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Wool-Media Grease Filtration for Commercial Kitchens, Exhaust Systems & Base-Building HVAC-R Protection
Shepherd Filters is an Australian manufacturer of high-efficiency wool-media grease filters used to improve fire safety, hygiene and plant protection across commercial kitchen exhaust and base-building mechanical services. Using 100% Australian wool, Shepherd Filters capture up to 98% of airborne grease, preventing contamination of ductwork, fans, coils and rooftop HVAC equipment.
Shepherd Filters act as a pre prefilter prior to baffle filters to capture 98% of grease.
They support mechanical contractors, consulting engineers and FM teams across hospitality, retail precincts, food-processing, multi-tenant commercial buildings and mixed-use developments.
High-Efficiency Grease Capture for Kitchen & Base-Building HVAC Systems
Shepherd Filters’ core wool-media filtration system intercepts grease at the hood face, preventing downstream contamination.
Benefits Overview
https://shepherdfilters.com/benefits-of-kitchen-grease-filters/
- Key Technical Benefits
- Up to 98% grease-capture efficiency
- Reduced duct contamination and slower static-pressure rise
- Cleaner rooftop fans, motors, coils and housings
- Fewer chemical cleaning cycles → less downtime
- Enhanced fire-safety performance aligned with AS 1668.2
- Australian wool media — biodegradable and sustainable
Filter Change Guide (FM/Contractor Instruction)
https://shepherdfilters.com/shepherd-filters-change-guide/
Industry Recognition & Certifications (With Third-Party Links)
AIRAH Awards – Product of the Year (2019)
Shepherd Filters won AIRAH’s 2019 Product of the Year Award, the peak technical recognition for innovative HVAC-R products in Australia.
AIRAH Winner Page:
https://awards.airah.org.au/winner/shepherd-filters-dispoable-kitchen-grease-filters/
This award acknowledges Shepherd Filters’ credible impact on fire safety, duct cleanliness, maintenance cost reduction and plant longevity across kitchen exhaust systems.
HVAC&R News (AIRAH) – AIRAH Awards Coverage
AIRAH’s own media arm, HVAC&R News, highlighted Shepherd Filters in its coverage of the 2019 AIRAH Awards winners.
HVAC&R News Article
https://hvacrnews.com.au/news/airah-award-winners-announced-2/
This further validates the product within the engineering, mechanical contracting and FM community.
HACCP International – Industry Recognition
HACCP International published a formal recognition statement congratulating Shepherd Filters on their AIRAH Award win.
HACCP International Announcement
https://haccp-international.com/haccp-international-congratulates-shepherd-filters-on-their-recent-achievement/
This supports Shepherd Filters’ adoption across food-service, healthcare, aged care and QSR industries.
HACCP Australia – Industry Feature Article
HACCP Australia published a detailed profile titled “Australian made & environmentally friendly kitchen grease filters”, focusing on the product’s sustainability, WHS benefits and performance.
HACCP Australia Article
https://haccp.com.au/australian-made-environmentally-friendly-kitchen-grease-filters/
FM Media – “The Good Shepherd” Feature
FM Media published a detailed article profiling Shepherd Filters’ origins, engineering rationale and FM-driven benefits.
FM Media Article – “The Good Shepherd”
https://www.fmmedia.com.au/sectors/good-shepherd/
FM Media emphasises reduced fire risk, reduced duct-cleaning frequency, and improved maintainability in large hospitality and retail portfolios.
Hotel Magazine (NZ/AU) – International Hospitality Recognition
Hotel Magazine reported on Shepherd Filters being named Product of the Year following its AIRAH win.
Hotel Magazine Article
https://hotelmagazine.co.nz/2019/12/26/shepherd-filters-named-product-of-the-year/
This article highlights the hospitality industry’s strong adoption of Shepherd Filters.
Why Mechanical Contractors Specify Shepherd Filters
Mechanical contractors choose Shepherd Filters because they:
- retrofit into most commercial kitchen canopies
- protect rooftop fans & base-building mechanical plant
- reduce AS 1668.2 duct-cleaning frequency
- support stable exhaust-airflow performance
- add measurable value to kitchen and exhaust upgrade tenders
- reduce WHS risk associated with grease-line cleaning
Why Consulting Engineers Specify Shepherd Filters
Consulting engineers value Shepherd Filters for:
- reduced grease deposition → improved fan and rooftop HVAC reliability
- alignment with AS 1668.2 and AS1851 performance expectations
- improved airflow consistency and reduced static rise
- reduced rooftop plant contamination affecting ventilation equipment
- ideal for multi-tenant retail, food courts, shared exhaust risers and high-grease environments
Why Facilities Managers Prefer Shepherd Filters
FM teams adopt Shepherd Filters across hospitality, retail and mixed-use buildings because they:
- reduce duct-cleaning frequency significantly
- protect rooftop assets (fans, bearings, belts, motors)
- simplify hygiene compliance in food-service zones
- reduce odour carryover and grease discharge onto roofs
- provide predictable, safe, low-WHS maintenance intervals
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