Abstract: A filter element, in particular a replaceable filter element, more particularly for separating particles and/or gases and/or liquids, in particular a filter cartridge for use in a filter, more particularly a compressed air filter, in particular as a component of a filter comprising multiple filtration stages, includes a substantially tubular body with an annular end face that faces a filter head, an underside, and a circumferential surface. Multiple, preferably four, retaining arms, running radially in relation to the central axis, are provided in the region of the end face and a toroidal filter-element sealing surface is provided on the end face, and the retaining arms protrude in relation to the filter-element sealing surface. The filter element is usable in a filter.

Abstract: A seal arrangement for a filter for fluid-tight sealing between a filter element and a filter head includes an annular elastic seal, a filter head sealing face and a filter element sealing face. The seal has a filter head side facing the filter head sealing face, a filter element side facing the filter element sealing face, an inner face running circumferentially on the inner side, and an outer face running circumferentially on the lateral side. The filter head side has a circumferential first recess between the inner and outer faces. The filter element side has a circumferential second recess between the inner and outer faces. The seal arrangement is configured in such a way that the seal, when subjected to a pressure from the inner face and/or from the outer face, is wedged in the direction of the acting force, between part faces of the sealing faces that narrow toward the middle.

Abstract: A filter element, in particular a replaceable filter element, more particularly for separating particles and/or gases and/or liquids, in particular a filter cartridge for use in a filter, more particularly a compressed air filter, in particular as a component of a filter comprising multiple filtration stages, includes a substantially tubular body with an annular end face that faces a filter head, an underside, and a circumferential surface. Multiple, preferably four, retaining arms, running radially in relation to the central axis, are provided in the region of the end face and a toroidal filter-element sealing surface is provided on the end face, and the retaining arms protrude in relation to the filter-element sealing surface. The filter element is usable in a filter.

Abstract: A seal arrangement for a filter for fluid-tight sealing between a filter element and a filter head includes an annular elastic seal, a filter head sealing face and a filter element sealing face. The seal has a filter head side facing the filter head sealing face, a filter element side facing the filter element sealing face, an inner face running circumferentially on the inner side, and an outer face running circumferentially on the lateral side. The filter head side has a circumferential first recess between the inner and outer faces. The filter element side has a circumferential second recess between the inner and outer faces. The seal arrangement is configured in such a way that the seal, when subjected to a pressure from the inner face and/or from the outer face, is wedged in the direction of the acting force, between part faces of the sealing faces that narrow toward the middle.