Filter element, a process for its production and use of the filter element

The filter element (2) consisting of a ring-shaped into a hollow cylinder the combined filter medium (4), at least one Folienendscheibe (6), and held a by a holding device (8) sealing element (10), characterized in that the holding device (8) designed in two parts is, a portion with the at least one Folienendscheibe (6) is fixedly connected, and wherein the holding device (8) in the region of at least one Folienendscheibe (6) along the inside of the filter medium (4) into the interior of the filter element (2) extends ,