Baldwin Filters

Packaging
If the packaging appears flimsy, lacks the name brand or logo, or has graphics or a brand that are similar to, but slightly different from, Baldwin, it may not be a Genuine Baldwin product.

Pricing
Baldwin filters are competitively priced. If you are offered a Baldwin filter at a price that seems too good to be true, it may be.

Color
The color of a Baldwin spin-on filter may not be correct on a counterfeit filter. It may be close, but just not right.

Graphics
Graphics on the filters, including the logo, may be missing or incorrect. In the photo to the left, the counterfeit filter has 2 I's in Baldwin.

Components
A counterfeit filter may look right upon first glance, but upon closer examination, you may find major differences. Some places to look include:

Dimensions - The dimensions of the filter may not be the same as a genuine Baldwin filter.


Baseplate - The baseplate may look different or be made from a different material than that used by Baldwin.

Seaming - On a spin-on filter, the seam joining the can to the baseplate may be different than methods used by Baldwin.

Media Packs - Counterfeit media packs often have an obviously lower pleat count than Baldwin. In addition, the pleats may be deformed.


Gaskets - Both internal and external gaskets may look different or be made from a different material than that used by Baldwin.

Date Code - Baldwin manufactured filters have a date code imprinted on them. The date code can appear with six or eleven digits.

UPC Code - The UPC code on a counterfeit filter may be missing or incorrect.

Country of Origin - Baldwin manufactured filters are marked with the country of origin. Baldwin has manufacturing plants in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Africa, Morocco and China.