AIR/OIL SEPARATOR ASSEMBLIES, COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS

摘要

A filter cartridge for use in gas/liquid separation; the filter cartridge comprising: (a) an extension of filter media surrounding an open filter interior; the filter media having an inside surface, an outside surface, a first axial end section, and second axial end section; (b) first and second end pieces; (i) the media being positioned between the first and second end pieces; (ii) the first end piece having a central flow aperture therethrough in gas flow communication with the open filter interior; (iii) the first end piece including a perimeter rim; (A) the perimeter rim having a portion projecting radially from a position adjacent the filter media inside surface and partially in extension along the first axial end section toward the filter media outside surface; (B) the first axial end section having an exposed media section extending from the perimeter rim to the filter media outside surface; the exposed media section forming a seal with a housing, when the filter cartridge is operably oriented in a housing; and (iv) the second end piece being on the second axial end section of the filter media.