When selecting a baffle hood filter for a commercial kitchen, what’s best for you depends on a variety of factors including the volume and type of cooking, whether or not the filter will be visible to guests, and the amount of money you want to spend. If you have a relatively low volume kitchen or simply want to save money, you may have already narrowed your choice down to aluminum hood filters.
HoodFilters.com offers two main types of aluminum hood filters — standard duty and heavy duty. In order to decide which of these is right for you, we’ll take a look at how they are both similar and different from each other.
Aluminum hood filters are less expensive than stainless steel but still have an attractive and shiny appearance when compared to galvanized steel hood filters. Aluminum hood filters are less resistant to corrosion so the use of harsh chemicals is not recommended, but they can be easily cleaned in a conventional dishwasher, a deep soak tank, or by spraying. And while they will not last as long as other filters, their extremely light weight makes them easy to install and handle for maintenance and cleaning.
All of our aluminum hood filters are NFPA approved, NSF certified and UL listed, but because of the thinner gauge metal, they are best used in low volume commercial kitchens such as a senior centers, seasonal businesses, church or day camps.
Standard Duty Aluminum Hood Filters
Our Standard Aluminum Grease Filters made by Flame Gard are the most economical baffle filter we carry. This high efficiency filter provides excellent grease impingement, features self-balancing air flow, and has a low static pressure to ensure quiet operation.
The Flame Gard aluminum grease filter is a great choice for low volume operations looking for a safe and dependable filter at a lower cost.
The 2″ thick filter is constructed of two layers of equally spaced roll formed baffles that are individually riveted. It provides a reliable flame barrier and efficient grease removal into the collection trough. And because it is our lightest weight aluminum hood filter, it’s also perfect for anyone wanting to maximize their shipping savings.
Heavy Duty Aluminum Hood Filters
Our Heavy Duty Aluminum Grease Filters made by Trine are the most durable aluminum hood filter available on the market. Made in America, they are about twice the weight of the standard duty filters and feature a self-contained rigid heavy duty construction.
In addition to providing a safe and dependable flame barrier in your commercial kitchen, this dual-riveted filter’s ridged baffles maximize grease retention while minimizing airflow restriction for a superior rate of extraction over filters with smooth baffles.
If you are looking for a low cost, lighter weight and heavy duty baffle filter, this the aluminum filter is a great choice. It’s affordable, durable, easy to install, and easy to handle, making it one of the most popular hood filters we sell. Its bright and shiny appearance also makes it a popular choice for open kitchen designs.
The following comparison video offers a closer look at the different aluminum hood filters we offer.
For all of your commercial kitchen exhaust and ventilation needs, visit HoodFilters.com. If you have any questions or need help selecting the right hood filter for your operation call our expert customer support staff at 877.394.9731.