Metal Finishing Equipment
Filter Chambers
Filtration is recommended for nearly all metal finishing process solutions. Filtering mechanisms vary based on a number of factors. When external filtration is necessary a filter chamber is used, containing some type of filter media and powered by a solution pump. Filter chambers are manufactured out of a variety of different materials, in many different sizes and in many different configurations. When requesting a quote for a filter chamber or an external filtration system, please provide the following information:
- Description of the chemical process requiring filtration
- Size of the process tank (L” x W” x H” or Diameter” x H”)
- Number of times the solution needs to be filtered per hour
- Type of filter media required
- Operating temperature of the solution
- Distance from the filter to the process tank
- Incoming power – voltage and phase
Description
Filter chambers can be manufactured out of the following materials:
- Plastics – Polypropylene, High Temp Poly, CPVC & PVDF
- Metal – Carbon Steel, 304 Stainless Steel & 316 Stainless Steel
The type of filter media required often dictates the style of filter chamber:
- Polypropylene string wound or polypropylene melt blown filter cartridges
- Activated carbon filter cartridges
- Bag filters
- Bulk carbon filtration
- Horizontal disc filters
Size of the filter chamber and the size of the solution pump depend on the following:
- Size of process tank and the type of chemistry
- Number of times the solution needs to be filtered per hour
- Type of filter media required
- Distance from the filter location to the process tank
