Overview
The Baldwin PA1690-FN is a premium axial seal air filter element designed for heavy-duty equipment and refrigeration units. Baldwin axial seal air filter elements ensure proper equipment function by preventing airborne contaminants from reaching the combustion chamber. This outer element features securely affixed metal end caps with a raised gasket to ensure a proper seal and prevent leaks.
Key Features
- Air element with fins and outer diameter of 4 3/32 inches (104.0 mm) with fins at 5 1/8 inches (130.2 mm)
- Finned construction for enhanced filtration surface area
- Weight: 1.40 lbs
- Attached gasket (G103-N furnished gasket available)
- Axial seal filters have securely affixed metal end caps with a raised gasket to ensure a proper seal and prevent leaks
- Suitable for outer element applications on select equipment
Technical Specifications
- Outer Diameter: 4 3/32 in (104.0 mm)
- Outer Diameter (Fins): 5 1/8 in (130.2 mm)
- Inside Diameter 1: 25/32 in (19.8 mm)
- Inside Diameter 2: 2 15/32 in (62.7 mm)
- Length: 10 11/32 in (262.7 mm)
- Weight: 1.40 lbs
- Product Type: Air Element with Fins
- Gasket: [1] Attached; Furnished: G103-N
Typical Applications
The PA1690-FN is used in Allis Chalmers, Benford, Bobcat, Case, Case-International, Clark, Ford, Gehl, John Deere, Komatsu, Kubota Equipment, and Thermo King Refrigeration Units. This element is commonly used as an outer filter element on heavy-duty diesel and gas engines.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allis Chalmers equipment
- Bobcat loaders and excavators
- Case and Case-IH tractors
- Caterpillar heavy equipment
- Clark material handlers
- Ford equipment
- Gehl compact equipment
- John Deere agricultural and construction equipment
- Komatsu earthmoving equipment
- Kubota agricultural equipment
- Thermo King refrigeration units
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Compatible competitor part numbers include Allis Chalmers 2103129, Case 542276, Caterpillar 9Y6839, and Clark 1642645. Related to LL1690-FN (Long-Life Media Version) for extended service intervals.
Works With
- Use with PA2861 and PA4740 filter housings
- Heavy-duty air intake systems
- Industrial filtration assemblies



