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    About Filter Bags
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    Compare sizes and materials to choose the right filter bag for straining liquids in your application.

    Filter Bags for Water

    Image of Product. Seamless. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Filter Bags for Water, Seamless.
    Image of Product. Sewn. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Filter Bags for Water, Sewn Seam.

    Seamless

    Sewn

    Use these bags with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your water line.
    Seamless—Seamless filter bags provide more uniform filtration than filter bags with a seam. They trap very fine particles that can pass through the pinholes in a seam.
    Felt—Felt filter bags have higher debris-holding capacity than mesh filter bags.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Flange
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-24
    25-99
    100-Up
    Seamless
     
    Felt
    4"14"4Polyester PlasticPlastic200501, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2009316T211000000000000000
     
    Sewn Seam
     
    Felt
    4"14"4Polyester PlasticMetal300501, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 2005162K112000000000000
     
    Mesh
    4"14"4Polyester PlasticPlastic20050100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 600, 80098315K212000000000000
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Plastic20050150, 200, 300, 600, 8006805K47000000000000
     

    Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Filter Bag Housings. Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings, Style A—304 Stainless Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Filter Bag Housings. Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings, Style C—316 Stainless Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Filter Bag Housings. Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings, Style D—304 Stainless Steel Housings with Clamp Cover.

    Style A

    Style C

    Style D

    These filter bag housings resist corrosion for a long service life in harsh environments. They have a high-flow capacity for filtering large quantities of material. Housings come with a strainer basket to support a filter bag (sold separately). They have a threaded drain with a plug for easy cleaning. Bolt the legs to the floor for stability.
    Style A—304 Stainless Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover
    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Filter Bag Housings. Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings, Style A—304 Stainless Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover.

    Style A

    304 stainless steel housings offer very good corrosion resistance.
    Housings with eyebolt cover provide a tight seal.
    Strainer Baskets—Strainer baskets (sold separately) are for use with Styles A and D. Only the baskets with 9/64" perforations will work with a filter bag.
    To Order: For perforated strainer baskets, please specify the opening size: 1/16”, 9/64”, 3/16”, or 1/4”. For mesh strainer baskets, please specify a mesh size: 20 × 20, 40 × 40, 60 × 60, 100 × 100, or 150 × 150.
    Housings
    Perforated
    Strainer Baskets
    Mesh
    Strainer Baskets
    Replacement
    O-Rings
    Replacement
    Cover Hardware
    Basket
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    O-Ring
    Material
    Opening
    Size
    Construction
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    4 1/2" Diameter × 19" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    3/4
    NPT
    50500400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K28400000005803K1400000005803K2400000009298T610000005168K9110000000
    1
    NPT
    50500400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K285000000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
    1 1/4
    NPT
    50500400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K286000000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    50500400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K287000000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
    2
    NPT
    50500400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K288000000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
     
    Style C—316 Stainless Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Filter Bag Housings. Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings, Style C—316 Stainless Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover.

    Style C

    316 stainless steel housings have excellent corrosion resistance.
    Housings with eyebolt cover provide a tight seal.
    Housings
    Replacement
    O-Rings
    Basket
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    O-Ring
    Material
    Opening
    Size
    Construction
    Each
    Each
    4 1/2" Diameter × 21" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    3/4
    NPT
    50300250Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated9298T410000000009298T61000000
    1
    NPT
    50300250Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated9298T42000000009298T6100000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    50150250Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated9298T43000000009298T6100000
     
    Style D—304 Stainless Steel Housings with Clamp Cover
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Filter Bag Housings. Stainless Steel Filter Bag Housings, Style D—304 Stainless Steel Housings with Clamp Cover.

    Style D

    304 stainless steel housings offer very good corrosion resistance.
    Housings with clamp cover allow for easy access to the filter bag for quick replacements.
    Strainer Baskets—Strainer baskets (sold separately) are for use with Styles A and D. Only the baskets with 9/64" perforations will work with a filter bag.
    To Order: For perforated strainer baskets, please specify the opening size: 1/16”, 9/64”, 3/16”, or 1/4”. For mesh strainer baskets, please specify a mesh size: 20 × 20, 40 × 40, 60 × 60, 100 × 100, or 150 × 150.
    Housings
    Perforated
    Strainer Baskets
    Mesh
    Strainer Baskets
    Replacement
    O-Rings
    Replacement
    Cover Hardware
    Basket
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    O-Ring
    Material
    Opening
    Size
    Construction
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    4 1/2" Diameter × 19" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    3/4
    NPT
    50200400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K28900000005803K1400000005803K2400000005168K270000005168K9120000000
    1
    NPT
    50200400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K2910000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    1 1/4
    NPT
    50200400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K2920000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    50200400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K293000000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    2
    NPT
    50200400Fluoroelastomer
    9/64"Perforated5168K294000000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
     

    Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents.
    Use these bags with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your water line.
    Nomex—Nomex filter bags can handle higher temperatures than nylon filter bags. They have a felt construction, which has higher debris-holding capacity than mesh filter bags.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Felt
    4"14"4NomexMetal400501, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 20051635K211000000000000
     
    Mesh
    4"14"4Nylon
    Metal3255050, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1,00051705K21100000000
     

    Filter Bags for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Seamless. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Filter Bags for Food and Beverage, Seamless.

    Seamless

    These bags are suitable for contact with food and beverage. Use them with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your line.
    Seamless—Seamless filter bags provide more uniform filtration than filter bags with a seam. They trap very fine particles that can pass through the pinholes in a seam.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Flange
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Food Industry Std.
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Seamless
     
    Felt
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Plastic20050FDA Compliant 21 CFR 174.5, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2260, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.28001, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 20051595K820000000000
     

    Long-Life Filter Bags for Water

    Image of Product. Sewn. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Long-Life Filter Bags for Water, Sewn Seam.

    Sewn

    Replace your filter bags less frequently—these have greater debris-holding capacity than standard filter bags. Use them with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your water line.
    Sewn Seam—Sewn filter bags are made of two separate bags; the inside bag traps large particles and then the outside bag traps small particles.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-24
    25-99
    100-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Felt
    4"14"4Polyester PlasticMetal300501, 5, 10, 25, 50, 1005726K47000000000000000000
     

    High-Purity Filter Bags for Water

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Bags. High-Purity Filter Bags for Water .
    Also known as absolute-rated filter bags, these remove 99% of particles. They provide more consistent particle removal than other filter bags and have high debris-holding capacity for a long service life. Use them with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your water line.
    Fabric—Fabric filter bags hold more debris than felt filter bags.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Filter
    Efficiency
    Choose a
    Construction
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
    4"14"4Polyester PlasticMetal3005099%Fabric1, 2.5, 59844K411000000000000
    4"14"4Polyester PlasticMetal3005099%Fabric, Felt10, 25, 50, 1009844K490000000000
     

    Long-Life Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali

    Image of Product. Sewn. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Long-Life Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali, Sewn Seam.

    Sewn

    Replace your filter bags less frequently—these have greater debris-holding capacity than standard filter bags. Use them with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from your line.
    Sewn Seam—Sewn filter bags are made of two separate bags; the inside bag traps large particles and then the outside bag traps small particles.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Felt
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Metal200501, 5, 10, 25, 50, 1005783K48000000000000
     

    Thread-On Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali

    Image of Product. Filter Bag. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Thread-On Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali.
    Image of Product. Filter Bag Shown with Threaded Adapter. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Filter Bags. Thread-On Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali.

    Filter Bag

    Filter Bag Shown

    with Threaded Adapter

    Use a threaded adapter (sold separately) with one of these bags to filter acids and alkali from a threaded pipeline without the need for a housing. The metal ring on the filter bag slips over the raised lip on the adapter to hold the bag in place.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    For Pipe
    Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Seamless
     
    Felt
    4"14"43/4, 1, 1 1/4
    Polypropylene
    Metal200151, 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, 100, 2009308T30000000000
     
    Threaded Adapters

    Aluminum Filter Bag Housings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Filter Bag Housings. Aluminum Filter Bag Housings.
    Aluminum filter bag housings are lighter weight than steel and stainless steel but still provide good corrosion resistance. They have a high-flow capacity for filtering large quantities of liquids. An eyebolt cover ensures a tight seal. Housings come with a strainer basket to support a filter bag (sold separately). They have a threaded drain with a plug for easy cleaning. Bolt the legs to the floor for stability.
    Housings
    Replacement
    O-Rings
    Basket
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Opening
    Size
    Construction
    Features
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum Housings with Eyebolt Cover and Fluoroelastomer O-Ring
     
    5" Diameter × 19" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    3/4
    NPT
    503002509/64"PerforatedOne 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Port
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    6870K5900000006870K81000000
    1
    NPT
    503002509/64"PerforatedOne 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Port
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    6870K610000006870K8100000
     
    5" Diameter × 20" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    1 1/2
    NPT
    503002509/64"PerforatedOne 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Port
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    6870K550000006870K8100000
     

    Steel Filter Bag Housings

    Image of Product. With Clamp Cover. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Filter Bag Housings. Steel Filter Bag Housings, Clamp Cover.
    Image of Product. With Eyebolt Cover. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Filter Bag Housings. Steel Filter Bag Housings, Eyebolt Cover.

    With Clamp

    Cover

    With

    Eyebolt

    Cover

    These steel filter bag housings have heavy duty construction and are more durable than our other metal housings. They have a high-flow capacity for filtering large amounts of material. Housings come with a strainer basket to support a filter bag (sold separately). They have a threaded drain with a plug for easy cleaning. Bolt the legs to the floor for stability.
    Clamp Cover—Housings with clamp cover allow for easy access to the filter bag for quick replacements.
    Eyebolt Cover—Housings with eyebolt cover provide a tight seal.
    Strainer Baskets—Strainer baskets are sold separately. Only the baskets with 9/64" perforations will work with a filter bag.
    To Order: For perforated strainer baskets, please specify the opening size: 1/16”, 9/64”, 3/16”, or 1/4”. For mesh strainer baskets, please specify a mesh size: 20 × 20, 40 × 40, 60 × 60, 100 × 100, or 150 × 150.
    Housings
    Perforated
    Strainer Baskets
    Mesh
    Strainer Baskets
    Replacement
    O-Rings
    Replacement
    Cover Hardware
    Basket
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Opening
    Size
    Construction
    Features
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Steel Housings with Eyebolt Cover and Fluoroelastomer O-Ring
     
    4 1/2" Diameter × 19" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    3/4
    NPT
    505004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K24900000005803K1400000005803K2400000009298T610000005168K9110000000
    1
    NPT
    505004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2510000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
    1 1/4
    NPT
    505004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2520000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    505004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2580000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
    2
    NPT
    505004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2950000005803K140000005803K240000009298T61000005168K911000000
     
    Steel Housings with Clamp Cover and Fluoroelastomer O-Ring
     
    4 1/2" Diameter × 19" High—For Size 4 Filter Bags
    3/4
    NPT
    502004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2590000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    1
    NPT
    502004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2610000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    1 1/4
    NPT
    502004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2620000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    1 1/2
    NPT
    502004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2630000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
    2
    NPT
    502004009/64"PerforatedThree 1/4 NPT Female Gauge Ports
    Threaded Drain with Plug
    5168K2640000005803K140000005803K240000005168K27000005168K912000000
     

    Thread-On Filter Bags for Water

    Image of System. Filter Bag Shown with Threaded Adapter. Front orientation. Contains Border. Filter Bags. Thread-On Filter Bags for Water.
    Image of Product. Filter Bag. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Thread-On Filter Bags for Water.

    Filter Bag Shown

    with Threaded Adapter

    Filter Bag

    Use a threaded adapter (sold separately) with one of these bags to filter water from a threaded pipeline without the need for a housing. The metal ring on the filter bag slips over the raised lip on the adapter to hold the bag in place.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    For Pipe
    Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Felt
    4"14"43/4, 1, 1 1/4
    Polyester PlasticMetal300151, 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, 100, 20098295K2110000000000
     
    Threaded Adapters

    Thread-On Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents

    Image of System. Filter Bag Shown with Threaded Adapter. Front orientation. Contains Border. Filter Bags. Thread-On Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents.
    Image of Product. Filter Bag. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Thread-On Filter Bags for Petroleum Oil and Organic Solvents.

    Filter Bag Shown

    with Threaded Adapter

    Filter Bag

    Use a threaded adapter (sold separately) with one of these bags to filter petroleum oil and solvents from a threaded pipeline without the need for a housing. The metal ring on the filter bag slips over the raised lip on the adapter to hold the bag in place.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    For Pipe
    Size
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Mesh
    4"14"43/4, 1, 1 1/4
    Nylon
    Metal3251550, 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1,00098295K9120000000000
     
    Threaded Adapters

    High-Purity Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Bags. High-Purity Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali.
    Also known as absolute-rated filter bags, these remove 92% of particles. They provide more consistent particle removal than other filter bags and have higher debris-holding capacity for a long service life. Use them with a filter bag housing.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Flange
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Filter
    Efficiency
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Fabric
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Plastic2004092%1, 2.5, 551695K221000000000000
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Plastic2004092%10, 25, 50, 10051695K2320000000000
     

    Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali

    Image of Product. Sewn. Front orientation. Filter Bags. Filter Bags for Organic Acids, Mineral Acid, and Alkali , Sewn Seam.

    Sewn

    Use these bags with a filter bag housing to remove contaminants from acids and alkali.
    Fabric—Fabric filter bags absorb oil and have higher debris-holding capacity than felt bags.
    Each
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Filter Bag
    Trade Size
    Material
    Flange
    Material
    Ring
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Removes Particle Size
    Down To, μm
    1-9
    10-Up
    Sewn Seam
     
    Fabric
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Metal2002010, 25, 9098185K54000000000000
    4"14"4Polypropylene
    Plastic2002010, 25, 909309T420000000000
     
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