SS Pleated Mesh Filter Element
Pleated multi-layer sintered mesh — 3–5× the filtration area of a flat-tube element in the same housing (depending on pleat depth), with the same consistent pore rating.
SS Pleated Mesh Filter Element
More filtration area in the same housing means lower face velocity at the filter surface, which extends service intervals before a differential-pressure-triggered cleaning cycle. The pleated geometry also distributes solids loading more evenly across the filtration surface, avoiding the localised plugging that limits flat-tube element life when solids loading is moderate-to-high.
All pleats are sintered — not folded and glued. There is no adhesive to fail at temperature or in aggressive solvents, and no pleat collapse under backwash. Standard material is 316L; other alloys on request (same range as the flat-tube sintered mesh element).
SS Pleated Mesh Filter Element — Full Specification
Performance Advantages of Pleated Mesh Construction
More Filtration Area
Pleated geometry fits more filtration surface into the same housing bore and length (typically 3–5× a flat-tube element, depending on pleat depth) — directly extends service life before cleaning is required.
Consistent Pore Rating
Same sintered mesh construction as the flat-tube sintered mesh element — Dutch-weave for fine ratings, plain/twill-weave for coarser nominal ratings. Uniform pore size at the rated aperture.
Sintered Pleats — No Adhesive
Pleats are bonded by sintering, not by glue or mechanical fastening. No pleat collapse under backwash and no adhesive failure in solvents or at temperature.
Higher Dirt-Holding Capacity
More surface area spreads solids loading more evenly, delaying differential pressure rise. Fewer cleaning cycles per unit of process volume filtered.
Rated to 400 °C (alloy and duty dependent)
All-metal sintered construction — no organic components with a temperature limit. Suitable for hot process streams and steam cleaning.
Fits Standard Housing Bore
OD and end-cap configurations matched to standard filter housings — 222, 226, fin, and flat end caps, or custom to drawing.
Where Pleated Mesh Cartridges Get Used
Oil Refinery Filtration
Upstream protection for heat exchangers, control valves, and instrumentation. Higher area per element reduces cleaning frequency in high-solids crude and product streams.
10–50 µm · High flow · 316LBeverage and Dairy Processing
Extended service intervals reduce cleaning frequency on high-throughput production lines. Consistent pore rating limits product contamination.
5–50 µm · 316LChemical Process Streams
Higher dirt-holding capacity handles variable solids loading in chemical reactor effluents and intermediate product streams.
5–100 µm · Chemical resistantPharmaceutical Bulk Liquids
Intermediate bulk liquid filtration in API manufacturing — longer service intervals between cleanings.
5–20 µm · 316LWater Treatment
Pre-filtration ahead of membranes. Lower operating pressure drop vs flat-tube at the same flow rate.
5–25 µm · BackwashableCatalyst Recovery
High area-to-volume ratio recovers fine catalyst particles efficiently at low differential pressure.
5–25 µm · Alloy optionsIndustries Using Pleated Mesh Cartridges
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