Filter for Industrial Cabinets

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 81001-717-01-R (8100171701R) is a specialized fiberglass media filter designed for industrial control cabinets and HVAC systems within automation environments. This component serves as a critical barrier against airborne particulates, dust, and contaminants that can compromise the performance of PLCs, drives, and sensitive electronic modules. Although some legacy technical databases erroneously list this part under mechanical limit switches, it is technically a high-grade filtration medium. Measuring 432x795 mm, the 81001-717-01-R is engineered to maintain optimal airflow while providing RFI/EMI shielding support by preventing debris accumulation on cooling fans and heat sinks, thereby ensuring the thermal and electrical integrity of the control system.

Industrial Application Scenarios

• Control Panel Ventilation: Protecting internal PLC racks and I/O modules from factory floor dust and metallic particles.

• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cooling: Ensuring clean intake air for high-power drive fans to prevent heatsink clogging.

• Cleanroom Automation: Maintaining environmental standards in sensitive electronics assembly or pharmaceutical packaging lines.

• Heavy Manufacturing: Filtering intake air for motor control centers (MCC) located in high-particulate environments like textile or woodworking facilities.

Technical Specifications

The following technical parameters detail the physical and functional characteristics of the 81001-717-01-R (8100171701R):