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Stainless Steel Filter Element with PTFE Seals

How to fit seals when installing a stainless steel filter element

We are often asked why seals are needed on our stainless steel filter elements. Because the 5-layer filter elements are sintered together it forms a rigid structure and unlike the disposable filter elements they cannot be sealed by axial compression. The seals are available in a number of types and details can be found in the data sheet here. The most common types…

Video – How to do a filter housing service

Filter Housing Service – these videos are a brief explanation on how to install, service and change an element in a standard Tee-shaped Stainless Steel filter housing for both particulate and coalescing filtration. They are meant as a guide for distributors, customers, end users and engineers alike. Filter Housing Service, Part 1 Part 2 Part…