Manufacturing
Pipercross Air Filters are proudly manufactured in Northampton, UK, where each of our products is designed, tested and produced - all under one roof.
As a leading performance filter manufacturer, Pipercross possess unrivalled in-house R&D capabilities including 3D-Scanning, 3D-Printing and advanced flow bench testing.
Using market-leading testing equipment allows us to rapidly design, develop, test & certify all of our air filter products for various applications. Testing ensures our products meet or exceed the performance of OEM parts.
Pipercross air filters are tested in our in-house Topas ALF-114 filter test system, one of only 2 in the UK, which has been developed especially for air filter testin to ISO & International Standards.
Within the ALF 114 test stand our air filters are installed into rotatable and movable duct sections. A filtrated air flow is loaded with particles. This allows us to acquire and analyse data about the efficiency of each filters. The test duct is divided into six duct sections and constructed air proof. Air is sucked in at section 1 and blown out behind the blower. The pressure measuring facilities in duct section 2-5 determine the differential pressure of the filter.
Our facilities allow us to certify all Pipercross air filters to ISO16890 and tested to ISO5011
Product Development
Pipercross product development begins in our bespoke-built development bay, outfitted with cutting-edge technology. Using a state-of-the-art 3D scanner, we are able to create high-definition STL files that form the foundations for designing our high-performance intake kits. The versatility of our scanner enables us to capture both small parts with 26 laser lines and full engine bays with precision infrared scanning, ensuring accuracy across in Pipercross products.
Once components are scanned and high-performance replcements have been designed, we use our Stratasys F370 CR to produce high-quality prototypes. This advanced printer allows us to quickly create samples, ensuring perfect fitment before moving to full scale production. Capable of printing in a variety of materials, from flexible, silicone-like TPU to carbon fiber-reinforced ABS for enhanced strength, our Stratsys 3D printer offers the versatility needed for every application.
Before any of our intake kits are released to market they undergo a rigorous performance validation program. Using our in-house flow-testing facilities, we directly compare airflow restrictions against the OEM intake system. Once a component passez this stage, test vehicles are taken to a dynamometer (dyno) for comprehensive testing to fully validate the performance gains.
