A pleated filter cartridge is a highly efficient filtration system designed to increase filtration area to trap contaminants within their surface structure and enhance filtration capacity. A liquid or gas passes through the filter, particles are captured within the plates to maintain steady flow rate. The filtration area to volume occupied by the filter ratio is increased due to the pleating.
Pleated filters can be of the cleanable type, made from metallic meshes or fibres, or they may be of the disposable type, made from polymers. The polymeric filters are available in hydrophilic and hydrophobic variants. Pleated filter cartridges are widely used in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and microelectronics, ensuring efficient and reliable filtration for various applications.
1. Polypropylene (PP) Pleated Cartridge Filter
Made from high-quality polypropylene, this pleated filter cartridge undergoes a pleating process to maximize filtration efficiency. The cylindrical structure with perforations allows smooth liquid flow after filtration. Pleated PP filters are an excellent economical choice when it comes to prefiltration or non-critical filtration.
PTFE pleated cartridges are ideal for filtering aggressive chemicals, solvents, and high-purity liquids. They provide excellent filtration efficiency while maintaining a low-pressure drop. These filters can be used for providing a sterile filtrate, in both gaseous and liquid phases.
3. Glass Fiber Pleated Cartridges
These pleated filters use fine glass fiber media, ensuring high dirt-holding capacity and excellent filtration. These filters are used in the nuclear industry.
4. Pleated SS316 filter cartridges
These are reusable and cleanable metallic filters, giving the benefit of an increased filtration area over traditional cylindrical candles. The end caps are welded to the filtration media, meaning that these are suitable for high temperature applications where organic polymers would generally not function.
Pleated filter cartridges are used in various industrial processes by ensuring efficient filtration and contaminant removal.
Kumar Process Consultants as a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high quality pleated filter cartridges. Located in India, we offer many industrial filtration systems designed with precision engineered solutions. Our extensive product range includes PP pleated filter cartridges, PTFE pleated cartridges, glass fiber pleated cartridges, along with our all-metal pleated stainless steel filters, designed for superior efficiency and durability.
.With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, our pleated cartridges ensure excellent flow rates and reliable filtration for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, chemicals, water treatment, and oil & gas. With many years of technical expertise and advanced manufacturing processes, Kumar Process Consultants delivers filtration solutions that enhance process efficiency and performance.
A pleated filter is made from folded cloth, paper, or metal mesh/fiber felt, designed to increase surface area and improve filtration efficiency. It captures particles and contaminants in liquid filtration systems.
Common types include PP pleated, PTFE pleated, glass fiber pleated, PES pleated, and pleated SS316 cartridges, each designed for specific filtration requirements.