Balston® Alternatives
Headline Filters are the original manufacturers of these types of filter housing and filter elements leading the way for the past 28 years.
Headline Filters can offer completely direct replacements to Balston® due to industry standards & grades, even if you have a one off housing or special requirements we can still assist you in your needs. So why not contact us or one of our global distributors for a compative quotation.
BALSTON® – HEADLINE CROSS REFERENCE
Use this chart to determine the Headline equivalent to the specified Balston® grade. Match your size codes (prefix) to the grade code (suffix).
Please consult us if you cannot locate your part number.
| Disposable Microfibre Filter Elements | ||||
| Prefix - Size Code - Elements | Dimensions - ID x Length (inches) | Suffix - Grade Code Elements | ||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| 12-25- | 0.5 x 1.00 | 050-03- | 80C | N/A |
| 12-32- | 0.5 x 1.25 | 050-05- | 70C | DX |
| 12-57- | 0.5 x 2.25 | 050-11- | 60C | CX |
| 25-51- | 1.0 x 2.00 | 100-09- | 50C | BX |
| 25-64- | 1.0 x 2.50 | 100-12- | 70CE | DXE |
| 25-127- | 1.0 x 5.00 | 100-18- | 60CE | CXE |
| 25-178- | 1.0 x 7.00 | 100-25- | 50CE | BXE |
| 38-152- | 1.5 x 6.00 | 150-19- | 80K | N/A |
| 51-89- | 2.0 x 3.50 | 200-16- | 70K | DQ |
| 51-213- | 2.0 x 8.39 | 200-30- | 60K | CQ |
| 51-230- | 2.0 x 9.00 | 200-35- | 50K | BQ |
| 51-460- | 2.0 x 18.11 | 200-75- | 40K | AQ |
| 51-476- | 2.0 x 18.75 | 200-80- | 30K | AAQ |
| 80S | N/A | |||
| 70S | DH | |||
| 60S | CH | |||
| 50S | BH | |||
| 40S | AH | |||
| 30S | AAH | |||
| 80 | N/A | |||
| 70 | D | |||
| 60 | C | |||
| 50 | B | |||
| 40 | A | |||
| 30 | AA | |||
| 50CS | 371H | |||
| 70S21 | DH21 | |||
| 70ZZ | R | |||
| 40L | SA | |||
| 70RC | 30 | |||
| 60 | 290 | |||
| 60W | 404 | |||
| 60SK | CS |
| Vapour Adsorption Cartridges | ||||
| Size | Grade | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| 12-32- | N/A | CC | 0 | |
| 12-57- | N/A | SG | 101 | |
| 25-64- | CI-100-12- | 4A | 102 | |
| 25-178- | CI-100-25- | 13X | 103 | |
| 38-152- | CI-150-19- | PP | 105 | |
| 51-230- | CI-200-35- | MB | 107 | |
| 51-476- | CI-200-80- |
| Disposable In-Line Filters / Adsorbers | ||||
| Mini Nylon Filters | Standard Kynar® Filters | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| DIF-MN50 | 9933-03-BQ | DIF-BK30 | 9922-05-AAQ | |
| DIF-MN60 | 9933-03-CQ | DIF-BK40 | 9922-05-AQ | |
| DIF-MN70 | 9933-03-DQ | DIF-BK50 | 9922-05-BQ | |
| DIF-BK60 | 9922-05-CQ | |||
| DIF-BK70 | 9922-05-DQ | |||
| Standard Nylon Filters | Intermediate Nylon Filters | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| DIF-BN30 | 9933-05-AAQ | DIF-IN30 | 8833-11-AAQ | |
| DIF-BN40 | 9933-05-AQ | DIF-IN40 | 8833-11-AQ | |
| DIF-BN50 | 9933-05-BQ | DIF-IN50 | 8833-11-BQ | |
| DIF-BN60 | 9933-05-CQ | DIF-IN60 | 8833-11-CQ | |
| DIF-BN70 | 9933-05-DQ | DIF-IN70 | 8833-11-DQ | |
| DIF-BN50I | 9900-05-BK | DIF-IN50C | 8833-11-BX | |
| DIF-IN70C | 8833-11-DX | |||
| Standard Nylon Adsorbers | Intermediate Nylon Adsorbers | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| DIA-BNCC | 9933-05-000 | DIA-INCC | 8833-11-000 | |
| DIA-BNSG | 9933-05-101 | DIA-INSG | 8833-11-101 | |
| DIA-BN4A | 9933-05-102 | DIA-IN4A | 8833-11-102 | |
| DIA-BN13X | 9933-05-103 | DIA-IN13X | 8833-11-103 | |
| DIA-BNPP | 9933-05-105 | DIA-INPP | 8833-11-105 | |
| DIA-BNMB | 9933-05-107 | DIA-INMB | 8833-11-107 |
| Stainless Steel Filter Elements | ||||
| Stainless Steel Elements | Micron Sizes for Stainless Steel Elements | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| SS-12-57-xxT | 050-11-xxM | 03 | 05 | |
| SS-25-64-xxT | 100-12-xxM | 10 | 10 | |
| SS-25-178-xxT | 100-25-xxM | 25 | 20 | |
| 50 | 40 | |||
| 75 | 70 | |||
| 100 | 100 |
| Membrane & Plastic Housings | ||||
| Membrane Hopusings | Plastic Housings | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| GMS105-1/4"-M1 | 98-0 | 755N 1/4" | 58P | |
| MT.33.M1 | 98014 | 760N 1/2" | 58N | |
| GMS105-1/4"-M2 | 98-2 | 710N 1/4" | 84-700 | |
| MT.33.M2 | 98015 | 718 | 53/18 | |
| GMS122.M1 | A98-0 | 720B | 53/50 | |
| MT.33.M1 | 98002 | 720 | 54/50 | |
| MT.33.M1/50C | 98010 | 795B | 53/95 | |
| GMS122.M2 | A98-2 | |||
| MT.33.M2 | 98020 | |||
| MT.33.M2/50C | 98012 | |||
| GMS132.M1 | A39 / 12-0 | |||
| MT.61.M1 | 39014 | |||
| GMS130.M1 | N/A | |||
| GMS132.M2 | A39 -12-2 | |||
| MT.61.M2 | 39015 | |||
| GMS130.M2 | N/A | |||
| 38-64-70C | 150-12-DQ | |||
| 38-64-50C | 150-12-BQ |
| Aluminium & Stainless Steel Housings | ||||
| Compressed Air (Aluminium) | Gas Analysis (Stainless Steel) | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| 210AL | 95A | 110 | 105S6 | |
| 710N | A944 | 112, 114 | N/A | |
| 315 | A93, A94 | 116 | ||
| 315A | A93A | 120 | 91S6-1/8" | |
| 315A | A94A | 122 | 91S6-1/4" | |
| 360 1/4" | 92 1/4 | 120 | 95S6-1/8" | |
| 365 1/2" | 92 1/2 | 122 | 95S6-1/4" | |
| 360A 1/4" | 92A 1/4 | 122B4 | 47S6 | |
| 365A 1/2" | 92A 1/2 | 124 | N/A | |
| 360 1/4" | 92810 1/4 | 126 | N/A | |
| 360A 1/4" | 92810A 1/4 | 122LB | 85 | |
| 365 1/2" | 92812 1/2 | 116IL | 97S6 | |
| 365A 1/2" | 92812A 1/2 | 136IL | 30/12 | |
| 370A | 92/25A | 146IL | 30/25 | |
| 380AHP | A62A Series | 137 | 31S6-1/4" | |
| 385AHP | A60A | 138 | 31S6-1/2" | |
| 360AF 1/4" | A912A | 137G | 31G-1/4" | |
| 360F 1/4" | A912 | 138G | 31G-1/2" | |
| 365AF 1/2" | A913A | 137 or 130 | 33S6-1/4" | |
| 365F 1/2" | A913 | 138 or 132 | 138 or 132 | |
| 370AFI | A915A | 137G | 33G-1/4" | |
| 370A-AD | A917A | 138G | 33G-1/2" | |
| 380AHPFVDI-1" | A962 | 147 or 140 | 41S6-1/4" | |
| 380AHPFVDI-3/4" | A963 | 148 or 142 | 41S6-1/2" | |
| 385AHPDVDI-1 1/2" | A960 | 147G | 41G-1/4" | |
| 390AHP | 15/80 | 148G | 41G-1/2" | |
| 360AFI 1/4" 70C | 2002N-1B1-DX | 147 | 45S6-1/4" | |
| 360AFI 3/8" 70C | 2003N-1B1-DX | 148 | 45S6-1/2" | |
| 365AFI 1/2" 70C | 2004N-1B1-DX | 147G | 45G-1/4" | |
| 370AFI 1/2" 70C | 2104N-1B1-DX | 148G | 45G-1/2" | |
| 380AHPFVDI 3/4" 70C | 2206N-1B1-DX | 132HHP / 6000 psig | 37/12-1/2" | |
| 380AHPFVDI 1" 70C | 2208N-1B1-DX | 132HHP / 6000 psig | ||
| 385AHPFVDI 1 1/2" 70C | 2312N-1B1-DX | 132 / 1500 psig | ||
| 390AHPFVDI 2" 70C | A15/80-DX | 142HHP / 3000 psig | 37/25-1/2" | |
| 230A 1/4" | 912A* | 142HHP / 3000 psig | ||
| 230A 1/2" | 913A* | 142 / 1500 psig | ||
| 230 1/4" | 912* | 150 | 27/35 or 50 | |
| 230 1/2" | 913* | 160 | 27/80 or 95 | |
| 235 1/4" | 82-700 | H130S-TR | 38/12 | |
| 235 1/2" | 82-702 | H140S-TR | 38/25 | |
| 235A 1/4" | 82-700A | 134S | A34 | |
| 235A 1/2" | 82-702A | 122P / 120P | 95T | |
| 250A (1/4" or 1/2") | 915* | |||
| 250A (1/4" or 1/2") | 917* |
| Filter Regulators & Fast Loop Housings | ||||
| Filter Regulators (Aluminium) | Fast Loop Housings (Stainless Steel) | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| FR516-1/4" | AFR-940 | 137G-1/4"D | 31GCFL-1/4" | |
| FRA516-1/4" | AFR-940A | 137-1/4"D | 31S6FL-1/4" | |
| FRT516-1/4" | AFR-920-1/4" | 147G-1/4"D | 41GCFL-1/4" | |
| FRT066-1/2" | N/A | 147-1/4"D | 41S6FL-1/4" | |
| FRAT066-1/4" | AFR-920A-1/4" | 126IL-3 | 48S6 | |
| FRA8066-1/2" | N/A | 146IL-3 | 49S6 | |
| FRAT076-1/2" | AFR-915A-1/2" |
| Vacuum Pump Exhaust Housings | ||||
| Aluminium | Stainless Steel | |||
| Headline Filters® | Balston® | Headline Filters® | Balston® | |
| 420-50CS | 9955-12-371H | 420S-50CS | CV-0112-371H | |
| 425-50CS | 18/18-371H | 425S-50CS | CV-0118-371H | |
| 430-50CS | AR-0316-371H | 430S-50CS | ACV-0135-371H | |
| 433-50CS | AR-0335-371H | 433S-50CS | ACV-0335-371H | |
| 437-50CS | AR-0735-371H | 437S-50CS | ACV-0735-371H | |
| 447-50CS | AR-0780-371H | 447S-50CS | ACV-0780-371H | |
| 456-50CS | AR-1680-371H | 456S-50CS | ACV-1680-371H |
Please note that the Headline housings/assemblies are alternatives. Check the specifications of each. This does not list all Headline housings/assemblies, only products that are similar to Balston®. Check bulletin specifications of each or consult Headline Filters Limited on (0)1622 718927 or fax us on (0)1622 8882448. Our website is www.headlinefilters.com and e-mail is info@headlinefilters.com If you have difficulty finding a housing model number, please call or email.
Warranty
The user, through their own analysis and testing is solely responsible for product selection and ensuring all reasonable safety and warning requirements of the application are met. We reserve the right to make design changes and improvements in our products at any time without notice.
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