FILTER BAGS

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Quality Filter Bags…. Consistent Filtration….

 High solids collection capacity with solids being contained in
bag for easy disposal.
 Interior of vessel remains clean after bag removal. This reduces
filter clean up time while minimizing filter downtime.
 Welded or sewn construction. Silicon Free.
 Bags are available with ring (metal or plastic) or molded plastic
tops. Other bag sealing mechanisms are available.
 Multi-layer EXTENDED LIFE BAGS are available for increased
dirt holding capacity. (2x the capacity of a standard felt bag)
 Multi-layer PLEATED BAGS are available for the highest dirt
holding capacity in the industry. (Up to 20x the capacity of a
standard felt bag)
 OIL ABSORB BAGS are available to remove trace amounts of
oil and petroleum based products from paints, coatings and
other fluids.

specifications
FILTER GRADES:
Standard filters grades are 0.5 to 800 microns including 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10,
15, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 600, 800 µm. Other filter * The above are representative illustrations only. Other bags designs are available.
grades are available.
BAG SIZES (In-Stock)
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #12, C1, C2 and RP Bags. Custom
applications
Bags are available. See Bag Dimensional Information (Page 4)
PAPER FOOD PETROLEUM CHEMICAL
AVAILABLE BETA RATINGS:
 Clay Slurry  Peanut Butter  Amine  Acetic Acid
2 To 5000
 Coatings  Corn Syrup  Crude  Brine
RECOMMENDED BAG SIZING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE:
 Fresh water  Lard  Feedstock  Calcium Car-
Bag Only: 1.0 PSID (0.06 BAR) Max. Recommended in Clean Condi-
 White water  Dextrose  Pump Seals bonate
tion.
 Showers  Chocolates  Water  Ethylene
System, including housing, bag, bag retainer basket Max. Recom-
mended: 2.0 PSID (0.14 BAR) in Clean Condition.  Starch  Jelly  Fuel Oil  Glycol
See Bag Pressure Drop Curve (Page 5)  Water  Juices  Motor Oil  Herbicides

RECOMMENDED CHANGE-OUT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE:  Additives  Milk Sugar  Hydraulic Oil  Hydrochloric
 Cooling Water  Edible Oils  Synthetic Acid
25 PSID (1.7 BAR)
 Polymers
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RATING:  Dyes  Soybean  Lubricants
 Pump Seals  Concentrate  Completion  Resins
See Material Selection Guide (Page 3)
 City and Well Fluids  Sulphuric Acid
BAG MEDIA:
 Water  Injection Fluids
Polyester Felt, Polypropylene Felt, Polyester Multifilament, Nylon Mono-
filament Mesh, Polypropylene Microfiber, Polyester Microfiber, Oil Re-  Tea Liquor  Cooling Tower
moval, Oilex, Cellulose, K-Media, Microglass and others.  Extracts Water
* Bags constructed from FDA materials are available. FDA bags are manufactured of materials that
comply with FDA requirements for food contact per CFR Title 21. Please consult factory.

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BAG STYLES Quality Filter Bags…. Consistent Filtration….

FELT FILTER BAGS:

Felt filter bags are made from synthetic fibers of polypropylene or polyester. The gradient density fiber
structure with the proper combination of fiber diameter, weight and thickness result is a economical
depth type filter media. Bags are supplied with a glazed finish to reduce fiber migration.

Felt Filter Bags have a nominal micron rating and are available in micron ratings from 1 to 200 µm.
Filter efficiency is between 50% and 95% depending on micron rating.

MULTIFILAMENT MESH BAGS:

Polyester multifilament mesh bags are suitable for surface filtration. This disposable fabric is woven
from threads made of small fibers twisted together. Bags made from this material are low cost and are
considered disposable.

Multifilament Bags are available in micron ratings from 100 to 800 µm. Filter efficiency is between
80% and 95% depending on micron rating.

MONOFILAMENT MESH BAGS:

Nylon Monofilament mesh bags have a woven fabric with evenly spaced holes. Each thread is a sin-
gle filament resulting in excellent strength characteristics. Monofilament bags and considerably easier
to clean then multifilament bags.

Multifilament Bags are available in micron ratings from 25 to 800 µm. Filter efficiency is about 90% or
more.

EXTENDED LIFE BAGS:

Extended life bags are constructed from 100% polypropyl-
ene or polyester felt. They are a specially designed filter
bag with a coarse inner layer and a middle layer of felt
constructed with finer fibers, more pores and thicker me-
dia. The outside layer is glazed, by melting fibers together,
to form a tight, secure downstream matrix which prevents
fiber migration.

Extended life bags are available in micron ratings from 1 to

200 µm and have over 2x the capacity of a standard felt
bag.

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BAG STYLES Quality Filter Bags…. Consistent Filtration….

MICROFIBER OIL ABSORB BAGS:

Microfiber filter bags are constructed from polypropylene
and provide high efficiency and high contaminant holding
capacity.

Polypropylene microfiber repels water yet it will absorb up to

25 times its own weight in oil and other petrochemicals. It is
the ideal solution for removing trace contaminants from wa-
ter based products.

Microfiber oil absorption bags are available in micron ratings

from 1-100 µm. Filter efficiency is 95% or more.

PLEATED BAGS:
Pleated bag elements have high flow capacity, high effi-
ciency and inside to outside flow. By increasing the surface
area through pleating and incorporating multiple layers of
media the pleated bag design provides far longer life and
superior dirt holding capacity when compared to a standard
non-pleated bag.

Pleated bags are supported at both ends with one end being
flanged and the other end being capped. The filtering media
is then attached to the ends and core via a thermal bond to
prevent any possibility of by-pass at media sealing points.
Outer supports in polypropylene or tinned steel prevent fiber
migration while integral flange seals ensure easy replace-
ment of standard #1 and #2 sized bags.

A wide array of filter media is available in the pleated bag

design to suit each individual application. A 100% pure poly-
propylene element is available making incineration an option
for disposal.

Pleated filter bags are available in micron ratings from 0.5-

40 µm. Filter efficiency is 90% or more.

BAG COMPATIBILITY
COMPATIBILITY WITH

MATERIAL ORGANIC ANIMAL, VEGE- MICRO- ALKALIES ORGANIC OXIDIZING MINERAL TEMPERATURE
SOLVENTS TABLE & ORGANISMS AGENTS AGENTS ACIDS LIMITATIONS °F / (°C)
PETRO OILS

POLYESTER Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Good 300°F / (149°C)

POLYPROPYLENE Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good 200°F / (93°C)

NYLON Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Fair Poor Poor 325°F / (163°C)

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BAG SIZES Quality Filter Bags…. Consistent Filtration….

BAG SIZE DIAMETER LENGTH SURFACE AREA VOLUME INSTALL IN THE FOLLOWING
IN / (MM) IN / (MM) FT2 / ( CM2) USGAL / (LITRE) MANUFACTURER’S BRANDS

#1 7.06 / (179) 16.50 / (420) 2.0 / (1858) 2.1 / (7.9) Fits all standard length housings manufactured by FILTER SOLU-
TIONS, Eaton, FSI, GAF, Pentair, Rosedale, Strainrite and others.

#2 7.06 / (179) 32.00 / (813) 4.4 / (4088) 4.6 / (17.4) Fits all double length housings manufactured by FILTER SOLU-
TIONS, Eaton, FSI, GAF, Pentair, Rosedale, Strainrite and others.

#3 4.13 / (105) 8.00 / (203) 0.5 / (465) 0.5 / (1.9) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Eaton, FSI,
Pentair, Rosedale Model 4-6 and others.

#4 4.13 / (105) 14.00 / (356) 1.0 / (929) 1.0 / (3.8) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Eaton, FSI
Model FS-35, Pentair, Rosedale Model 4-12 and others.

#7 5.63 / (143) 15.00 / (381) 1.3 / (1208) 1.3 / (4.9) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Pentair,
Rosedale Model 6-12 and others.

#8 5.63 / (143) 21.00 / (533) 2.0 / (1858) 1.5 / (5.7) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Pentair,
Rosedale Model 6-18 and others.

#9 5.63 / (143) 32.00 / (813) 3.4 / (3159) 2.8 / (10.6) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Pentair,
Rosedale Model 6-30 and others.

#11 8.38 / (213) 16.50 / (420) 2.9 / (2695) 3.0 / (11.3) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Rosedale
Model LLC-8-30 and others.

#12 8.38 / (213) 32.00 / (813) 5.6 / (5203) 6.0 / (22.7) Fits housings manufactured by FILTER SOLUTIONS, Rosedale
Model LLC-8-30 and others.

#C1 7.31 / (186) 16.50 / (419) 2.0 / (1858) 2.6 / (9.8) Fits all Commercial Parker Filters standard length housings.

#C2 7.31 / (186) 32.00 / (813) 4.4 / (4088) 5.0 / (19.1) Fits all Commercial Parker Filters standard length housings.

#PC1 9.00 / (229) 20.00 / (508) 2.5 / (2323) 4.9 / (18.6) Fits Cuno Model PC1 housings.

#PC2 9.00 / (229) 30.00 / (762) 5.0 / (4645) 7.4 / (27.9) Fits Cuno Model PC2 housings.

#RP1 8.00 / (203) 30.00 / (762) 3.5 / (3252) 5.7 / (21.70) Fits Ronningen Petter Size #1

#RP2 8.00 / (203) 40.00 / (1016) 4.7 / (4366) 7.7 / (28.96) Fits Ronningen Petter Size #2

Cuno is a registered trademark of 3M Company, Eaton is a registered trademark of Eaton Corporation, FSI is a registered trademark of Filter Specialists, Inc., GAF is a registered trademark of GAF Corporation,
Parker is a registered trademark of Parker Hannifin Corporation, Pentair is a registered trademark of Pentair Ltd., Rosedale is a registered trademark of Rosedale Product, Inc., Ronningen Petter is a regis-
tered trademark of Eaton Corporation, Strainrite is a registered trademark of The Strainrite Companies.

BAG MICRON RATINGS

MICRON AVAILABILITY MICRON RATING µM
1

10

15

20

25

TYPE MATERIAL
0.5

40

50

75

100

150

200

250

300

400

600

800
POLYESTER

FELT POLYPROPYLENE

NYLON

MULTIFILAMENT POLYESTER
MESH
MONOFILAMENT NYLON
MESH POLYPROPYLENE

EXTENDED LIFE POLYESTER

MICROFIBER POLYPROPYLENE

OIL ABSORB POLYPROPYLENE

PLEATED VARIOUS

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Bag PRESSURE DROP Quality Filter Bags…. Consistent Filtration….

BAG SIZE BAG STYLE VISCOSITY EXAMPLE PROCEDURE:

CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION
Based on water flow at 80 GPM calculate the clean pressure
BAG SIZE MULTIPLY BAG STYLE MULTIPLY VISCOSITY MULTIPLY
drop through a #2 size 100µm (approx. 90% efficient) extended
BY BY CPS BY
life bag.
#1 0.11 BASIC FELT 1.0 50 4.5 Step 1: Using the above chart the pressure drop (psid/sq. ft.) of
#2 0.05 BASIC 1.0 100 8.3 100µm Filter Media at 80 GPM is 0.3 psid/Sq.
MESH 200 16.6
#3 0.46 Step 2: For a #2 size bag the correction factor is 0.05. (0.3 x 0.05 =
EXTENDED 15.0 400 27.7 0.015 psid)
#4 0.23
LIFE
#5 0.14
800 50.0 Step 3: For a extended life bag the bag style correction factor is 15.
MICRO- 15.0 1000 56.2 (0.015 x 15 = 0.225 psid)
#7 0.18 FIBER
1500 77.2 Step 4: Multiply the value obtained in step 3 by the Specific Gravity
#8 0.15
PLEATED 15.0 2000 113.6 of the Fluid (Water = 1.0). (0.225 x 1.0 = 0.225 psid)
#9 0.08
PLEATED 25.0 4000 161.0 Step 5: Multiply the value obtained in step 4 by the viscosity correc-
#11 0.08 MICRO- tion factor (Water = 1.0). (0.225 psid x 1.0 = 0.225 psid)
6000 250.0
GLASS
#12 0.04 8000 325.0
The above chart is based on public information provided by filter media manufacturer’s. Filter
10000 430.0 Solutions does not warrant the accuracy of the above information. User’s should perform their
own tests to determine final suitability . The above information is to be used as a guide only.

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Ordering guide The example shown below is a polyester felt bag, 25 micron filtration, standard
bag finish, size 2 with a carbon steel ring and bag handle.
NON-PLEATED BAGS (EXAMPLE PE-25-P-2-S-H)

PE-25 P 2 S H
MATERIAL—NOMINAL MICRON RATING BAG FINISH OR BAG SIZE BAG STYLE OPTIONS
COVER

PE = Felt, Polyester P = None (Standard) Symbol Dia. (in.) Length (in.) S = Carbon steel plated H = Handle
Microns: 1,3,5,10,15,25,50,75,100,150,200 ring
G = Fiber free glazed 1 7-1/16” 16-1/2” HH = Heavy duty handle
PO = Felt, Polypropylene SS = Stainless steel ring
PEM = Polyester 2 7-1/16” 32” W = Weld
Microns: 1,3,5,10,25,50,100 multifilament mesh PP = Polypropylene ring
3 4-1/8” 8” WW = Weld Side and
NMO = Mesh, Monofilament Nylon cover
P = Polypropylene Bottom
4 4-1/8” 14”
Microns: 25,50,75,100,150,200,250,300, NMO = Nylon multi- flange
D = Dap Sealant on
filament mesh 5 4” 24”
400,600,800 PE = Polyester flange stiching
cover 7 5-5/8” 15”
PMO = Mesh, Monofilament Polypropylene
N = Nylon flange
Microns: 150,200,250,300,400,600,800 C = Cerex spun 8 5-5/8” 21”
bonded nylon DS = Draw string
PEM = Mesh, Multifilament Polyester 9 5-5/8” 32”
cover. DST = Draw strap
Microns: 100,150,200,250,300,400,600,800 11 8-3/8” 16-1/2”
POXL = Extended Life, Polypropylene RP = Ronnigen-Petter
12 8-3/8” 32”
Microns: 5,10,25,50,100 C = Commercial ring
C1 7-5/16” 16-1/2”
PEXL = Extended Life, Polyester SP = 7” Plastic Internal
C2 7-5/16” 32” Ring
Microns: 5,10,25,50,100
FOS = Oil Absorb PC1 9” 20” R = Tie On
Microns: 1,5,10,25 PC2 9” 30”
OLX = Oilex RP1 8” 30”
Microns: 1,5,10,25 RP2 8” 40”

Ordering guide The example shown below is a pleated polypropylene bag to replace a standard
length #2 size bag, 2 micron filtration at 99% efficiency, Buna-N flanged bag seal
PLEATED BAGS (EXAMPLE JCX-P-732-02-C-B-F-P) with polypropylene end caps.

JCX P 732 02 C B F P
BAG TYPE MEDIA BAG SIZE MICRON EFFICIENCY SEAL SEAL TYPE END CAPS
(Replace #1 and #2 size bags)
RATING

JCX = Pleated P = Polypropylene Symbol Dia. (in.) Length (in.) 00 = 0.5 µm A = 99.98% B = Buna O = O-ring P = Polypropyl-
ene
E = Polyester 716 7-1/16” 16” 01 = 1.0 µm B = 99.9% V = Viton F = Flange
Gasket M = Galvanized
N = Nylon 724 7-1/16” 24” 02 = 2.0 µm C = 99% N = Neoprene
Metal
G = Microglass 726 7-1/16” 26” 05 = 5.0 µm D = 98% S = Silicon
C = Cellulose 728 7-1/16” 28” 10 = 10.0 µm E = 95% T = Teflon
K = K-Media 730 7-1/16” 30” 15 = 15.0 µm F = 90% E = EPR
732 7-1/16” 32” 20 = 20.0 µm G = 99.5%
40 = 40.0 µm
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