Abstract: A plurality of separate V-shaped wire mesh members are arranged and connected in side-by-side relationship to provide a plurality of V-shaped cells across an air stream. A W-shaped retainer or connector formed of perforated sheet metal has outer, downstream facing trackways which receive side edges of the wire mesh members, and a central, upstream facing trackway which receives and retains the free edges of V-shaped filter media bags which are inserted into the V-shaped cells overlying the wire mesh. A stabilizer bar extends across and attaches to the exposed adjoining edges of the V-cells to support the cells in proper relation and retain the filter media in place.

Abstract: A pair of identically formed facing sheets are joined along opposite side edges and include a fiberglass core therebetween. Each of the facing sheets includes a central web section, a side wall extending inwardly from each side edge thereof, a first flange extending inwardly from the free edge of one of the side walls and a second flange extending outwardly from the free edge of the other of said side walls. Both flanges are substantially parallel to the central web section. The pair of facing sheets are positioned opposite each other and with the first flange of each sheet adjacent the second flange of the opposite sheet. A support member is inserted in the space formed by the inwardly extending flange, adjoining side wall, and opposite section of the central web.