Abstract: A filter device has a filter element (17) that is exchangeably disposed in a filter housing (1). The filter element (17) is provided on one end with an end cap (23) that forms a surround for a rim of a filter material (31). The end cap (23) has a connector (43) attaching the filter element (17) in an operating position to an element seat (19; 45) inside the filter housing (1) such that a fluid-impermeable connection is formed between filter housing (1) and filter element (17). The connector (43) enables the positionally fixed mounting of the filter element (17) and the formation of a fluid-impermeable connection in conjunction with element seats (19; 45) of filter housings (1) of different designs.

Abstract: A filter device comprising at least one filter element (17) that is exchangeably disposed in a filter housing (1), wherein said filter element (17) is provided on at least one end with an end cap (23) that forms a surround for a rim of a filter material (31), wherein said end cap (23) is provided with a connector (43) with which the filter element (17) may be attached in an operating position to an element seat (19; 45) inside the filter housing (1) in such a way that a fluid-impermeable connection is formed between filter housing (1) and filter element (17), characterised in that the connector (43) enables the positionally fixed mounting of the filter element (17) and the formation of a fluid-impermeable connection in conjunction with element seats (19; 45) of filter housings (1) of different designs.