Technical Information

Adapter Head and Basket

Used in conjunction with SNAP-RING Filter Bags in gravity feed open systems. Adapter heads are available in 316 SS and polypropylene with 1.5" or 2" NPT. No support basket is required for pressures to 10 psi. Above that, to 20 psi maximum, a basket support is recommended.


Comparative Particle Size

U.S. Mesh Inches Microns U.S. Mesh Inches Microns
3 0.265 6730 45 0.0138 354
3-1/2 0.223 5660 50 0.0017 297
4 0.187 4760 60 0.0098 250
5 0.157 4000 70 0.0083 210
6 0.132 3360 80 0.0070 177
7 0.111 2830 100 0.0059 149
8 0.0937 2380 120 0.0049 125
9 0.0787 2000 140 0.0041 105
10 0.0661 1880 170 0.0035 88
12 0.0555 1410 200 0.0029 74
14 0.0469 1190 230 0.0024 63
18 0.0394 1000 270 0.0021 53
20 0.0331 841 325 0.0017 44
25 0.0280 707 400 0.0015 37
30 0.0232 595 550 0.0009 25
35 0.0197 500 800 0.0006 15
40 0.0105 420 1250 0.0004 10


Filter Bag Specifications
 

Bag Size Max. Flow Water (gpm) Flow Area (sq. ft.) Volume (gal.) Diameter (in.) Length (in.)
01 90 2.6 2.0 7 17
02 180 5.0 4.5 7 32
03 25 0.8 0.5 4 8
04 50 1.5 0.7 4 14
05 75 2.1 1.0 4 20
43 25 1.0 0.8 3.5 12
45 50 1.6 1.2 3.5 20


Chemical & Thermal Resistance of Filter Bags
 

Filter Media Abbreviation Temp1. °F Temp2. °C Aqueous
Media		 Aliphatic Solvents Aromatic Solvents Alkaline Systems Strongly Alkaline Acid
Systems		 Strongly Acidic
Polypropylene FeltPO/POXL/
POF/POXLF		 200 93 • •   •   • •
Polyester Felt PE/PEXL/PEF/
PEXLF		 300 149 • • • •   •  
Nylon Felt NY 325 163 • • • • •    
High Temp. Nomex Felt HT 400 204 • • • •   •  
Polyester Multifilament PEMU 300 149 • • • •   •  
Polypropylene Monofilament PMO 200 93 • •   •   •  
Nylon Monofilament NMO 325 183 • • • • •    
PTFE PT 500 260 • • • • • •