INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Milling Filtration, Screening
& Connector Solutions

Custom filter bags, transfer sleeves, screening media, and process connectors for grain, feed, flour, mineral, and industrial milling operations — FDA-approved fabrics available.

30+ Years

Milling Industry Experience

FDA-Approved

Food-Safe Fabrics Available

OEM Screening

Replacements for Any Unit

100% Custom

Built to Your Specs

Milling Filtration Specialists

One Source for Every Filtration & Screening Need in Your Mill

American Fabric Filter got its start manufacturing filter bags and transfer sleeves for its own milling equipment — and has been supplying the milling industry ever since. Today we stock and custom-fabricate a full range of filtration, screening, connectors, and specialty products specifically engineered for grain, feed, flour, mineral, and industrial milling operations.

Whether you need a single breather bag or a complete set of baghouse filters, FDA-approved fabrics for food-contact applications, or OEM-replacement screens for your sifter, AFF is your single source — with the experience to help you choose the right material and configuration for your process.

  • Breather bags, silo covers, and baghouse filter bags
  • FDA-approved fabrics including anti-static and PTFE membrane
  • Custom hanging loops, clamp slits, skirts, and wear patches
  • Fabric and rubber transfer sleeves for process equipment connections
  • OEM replacement screens for virtually any sifter on the market
  • Nylon, polyester, and magnetic stainless steel screening media
  • Covers, conveyor catch cloths, curtains, fabric ducts, and fan covers
Our Core Solutions

Filtration & Screening Products Built for Milling Operations

Filter Bags & Breather Bags

Custom breather bags, silo covers, and baghouse filter bags in FDA-approved fabrics including anti-static and PTFE membrane. Hang loops, clamp slits, skirts, and wear patches available on any bag.

Transfer Sleeves & Connectors

Custom fabric and rubber connection sleeves to join two pieces of process equipment. Numerous FDA-approved media options, flexible configurations, and a wide range of materials to meet your specific process requirements.

Screening Media & Sifter Screens

OEM-replacement screens for almost any sifter on the market — nylon, polyester, and magnetic stainless steel. Available as cut-to-fit frames or roll goods so your team can handle their own screening in-house.

Custom-Made Connectors Built for Food-Safe Product Transfer

FDA Approved Transfer Sleeves for Milling Applications

AFF manufactures transfer sleeves using FDA approved materials — including Rubber Coated Nylon (RCN) and other food-contact safe fabrics — designed to securely connect milling and sifting equipment while keeping your process fully compliant. Each sleeve is custom made for a precise fit, with options to accommodate sticky, wet, or abrasive materials.

Why American Fabric Filter

The Milling Industry’s Trusted
Filtration Partner

Born in the Milling Industry

AFF started as a sifter manufacturer supplying its own milling operations. That hands-on background means we understand your process from the inside — not just as a vendor selling a catalog product.

FDA-Approved Fabrics for Food-Safe Processes

When your milling operation handles food-grade products, compliance isn’t optional. We stock a full range of FDA-approved filter media — including anti-static and PTFE membrane — so you never have to compromise on safety or performance.

OEM Screens for Any Sifter

We expanded from sifter manufacturing into screening supply — which means we know the equipment. We stock replacement screens for nearly every unit on the market, or supply roll goods so your team can cut their own.

One Vendor for Every Mill Product

Filter bags, transfer sleeves, screening media, connectors, covers, conveyor catch cloths, fabric ducts — we make all of it. One call handles your entire milling operation’s fabrication and filtration needs.

More Industries We Serve

Specialized Filtration Across Every Sector

Industrial

Carbon Block

Pharmaceutical

Food & Beverage

Commercial

Power & Cogeneration

Plastics

Powder Coating

Woodworking

Aggregate

FAQs

Common Questions About Milling Filtration

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is ready to help you spec the right solution.

Do you offer FDA-approved filter bags for food-grade milling operations?

Yes. We stock and fabricate filter bags and breather bags in a full range of FDA-approved fabrics, including anti-static and PTFE membrane options. These are suitable for flour mills, grain processors, feed mills, and other food-contact milling environments where regulatory compliance is required.

Yes. AFF started as a sifter manufacturer, so replacement screening media is core to what we do. We stock OEM-replacement screens for nearly every sifter unit on the market in nylon, polyester, and magnetic stainless steel. We also supply roll goods if your team prefers to cut their own screens in-house.

We manufacture custom fabric and rubber connection sleeves used to join two pieces of process equipment. FDA-approved media options are available, and we can customize diameter, length, cuff style, and material to match your exact process connection requirements.

Absolutely. We regularly add hanging loops, clamp slits, skirts, and wear patches to improve bag performance and longevity in your specific installation. We can also help you select a superior material that extends service life and improves airflow over your current bag.

Yes. We fabricate a wide range of custom products used throughout milling operations including equipment covers, conveyor catch cloths, curtain walls, fabric ducts, magnetic gaskets, and fan covers. If you have a unique project need, contact us — we’ll work with you on a custom solution.

Ready to Improve Your
Mill’s Filtration Performance?

Tell us about your process and we’ll recommend the right filter, screen, or connector for your operation. Free quotes, same-day response.