PP Pleated Filter Cartridge for Ink, Slurries and Coatings

our PP Pleated Filter Cartridge for Ink, Slurries and Coatings (QXL Series) is engineered to provide superior particle retention, high dirt-holding capacity, and reliable filtration performance for demanding industrial applications. Designed using advanced polypropylene pleated media technology, the QXL Series delivers efficient filtration while maintaining excellent flow rates and extended service life.

These filter cartridges are specially developed for applications involving inks, coatings, slurries, paints, and viscous process fluids where consistent filtration quality is essential.

  • High dirt-holding capacity
  • Advanced pleated polypropylene media
  • Excellent flow performance with low pressure drop
  • Superior particle retention efficiency
  • Chemical-resistant filter construction
  • Suitable for viscous fluid filtration
  • Durable and long operational life
  • Available in multiple micron ratings

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  • Hybrid pleated depth construction combines graded pore structure with high surface area.
  • Constructed entirely of polypropylene — Compatible with a broad range of solutions and chemicals
  • Optimized pleat configuration — Provides the ideal combination of retention, flow rate and throughput
  • Excellent gel and agglomerated particle retention reduces defects
  • Available in common end cap configurations — Retrofits easily into most filter housings
  • USP Class VI: Meets USP Class VI Biological Test for Plastics.
  • FDA Listed Materials: All materials comply with FDA Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations Sections 174.5, and 177.1520, as applicable for food and beverage contact.
  • European Directive for Direct Food Contact: European Regulation No. 1935/2004 and European Regulation 10/2011: Tested for migration behavior and is suitable for contact with all kinds of foodstuffs with minimal rinse-up. Data available upon request.
  • CMP P-O-U and Bulk Slurries
  • Adhesives
  • Paints
  • Beverages
  • Coatings
  • Inks
  • Media: Polypropylene
  • Core, Cage, End Caps: Polypropylene Gaskets/O-Rings: Buna-N, EPDM, Silicone, Teflon Encapsulated Viton (O-Rings only), Teflon (gaskets), Viton
  • Micron rating: 0.45, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 40 μm
  • Nominal lengths:
    5″ 9.75″ 10″ 19.5″ 20″ 29.25″ 30″ 39″ 40″
    12.7 24.8 25.4 49.5 50.8 74.3 76.2 99.1 101.6 cm
  • Outside diameter: 2.7″ (6.86 cm)
  • Inside diameter: 1.0″ (2.54 cm)
  • Maximum operating temperature: 176°F (80°C)
  • Maximum differential pressure:
    75 psid @ 70°F (5.2 bar @ 21°C)
    30 psid @ 176°F (2.0 bar @ 80°C)
  • Maximum reverse pressure: 40 psid @ 70°F (2.8 bar @ 21°C)
  • Recommended change-out pressure: 35 psid (2.4 bar)
  • Cartridges may be autoclaved for 30 minutes at 250°F (121°C) under no end load conditions. Cartridges fitted with steam insert may be steamed for at least 10 30-minute cycles @ 275°F (135°C) not to exceed 3 psid (0.21 bar).
REMOVAL EFFICIENCY
Beta Ratio Efficiency Beta 5000
99.98%		 Beta 100
99%		 Beta 50
98%
0.45 µm 0.45 0.3 0.2
1 µm 1.5 0.8 0.6
3 µm 3.0 2.0 1.0
5 µm 5.0 4.0 3.0
10 µm 10.0 8.0 7.0
20 µm 20.0 19.0 17.0
40 µm 40.0 35.0 25.0

Testing was conducted using the single-pass test method, water at 2.5 gpm/10″ cartridge. Contaminants included latex beads, coarse and fine test dust. Removal efficiencies were determined using dual laser source particle counters.

Beta Ratio = Upstream particle counts

Downstream particle counts
Features and Benefits
  • Hybrid pleated depth construction combines graded pore structure with high surface area.
  • Constructed entirely of polypropylene — Compatible with a broad range of solutions and chemicals
  • Optimized pleat configuration — Provides the ideal combination of retention, flow rate and throughput
  • Excellent gel and agglomerated particle retention reduces defects
  • Available in common end cap configurations — Retrofits easily into most filter housings
Certifications
  • USP Class VI: Meets USP Class VI Biological Test for Plastics.
  • FDA Listed Materials: All materials comply with FDA Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations Sections 174.5, and 177.1520, as applicable for food and beverage contact.
  • European Directive for Direct Food Contact: European Regulation No. 1935/2004 and European Regulation 10/2011: Tested for migration behavior and is suitable for contact with all kinds of foodstuffs with minimal rinse-up. Data available upon request.
Typical Applications
  • CMP P-O-U and Bulk Slurries
  • Adhesives
  • Paints
  • Beverages
  • Coatings
  • Inks
Product Specifications
  • Media: Polypropylene
  • Core, Cage, End Caps: Polypropylene Gaskets/O-Rings: Buna-N, EPDM, Silicone, Teflon Encapsulated Viton (O-Rings only), Teflon (gaskets), Viton
  • Micron rating: 0.45, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 40 μm
Dimensions
  • Nominal lengths:
    5″ 9.75″ 10″ 19.5″ 20″ 29.25″ 30″ 39″ 40″
    12.7 24.8 25.4 49.5 50.8 74.3 76.2 99.1 101.6 cm
  • Outside diameter: 2.7″ (6.86 cm)
  • Inside diameter: 1.0″ (2.54 cm)
Operating Parameters
  • Maximum operating temperature: 176°F (80°C)
  • Maximum differential pressure:
    75 psid @ 70°F (5.2 bar @ 21°C)
    30 psid @ 176°F (2.0 bar @ 80°C)
  • Maximum reverse pressure: 40 psid @ 70°F (2.8 bar @ 21°C)
  • Recommended change-out pressure: 35 psid (2.4 bar)
Performance Specifications
  • Cartridges may be autoclaved for 30 minutes at 250°F (121°C) under no end load conditions. Cartridges fitted with steam insert may be steamed for at least 10 30-minute cycles @ 275°F (135°C) not to exceed 3 psid (0.21 bar).
Removal Efficiency
REMOVAL EFFICIENCY
Beta Ratio Efficiency Beta 5000
99.98%		 Beta 100
99%		 Beta 50
98%
0.45 µm 0.45 0.3 0.2
1 µm 1.5 0.8 0.6
3 µm 3.0 2.0 1.0
5 µm 5.0 4.0 3.0
10 µm 10.0 8.0 7.0
20 µm 20.0 19.0 17.0
40 µm 40.0 35.0 25.0

Testing was conducted using the single-pass test method, water at 2.5 gpm/10″ cartridge. Contaminants included latex beads, coarse and fine test dust. Removal efficiencies were determined using dual laser source particle counters.

Beta Ratio = Upstream particle counts

Downstream particle counts
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