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A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF FILTERS FOR ALL<br />
EUROPEAN, JAPANESE & KOREAN<br />
Passenger Cars & Light Commercial Vehicles
Contents<br />
FILTERS<br />
At a Glance<br />
Formula <strong>for</strong> Filtration<br />
4<br />
6<br />
Oil <strong>Filters</strong><br />
Fuel <strong>Filters</strong><br />
20<br />
24<br />
FROM<br />
The Anatomy of Filtration<br />
8<br />
Cabin <strong>Filters</strong><br />
28<br />
The Power of Media<br />
10<br />
Market Coverage &<br />
32<br />
Mastery of Media<br />
12<br />
Data Support<br />
Testing & Quality Control<br />
14<br />
Marketing Support<br />
34<br />
Air <strong>Filters</strong><br />
16<br />
About Us<br />
36<br />
2.
• Over 25 years of filter pedigree<br />
• Millions sold worldwide each year<br />
+ CARBON<br />
• Over 1800 references in range<br />
• Air, Oil, Fuel and Cabin/Activated Carbon options<br />
available<br />
• All makes coverage of all popular European,<br />
Japanese and Korean models<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> <strong>Filters</strong><br />
With total reliability, ease of fitment, a comprehensive range and<br />
genuine value <strong>for</strong> money, <strong>Comline</strong> filters are the first choice <strong>for</strong><br />
aftermarket customers in over 40 countries worldwide.<br />
• Passenger Car and Light Commercial applications<br />
• Comprehensive cataloguing available via MAM<br />
Autocat, TecAlliance and <strong>Comline</strong> website<br />
• Per<strong>for</strong>mance and specification benchmarking<br />
makes <strong>Comline</strong> an OE alternative<br />
• Manufactured in market-leading production<br />
facilities<br />
• Premium-quality filter media from leading<br />
producers<br />
• <strong>Comline</strong> PPG (Precision Pleat Geometry) <strong>for</strong><br />
efficiency and reliability<br />
• High-calibre components including premium<br />
rubber seals and ‘super strength’ internal tubes<br />
• Extensive factory per<strong>for</strong>mance testing and <strong>Comline</strong><br />
Quality Lab analysis<br />
4.<br />
• Associate member of the IFTS (International<br />
Filtration Testing Services)
Formula <strong>for</strong><br />
Filtration<br />
At<br />
<strong>Comline</strong>, we view each individual filter reference<br />
as an essential component in the smooth running of a<br />
vehicle. We take great care in delivering a range that<br />
offers consistent, reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance from top-tobottom.<br />
A lot goes into this process, one which we<br />
refer to as our ‘Formula <strong>for</strong> Filtration’.<br />
Testing & Quality Control<br />
An array of testing, both in-factory and within <strong>Comline</strong>’s own <strong>Comline</strong><br />
Quality Lab, is the final piece in our per<strong>for</strong>mance jigsaw. Examples<br />
include efficiency, pressure, impulse and rubber seal testing. <strong>Comline</strong> is<br />
also a member of the IFTS (International Filter Testing Services).<br />
+ CARBON<br />
Premium Components<br />
Part of <strong>Comline</strong>’s specification<br />
requirement is an insistence on<br />
premium quality components.<br />
Filter media is the most prevalent<br />
example with paper sourced<br />
exclusively from world-renowned<br />
suppliers.<br />
Vehicle Parc Analysis<br />
Our Product Development Team scrutinise<br />
the European, Japanese and Korean<br />
vehicle parc to ensure the <strong>Comline</strong> range<br />
is in-tune with the needs of the market.<br />
Our dedicated and proactive development<br />
programme ensures <strong>Comline</strong> offers<br />
comprehensive coverage and is early to<br />
launch with new applications as they hit<br />
the aftermarket.<br />
Precise Specification<br />
The development of any new <strong>Comline</strong><br />
filter reference starts by creating a detailed<br />
specification. Through meticulous OE<br />
benchmarking, <strong>Comline</strong> develops a strict<br />
specification <strong>for</strong> each filter which provides the<br />
road-map <strong>for</strong> the development process.<br />
Manufacturing Facilities<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> has <strong>for</strong>ged links with<br />
some of the world’s <strong>for</strong>emost<br />
filter production facilities.<br />
Each factory is audited by<br />
our Product Development<br />
Teams to ensure compliance<br />
with brand quality standards<br />
and is carefully selected to<br />
produce references based<br />
on specialisms.<br />
Distinctive Branding<br />
Each <strong>Comline</strong> filter is delivered<br />
with clear, concise product<br />
markings and packaged in<br />
our distinctive yellow and blue<br />
livery.<br />
Customer Support<br />
The entire <strong>Comline</strong> range is backed by<br />
a comprehensive data portfolio including<br />
product specifications, application data<br />
and fitment in<strong>for</strong>mation. Data is available via<br />
MAM Autocat, TecAlliance and online at<br />
www.comline.uk.com<br />
6. 7.
Feature: Carefully selected premium media<br />
sourced from world-leading suppliers.<br />
Benefit: Excellent efficiency, structural<br />
stability and capacity <strong>for</strong> superior filtration of<br />
contaminants.<br />
Feature: Steel phosphate oil filter canisters.<br />
Benefit: Provides excellent levels of strength<br />
to operate efficiently at high pressures whilst<br />
maintaining strong corrosion resistance<br />
throughout the life of the filter.<br />
Feature: Secure clipping.<br />
Benefit: Maintains the integrity of the filter<br />
element and Precision Pleat Geometry (PPG) <strong>for</strong><br />
consistent filtration throughout the life of the part.<br />
Feature: NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber)<br />
gaskets, seals and diaphragms.<br />
Benefit: Premium compounds ensure a reliable<br />
seal and prevent leakage.<br />
Feature: Stainless steel coil springs used in<br />
bypass valves.<br />
Feature: Heavy-duty stainless steel base<br />
plates and precision-stamped steel end caps.<br />
Feature: Per<strong>for</strong>ated stainless steel internal<br />
tubes.<br />
Feature: Location pins in-line with OE design.<br />
Benefit: Corrosion resistance and tensile<br />
strength maintains consistent bypass valve<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance in-line with OE standards.<br />
Benefit: Delivers superior structural support<br />
to retain filter integrity and ensure reliable<br />
operation.<br />
Benefit: ‘Super strength’ design handles highpressure<br />
conditions to maintain consistent,<br />
reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance.<br />
Benefit: <strong>Filters</strong> that are fit-<strong>for</strong>-purpose and<br />
enable simple, precise and cost-effective<br />
fitment.<br />
Feature: Silicone or NBR (Nitrile Butadiene<br />
Rubber) anti-drain back valves.<br />
Feature: Precision-threaded base plates.<br />
Feature: High-strength adhesives.<br />
Feature: Selected air filters are equipped with<br />
an additional pre-filter.<br />
Benefit: Enables trouble-free location and<br />
Benefit: Quality materials provide reliability and<br />
installation of the filter whilst reducing the<br />
Benefit: Quality adhesives ensure filter integrity<br />
Benefit: : Removes larger particle<br />
dependable anti-drain back valve operation.<br />
potential risk of contamination. Rough-edges<br />
throughout the life of the part. Quite literally the<br />
contaminants such as road-dust, thus enabling<br />
This stops oil from draining from the upper part<br />
caused by inferior machining can result in metal<br />
glue that holds it all together!<br />
the specialised filter media to handle only fine<br />
of the engine into the oil sump, preventing a dry<br />
fragments entering the system.<br />
particulates such as exhaust gases and soot.<br />
start.<br />
8. 9.
Highly porous<br />
filter media<br />
Particles<br />
of gas or fluid<br />
How it Works<br />
Automotive filter media is manufactured using specific varieties of wood pulp and<br />
is highly porous. The media allows air or fluid to pass through a series of minute<br />
holes within its structure and, as this process occurs, the material collects harmful<br />
contaminants and prevents them from entering the vehicle systems.<br />
The<br />
POWER<br />
ofMedia<br />
Each component used in filter manufacture is important<br />
but the power of media (paper) cannot be understated.<br />
In simple terms, it is the media that actually undertakes<br />
the filtration process and ensures the air, oil or fuel is free<br />
from contaminants.<br />
Media Selection<br />
High-quality filter media, such as that used by <strong>Comline</strong>, combines excellent efficiency<br />
and structural stability with high capacity. Our media is carefully chosen based on<br />
the requirements <strong>for</strong> the specific filter and sourced from the world’s best producers,<br />
including Ahlstrom, Clean & Science, Hollingsworth & Vose and Neenah Gessner.<br />
This insistence on high-efficiency media ensures <strong>Comline</strong> filters remove impurities and<br />
contaminants at a microscopic level.<br />
Precision Pleat Geometry (PPG)<br />
To increase effective surface area within a <strong>Comline</strong> filter and maximise both efficiency<br />
and capacity, filter media is carefully ‘pleated’. Each <strong>Comline</strong> filter is equipped with<br />
Precision Pleat Geometry (PPG) which ensures uni<strong>for</strong>mity of depth, spacing and<br />
quantity of pleats within each filter reference. PPG is all important in maintaining flow<br />
rate, maximising efficiency and ensuring the service life per<strong>for</strong>mance of the filter.<br />
10.<br />
11.
Non-Woven Materials<br />
• Made up of plastic fibres which are applied in layers<br />
• Better separation quality due to the use of finer fibres<br />
• Density and fineness of fibres increase from dirt side to clean side<br />
• 99.9% efficient with low flow resistance at all times<br />
• Ultra-fine fibres measured in microns<br />
Filter media essentially acts as the guardian within the filter element. Its<br />
integral role is to prevent unwelcome particles within gases or liquids<br />
from infiltrating vehicle systems and/or, in the case of cabin filters, the<br />
respiratory systems of vehicle occupants. Without effective filtration,<br />
damage can occur to both the vehicle and its occupants.<br />
The composition of filter media is dependent on the required specification<br />
and application. There are three broad variants of automotive filter media:<br />
non-woven, paper and multi-layer media.<br />
!<br />
of<br />
DID YOU KNOW<br />
Many modern applications are now utilising fleece materials in support of traditional<br />
media. Due to its material properties, fleece is increasingly being used as a pre-filter<br />
layer on air and fuel filters as a method of removing larger particle sizes, in fact,<br />
testing has shown the use of fleece can increase filter per<strong>for</strong>mance by up to 40%.<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> is already taking advantage of fleece materials on selected filter references<br />
in line with OE specifications – this includes examples such as EFF121 and EAF583.<br />
Non-Woven Materials<br />
Paper Media<br />
Multi-Layer Media<br />
Paper Media<br />
• High-grade cellulose fibres infused with essential resins<br />
• Paper is warmed, embossed and folded according to specific requirements<br />
• Curing ensures stability and resistance to chemical and thermal influences<br />
• These processes result in PPG (Precision Pleat Geometry)! meaning air, oil<br />
or fuel can flow freely through the paper at all times<br />
• Media is capable of removing particles as small as 25-30 micron offering the<br />
potential to eliminate a high concentration of contaminants<br />
Multi-Layer Media<br />
• Combination of non-woven materials and paper<br />
• Fused together during a complex production process<br />
• Eliminates up to 40% more contaminants than conventional paper filters<br />
• Can remove particles as small as 3-5 microns<br />
• Used in modern diesel fuel injection systems (turbo diesel direct<br />
injection, common rail or pump injector technology)
Testing<br />
& Quality Control<br />
Testing and quality control plays a crucial role in the development<br />
of all <strong>Comline</strong> filters and the stringent processes employed help<br />
guarantee per<strong>for</strong>mance and reliability across our range.<br />
Filtration Elite<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> sits alongside an elite group of filtration<br />
providers as a member of the IFTS (International<br />
Filter Testing Services) - one of the world’s <strong>for</strong>emost<br />
filtration testing organisations.<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> partners with the IFTS to test and benchmark the<br />
Filtration efficiency (%)<br />
100<br />
90<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
FILTRATION EFFICIENCIES VS PARTICLE SIZE<br />
0<br />
0 10 20 30 40 50<br />
Particle size (µm(b))<br />
Our comprehensive, three-stage testing and quality control system<br />
includes production testing at the factory, in-house testing inside<br />
the <strong>Comline</strong> Quality Lab (CQL) and further analysis conducted through<br />
collaboration with IFTS (International Filtration Testing Services).<br />
quality of our filter media to ensure <strong>Comline</strong> filters deliver<br />
consistent, reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance. By harnessing the resources<br />
and expertise of the IFTS, <strong>Comline</strong> continues to take its filter<br />
range from strength-to-strength.<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> Competitor 1 Competitor 2<br />
The depth and quality of analysis offered by the IFTS to its members<br />
is guaranteed by the organisation’s test laboratory, which runs in strict<br />
Production Factory Testing<br />
Extensive filter testing takes place ‘at<br />
factory’ during the production process.<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> works only with world-class<br />
manufacturing partners who operate our<br />
stringent testing requirements as part of<br />
the production process.<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> Quality Lab Testing<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> operates its own quality lab<br />
at the brand’s UK headquarters and<br />
this facility is used to further scrutinise<br />
filter quality and finishing. The <strong>Comline</strong><br />
Quality Lab plays a pivotal role in<br />
guaranteeing per<strong>for</strong>mance, reliability and<br />
ease of fitment.<br />
Efficiency<br />
Pressure Loss<br />
Rubber Seal<br />
Impulse<br />
1<br />
High & Low Temperatures<br />
OE Housing Tests<br />
Media<br />
Media Depth<br />
PU/PP Finish<br />
Pre-filter<br />
Pleat Count<br />
2<br />
“Within the sphere of filtration<br />
there is arguably no finer testing<br />
organisation in the world than the<br />
IFTS. As an IFTS member, <strong>Comline</strong><br />
is able to further raise our already<br />
impressive quality standards and we<br />
sit alongside the established elite of<br />
the automotive filtration industry.”<br />
- Miten Parikh<br />
General Manager - Product & Supply Chain<br />
accordance with ISO 17025. In short, ISO 17025 is the testing and<br />
calibration standard to which laboratories must adhere in order to be<br />
recognised as ‘technically competent’ and to produce ‘precise and<br />
accurate test and/or calibration data’.<br />
The results of IFTS assessment enables <strong>Comline</strong> to operate tighter<br />
quality controls across all of its 1800-plus filter references and work<br />
in conjunction with in-house testing conducted within <strong>Comline</strong>’s own<br />
quality lab. This combination of in-house and IFTS testing, plus <strong>Comline</strong>’s<br />
participation in the IFTS Scientific Committee results in ‘better than ever’<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> filter per<strong>for</strong>mance.
The role of the<br />
All <strong>Comline</strong> air filters are manufactured by<br />
world-class production facilities to ensure<br />
total compliance with UK and EU<br />
specifications.<br />
Air Filter<br />
<strong>Comline</strong>’s range of high-quality air filters offer vital engine<br />
protection to keep vehicles running efficiently mile-after-mile.<br />
With over 1000 part numbers, a<br />
thriving development programme<br />
and quality guaranteed, its clear to<br />
see why <strong>Comline</strong> should be first on<br />
your list <strong>for</strong> air filters.<br />
The plentiful supply of air (oxygen) is critical to the operation of the internal combustion engine but it is equally<br />
important that this air be free from contaminants. An engine burning contaminated air will become less and less<br />
efficient as dirt, dust and debris accumulate, which will lead to reduced engine per<strong>for</strong>mance and inferior fuel economy.<br />
In addition, such contaminants cause wear of critical engine components such as valves, rings, cylinder bores plus<br />
key electronic parts such as AMFS (Air Mass Flow Sensors), located between the air intake and combustion chamber.<br />
External air enters through the<br />
intake system containing<br />
various atmospheric<br />
contaminants.<br />
Clean filtered air is then able to<br />
flow to the engine free from<br />
contaminated matter.<br />
OE Matching<br />
The <strong>Comline</strong> air filter range covers a broad array of<br />
applications and is precisely manufactured in-line with OE<br />
Key Features of <strong>Comline</strong> Air <strong>Filters</strong><br />
Superior filtration and dirt<br />
protection<br />
High-grade paper media delivers<br />
outstanding air flow<br />
This air then passes through the<br />
filter element. Dirt, debris and<br />
other contaminated particles<br />
harmful to the engine are trapped<br />
within the precision-pleated<br />
filter media.<br />
This clean air ensures that<br />
optimum engine per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
is maintained, sensitive<br />
electronics are protected and<br />
the vehicles driveability is not<br />
compromised.<br />
specifications. So, if the OE filter features a Polyurethane<br />
(PU) frame, the <strong>Comline</strong> version will feature an equivalent,<br />
high-quality PU frame to ensure optimum per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
and ease of fitment.<br />
Premium quality Polyurethane<br />
(PU), Polypropylene (PP) or steel<br />
frames<br />
Quality tested <strong>for</strong> better engine<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Positive<br />
REINFORCEMENT<br />
To ensure filter stability, <strong>Comline</strong> air filters<br />
feature rein<strong>for</strong>ced metal backings or<br />
adhesives.<br />
16. 17.
Types of Air Filter<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> air filters are manufactured in all shapes and sizes to cater <strong>for</strong> the wide variety<br />
of makes and models in today’s vehicle parc. Whether rectangular or cylindrical in<br />
shape, air filters can be grouped into three broad types based on the material that<br />
provides the filter’s structural rigidity.<br />
PU/PP METAL REINFORCED ECOLOGICAL<br />
Features<br />
&Benefits<br />
The air filter features a moulded, Polyurethane<br />
Visually a metal filter can look the same as a PU or<br />
Many modern vehicles require a new breed<br />
All <strong>Comline</strong> air filters are<br />
precisely designed to deliver<br />
optimum reliability throughout<br />
the service life of the part<br />
High-grade, non-woven paper<br />
media with <strong>Comline</strong> Precision<br />
Pleat Geometry (PPG) ensures<br />
consistent airflow and superior<br />
filtration<br />
Media carefully selected <strong>for</strong><br />
water resistance to prevent<br />
media saturation and loss of<br />
filter integrity<br />
Manufactured to OE-matching<br />
specifications <strong>for</strong> ease of<br />
fitment<br />
(PU) or Polypropylene (PP) frame designed<br />
PP variant, the crucial difference is that structural<br />
of Ecological (Eco) air filters which are<br />
to provide structural support and maintain filter<br />
support is provided by a metal, typically steel,<br />
manufactured entirely of recyclable materials.<br />
media integrity. Selected PU and PP applications<br />
are supplied with a pre-filter layer, usually foam,<br />
frame as opposed to moulded plastic. Such<br />
filters are mainly used within the Japanese and<br />
All filter media is biodegradable but many<br />
components used within more traditional filter<br />
designed to capture larger particles such as dust<br />
and soot. In dry, dusty conditions pre-filters are<br />
particularly useful in protecting filter media and<br />
help maintain filter per<strong>for</strong>mance.<br />
Korean vehicle parc.<br />
types cannot be recycled. <strong>Comline</strong> provides<br />
Eco air filters in-line with OE specifications where<br />
the filter frame is manufactured entirely from<br />
recyclable, biodegradable materials.<br />
Precisely injected Polyurethane<br />
(PU) or Polypropylene (PP) mix<br />
matches OE specifications to<br />
provide strength, structural<br />
rigidity and prevent de<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Quality tested during production<br />
and within <strong>Comline</strong> Quality Lab<br />
Consistent, reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
with genuine value <strong>for</strong> money<br />
Comprehensive range means<br />
there’s a <strong>Comline</strong> air filter <strong>for</strong> all<br />
popular applications<br />
18. 19.
The role of the<br />
Oil Filter<br />
<strong>Comline</strong>’s focus on quality ensures that each and every oil<br />
filter meets strict criteria laid out by UK and EU directives <strong>for</strong><br />
superior fit and per<strong>for</strong>mance.<br />
Dirt and other contaminants are the primary reason <strong>for</strong> excessive engine wear and failure. The engine is a hot-bed <strong>for</strong><br />
potentially harmful particles with some of the most destructive being those that occur from oil degradation, plus the<br />
tiny metallic fragments that result from engine component friction. In both cases these contaminants are mobilised in<br />
oil which helps spread them throughout the inner workings of an engine. This in turn causes further damage through<br />
abrasion and creates a downward spiral of wear and tear that can lead to complete engine failure. To ensure engine<br />
protection and safeguard per<strong>for</strong>mance it is vital to conduct a regular oil change. It is equally important to fit a highquality<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> oil filter that will remove harmful particles from the<br />
oil be<strong>for</strong>e it is fed into the engine.<br />
Key Features of <strong>Comline</strong> Oil <strong>Filters</strong><br />
Carefully selected media provides<br />
high dust holding capacity and<br />
service life per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Optimum media surface area with<br />
Precision Pleat Geometry (PPG) <strong>for</strong><br />
consistent filtration<br />
The <strong>Comline</strong> range spans an array<br />
of popular European, Japanese and<br />
Korean applications and includes both<br />
traditional ‘spin on’ filters and the more<br />
environmentally friendly, paper-based<br />
Eco options which are becoming more<br />
commonplace in today’s modern<br />
vehicles.<br />
End-Cap<br />
Contains the bypass valve in-line<br />
with OE specification<br />
Center Tube (Inside)<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>ated inner tube allows more flow area and<br />
eliminates media wear during pleat movement<br />
Anti-Drain Back Valve<br />
Stays flexible in extreme temperatures<br />
Filter Housing<br />
Offers superior strength and<br />
pressure fatigue per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Heavy-Duty Baseplate<br />
Features a fully tucked double seam<br />
<strong>for</strong> added strength<br />
Steel Spring<br />
Securely holds<br />
components in place<br />
Filter Media<br />
Wire-backed fully synthetic media<br />
offering high efficiency and longevity<br />
Stamped End Caps<br />
Precisely stamped end caps with plastisol<br />
sealant secure pleated media firmly in place<br />
OE Matching<br />
All modern, engine-driven vehicles come equipped with<br />
a factory-fit oil filter which take on a variety of shapes,<br />
sizes and styles. <strong>Comline</strong> offers comprehensive market<br />
coverage to deliver an all makes range of oil filters<br />
manufactured in-line with OE style and specification.<br />
Phosphated canister treatment<br />
protects against corrosion<br />
Anti-drain valve abolishes dry starts<br />
Rubber Gasket Seal<br />
Made from NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber)<br />
stays flexible and tightly sealed<br />
21.
Types of Oil Filter<br />
Within the <strong>Comline</strong> oil filter range there are two distinct styles, both of which are widely<br />
prescribed based on the needs of the specific application.<br />
Features<br />
&Benefits<br />
SPIN-ON<br />
ECOLOGICAL<br />
All <strong>Comline</strong> oil filters are<br />
precisely designed to deliver<br />
optimum reliability throughout<br />
the service life of the part<br />
High-grade, non-woven paper<br />
media with <strong>Comline</strong> Precision Pleat<br />
Geometry (PPG) ensures consistent<br />
flow rates to prevent oil starvation<br />
and high dust-holding capacity <strong>for</strong><br />
superior mile-after-mile filtration<br />
Media carefully selected to<br />
prevent media saturation and<br />
loss of filter integrity<br />
The spin-on oil filter takes its name from the<br />
process used to fit this type of part, where the<br />
entire filter, including housing, is quite literally<br />
‘spun on’ to the vehicle’s oil system. Spin-on<br />
filters are self-contained within a metal canister<br />
meaning the filter media, bypass and anti-drain<br />
valve, element cover and gasket are all built into<br />
Ecological (Eco) oil filters, sometimes known<br />
as element or cartridge filters, differ from spinon<br />
variants as they are essentially a replacement<br />
of the filter element only. When replaced, the<br />
technician need only remove the existing filter<br />
element from the housing built into the design of<br />
the vehicle and replace with the fresh Eco filter.<br />
Manufactured to OE-matching<br />
specifications <strong>for</strong> ease of<br />
fitment<br />
Oil filter fitting carefully matched<br />
to OE design to guarantee a<br />
first-time fit<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> spin-on filters feature a<br />
phosphated canister treatment<br />
that protects against corrosion<br />
to maintain filter structure<br />
Spin-on filters also benefit from<br />
high-quality silicone anti-drain<br />
back valves that have a trackrecord<br />
<strong>for</strong> reliability<br />
the design.<br />
Long-life sealing rings<br />
Quality tested during production Consistent, reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance Comprehensive range means<br />
manufactured from NBR (Nitrile and within <strong>Comline</strong> Quality Lab<br />
with genuine value <strong>for</strong> money<br />
there’s a <strong>Comline</strong> oil filter <strong>for</strong> all<br />
Butadiene Rubber) maintain a<br />
popular applications<br />
constant seal<br />
22. 23.
The role of the<br />
Fuel Filter<br />
A <strong>Comline</strong> replacement fuel filter is a sure-fire way to protect<br />
the engine from potentially costly damage caused by burning<br />
contaminated oil.<br />
Like oil and air filters, the fuel filter is essential to the reliable and sustained operation of the internal combustion<br />
engine. Through the process of fuel refinement, storage and transportation, most fuel will contain its fair share of<br />
contaminants, which could ultimately prove harmful to the engine. Such particulates may lead to poor per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
and economy, whilst severe cases of sustained fuel contamination can result in the break-down of some of the engine<br />
components.<br />
Key Features of <strong>Comline</strong> Fuel <strong>Filters</strong><br />
Extensive quality testing ensures<br />
high per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Designed <strong>for</strong> ‘fit and <strong>for</strong>get’ peace<br />
of mind<br />
Robust, high-quality materials <strong>for</strong><br />
strong and sustainable filtration<br />
Particle separation<br />
and agglomeration<br />
of water droplets<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> fuel filters are manufactured<br />
by some of the biggest and most wellrespected<br />
production facilities in the<br />
world utilising the latest ISO-approved<br />
manufacturing techniques.<br />
With a range of over 300 parts covering<br />
popular European, Japanese and Korean<br />
applications, <strong>Comline</strong> delivers a truly first<br />
class fuel filter offering.<br />
Emulsion<br />
after pump<br />
Filtrated<br />
fuel<br />
Clean fuel with<br />
water droplets<br />
OE Matching<br />
To guarantee per<strong>for</strong>mance and reliability all <strong>Comline</strong> fuel<br />
filters are benchmarked against the OE filter. No matter<br />
the make, no matter the model, <strong>Comline</strong> fuel filters <strong>for</strong><br />
European, Japanese and Korean vehicles can be relied<br />
upon to deliver constant and consistent filtration.<br />
Double-layer paper media is<br />
utilised on selected applications to<br />
guarantee per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Tested to SAE (Society of<br />
Automotive Engineers) standard<br />
Hydrophobic<br />
media<br />
Water collection<br />
volume<br />
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Types of Fuel Filter<br />
The <strong>Comline</strong> range encompasses no fewer than eight styles of fuel filter, each of which is developed<br />
from thorough benchmarking of the OE filter and the requirements of the specific application.<br />
IN-LINE SCREW-ON ECOLOGICAL IN-TANK<br />
Features<br />
&Benefits<br />
Fuel filter fitting clips carefully<br />
matched to OE design to<br />
guarantee a first-time fit<br />
In-line fuel filters consist of the entire<br />
filtration system including the canister,<br />
element, valves and seals. The in-line<br />
filter is connected directly to the fuel lines<br />
using specialised connectors.<br />
Screw-on fuel filters are similar to inline<br />
options but the method of fitting<br />
differs. Instead of being connected to the<br />
fuel lines the filter is ‘screwed on’ to the<br />
housing within the vehicle fuel system.<br />
Ecological (Eco) fuel filters, also<br />
referred to as element or cartridge filters,<br />
require replacement of the filter element<br />
only. This filter type contains double-layer<br />
paper media and is manufactured of<br />
recyclable materials.<br />
As the name suggests, ‘in-tank’ filters are<br />
located within the fuel tank and are found<br />
in Japanese & Korean applications. Such<br />
filters improve engine efficiency with<br />
continuous flow through the filter and by<br />
dispersing fuel directly back into the tank.<br />
All <strong>Comline</strong> fuel <strong>Filters</strong> are<br />
precisely designed to deliver<br />
optimum reliability throughout<br />
their service life<br />
High-grade, non-woven paper<br />
media (double-layered in selected<br />
applications) with <strong>Comline</strong><br />
Precision Pleat Geometry (PPG)<br />
ensures consistent flow rates and<br />
high dust-holding capacity <strong>for</strong><br />
superior mile-after-mile filtration<br />
Media carefully selected <strong>for</strong><br />
water resistance to prevent<br />
media saturation and loss of<br />
filter integrity<br />
Manufactured to OE-matching<br />
specifications to the very latest<br />
ISO standards <strong>for</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
and ease of fitment<br />
WITH HOUSING WITH DIVERTER VALVE WATER SEPARATOR LPG<br />
Fuel filter cores are rein<strong>for</strong>ced<br />
and tested well beyond the limit in<br />
order to guarantee per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
at high-pressures and under<br />
severe compressive <strong>for</strong>ces<br />
Robust, high quality materials<br />
ensure strong and sustainable<br />
filter canisters to protect against<br />
corrosion to maintain filter<br />
structure<br />
Fuel filter connectors are precisely<br />
manufactured in-line with OE<br />
specifications to ensure perfect<br />
installation within the fuel system<br />
and a tight, reliable seal<br />
All valves are designed with a<br />
clearly-defined and consistent<br />
opening pressure <strong>for</strong> the<br />
specific injection system which<br />
guarantees fuel supply to the<br />
engine at all times<br />
Fuel filters complete with housing offer Numerous references within the <strong>Comline</strong> This type of fuel filter works to deliver the LPG filters per<strong>for</strong>m the vital role of<br />
better protection of the filtration media. fuel filter range come equipped with a maximum level of water separation from purifying LPG be<strong>for</strong>e it reaches system<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> fuel filters feature high Quality tested during production Consistent, reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance Comprehensive range means<br />
Their design also enables higher flow built-in diverter valve designed to divert the fuel. Water separators protect fuel components. It offers some of the highest<br />
water-fuel separation rates<br />
and within <strong>Comline</strong> Quality Lab<br />
with genuine value <strong>for</strong> money there’s a <strong>Comline</strong> fuel filter <strong>for</strong> all<br />
rates through the filter media.<br />
fuel back into the tank when pressure injection system components such as efficiency levels, ensuring effective<br />
popular applications<br />
exceeds a certain level.<br />
injectors and the high-pressure pump. removal of dust and/or fuel impurities.<br />
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The role of the<br />
Cabin Filter<br />
+ Activated Carbon <strong>Filters</strong><br />
Offering tangible benefits to both the motorist and technician,<br />
the cabin filter is a real growth area <strong>for</strong> <strong>Comline</strong> but a product<br />
category which is often ignored by aftermarket businesses.<br />
PARTICLE SIZE SCALE<br />
Pollens<br />
Fog<br />
Road Dust<br />
Abraded Particles<br />
Spores<br />
Bacteria<br />
Exhaust gas particles and industrial dust<br />
Mist<br />
Soot<br />
Diameter of a human hair <strong>for</strong> comparison:<br />
Why it Matters<br />
It’s widely accepted that a cubic metre of air contains<br />
somewhere between 10-80 billion particles. Among<br />
these particles are dusts, pollens, bacteria and other<br />
fine particulates. The absence of a quality cabin filter<br />
means vehicle occupants are repeatedly breathing in<br />
such contaminants, many of which are too fine to be<br />
filtered out by the body’s natural defences. Inhaling<br />
such particles can cause respiratory and cardiovascular<br />
problems, trigger allergies or asthma and, in extreme<br />
cases, have been shown to have carcinogenic effects.<br />
An Essential Component<br />
Cabin filters are designed to enhance the quality of the air entering the vehicle cabin. The presence of a high-quality<br />
Many vehicle owners may choose not to replace their<br />
cabin filter will protect vehicle occupants from harmful particles such as dust, pollen and bacteria and prevents the<br />
cabin filter to reduce maintenance costs and it is often<br />
vehicle heating and air-conditioning being exposed to the same contaminants.<br />
viewed as non-essential because a cabin filter has no<br />
mechanical implications. However, the importance of a<br />
Key Features of <strong>Comline</strong> Cabin <strong>Filters</strong><br />
Specially <strong>for</strong>mulated media delivers<br />
clean air <strong>for</strong> vehicle occupants<br />
quality cabin filter cannot be overstated as it protects the<br />
vehicle’s most important component – the driver and their<br />
passengers.<br />
Protects the driver and passengers<br />
from unpleasant odours and harmful<br />
gases<br />
Potential Atmospheric Contaminants<br />
Designed <strong>for</strong> maximum particle<br />
efficiency to capture dirt and bacteria<br />
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Factory tested, QC passed and<br />
delivered installation ready<br />
The addition of activated carbon<br />
molecules to selected references adds<br />
an extra layer of protection<br />
In addition to the health concerns there are also very real safety benefits to replacing the cabin filter. A lack of clean,<br />
oxygenated air can lead to fatigue and reduced levels of concentration, whilst such particles can also lead to watery<br />
eyes or sneezing. When you consider a sneeze at 60mph renders a driver blind <strong>for</strong> 30 metres, the importance of<br />
a quality cabin filter really is underlined.<br />
Allergens Pollen Toxic Fumes Dust mites<br />
Odours Dirt Soot
Types of Cabin Filter<br />
The <strong>Comline</strong> range includes both standard cabin filters and the more premium activated carbon<br />
options offering a choice of protection <strong>for</strong> vehicle occupants. <strong>Comline</strong> aims to help aftermarket<br />
businesses capitalise on the cabin filter opportunity by offering a highly competitive range of<br />
quality cabin filters, and a viable upgrade option through our equally competitive activated<br />
carbon variants.<br />
Features<br />
&Benefits<br />
CABIN FILTER<br />
ACTIVATED CARBON<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> cabin and activated<br />
carbon filters deliver clean<br />
air <strong>for</strong> vehicle occupants<br />
and protects both driver and<br />
passengers from contaminants<br />
High-grade, non-woven paper<br />
media with <strong>Comline</strong> Precision<br />
Pleat Geometry (PPG) provides<br />
maximum particle efficiency and<br />
consistent airflow to filter out<br />
dirt, bacteria and other harmful<br />
contaminants<br />
Activated carbon options utilise<br />
impregnated media to protect<br />
against harmful gases and<br />
unpleasant odours<br />
Manufactured to OE-matching<br />
specifications <strong>for</strong> ease of<br />
fitment<br />
Cabin filters, sometimes referred to as particle or anti-<br />
Alongside a range of cabin filters <strong>Comline</strong> also offers<br />
dust filters, are manufactured from specialised woven,<br />
activated carbon options which offer an added layer of<br />
multi-layered media designed to capture dust, pollen,<br />
protection. The design of a carbon filter sees the media<br />
spores, soot, and tyre micro-fragments. Traditional cabin<br />
filters are an effective, lower-cost option <strong>for</strong> cleansing air<br />
entering a vehicle but do not offer protection from harmful<br />
exhaust gases or unpleasant odours.<br />
impregnated with activated carbon molecules that filter<br />
out harmful, ultra-fine gas particles such as Benzine<br />
or Ozone, plus absorb unpleasant odours which may<br />
otherwise enter the vehicle cabin.<br />
High-strength, rein<strong>for</strong>ced side<br />
walls ensure stable structure<br />
and help maintain pleat<br />
uni<strong>for</strong>mity <strong>for</strong> reliable airflow<br />
Quality tested during production<br />
and within <strong>Comline</strong> Quality Lab<br />
Consistent, reliable per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
with genuine value <strong>for</strong> money<br />
Comprehensive range means<br />
there’s a <strong>Comline</strong> cabin filter <strong>for</strong><br />
all popular applications<br />
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Data Prowess<br />
In support of a truly world-class filter range <strong>Comline</strong> invests heavily in data. A dedicated<br />
team of <strong>Comline</strong> data analysts diligently profile each part number to deliver a robust<br />
portfolio of data with each filter. The quality of this data is among the very best available in<br />
the aftermarket and this is reflected by <strong>Comline</strong>’s status as a TecAlliance ‘A’ rated and<br />
MAM AutoCat+ certified data supplier. Customers can also access a comprehensive<br />
&<br />
Data Support<br />
and interactive digital catalogue online at www.comline.uk.com<br />
Full make, model, year and application data<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> is proud to be an ‘all makes’ supplier and our<br />
comprehensive range of over 1800 filter references cover 95% of<br />
the European, Japanese & Korean vehicle parc.<br />
Our Product Development Team works tirelessly to ensure the <strong>Comline</strong> filter range<br />
is firmly aligned with the needs of the European marketplace. This fast-paced<br />
development programme simply never stops and the result is a steady and consistent<br />
stream of new-to-range filter references each and every year.<br />
This new-to-range pipeline can be viewed by scanning the QR code on the right or by<br />
visiting: www.comline.uk.com/products/new<br />
Aftermarket Demand<br />
There are currently in excess of 256 million passenger cars<br />
registered in Europe. Approximately 200 million of these vehicles are<br />
outside of manufacturer warranty and sit within the open market <strong>for</strong><br />
replacement filters. With the majority of vehicles requiring anything<br />
up to four filters at regular service intervals, the European aftermarket<br />
demand <strong>for</strong> replacement filters is simply enormous!<br />
Source: ACEA, the European<br />
Automobile Manufacturer’s Association<br />
Additional Resources<br />
Dimension data<br />
High-quality images with annotated dimensions<br />
3D visualisation<br />
Competitor cross referencing<br />
Downloadable PDF product bulletins<br />
The <strong>Comline</strong> website also plays host to a variety<br />
JAPANESE & KOREAN HERITAGE<br />
It is a little-known fact that the origin of <strong>Comline</strong> lies with filters <strong>for</strong><br />
Japanese & Korean marques and this is a legacy that continues today.<br />
<strong>Comline</strong>’s Japanese & Korean vehicle coverage is second-to-none;<br />
so, whether it’s Honda or Hyundai, Mazda or Mitsubishi, Subaru<br />
or Suzuki, <strong>Comline</strong> has the filter reference you need. <strong>Comline</strong>’s<br />
Japanese and Korean range is among the very best available<br />
anywhere in the European aftermarket.<br />
of additional filter-related content. This includes<br />
technical bulletins in<strong>for</strong>ming the market<br />
about important technical developments, new<br />
technologies or supersessions, and <strong>Comline</strong><br />
model features which showcase the range of filters<br />
available <strong>for</strong> specific makes and models.<br />
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MARKETING<br />
Support<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> offers an array of support<br />
materials to help customers promote<br />
their filter business and the wider<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> brand, this includes:<br />
Branding<br />
A range of banners, signage, posters and even<br />
vehicle graphics all designed to put <strong>Comline</strong><br />
filters up in lights.<br />
Merchandise<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> has a variety of merchandise options<br />
available, from simple items such as pens,<br />
keyrings and air fresheners to more premium<br />
notebooks, mugs and umbrellas.<br />
Clothing<br />
Ever popular in the automotive industry,<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> offers in excess of 60 items of<br />
promotional clothing, many of which are<br />
available with our ‘1st <strong>for</strong> <strong>Filters</strong>’ branding.<br />
Customised Promotions<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> is able to offer its customers predefined<br />
promotions which are quickly and easily<br />
customisable via the My<strong>Comline</strong> marketing<br />
portal.<br />
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<strong>First</strong> established in 1991, <strong>Comline</strong> is an independent British brand that is currently one of the fastest growing in the<br />
European automotive industry. Our proven recipe <strong>for</strong> delivering consistent, reliable product quality with genuine value<br />
<strong>for</strong> money has established us as a leading aftermarket brand and seen <strong>Comline</strong> presented with a variety of awards and<br />
accolades, most notably The Queen’s Award <strong>for</strong> Enterprise: International Trade and a listing in the Financial Times’ FT1000<br />
listing of Europe’s fastest growing companies.<br />
Offering 95% availability across our all makes, multi-category product range, <strong>Comline</strong> offers quick and efficient logistics from all four European<br />
distribution hubs located in Greece, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom. Every inch of the brand’s 190,000 ft2 / 17,500m2 distribution<br />
capacity is geared towards providing our customers with truly first-class customer service.<br />
With a diverse product range encompassing filters, braking, steering & suspension, lubricants, wipers, batteries and much more, <strong>Comline</strong><br />
parts are trusted to per<strong>for</strong>m by distributors, workshops and technicians in over 40 countries worldwide.<br />
<strong>Filters</strong> | Braking | Steering & Suspension | Lubricants | Transmission | Batteries | Wiper Blades
- Intars, <strong>Comline</strong> Customer (Latvia)<br />
- Nikola, <strong>Comline</strong> Customer (Serbia)<br />
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<strong>Comline</strong> Auto Parts Ltd<br />
Unit B1, Luton Enterprise Park<br />
Sundon Park Road, Luton<br />
Bed<strong>for</strong>dshire, LU3 3GU, Great Britain<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> Ireland Ltd<br />
Unit 12, Monaghan Business Park<br />
Clones Road, Monaghan<br />
H18 CC43, Ireland<br />
<strong>Comline</strong> Hellas S.A.<br />
Agias Annis 74<br />
Egaleo 122 41<br />
Greece<br />
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<strong>Comline</strong> Ibérica S.L., Avda. de las Palmeras<br />
8-Nave 2 Polig. Ind. La Sendilla<br />
28350 Ciempozuelos, Madrid, España<br />
T +44 1582 578 888<br />
F +44 1582 578 889<br />
T +353 47 81311<br />
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T +30 210 3474607<br />
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T +34 916 846 044<br />
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Filter Product Development: pdd@comline.uk.com