Design Considerations for Mounting Material for Ceramic Wail-Flow Diesel Filters

An important element of the diesel filter assembly is a resilient ceramic mat placed between the ceramic filter and the stainless steel can. It has four key functions: i) to provide adequate gripping pressure, ii) to permit free axial expansion of can, iii) to act as a seal for gases, and iv) to minimize temperature gradients in the filter, which require certain mat properties, namely low-to-medium compression modulus, low shear modulus, and low friction coefficient between mat and filter.

This paper compares the properties and performance of two different mats, Interam^® I and III, in “hot shake” and “exhaust gas simulator” tests. The results indicate that Interam^® III is a superior material for diesel filter application and that a complete coverage by this mat will prolong the durability of the filter.