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Sanitary Metal Filter Housings with Cartridge
for Food and Beverage Steam Lines
Remove contaminants, moisture, and other particles from steam that will touch food and for final filtering in pharmaceutical, biotech, and electronics applications. The cartridge in these housings filters out 98% of particles as small as 1 micron and 100% of particles as small as 2 microns. That’s why they meet 3-A’s accepted practice for creating culinary-grade steam, which is often used in steam-in-place (SIP) cycles to sanitize equipment, and for applications such as blanching. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food, and also meet pharmaceutical equipment design standards.
All are made of 316 stainless steel, so frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners and sanitizers won’t corrode them, and they withstand steam. These housings are designed to sanitary standards; they’re 3-A certified 10-04 and meet ASME BPE. They have rounded edges and highly polished interior and exterior surfaces, minimizing the spots where bacteria could grow. For the same reason, they don’t have horizontal ledges—liquid completely drains off.
They connect to your line with two quick-clamp fittings that are easy to take apart for cleaning and line reconfiguration. Each fitting is tightly sealed with an EPDM gasket, which has excellent resistance to steam.
Cartridges can be cleaned and reused, but after six cleanings you should replace them to maintain high performance.
Filter Housings with Cartridge | ||||||||||||||
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Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Replacement Cartridges | |||||||||||||
| For Tube OD | Flange OD | Steam Capacity | 98% Efficiency | 100% Efficiency | Max. Pressure, psi | Max. Temp., °F | Cartridge Useful Life | Port-to-Port Length | Overall Height | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Quick Clamp Tube Vent and Drain | ||||||||||||||
316 Stainless Steel Housing and Cartridge  | ||||||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.984" | 100 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300 | Reusable up to 6 times | 4 23/32" | 9" | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1" | 1.984" | 400 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300 | Reusable up to 6 times | 6 3/8" | 14 1/2" | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 1.984" | 800 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300 | Reusable up to 6 times | 6 3/8" | 19 3/4" | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Metal Filter Housings with
Cartridge for Food and Beverage Steam Lines
Remove contaminants from culinary steam—steam that sanitizes food and beverage processing equipment—with these corrosion-resistant filter housings. They’re often used as pre-filters to trap large particles, protecting filters that then capture smaller particles. Made of stainless steel, they won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. The cartridge can be cleaned for repeated use, but should be replaced after six uses. These housings comply with FDA design standards for pharmaceutical equipment and are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
Filter Housings with Cartridge | ||||||||||||||
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Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Replacement Cartridges | |||||||||||||
| Pipe Size | Thread Type | Steam Capacity | 98% Efficiency | 100% Efficiency | Maximum Pressure, psi | Maximum Temperature, °F | Cartridge Useful Life | Port-to-Port Length | Overall Height | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
304 Stainless Steel Housing | ||||||||||||||
| 1/4 | NPT | 100 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 4 1/8" | 8 1/8" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 3/8 | NPT | 150 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 4 1/8" | 9 1/4" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2 | NPT | 175 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 4 1/4" | 9 1/4" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4 | NPT | 225 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 4 15/16" | 10 1/4" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | NPT | 300 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 4 15/16" | 11 1/4" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/4 | NPT | 430 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 5 1/2" | 13 5/16" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | NPT | 800 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 1 | 2 | 230 | 300° | Reusable up to 6 times | 6 11/16" | 18" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Metal Filter Housings with Cartridge for Food and Beverage Steam Lines
Filter particles from steam that will come in direct contact with food and beverage. These filter housings include a cartridge that can be cleaned for repeated use.
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Filter Housings with Cartridge | ||||||||||||||
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Cartridge | Replacement Cartridges | |||||||||||||
| Pipe Size | Thread Type | Steam Capacity | Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Filter Efficiency | Max. Pressure, psi | Max. Temp., °F | Material | Useful Life | Port-to-Port Lg. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
Iron Housing | ||||||||||||||
| 1/2 | NPT | 160 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 2 | 95% | 100 | 360° | Carbon | Reusable | 9 3/16" | 8 11/16" | 00000000 | 000000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 3/4 | NPT | 285 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 2 | 95% | 100 | 360° | Carbon | Reusable | 8 3/16" | 8 11/16" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | NPT | 460 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 2 | 95% | 100 | 360° | Carbon | Reusable | 8 3/16" | 10 11/16" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2 | NPT | 1,090 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 2 | 95% | 100 | 360° | Carbon | Reusable | 11 3/16" | 15 3/16" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | NPT | 1,800 lbs./hr. @ 100 psi | 2 | 95% | 200 | 360° | Carbon | Reusable | 11 3/16" | 18 3/16" | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Filter Cartridges for Hot Food and Beverage
Use these cartridges in a filter housing to reduce contaminants in your food and beverage line. Cartridges are made of material that is wound tightly together.
Cartridges with a sheet of filter media provide greater debris-holding capacity than other string-wound cartridges; the sheet is tucked between the layers of string.
| Ht. | OD | ID | Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Max. Flow Rate, gpm | Max. Temp., °F | End Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
Cotton Fiber with 304 Stainless Steel Core—String Wound | |||||||||
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Filter Cartridges | |||||||||
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 1 | 3 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 3 | 3 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 5 | 3 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 10 | 4 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 15 | 4 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 20 | 4 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 50 | 5 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 100 | 5 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 1 | 6 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 3 | 6 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 5 | 6 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 10 | 8 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 20 | 8 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 50 | 10 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 75 | 10 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 100 | 10 | 275° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 186.1770 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Filter Cartridges with Sheet of Filter Media | |||||||||
| 9 7/8" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 25 | 5 | 250° | Open on Both Ends | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9 7/8" | 2 1/2" | 1" | 350 | 5 | 250° | Open on Both Ends | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Filter Cartridges for Food and Beverage
These cartridges are suitable for use with food and beverage products. Use them in a filter housing to reduce contaminants in your line. They are pleated, which provides a large surface area for high debris retention.
| Ht. | OD | ID | Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Max. Flow Rate, gpm | Max. Temp., °F | End Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
Polypropylene Plastic—Pleated | |||||||||
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| 30" | 2 3/4" | 1" | 0.2 | 14 | 140° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 30" | 2 3/4" | 1" | 0.45 | 18 | 140° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 30" | 2 3/4" | 1" | 1 | 20 | 140° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 30" | 2 3/4" | 1" | 10 | 24 | 140° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 30" | 2 3/4" | 1" | 20 | 24 | 140° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 30" | 2 3/4" | 1" | 30 | 30 | 140° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Purity Filter Cartridges for Food and Beverage
When your process demands high levels of purity, these cartridges will get the job done. Also known as absolute-rated cartridges, they remove 99.9% of particles. They are pleated, which provides a large surface area for high debris retention. Use them in a filter housing to reduce contaminants in your food and beverage line.
| OD | ID | Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Filter Efficiency | Max. Temp., °F | End Type | Specifications Met | Max. Flow Rate, gpm | Each | |
10" Height | |||||||||
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Polypropylene Plastic—Pleated | |||||||||
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 0.2 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 0.5 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 1 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 5 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 10 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 20 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 40 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
20" Height | |||||||||
Polypropylene Plastic—Pleated | |||||||||
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 0.2 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | __ | 2 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 1" | 1 | 99.9% | 175° | Open on Both Ends | __ | 6 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Sanitary Compressed Air Filters for Oil, Particle, and Bacteria Removal
Remove bacteria, viruses, moisture, and other particles from compressed air and gases used in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, and electronics applications. These air filters catch 99.99% of particles as small as 0.003 microns. That’s why they meet 3-A’s accepted practice for creating sterile air, which is used in applications such as tank ventilation, pharmaceutical packaging, and beer fermentation. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food, and also meet pharmaceutical equipment design standards.
Designed for sanitary areas, these air filters are 3-A certified 10-04 and meet ASME BPE. Their housing and filter element are stainless steel, so frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners and sanitizers won’t corrode them. They can also be sterilized in an autoclave or using steam in sterilize-in-place (SIP) procedures. To make sure water and cleaning liquids drain off, these air filters don’t have any horizontal ledges. The smooth, polished sides and rounded edges minimize spots where bacteria could grow.
These air filters have two quick-clamp fittings, which are easy to remove for cleaning and access to your line. Each fitting has an EPDM gasket for a tight seal and excellent resistance to steam.
To maintain high performance, replace the filter element every 150 cycles.
| For Tube OD | Flange OD | Max. Flow Rate | Max. Pressure, psi | Max. Temp., °F | Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | Filter Service Indicator Included | Overall Ht. | Port-to-Port Lg. | Gasket Material | Features | Specifications Met | Each | |
Quick Clamp Tube Vent and Drain | |||||||||||||
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316 Stainless Steel Housing—Opaque with Automatic Drain | |||||||||||||
| 1/2" | 0.984" | 36 scfm @ 100 psi | 230 | 390° | 0.003 | No | 9" | 4 23/32" | EPDM Rubber | Drain with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp Vent with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 3/4" | 0.984" | 108 scfm @ 100 psi | 230 | 390° | 0.003 | No | 11 1/8" | 4 23/32" | EPDM Rubber | Drain with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp Vent with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1" | 1.984" | 216 scfm @ 100 psi | 230 | 390° | 0.003 | No | 14 1/2" | 6 3/8" | EPDM Rubber | Drain with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp Vent with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2" | 2.516" | 432 scfm @ 100 psi | 230 | 390° | 0.003 | No | 19 3/4" | 6 3/8" | EPDM Rubber | Drain with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp Vent with Cap, Gasket, and Clamp | 3-A Certified 10-04, ASME BPE, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 211.65 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| For Tube OD | Material | Max. Temp., °F | Removes Particle Size Down To, microns | End Cap Material | O-Ring Material | Each | |
| 1/2" | 304 Stainless Steel | 390° | 0.003 | 304 Stainless Steel | Silicone Rubber | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 3/4" | 304 Stainless Steel | 390° | 0.003 | 304 Stainless Steel | Silicone Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 304 Stainless Steel | 390° | 0.003 | 304 Stainless Steel | Silicone Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 304 Stainless Steel | 390° | 0.003 | 304 Stainless Steel | Silicone Rubber | 0000000 | 00000000 |