Water Filter Cartridges | McMaster-Carr

	Height Height

	OD OD

	ID ID

2 3/8"

2 3/4"

4 3/8"

	Removes Particle Size Down To Removes Particle Size Down To

500 microns or greater

Not Rated

	Construction Construction

	Solid		String Wound
	Pleated		Woven

	For Use With For Use With

	For Reducing For Reducing

	Material Material

	Maximum Flow Rate Maximum Flow Rate

	End Type End Type

Open on Both Ends

One Open with O-Ring and
One Closed

One Open with O-Ring End
Cap and One Closed

One Open and One Closed

One Open with O-Ring End
Cap and One Closed with Fin

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Core Material Core Material

Polypropylene Plastic

304 Stainless Steel

Tinned Steel

316 Stainless Steel

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

	Thread Type Thread Type

NPT

GHT

NPTF

	Housing Color Housing Color

	Blue		White
	Clear		Gray
	Orange		Red
	Black

	Housing Material Housing Material

Plastic

Stainless Steel

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Cartridge Height Cartridge Height

	Connection Style Connection Style

	Maximum Pressure Maximum Pressure

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Housing Clarity Housing Clarity

512 Products

Filter Cartridges for Water

Filter Cartridges for Reducing Rust,
Particles, and Sediment in Water

Withstands temperatures up to 175° F.

Filter Cartridges for Reducing Rust,
Particles, and Sediment in Hot Water

Withstands temperatures up to 210° F.

Long-Life Filter Cartridges for Reducing
Rust, Particles, and Sediment in Water

Long-Life Filter Cartridges for
Reducing Particles in Water

Replace your cartridge less frequently. Use these cartridges in a filter housing to reduce contaminants in your water line.

Cleanable Filter Cartridges for
Reducing Particles in Water

Constructed of stainless steel mesh, these cartridges can be cleaned for repeated use.

High-Purity Filter Cartridges for Reducing
Particles and Sediment in Water

Also known as absolute-rated filter cartridges, these remove 99.9% of particles.

Filter Cartridges for Reducing
Odor and Chlorine in Water

Use these cartridges in a filter housing to treat water quality and reduce odor and chlorine in your line.

Build-Your-Own Filter Cartridges for Water

Unscrew the bottom of these cartridges and fill with your own filter media.

pH-Neutralizing Filter Cartridges for Water

Prevent fluctuating pH levels from damaging pipelines and equipment. These cartridges are made of calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide to neutralize pH levels.

Filter Cartridges for Drinking Water

Reduce contaminants in your drinking water line.

Plastic Filter Housings

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for
Reducing Sediment and Rust in Water

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for
Reducing Odor and Chlorine in Water

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for
Reducing Oil, Gasoline, and Diesel Fuel in Water

Plastic Filter Housings with
Cartridge for Reducing Iron in Water

Disposable Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge
for Reducing Odor and Chlorine in Water

Disposable Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge
for Reducing Sediment and Rust in Water

Easy-to-Clean Plastic Filter
Housings with Cartridge for Water

There's no need to stop your water supply and disassemble these filters for cleaning. Turn the handle to flush debris from the cartridge and purge dirty water through the drain at the bottom.

Quick-Change Plastic Filter
Housings with Cartridge for Water

Swap cartridges with a turn of your wrist—these filter housings come with a cartridge that connects directly to the filter housing cover.

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Prepare water for use in beverages, food preparation, and ice production with these filters. They remove particles that cause unpleasant tastes and odors.

High-Capacity Plastic Filter Housings
with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Also known as reverse osmosis water filters, these include several cartridges to reduce odor, rust, sediment, and lead from drinking water, as well as a tank to store filtered water.

Faucet-Mount Plastic Filter Housings
with Cartridge for Drinking Water

Tap into great-tasting water by screwing this filter directly onto your faucet.

Plastic Filter Housings with
Cartridge for Deionized Water

Made from pure polypropylene, this filter housing doesn't contain fillers, colorants, or plasticizers that can leach into deionized water.

Plastic Filter Housings with Cartridge for Hot Water

Filter contaminants from your water line at temperatures up to 160° F.

Plastic Filter Housings

Supply your own cartridge to filter contaminants from your water line.

Sanitary Metal Filter Housings

Along with a cartridge, these housings are used in liquid processing lines to filter contaminants and minimize bacteria growth in food and pharmaceutical plants, as well as other sanitary environments.

Water Deionizers

Cartridges for Water Deionizers

Use these cartridges with a deionizer to remove ions from your water supply. They are designed for high-purity electronics and manufacturing applications.

Water Deionizers

Deionizers remove dissolved ions, which reduces electrical conductivity and scale-forming minerals in water.

Disposable Water Deionizers

Designed for use in low-flow applications without back pressure, these deionizers have barbs on each end for connecting to tubing.

Quick-Change Water Deionizers

A quarter turn releases the cartridge in these deionizers for speedy replacement.

High-Purity Water Deionizers

These produce a higher quality of water than standard deionizers for use in critical applications and sensitive equipment.

Water Softeners

Protect process and food equipment from damage caused by hard water. These softeners remove minerals from hard water that can cause scale formation.