Nuggets Inc - Air Filter - Thick Carbon (NO HEPA)

100mm Inline Air Filter - This is the large carbon version

Meant To Be Used for VOCs- Like Laser Engraving & Resin Printing

HEPA Version can be found - Here

Bill of Materials (BOM)

1. Filter Material (Required)

Activated Carbon

• Type: Granulated activated carbon (coconut shell recommended)
• Quantity: ~2.5 kg / 6 lbs per standard cartridge
• Example link: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B098ZXF4BK

Purpose:
Absorbs smoke, VOCs, and chemical fumes. Filtration capacity can be increased by chaining multiple filter boxes together.

2. Hose Connectors (Required – choose one)

Exactly one of the following is required for proper operation:

100 mm Direct Hose Connector (Non-Magnetic)

For permanent or semi-permanent hose attachment
Link

100 mm Magnetic Hose Connector

For quick-release hose attachment (recommended)
Link

3. Optional Attachments

Fume Intake Funnel

For capturing solder fumes or 3D-printer bed emissions
Link

Multi-Box Connector

Allows multiple filter boxes to be connected in series
Link

4. Inline Fan (Required)

• Type: 100 mm inline centrifugal fan
• Recommendation: Hon & Guan or equivalent

Selection criteria:

• Prioritize airflow (CFM)
• Avoid axial or PC-style fans
• Inline duct fans only

Fan strength directly affects filtration efficiency, especially with thick carbon layers.

5. Consumables

Sealing Material

• Self-adhesive foam tape
  • Width: 6 mm
  • Thickness: 1.5–2.0 mm
  • Use: sealing around the filter cartridge to prevent air bypass

6. Hardware

Threaded Inserts (Heat-Set)

• 22× M3 inserts – hose connector mounting
• 8× M3 inserts – filter cartridge mounting
• Size: 4.6 mm diameter × 5.7 mm length

Fasteners

• 20× M3 × 6 mm flat-head screws – hose connector
• 8× M3 × 6 mm flat-head screws – filter cartridge
• 2× M3 × 8 mm screws – upper hose connector
• 4× M3 × 16 mm screws – latches
• 8× M3 × 25 mm screws – latches
• 12× M3 hex nuts – latches

7. Recommended Filaments

TPU

• Use: gaskets and flexible seals
• Quantity: minimal

PETG

• Use: latches (fatigue-resistant, less brittle than PLA)
• Quantity: minimal

PLA

• Use: enclosure and filter housing
• Quantity: ~1.5 kg