Filter Element Guide

09 Dec.,2023

 

Our coalescing filter elements are completely disposable, made entirely from borosilicate glass microfiber.  The coalescing elements have a two-layer structure, an inner particle capture-layer and an outer drainage layer.  Liquid droplets remain mobile once captured, and travel through the fine-pored capture-layer, along the intersecting microfibers, growing in size as they progress.  These coalesced droplets are transferred to the large-pored drainage layer from where they drain by gravity into the filter bowl.  Coalescing elements should always flow from the inside to the outside of the element so that proper draining of liquids can occur.  These elements will simultaneously collect liquids and particulates.

C Grade – Coalescing (Oil and Water Removal)

Elements are specifically designed for the removal of liquid aerosols and particulate from gases in both corrosive and non-corrosive applications.  The C type element is constructed of two layers of borosilicate microfiber. 

Typically Used In Our Point-of-Use Filters

Technical Information:

  • Materials of Construction: Borosilicate Glass Microfiber with PVDF Fluorocarbon Resin Binder
  • Type of Application: Coalescing – Instrumentation
  • Maximum Temperature: 300ºF
  • Appearance: Off-White Toasted Color
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside

Efficiency at 0.01 microns. Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%+99.99%+99.5%

+95%

+75%30C40C50C60C

70C

80C

Our 70C is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.

CS Grade – Heavy Coalescing

Elements are designed for heavy coalescing, CNG, and vacuum pump exhaust.  Good to 900°F.

Typically Used with Our High Flow 3/4” NPT Filter Housings and Above.

Technical Information

  • Materials of Construction: Borosilicate Glass Microfiber with Silica Inorganic Resin
  • Type of Application: Heavy Coalescing / CNG
  • Maximum Temperature: 900ºF
  • Appearance: White in Color
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside

Efficiency at 0.01 microns. Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%

+99.99%

+99.5%

+95%

+75%30CS40CS

50CS

60CS

70CS

80CS

Our 70CS is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.
The 50CS is recommended for the coalescing of oils in vacuum pump exhaust applications.

CSX1 Grade – Exterior Caged for Added Burst Strength

These Elements are designed for heavy coalescing applications.  Commonly used in CNG applications where added strength is needed due to heavy particulate loading and extremely contaminated coalesced oil.  Good to 900°F .

Technical Information:

  • Materials of Construction: Borosilicate Glass Microfiber with Silica Inorganic Resin with 304 SS Cage
  • Type of Application: Heavy Coalescing / CNG
  • Maximum Temperature: 900ºF
  • Appearance: White in Color with exterior SS Cage
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside

Efficiency at 0.01 microns. Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%+99.99%+99.5%

+95%

+75%30CSX140CSX150CSX160CSX1

70CSX1

80CSX1

Our 70CSX1 grade is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.

All of our coalescing elements can be caged by adding suffix X1; including the C and RC Grades.
*X1 Caged on the outside only compatible for use with any of our standard filter housings. 

CSX3 Grade – Interior and Exterior Cage for Added Burst Strength

These Elements are designed for heavy coalescing applications.  Commonly used in CNG service where added strength is needed due to heavy particulate loading and extremely contaminated coalesced oil. Optional Exterior Cage only is designated by the suffix X1.  Good to 900°F.

Technical Information:

  • Materials of Construction: Borosilicate Glass Microfiber with Silica Inorganic Resin with 304 SS Cage
  • Type of Application: Heavy Coalescing / CNG
  • Maximum Temperature: 900ºF
  • Appearance: White in Color with SS Cage
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside

Efficiency at 0.01 microns. To Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%+99.99%+99.5%

+95%

+75%30CSX340CSX350CSX360CSX3

70CSX3

80CSX3

Our 70CSX3 grade is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.

All of our coalescing elements can be caged by adding suffix X3; including the C and RC Grades.
*X3 Caged inside and out are not compatible with our standard Aluminum or Brass housings.

RC Grade – Reinforced Coalescing for High Differential Pressure

Elements are designed for high pressure coalescing and/or systems with high differential pressure.  These elements consist of a borosilicate glass inner layer sandwiched between two, rayon/phenolic layers.  The reinforced inner/outer layers provide excellent strength. 

Typically Used in Extreme Coalescing Service.

Technical Information:

  • Materials of Construction: Glass Microfiber, Rayon/Phenolic
  • Type of Application: High Differential Coalescing
  • Maximum Temperature: 250ºF
  • Appearance: Brown in Color
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside

Efficiency at 0.3 microns. Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%+99.99%+99.5%

+95%

+75%N/AN/AN/AN/A

RC

N/A

Our RC grade is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.

Dual Pleated Coalescing Series

Our DPCS elements incorporate an inner reinforced pleated microglass 3 micron pre-filter encapsulated with an outer microfiber glass coalescing layer.  The pleats provide excellent dirt holding capacity, protecting the coalescing layer allowing it to drain liquids efficiently.  This cartridge combines the pleated and coalescing elements into one package.  We typically recommend this on our larger vessels which hold 2” diameter elements; i.e. 51-230 & 51-476 sizes.

Technical Information:

  • Materials of Construction: Borosilicate Microfiber Glass with Silica Inorganic Resin; MicroGlass, Epoxy Coated Steel; PVC / Nylon End Caps
  • Type of Application: Heavy Particulate and Coalescing
  • Maximum Temperature: 300ºF
  • Appearance: White in Color
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside

Efficiency at 0.01 microns. Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%+99.99%+99.5%

+95%

+75%N/A40DPCS50DPCS60DPCS

70DPCS

N/A

Our 70DPCS is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.

Sintered Polyethylene (PEL) – Particle

Compressed air/gas applications: The PEL elements may be utilized as pre-coalescers or initial coarse filters in heavily contaminated systems.  The 75-micron grade is recommended for this task since it exhibits the best flow curves, low initial DP.

Technical Information:

  • Material of Construction: Virgin Polyethylene
  • Type of Application: Coarse Coalescer
  • Maximum Temperature: 212ºF
  • Appearance: Bright White
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Outside for Coalescing
  • Standard Micron Sizes: 10, 25, 75, 100 & 250

PEL filter elements are constructed from virgin polyethylene (H.D.P.E.). The material is in powdered/granular form and then compressed into a sintered tube. This process allows the filter element to be free from foreign binders. Thus, the only compatibility issue is with polyethylene. No end caps or gaskets are necessary to seal the element into place. Axial compression is used to create a seal on the flat surface of the element. The PEL elements are naturally hydrophobic. 

CA-800 Series – Coalescing Cartridges for Use in Onstream Housings

These coalescing cartridges were specifically designed for use in our SLH800 series filter housings.  Ideal for compressed air/gas applications where a low pressure stainless steel housing is required.

Technical Information:

  • Material of Construction: Borosilicate Glass Microfiber, Techbond ADH clear adhesive, 304 SS End Caps, Viton Grommets
  • Type of Application: Particulate Removal
  • Maximum Temperature: 180ºF
  • Appearance: White Glass Microfiber with Silver Stainless; End Caps and Brown Viton Grommets
  • Flow Direction: Inside to Out

Efficiency at 0.01 microns. Suffix Grade designation:

99.99998%99.9999%+99.99%+99.5%

+95%

+75%N/AN/A50CSN/A

70CS

N/A

Our 70CS is recommended for optimal filtration by providing high flow rates and long element life at peak efficiency.

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