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The Technology of Filtration: An Overview of K&N Filter Media Types

The Technology of Filtration: An Overview of K&N Filter Media Types

In the early 1960s, two motorcycle racers—Ken Johnson and Norm McDonald—developed a ground-breaking new idea for an air filter that could perform under the demands of an off-road environment. After experimenting with many different types of filter media, they discovered that an oiled cotton design allowed the filter to not only capture dirt and contaminants very efficiently, but also allowed it to be washed and reused.

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