There are many types of commercial kitchen exhaust hood filters designed to do pretty much the same job, but one of the most unique styles we carry is the Franklin hinged hood filter.
Like other baffle grease filters, the Franklin hinged filter will help keep your duct work from getting clogged with grease and residue, reduce your fire hazard, and provide you with cleaner air. But what sets this hood filter apart from other baffle grease filters? Let’s find out. Continue reading
The performance of any commercial kitchen ventilation system relies heavily on the type of hood filters you use. If you want to maximize your filter’s available capture area and increase the free area of your hood filter, there’s nothing better than Flame Gard Type III frameless hood filters.
Flame Gard frameless filters are designed to get grease out of your ventilation system before it has a chance to enter the ductwork. As with most grease hood filters, the Flame Gard frameless filter uses baffles to divert and collect fats, oils and grease effluent from a variety of cooking applications from griddles to grills and woks to fryers. Once the grease is collected, it can be easily removed.
Having the proper hood filter installed plays an important role in the effectiveness, efficiency, and the safety of your commercial kitchen. The Flame Gard frameless filter offers some unique benefits to your ventilation system. Learn more about this filter and check out our brief Flame Gard Frameless Hood Filters Review video to find out if it’s right for you. Continue reading
Most of the tasks in commercial kitchens are accomplished with relatively simple tools: stoves provide a flame for cooking, refrigerators keep food cold, and knives chop. But one of the key exceptions to this principle is with a commercial kitchen ventilation system. What looks to be a simple box that allows air to escape is, in fact, a complex system of interconnected parts that must operate together for efficient ventilation.
In the harsh environment of a commercial kitchen, it’s critical to rely on an effective hood system to keep the work environment safe and clean, as well as to protect expensive equipment from damaging grease build-up. Thankfully manufacturers now produce ventilation systems that are lighter, more durable, and more able to handle the rigorous demands placed upon them. Continue reading
With so many different types and styles of baffle filters to choose from, one of the most common questions we get at HoodFilters.com is “which filter is right for me”.
The answer to that question depends on the cooking environment and how much you want to spend to ensure durability and corrosion resistance. When it comes to durability, the main factor to consider is how the filter is constructed.
There are two primary construction options: welded and riveted.
Both hood filter types do an effective job of collecting grease, however, each type offers unique attributes that may be better suited for one commercial kitchen than the other. Continue reading
When it comes to choosing the right baffle filter for your restaurant or commercial kitchen, there are three features to compare: material, design and construction.
Baffle filter material is usually the most important feature to consider and the right material depends on a few things. Are you looking for value over longevity? Is appearance important? Are you cooking in a high volume kitchen?
The good news is, there are only three material types to choose from: stainless steel, galvanized steel or aluminum. Continue reading
Stainless steel is by far the most popular material used for baffle hood filters. It’s everything you want in a baffle filter – long lasting, durable, corrosion resistant and visually attractive with it’s bright shiny finish.
When choosing a stainless steel baffle filter, keep in mind that all stainless steel is not created equal. There are varying grades of metal used that impact corrosion resistance – which is one of the most important features of any hood filter.
While different grades of stainless steel do have some visual distinctions, the simplest way to determine stainless steel quality, is by performing a magnet test. Continue reading
Safety, performance, efficiency and code compliance are all important factors when selecting a hood filter. Reduce grease buildup in your hood system and help extinguish your chances of a grease fire by choosing the Flame Gard Type II hood filter as your kitchen’s first line of defense.
The Flame Gard Type II is known for its unsurpassed grease capturing, flame blocking, and air flowing performance. It is an extremely durable baffle filter that never needs replacing. It offers trouble-free operation and is UL tested and classified, NSF listed, and meets NFPA 96 requirements.
Flame Gard Type II filters are constructed of high quality solid stainless steel and weigh about twice as much as comparable filters. They provide a positive flame barrier and are designed to handle high-heat, high grease applications. The filter maintains its structural integrity even when directly exposed to flames and can withstand temperatures in excess of 2200°F. Continue reading
Exhaust hoods are an essential investment in any commercial kitchen. The needs of a commercial kitchen place high demands on a hood capable of filtering out grease, dirt and other possible contaminants.
The most effective hoods are designed to incorporate other components to further increase the efficiency of your filtering system. Among these accessories are grease cups, also known as grease trays.
If you are looking for a hard working, premium, American made baffle grease filter, our Heavy Duty Aluminum Baffle Grease Filters from TRINE are the perfect choice.
Not only are they the most durable aluminum baffle grease filters available on the market; they are also lightweight, affordable, and provide dependable and positive flame barrier protection. Plus, the bright and shiny finish of these attractive filters makes them a great selection for kitchens with an open design.
A kitchen ventilation system is as important to the safety and functioning of a commercial kitchen as the cooking appliances. The ventilation system maintains a balance between air that’s removed and fresh air that’s returned to the kitchen. It also offers built-in fire suppression features, ensuring the safety of everyone and everything in the workspace.
The process of ventilating a commercial kitchen is tricky. Air has to move through ductwork swiftly and efficiently. The placement of venting equipment requires thoughtful consideration because most industrial kitchens don’t have unused space.
The purpose of any kitchen ventilation system is to remove contaminates in the air by drawing them out through an exhaust fan. After contaminates are removed from the kitchen, fresh air from outside re-circulates back inside.
Since the upblast exhaust fan draws out contaminants, another system must bring fresh air back inside. The system that replaces extracted air is called a make-up air supply unit. It sucks up fresh air from outside and brings clean air inside. These two components are the most essential parts of a commercial kitchen ventilation system.