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Panchsheel Filters Pvt. Ltd.

As a pioneering filtration company in India, Panchsheel has set the benchmark for quality and service since 1987. The company was founded by a seasoned IIT and Stanford alumnus with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and it benefits from technically competent leadership for new filtration system designs and development. The 75 years of cumulative hands-on experience of the directors in the development and design of filtration systems has been the best teacher in the super-niche filtration business.

This is bolstered further by full-service R & D and testing facilities. Extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities and deep-rooted connections for the development and procurement of a wide array of filtration media are the secret ingredients that make all the difference. Little wonder, the company emerges as the best option for most companies after filtering out the rest of the Indian competition. It is, indeed, by design, a one-stop-shop for all filtration solutions.

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Expert
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This extract from the Sanskrit Subhashitani (ethical advice), a collection of ancient wisdom in poetic form demonstrates how the test of time allows purity to shine through. It is during trying times that Panchsheel Filters will stand apart. This verse has been our bedrock and our inspiration since the beginning.

Having served and grown with leading companies in India for over 30 years, Panchsheel is an organic Indian answer to the world of filters and filtration. Panchsheel was amongst the pioneers of indigenized filtration specialists. From operating out of 400 sq. feet in 1987, the then bootstrapped Panchsheel is now spread across 14,000 sq. feet, offering filtration solutions for shop-floor applications to engineering industries with the widest variety of filter media. Virtually eliminating the need for imported filters and filtration systems, Panchsheel guarantees quality with in -house, state-of-the-art testing and free monitoring. Not only do Panchsheel’s filters reduce downtime, wasted man-hours, and inventory; the cost difference with imported filters- in cases, as much as 90%, also promises unbelievably low operating and replacement costs. The 30+ year relationship with SKF India Ltd., the first customer, is proof of lasting relationships and quality. Cutting across industries and businesses organizations like the Bajaj Auto group, Bharat Aluminum Company Ltd., Bharat Forge Ltd., the Cummins India group, Eaton Fluid Power Ltd., Essar Steel Ltd. (Now Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India Ltd.), Hindalco Industries Ltd., Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., John Deere India Pvt. Ltd., the Kirloskar group, the Larsen and Tubro group, the Mahindra and Mahindra group, Mercedes Benz India Ltd., and the Tata Motors group have chosen Panchsheel as their preferred filtration partner.

Why Choose Us

What Truly Sets Panchsheel Apart
Is Its Technical Prowess

Customized Solutions

Panchsheel delivers customized filtration solutions by understanding each unique requirement. We design both housings and filters from scratch for optimal performance.

Complete Transparency

Panchsheel replaces costly imports with high-performance, readily available filters, ensuring fast delivery and reduced inventory needs.

Speed and Affordability

Panchsheel replaces costly, slow-to-arrive imported filters with high-performance, readily available alternatives. With stocked standard items and rapid manufacturing—sometimes within hours—we ensure quick delivery and eliminate the need for large client inventories.

Inhouse RND

Panchsheel’s in-house R&D team focuses on developing innovative filtration solutions by analyzing application needs and optimizing designs, materials, and performance for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective results.

The People Behind Panchsheel

Dr. Pancharatnam

Founder’s Legacy

Dr. Pancharatnam, Founder of Panchsheel Filters, was a distinguished chemical engineer, researcher, and one of the early pioneers of India’s filtration industry.

He graduated in Chemical Engineering from IIT Powai, followed by an MS from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his PhD from Stanford University in 1980.

Over nearly four decades, he built Panchsheel Filters on enduring values: truth, dependable supply and service, customer-first commitment, fairness in business, and continuous innovation.

His hands-on approach remained constant throughout his life. He believed in strong shop-floor discipline, careful maintenance, reliable performance within target cost, and the importance of exploring every practical option to achieve faster delivery and lower overall cost for customers.

A researcher at heart, Dr. Pancharatnam was among those who helped indigenize filtration products in India. His work addressed performance limitations in imported products and, in many cases, led to Indian-made solutions that successfully replaced imported originals.

His vision, technical rigor, integrity, and commitment to customers continue to guide Panchsheel Filters. We remain dedicated to carrying forward the standards he established through dependable filtration solutions, responsive service, practical innovation, and long-term value.

Mr. Nikhil Bafana

Nikhil Bafana is a Pune University alumni with a BE in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked with various MNCs across the globe in countries like US, Japan and other leading European and Asian countries for over 20 + years.

This vast experience in meeting customer expectations has led to a belief of adding value through honesty and transparency. This, he believes, has been and is the key to long lasting relationship with all the stake holders of Panchsheel Filters.

Mr. Akshay Bafana

Akshay Bafana graduated with a BSc Chemistry from Pune University and followed with an MBA Finance from Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai. Curious by nature with 13+ years of experience in industry he has explored various industries, including banking before taking the plunge into entrepreneurship with Panchsheel.

He brings the much needed flexibility in accommodating customer requirements by offering customized solutions to the customers. He believes in collaborative approach and exceeding expectations.

QUALITY ASSURANCE BY DESIGN

Panchsheel experts visit the site and get to the root cause of the problem, then customize a solution that eliminates the problem from its root in the shortest possible time. Everything that Panchsheel does is backed by technical substantiation. The in-house lab is equipped to study all the properties of available media like air permeability, water permeability, pore size, resistance to flow, its strength and suitability, etc. If the existing medium is not available, it is replaced with the nearest available superior medium. In case this is not feasible, the original filters are retained to ensure results, and large-sized pre-filters are added to reduce costs. The objective, at all times, is to achieve satisfactory results at the lowest possible cost.

Testing

Product Traceability

The in-house lab plays a vital role in the development of new designs and customizations, and testing of prototypes to ensure that the desired level of filtration is met. It is also used to monitor the performance of filters already supplied by Panchsheel. R & D is ready to cater to any application. The products match or better the performance and are also cost-effective when compared with the original or imported products.

Records are maintained at every level of everything that goes into all that Panchsheel manufactures. This helps in tracing the product details right up to its source material in the event of any unforeseen challenge that may arise. Drawings are made for each and every item. This, along with the documentary evidence, ensures an identical supply for every lot.

FAQ

Freequently Asked Question

01. What types of products does Panchsheel Filters offer?
The main product categories are:
- Filter Elements – wound/moulded cartridges, pleated cartridges, paintshop filters, mist filters, fine filters, filter belts, filter bags, fabricated items, air panel filters, and indigenised replacements.
- Filtration Fabrics – application-specific fabric filters.
- Filtration Systems & Housing – exhaust mist separator units, standalone units, complete filtration systems, and portable filtration units.
02. What kinds of filter media does Panchsheel Filters work with?

Panchsheel Filters works with a wide range of filtration media and materials, including cellulose, microglass, polyester, polypropylene, crimp mesh, foam, felt, and other specialty media, selected according to application and operating conditions.
03. What is the advantage of pleated filter cartridges from Panchsheel Filters?

Pleated cartridges from Panchsheel Filters increase the effective filtration area, which improves dirt-holding capacity and efficiency, extends filter life, reduces clogging frequency, and lowers downtime.
04. Can Panchsheel Filters replace imported filters?

Yes. Panchsheel Filters provides one-to-one replacements for many international filter brands and helps customers reduce dependence on expensive or slow-to-arrive imported filters by developing reliable Indian alternatives with faster delivery and cost advantages.
05. Can Panchsheel Filters replace my existing imported filter elements?

Yes. Customers can share existing part numbers, dimensions, drawings, or samples. Panchsheel Filters then develops equivalent or improved elements with comparable or better performance and faster delivery.

06. Does Panchsheel Filters offer custom-designed filters and systems?

Yes. Panchsheel Filters designs both housings and filters from scratch based on application requirements, operating conditions, and performance targets. Custom systems may include automation, pumps, tanks, housings, particle counters, and other components integrated with the customer’s existing machinery.
07. What are portable filtration units from Panchsheel Filters used for?

Portable filtration units from Panchsheel Filters are used for hydraulic oils, transmission oils, lubricating oils, coolants, glycols, and other industrial fluids. They provide rugged, full-flow filtration across a wide micron range, help keep machine oils clean, reduce oil disposal, and can lower consumption of small imported filters. Recirculation ensures thorough cleaning and removal of settled dirt.
08. What are the typical benefits of using portable units from Panchsheel Filters?

Benefits include extended oil and coolant life, reduced machine wear, lower filter consumption, improved cleanliness, and the ability to handle large volumes without frequent filter changes or system shutdowns.
09. Does Panchsheel Filters have in-house testing and R & D?

Yes. Panchsheel Filters has in-house, state-of-the-art testing and an R & D team that focuses on developing innovative filtration solutions by analysing application needs and optimising designs, materials, and performance for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective results.
10. What are the typical benefits of using Panchsheel Filters’ products?

Customers report benefits such as reduced downtime and wasted man-hours, lower inventory needs, dependable delivery, and significant cost savings versus imported filters—in many cases around 50% lower cost—along with reliable performance over long-term relationships.