A cartridge filter is a cylindrical filtration element installed within a specially designed pressure vessel to optimize flow channels and chambers, maximizing the filtration area. These filters are essential for removing contaminants and particles from liquids. The liquid flows through the filter cartridge, which traps unwanted particles, ensuring the delivery of purified fluid. Filtration cartridges are available in a variety of lengths, diameters, and materials, including woven, nonwoven, and membrane-based options.
Cartridge filters are rated based on their ability to remove particles of specific sizes. These ratings can be nominal (removing 95% of particles of the stated size) or absolute (removing 99% of particles). Absolute ratings are generally reserved for pleated filtration cartridges used in high-purity applications, such as food and beverage or pharmaceutical industries. Standard micron sizes range from 50 microns for coarse filtration to 0.2 microns for fine, high-purity requirements. The 5-micron general-purpose filter cartridge is widely used for regular filtration needs, while the 0.2 sub-micron absolute pleated filter cartridge is ideal for final filtration in high-purity water systems. Cartridge filters remain an integral component of liquid filtration systems, offering precision, efficiency, and adaptability to meet specific filtration needs.
As a leading cartridge filters manufacturer, we offer a wide range of products that ensure efficient removal of impurities, high dirt-holding capacity, and excellent flow rates. Our high quality filtration cartridges are used in critical industrial applications such as process fluid purification, solids recovery, and particulate removal in industrial cooling systems, lubricant filtration, or water treatment processes.
We offer Cartridge filters which are available in various types, depending on their material of construction (MOC) or their manufacturing process. Each filter cartridge is designed specifically to fulfill filtration requirements. Here are few filtration cartridge systems are listed below:
A metal filter cartridge made from materials like stainless steel due to its robustness and ability to withstand high temperatures allows for repeated use and cleaning, making them ideal for situations where disposable filters are not used. These metal filter cartridges offer long life, chemical compatibility, and durability, providing reliable filtration solutions in applications.
Stainless steel filter cartridges are used for high-temperature applications & made with SS 304, SS 316, and SS 316L materials. These filter cartridges are available in pleated, wrap, or sintered forms to maximize filtration efficiency. Designed with coarser support layers, they prevent damage during the filtration process.
A titanium cartridge filter is a strong and durable filtration component made from titanium. Designed for tough environments and chemicals, these filtration cartridge systems are often used in situations with chloride due to its corrosion resistance.
Polypropylene filter cartridges, equipped with a robust polypropylene microfiber media. They are specifically designed for membrane pre-filter applications. These cartridges can help eliminate a bulk of the solid particles which would otherwise lead to premature clogging of the more expensive membrane cartridges.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filters are high-performance membrane filters known for their chemical resistance. PTFE filters are ideal for sterilizing air and gases, clarifying corrosive liquids, and filtering strong solvents and aggressive fluids.
Polypropylene pleated filter cartridges are available in filtration ratings ranging from 0.2 to 70 microns, they efficiently capture and remove particles from liquids, ensuring cleaner output. Ideal for water treatment and other liquid filtration processes, polypropylene filter cartridges offer exceptional chemical compatibility, high dirt-holding capacity, and long service life.
Glass fiber filter cartridges are filtration materials made from glass fibers or microspheres. They are highly utilized in filtration processes because of their strength, chemical resistance, and capacity to capture particles from liquids and gases. Glass fiber filter cartridges are used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, water treatment, and air filtration. They come in a range of pore sizes and configurations to meet filtration requirements.
Wound filter cartridges, made from polypropylene or glass fibers, meet demanding filtration needs. Produced through a high-speed winding process, these one-piece filters have diamond-shaped tunnels for effective depth filtration. With dirt-holding capacity the fluid passes through the filter media from outside to inside, securely trapping particulates in the filter.
The cartridge filter operates on the principle of mechanical and depth filtration, where solids are separated from liquids or gases by passing them through a porous filter medium. The filter cartridge, typically made from materials like paper, cloth, powder sintered media, or glass fibers, serves as the filtration medium. Contaminated fluid enters through the inlet port and flows through the filter element's pores. Solid particles larger than the pore size are trapped on the surface or within the fibers of the filtration cartridge, effectively removing contaminants.
As fluid continues to pass through, the trapped particles form a filter cake layer, improving the filtration cartridge efficiency by capturing even finer particles. Regular maintenance, such as replacing or cleaning the filter cartridge, is essential to maintain optimal filtration. The choice of filter material and pore size depends on the specific filtration requirements of the application. This simple yet effective filtration process ensures that clean liquid or gas exits through the outlet, providing efficient contaminant removal.
Cartridge filters find applications across various industries for effective liquid and air filtration. Some common applications include:
▣ Water Treatment
▣ Chemical Processing
▣ Pharmaceuticals
▣ Food and Beverage
▣ Oil and Gas
▣ Electronics Manufacturing
▣ Paints and Coatings
▣ Automotive Industry
▣ HVAC Systems
▣ Aerospace
Cartridge filters are used to remove particles and contaminants from liquids or gasses, ensuring cleaner and safer output.
Choosing a filter cartridge involves considering factors like filtration needs, particle size, flow rate, and compatibility with the fluid
The micron size of a filter cartridge refers to the size of particles it can capture, typically ranging from 0.5 to 100 microns.
A filter cartridge is the central component of a filter system. It is inserted inside the filter housing and separates contaminants from the fluid as it flows through the cartridge.
Cartridge filter replacement should be performed within 3-5 years, depending on the filter's performance. Regular monitoring of the filter’s efficiency can help extend the lifespan of the cartridge filter.