The Koch Multi-Pleat XL8 is a medium efficiency extended surface pleated panel filter, engineered to provide higher initial efficiencies and overall superior performance than standard pleated filters. The MultiPleat XL8 carries a MERV 8 and MERV 8-A efficiency in accordance with ASHRAE Test Standard 52.2-2017. The MERV 8 and MERV 8-A efficiency provided by the Multi-Pleat XL8 make the filter an excellent upgrade from disposable filters and standard MERV 6 and 7 rated pleated filters. The Multi-Pleat XL8 is designed for applications such as hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical plants, commercial office buildings and in any system in which a higher degree of indoor air quality is required. The Multi-Pleat XL8 media is produced with an optimal blend of highly specialized fibers, developed by Koch Filter specifically for use in extended surface air filters. Developed to deliver a “one of a kind” performance, this specialized media operates on mechanical filtration principles which provide high efficiency, low pressure drop and high dust holding capacity.