Cummins Filtration Ip, Inc.

Davco Technology, LLC

Robert Polkus

Gregory D Shope

Zdzislaw W Chajec

Jayant Singh

Manikandan Annamalai

Mark D Straussberger

David Hipwood

Various example embodiments relate to a filtration system. The filtration system comprises a housing having a first housing end and a second housing end. The housing defines a central compartment therein. The housing comprises a key slot disposed on the first housing end and a housing key element protruding from the first housing end toward the second housing end. The filtration system further comprises a filter element positioned within the central compartment of the housing. The filter element has a first filter end and a second filter end. The filter element includes filter media and an endplate disposed on the first filter end. The endplate includes a central endplate opening, a key element configured for engagement with the key slot, and an installation guidance element formed along the central endplate opening. The installation guidance element is configured for engagement with the housing key element.

Endplate with guide feature

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Redford, MI, United States of America

Robert Polkus