S i z e s 2 0  m m ( ¾ ” ) – 3 0 0  m m ( 12 ” )

Self Cleaning Filters

M a n ua l & Au to m at i c
Self Cleaning Filters – Manual & Automatic
S i z e s 2 0  m m ( ¾ ” ) – 3 0 0  m m ( 12 ” )

Self-cleaning filters are designed specifically to provide efficient filtration for liquids, including those of high viscosity, requiring con-
tinuous filtration without interruption to the flow during the cleaning process. There is no operator contact with the process fluid. High
quality stainless steel elements are highly effective in removing contaminant particles as small as 25 micron (μm).

The filter is available for either manual or fully automatic electric or pneumatic operation. The range of optional control devices makes it
particularly suitable for continuous processes and for service with high contamination levels.

B E N E F lT S T Y P I CA L A P P L I CAT I O N
• No operator contact with liquid during cleaning operation. • Adhesives • Petrochemicals
• Minimised product loss – during both process production • Chemicals • Printing
and system cleaning.
• Chocolate • Recycling Water
• Increased quality output – minimum disruption to product
• Cooling Lines • River & Sea Water
flow.
• HVAC Water • Wash Water
• Reduced contamination – less possibility of accidents or
operator exposure to the fluid. • Inks
• Reduced maintenance costs – automated units eliminate • Lacquers
manual cleaning.
• Paints, Stains,
• Environment friendly – enclosed design with minimal Varnishes
flushing losses.

O P E R AT I O N
The liquid enters the body and flows through the element from
outside to inside. Debris is collected on the outside of the
wedge wire or perforated element, which is cleaned without
flow interruption by the rotation of the element against the
blades. The debris accumulated during rotation is deposited
into the bottom of the filter body from where it is periodically
discharged, manually or automatically.
AU TO M AT E D S E L F C L E A N I N G F I LT E R S
The Airpel Filtration automated self cleaning filter allows for
stand alone, low maintenance processing of liquids. The range
can be automated, either electronically or pneumatically, from
32 mm (1¼") and above. The filters can be supplied wired
and fully tested, requiring only on site connection to the power
source and dump valve connection.

Revolving Drive Shaft

(One rotation cleans
element area)
Cleaning
Motor

Direction of Flow
Differential
Pressure
Switch
Stationary Control
Power
Cleaning Blade Panel
In

Actuated
Filter Element Dump
Valve
EXTRA
Totally Integral SHIELD
Blade Assembly Drain Plug

2 I S S U E D 0 5 / 2 01 2 SCF-E N
 RANG E
Airpel Filtration offer three forms of blade type self cleaning filters: standard range, high pressure range and rotor blade, all work-
ing on the same generic principle. Airpel also offer both standard element and high pressure element for very demanding duties.
Fabricated units can also be provided, these contain multiple elements and are suitable for larger capacities.

S1 S2 S4 S2
HIGH PRESSURE STANDARD PRESSURE ROTOR BLADE SPECIAL FABRICATED
Models: 200, 300, 400 and Models: 075, 100, 125, 150, Model: S4 Rotor Blade Models: 800, 1000, 1200
600 (2"– 6") 200, 300 and 400 (¾" – 4") Construction: stainless steel (8"–12")
Construction: cast Construction: detachable Materials: stainless steel Construction: welded
Materials: iron, steel and head and bowl form with stainless steel or plastic Materials: customer
stainless steel Materials: cast iron and blades specification
Working pressures: up to stainless steel Working pressures: up to Working pressures: customer
35 bar Working pressures: up to 14 bar specification
Flow rates: up to 14 bar Flow rates: up to Flow rates: up to
3000 litres/min Flow rates: up to 1000 litres/min 18 000 litres/min
1500 litres/min

S I Z I NG CHART / PR E SSU R E D ROP C O R R E C T I O N FAC TO R S

CHART Either – multiply the pressure drop for water shown in the
The chart is for water flowing through a filter without chart by the following correction factors to obtain the actual
an element. Use the following correction factors for the pressure drop. (Water has a viscosity of
chosen filtration rating and for liquids of higher viscosity. 1 centistoke at 20°C)
kPa 1 kPa = 0.01 bar
Or – divide the acceptable pressure drop by the necessary
0.7 1.0 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.1 5.5 6.9 10 14 21 28 34 41 55 68
10
correction factor in the table below and then use the chart to
15
determine the filter size and flow rate.
20 Mo
del
75 100
35 &1
00
30
Mo 150
40 del Correction factors for pressure drop
150
Flow Rate (water Imp. gal/min)

200
50 F i ltration R ating
Mo 250 V iscosity
60 del
200 300 C entisto k es
80 10 0 0   µ m 500 µm 200 µm 10 0   µ m 50 µm
Litres/min

400
100 1 1 1 1.1 1.2 1.45
Mo
del
300 600 50 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5
150
800 230 1 .70 2.5 3.0 3.35 3 .75
200 Mo
del 1000
250 400
Mo 370 1.8 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.3
300 del
600 1500
400 860 2.6 3 .7 4.2 5.0 6.0
2000
500
Mo 2500
600 del
800 3000
800 3500
4000
1000 4500

1500 7000

2000 9000
0.1 0.15 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10

Pressure Drop lbf/in2

I S S U E D 0 5 / 2 01 2 SCF-E N 3
 Self Cleaning
Filters
Manual &
Automatic

Sizes 20 mm (¾”) – 300 mm (12”)

Lock Gland Drive Shaft Setscrew Gland

Nut Nut Nut Assembly Plain Washer Washer Gland Handle
Stud

S PA R E PA R T S Setscrew Filter Cover

I D E NTI FI E R O-Ring Cover

Bearing Strip
Flange
O-Ring Spacer
Element Seal Fitted as
Required
Body O-Ring Cover
Seal
Location Pin

Flow Flow

Flange Stud
Assembly Identification
(Model 200 Only) Label
Drive Screws
Element
Assembly
Scraper
Rod Strut
Blade
Assembly

End Plate
Quick Release Rod Assembly
Assembly

Spacer Disc

Lock Nut

S P X f low techno l ogy Drain Plug

O-Ring Drain Plug
Hambridge Road
O-Rings, Gland Packing and Washers available only in Seal Kit
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TR, UNITED KINGDOM
T: +44 (0) 1635 263915
F: +44 (0) 1635 36006
E: airpel@spx.com

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