{"product_id":"self-cleaning-wedge-wire-filter-fsc-175","title":"Self-Cleaning Wedge Wire Filter FSC-175 for Industrial Liquid Filtration","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-cleaning wedge wire filters are designed for continuous removal of suspended solids from industrial liquids without the use of disposable filter cartridges or bags. These systems support uninterrupted filtration in demanding process environments while reducing maintenance requirements and product loss. The FSC-175 self-cleaning filter is intended for higher capacity industrial liquid filtration applications, including water treatment, coatings, adhesives, solvents, oils and other process fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FSC-175 combines a cylindrical wedge wire filter element with a motor-driven scraper mechanism. During operation, solids are retained on the outer surface of the filter screen while the rotating scraper removes deposited particles and directs them into the sediment chamber. This design enables continuous filtration with stable operating conditions and simplified maintenance access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating principle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid enters the filter housing and passes through the wedge wire filter element from the outside to the inside. Suspended particles larger than the selected micron rating are retained on the external surface of the screen. The motor-driven scraper continuously removes accumulated solids from the filter element. These solids settle in the lower chamber of the housing and can be discharged through the drain valve while filtration continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical materials of construction include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel filter housing (1.4404 \/ 1.4571)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel wedge wire filter element (1.4404)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel scraper blade (1.4310)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial worm gear motor drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious sealing materials depending on process fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable micron ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical micron rating options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 3000 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe micron rating determines the minimum particle size retained by the wedge wire filter element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical system characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor-driven scraper cleaning mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal-to-internal filtration flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous filtration during cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated sediment chamber for solids collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlanged pipeline connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust stainless steel industrial construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical operating parameters include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate: approx. 35 m³\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating pressure: 0 – 10 bar (up to 16 bar optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: +10 °C to +80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical connection: 400 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection class: IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal volume: approx. 22.5 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-cleaning wedge wire filters are commonly used in industrial process filtration systems including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial water treatment systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and coating filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive and resin processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolvent and chemical filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil and lubricant filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymer and polyurethane 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