Bag Filters are a suitable techology for gross particulate filtration applications including drinking water applications and non-critical system pretreatment. Although bag filters have lower efficiency ratings than most cartridge filters (nominal rated bag filters are in the 50-70% efficiency range compared to nominal rated cartridges which are generally 70%-90% efficent), bag filters tend to have higher flow rate capabilities at lower pressure drops, higher particle loading capabilities and lower prices.
Siemens Water Technologies carries quality FSI bag filter housings in carbon steel and stainless steel material construction. FSI bag housings in both ASME code and non-code are available with NPT and ANSI flange connections in a variety of sizes. These larger housings are suitable for larger commercial and industrial settings.
Eaton polypropylene filter housings are perfect for seawater applications or corrosive solution filtration as 100% of the fluid contact materials are polypropylene. Both simplex and skid mounted duplex configurations are available with 2" NPTF connections.
Pentek filter housings are perfect for residential point-of-entry applications or small commercial applications. Pentek bag filter housings are both durable and inexpensive, with low priced filters available in a variety of micron ratings.
Krystil Klear size 3 and size 4 stainless steel filters are ideal for more durable and affordable small commercial or residential applications.