Product description
High flow pleated glass fibre filter cartridge for industrial liquid filtration
The glass fibre pleated high flow filter cartridge is designed for industrial filtration processes requiring very high flow rates combined with absolute filtration efficiency. The pleated depth glass fibre media provides a large effective filtration surface area, resulting in low pressure loss and high dirt holding capacity.
This cartridge is typically used in fine filtration and polishing applications where process stability, consistent particle removal and reduced change-out frequency are critical. The robust pleat pack design ensures mechanical stability even at high flow rates.
Filtration principle
The cartridge utilises pleated depth glass fibre filter media arranged to maximise available filtration surface area. Process liquid flows from the outside of the cartridge to the inside, allowing contaminants to be retained throughout the depth of the media.
This filtration principle provides:
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high flow capability with low differential pressure
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absolute particle removal efficiency
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uniform flow distribution across the pleat pack
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extended service life due to high dirt holding capacity
The design is suitable for continuous filtration in demanding industrial processes.
Cartridge design
The pleated glass fibre media is supported by an internal core and outer support cage to maintain structural integrity under high flow conditions. All components are thermally bonded, eliminating the use of adhesives and minimising the risk of extractables.
Key design characteristics include:
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high surface area pleated depth media
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rigid pleat pack design for flow stability
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fully thermal bonded construction
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inside to outside flow configuration
Materials of construction
Standard construction materials include:
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Filter media: Glass fibre
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Inner core: Polypropylene
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Outer cage: Polypropylene
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End caps: Polypropylene
Full stainless steel constructions, including core, cage, end caps and filter media, are available on request for applications requiring higher temperature resistance or enhanced chemical compatibility.
Available dimensions
Typical cartridge dimensions include:
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Outer diameter: 160 mm
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Core diameter: 75 mm
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Available lengths: 20", 40", 60"
The large diameter design allows significantly higher flow rates compared to standard cartridge filters.
Filtration performance
Performance characteristics include:
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Available micron ratings: 0.5 µm, 1 µm, 5 µm, 10 µm, 20 µm, 50 µm, 70 µm, 90 µm
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Efficiency: Absolute rated at 99.98% (Beta 5000)
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Maximum flow rates:
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up to 80 m³/hr for 40" cartridges (water, 1 cPs)
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up to 120 m³/hr for 60" cartridges (water, 1 cPs)
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The pleated glass fibre media ensures predictable filtration performance across a wide operating range.
Operating conditions
Typical operating conditions include:
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Maximum continuous temperature:
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80 °C standard
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up to 100 °C with stainless steel core
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Wide chemical compatibility suitable for industrial process liquids
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Suitable for high flow liquid filtration applications
Exact operating limits depend on configuration and process conditions.
Sealing options
Available O-ring materials include:
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EPDM
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Buna-N
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Silicone
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Viton
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FEP
This allows compatibility with a wide range of process fluids.
Compliance and quality
Polypropylene components are manufactured in compliance with relevant industrial standards. Thermal bonding of all components improves cartridge integrity and reduces contamination risks.
Food contact compliance applies to polypropylene media variants; glass fibre variants are typically selected for industrial and process applications requiring enhanced performance.
Key benefits
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High flow capability with low pressure loss
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Absolute rated filtration efficiency
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High dirt holding capacity
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Stable pleat pack design at high flow rates
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Long service life and reduced change-out frequency
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Suitable for demanding industrial processes
Typical applications
Glass fibre pleated high flow filter cartridges are commonly used in:
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fine chemical processing
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water treatment and pre reverse osmosis filtration
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oil and gas process streams
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power generation water treatment
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industrial solvent and batch filtration
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polishing and clarification stages
Configuration and quotation
Glass fibre pleated high flow filter cartridges are supplied on a quotation basis. Configuration parameters include:
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cartridge length
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micron rating
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construction materials
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sealing material
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operating conditions
This ensures optimal performance and compatibility with the process installation.