Abstract: A filter assembly 7 for separating contaminants from a fluid stream is described. The filter assembly 7 comprises a filter element 58 which is locatable within chamber 19 in a flow path extending between inlet 54 and outlet 56. The filter element 58 comprises a filter media component 60, and the filter element is locatable within the chamber 19 in the flow path so that fluid flowing from the inlet 54 to the outlet 56 is directed through the filter media component. The filter assembly 7 comprises at least one first alignment assembly having a first alignment component 64a provided by the housing portion 21c and disposed within chamber 19, and a second alignment component 66a provided by the filter element 58. The first and second alignment components 64a and 66a cooperate to rotationally orient the filter element 58 within the chamber 19.

Abstract: A filter assembly 7 for separating contaminants from a fluid stream is described. The filter assembly 7 comprises a filter element 58 which is locatable within chamber 19 in a flow path extending between inlet 54 and outlet 56. The filter element 58 comprises a filter media component 60, and the filter element is locatable within the chamber 19 in the flow path so that fluid flowing from the inlet 54 to the outlet 56 is directed through the filter media component. The filter assembly 7 comprises at least one first alignment assembly having a first alignment component 64a provided by the housing portion 21c and disposed within chamber 19, and a second alignment component 66a provided by the filter element 58. The first and second alignment components 64a and 66a cooperate to rotationally orient the filter element 58 within the chamber 19.