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Filtration Equipment
Filtration equipment is used to separate contaminants and unwanted fluid and solid substances from a primary fluid substance. Basic filtration systems consist of a filter, through which the contaminated fluid passes, and filter media, which allows the passage of the fluid while also preventing the passage of the contaminants.
Filtration equipment includes strainers, liquid cartridges, liquid housings, liquid filters, cartridge filters, bag filters, membranes, and ultrapure filters. Filtration equipment can filter hydraulic and quench oil, diesel fuel, machine tool coolants, and numerous other industrial fluids.
When selecting filtration equipment, important considerations include contaminant particle properties such as size and shape, the filtration rate of the filtration media, and filter location. Chemical compatibility of associated chemicals is also important. Other factors include the viscosity and temperature of the solution and the load capacity of the filter media. A majority of filtration equipment is designed for general purposes, but filter requirements may differ and require custom features.