http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/pdf...s/MB2-02-1.pdf

Marketing Bulletin

After extensive laboratory tests on four Baldwin fuel filter crosses compared to four OE first-fit Fleetguard

filters, results showed that the Baldwin filters

tests used SAE standard procedures for accurate measurements as per Cummins specifications.

• The Single Pass Efficiency Test used SAE J1985 that measures the capability

of fuel filters to retain solid particles

• The Dust Capacity Test used SAE J905 that measures the capability of fuel

filters to hold fine test dust.

Only the Fleetguard filters met and exceeded OEM specifications. The following test results prove

why Fleetguard is the first-fit filter.

BF1212

BF957

Baldwin Does Not Meet Cummins Specifications:

Trust Only Fleetguard To Offer OEM Quality Filtration

Single Pass Efficiency Test

20 micron

BF1212 92%

FS1212 96%

Cummins spec 96%

Dust Capacity Test

90 GPH

BF1212 23 gm

FS1212 23 gm

Cummins spec 22 gm

Single Pass Efficiency Test

20 micron

BF957 94%

FF105 96%

Cummins spec 96%

Dust Capacity Test

90 GPH

BF957 14 gm

FF105 14 gm

Cummins spec 13 gm

MB2-02-1

©Fleetguard Inc.

Printed in the U.S.A.

BF1277

BF1274

SAE test procedures are very specific for heavy duty filtration. It is key that the proper fluid, dust, flow

rate, etc. be used correctly as per these procedures. Should these procedures not be followed, the results

become unrepeatable and irrelevant. Also, dust capacity results from different SAE tests cannot be

compared. It is common for many competitors to use automotive tests as opposed to heavy duty tests.

The same issue occurs with efficiency tests. Almost all of the major OEMs specify with a single pass

efficiency test. This is the most difficult test, since the filter only has one chance to catch the particle. In

contrast, some competitors use a multi-pass test, which gives the filter multiple opportunities to catch

particles. The same filter by single pass might be 98.7% efficient at 7 microns via single pass and 98.7%

efficient at 5 microns via multi-pass. Keep this in mind when comparing filters and reading test results.

For more information, call Customer Assistance

at

or visit us at www.fleetguard.com 24 hours a day!

Single Pass Efficiency Test

25 micron

BF1277 93%

FS1040 99%

Cummins spec 99%

Dust Capacity Test

150 GPH

BF1277 65 gm

FS1040 110 gm

Cummins spec 104 gm

Single Pass Efficiency Test

10 micron

BF1274 69%

FS1007 99%

Cummins spec 99%

Dust Capacity Test

150 GPH

BF1274 61 gm

FS1007 110 gm

Cummins spec 104 gm

 

Good find. I'm going to show that to a friend of mine who is a diesel mechanic. I think they switched their busses over to Baldwin filters a year or two ago.
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Hmm that is something new. Over on another forum, it was stated that the baldwin filtered to a lower micron count. Good thing I stuck with the fleetguard.

 

Jimmy and I are debating which brand is better between the two.

I called Fleetguard (Cummins) today for the specs on my fuel filter.

the fleetguard FS1232 fuel/ water seperator fuel filter for the 1st gen CTD is rated 20 micron filtration @ 96% efficiency.



North American Customer Assistance Center



Telephone (Toll Free):800-22FILTER (800-223-4583)
Telephone (Direct):931-526-9551
Fax:800-999-8664
Email:fleetmaster.us@cummins.com
Address:
1200 Fleetguard Road
Cookeville, TN 38506



http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/en/...o_n_amer.shtml

 

I am sure that If I call Balwin they will tell me there filter is superior. Same with fram.

 

Yea, Balwin will compare themselves to Fram and Fram will compare themselves to not using a filter at all.

 

Looks like kevin has a follower for the 20 micron club

 

Don't know much about the air filters but this is what I've read about the Fleetguard, Baldwin and a few other fuel filters:

The Fleetguard FS18000E is absolute at 7 microns (96% efficient at 5 microns) this is the OEM filter. Has a 14 gr. dirt holding capacity


Baldwin PF7977 is nominal at 1-2 microns and absolute at 5 microns, has a 24gr dirt holding capacity.

Donaldson lists P550785 is absolute at 10 microns.

The WIX 33585XE is nominal at 7 microns. 33585 is nominal at 10 microns.

Absolute is 98.7% efficiency and nominal is 50% efficiency.

 

ok guys/ gals


which is smaller

1 micron or 20 micron?????


yes, I really would like your answer.


do we all know what a "micron" is??

 

having problems measuring up Kev. . .a little inadiquacy and feelings you dont quite meet thenorm???