Separation component for a filter element

A filter element for a filter device, comprising:

• a top end disk comprising a central opening;
• a closed bottom end disk;
• and
• at least one separation component comprising a support body and a separator body;
• wherein the support body comprises a grid structure having a plurality of openings for permitting a fluid to flow through the support body, the support body comprising a web having a top rim and a bottom rim;
• wherein the separator body comprises a nonwoven web having a top rim and a bottom rim;
• wherein the support body and the separator body are spiral wound together in successive turns;
• wherein the top rim of the support body and the top rim of the separator body are bent together to form a first fold connection, and the bottom rim of the support body and the bottom rim of the separator body are bent together to form a second fold connection;
• and
• wherein the first fold connection and the second fold connection are engaged together to join the successive turns.