Deltech CFD18, direct aftermarket replacement. Aftermarket replacement element for the Deltech CFD18, the grade CFD (activated carbon, oil vapour removal) element for size 18 Deltech compressed air line filters. It measures 42 mm (1-5/8 in) in diameter and 62 mm (2-7/16 in) high and is rated for about 37 scfm (60 Nm3/h) at 7 bar (100 psi).
This is the activated carbon element that adsorbs oil vapour and odours a coalescer cannot catch. It is fitted after an HFD element, which keeps liquid oil and water off the carbon, and is changed more often than the others. The DFD, PFD, HFD and CFD elements of size 18 share one housing size, so check the letters on the old element before ordering. Every element is checked against the part number before it ships, and every order is covered by our
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Technical properties & cross references
Specifications
| Part Type |
Compressed air filter element |
| Replaces |
Deltech CFD18 |
| Element Size |
18 |
| Grade |
grade CFD (activated carbon, oil vapour removal) |
| Filtration |
Oil vapour and odours, about 0.005 mg/m3 residual oil |
| Outside Diameter |
42 mm (1-5/8 in) |
| Height |
62 mm (2-7/16 in) |
| Rated Flow |
37 scfm (60 Nm3/h) at 7 bar (100 psi) |
| Flow Direction |
Inside to outside |
| Max. Operating Pressure |
16 bar (232 psi) |
| Stat. HS-Code |
842139 |
| Country of Manufacture |
China |
Cross references
| Brand |
Code |
| Deltech |
CFD18 |
| Spare Part Mart |
SPM-INF-3833 |
Price beat guarantee
We check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:
| Seller |
Price |
Checked |
| eBay (2 aftermarket sellers) |
USD 51.58 to 98.18 |
7 Oct 2026 |
| The Air Market |
USD 59.74 |
22 Oct 2026 |
| Moisture Boss |
USD 85.38 |
22 Oct 2026 |
| FilterFinder Online |
USD 102.00 |
22 Oct 2026 |
| Air Compressor Services |
USD 161.50 |
22 Oct 2026 |
| Spare Part Mart |
USD 41.26 |
Today |
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Use cases & applications
Annual element change
Change DFD, PFD and HFD elements at least once a year, or sooner when the pressure drop across the filter reaches about 350 mbar (5 psi). Change CFD carbon elements at least every 6 months.
Oil free, odour free air
The CFD carbon stage removes oil vapour and odours for food and drink packaging, pharmaceutical, laboratory and breathing air pre-treatment lines.
Workshop and plant air
Line filters sit after the compressor, receiver or dryer to keep water, oil and dirt out of air tools, valves and cylinders.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a genuine Deltech CFD18?
No. It is an aftermarket compressed air filter element made to replace the Deltech CFD18. It is not made by or affiliated with Deltech or SPX, and the part number is used only to show what it replaces.
Will it fit my filter?
It replaces the element marked CFD18. Check the code printed on the old element, or measure it: this one is 42 mm (1-5/8 in) in diameter and 62 mm (2-7/16 in) high. The letters give the grade (DFD dry particulate, PFD general purpose, HFD high efficiency, CFD carbon) and the number is the size.
When should I change the element?
Change DFD, PFD and HFD elements at least once a year, or sooner when the pressure drop across the filter reaches about 350 mbar (5 psi). Change CFD carbon elements at least every 6 months.
Which grade do I need?
Use the same letters as the element you are taking out. A typical line runs PFD then HFD after the compressor, CFD after that when oil vapour and odour must be removed, and DFD after a desiccant dryer to stop dust.
Should I change anything else at the same time?
Change the other elements in the same line at the same service, fit new O-rings if the old ones are flattened or cracked, and check that the drain on the filter bowl works.