Metaledge® Self-Cleaning
Filters - Wedge shaped stainless steel ribbon with raised projections,
wound edgewise on a cylindrical frame, and scraped by a knife edge.
The knife edge removes the contaminant from the surface of the element,
and is drained periodically from the sump.
Metaledge® filters have been designed to filter the most viscous
of fluids. Standard sizes are available from 3/4" NPT to 4" flange
connections. 10 different micron ratings are available from 25 to
500 micron. Housing are available in carbon steel or 304 stainless
steel with stainless steel elements.
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and description of the Metaledge® operation
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How Does Metaledge® Work?
The Metaledge® filter medium consists of a wedge shaped metal
ribbon with projections, wound edgewise on a cylindrical frame that
is slotted or perforated. Flow is from the outside in. The openings
between the wire winding and the degree of filtration are accurately
and permanently established by the height of the projections. The
wire is preformed to a wedge shape prior to winding to produce a
tapered flow path opening inward. Particles larger that the openings
between the windings are stopped at the outer surface where they
are easily removed by a cleaning knife. The knife is either manually
turned by rotating a handle, turning the knife around the element;
or by a motor which rotates the element against a stationary knife.
The sump may be purged periodically to remove any contaminant.
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brochure about Metaledge® self-cleaning filters for process
industries.
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