Overview
The Parker Balston 050-05-DQ filter tube is a premium replacement cartridge engineered for high-efficiency compressed air treatment. Balston 050-05-DQ filter tubes deliver superior filtration performance with consistent quality across all 10 tubes per box, making them ideal for industrial air systems requiring reliable contamination removal.
Key Features
- High-efficiency filtration: 93% @ 0.01µm for gas applications
- Dual-purpose rating: 25µm (98% retention) for liquid filtration
- DQ grade construction optimized for balanced gas and liquid removal
- Compact 1-1/4″ length for flexible installation in standard Balston housings
- Box of 10 replacement cartridges for economy and convenience
- Consistent performance and durability across all tubes
Technical Specifications
- Model: 050-05-DQ
- Quantity: 10 tubes per box
- Length: 1-1/4 inches
- Filter Grade: DQ (dual-purpose gas and liquid)
- Gas Filtration Rating: 93% @ 0.01µm
- Liquid Filtration Rating: 98% @ 25µm
- Manufacturer: Parker Hannifin Corporation (Balston brand)
Typical Applications
The Parker Balston 050-05-DQ filter tubes are widely used in industrial compressed air systems requiring removal of oil aerosols, solid particles, and water droplets. Common applications include:
- Coalescing filter housings in pneumatic tool systems
- Industrial compressor aftercooler applications
- Gas and liquid sample analysis equipment filtration
- Portable and stationary compressed air conditioning units
- Precision air systems in manufacturing and process control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Balston Series 95 filter housings
- Balston Series 85 filter housings
- Balston Series 91 filter housings
- Parker Balston OEM compressed air treatment systems
- Standard 1-1/4″ cartridge filter housings using Parker fittings
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Original Parker Balston 050-05-DQ cartridge replacements
- Equivalent DQ-grade filter elements in 1-1/4″ length
Works With
- Balston coalescing filter housings
- Parker pneumatic control systems
- Industrial compressed air treatment networks
- Portable and modular air filtration units
