SELF CLEANING FILTERS MANUAL & AUTOMATIC

MODEL AIRPEL
Leaflet F03-01-UK

FLUXA Fluxa V.le A. De Gasperi, 88/B-20017 Mazzo di Rho (MI)

Tel. 0293959.1 (15 lines)
Filtri Fax 0293959.400-440-470
S.p.A. e-mail: [email protected] - www.fluxafiltri.com

Self-cleaning filters are designed specifically to provide efficient filtration for liquids, including
those of high viscosity, requiring continuous filtration without interruption to the flow during the
cleaning process. There is no operator contact with the process fluid. High quality stainless
steel elements are highly effective in removing contaminant particles as small as 50 micron
(µm).
In operation the liquid enters the body and flows through the element from outside to inside.
Debris is collected on the outside of the wedge wire or perforated element, which is cleaned
without flow interruption by the rotation of elements against blades. The debris accumulated
during rotation is deposited into the bottom of the filter body from where it is periodically
discharged, manually or automatically.
The filter is available for either manual or fully automatic electric or pneumatic operation. The
range of optional control devices makes it particularly suitable for continuous process and for
service with high contamination levels.

RANGE
Airpel Filtration offer four forms of blade type self cleaning filters: standard range, high
pressure range, vertical exit and rotor blade, all working on the same generic principle. Airpel
also offer both standard element and high pressure element for very demanding duties.
STANDARD
Models 075, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300 and 400 (¾”-4”) available in detachable head and bowl
form, suitable for working pressures of up to 14 bar and flow rates up to 1500 litres/min.
BENEFITS
No operator contact with liquid during cleaning operation. Minimised product loss-during both
process production and system cleaning. Increased quality output minimum disruption to
product flow. Reduced contamination-less possibility of accidents or operator exposure to the
fluid. Reduced maintenance costs-automated units can eliminate manual cleaning.
Environment friendly-enclosed design with minimal flushing losses.
HIGH PRESSURE
Models 200. 300. 400 and 600 (2”-6”) are of cast construction, available in iron, steel and
stainless steel for working pressures up to 35 bar and flow rates up to 3000 litres/min.
ROTOR BLADE
Model S4 Rotor Blade is of stainless steel construction with stainless steel or plastic blades
for working pressure of up to 14 bar and flow rates up to 1000 litres/min.
FABRICATED
Models 800, 1000, 1200 (8”-12”) in fabricated construction for working pressures to
customerspecification and flow rates up to 18000 litres/min.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Adhesives, Chemicals, Chocolate, Cooling Lines, HVAC Water, Inks, Lacquers, Paint, Stains,
Varnishes, Petrochemicals, Printing, Recycling Water, River & Sea Water, Wash Water.
 SIZING CHART
PRESSURE DROP CHART
The chart is for water flowing through a filter without
an element. Use the following correction factors for
the chosen filtration rating and for liquids of higher
viscosity.

PRESSURE DROP CHART

Either – multiply the pressure drop for water shown in
the chart by the following correction factors to obtain the
actual pressure drop. (Water has a viscosity of 1
centistoke at 20°C)
OR – divide the acceptable pressure drop by the
necessary correction factor in the table below and then
use the chart to determine the filter size and flow rate.

FILTRATION RATING CORRECTION FACTORS

1000 micron 1,02
500 micron 1,05
200 micron 1,1
100 micron 1,2
50 micron 1,45
25 micron 2

VISCOSITY FILTRATION RATING

Redwood N° 1 Centi-Stokes 1000 micron 500 micron 200 micron 100 micron 50 micron 25 micron
200 49 1,4 1,7 2.1 2,3 2,5 3
950 233 1,7 2,5 3,0 3,35 3,75 4,5
1500 368 1,8 3 3,4 3,8 4,3 5,3
3500 858 2,6 3,7 4,2 5,0 6,0 7,8

STANDARD SERIES MOD. 075, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300

Filtration levels down to 25 micron
Separate bowl and head secured by ver clamp allows easy access to element
Maximum working pressure 13 bar at 50°C
Maximum working temperature 250°C (dependent on seal material)
OPTIONS:
Filters available in the following materials:
Head: stainless steel, cast steel, cast iron or SG iron
Bowl: stainless steel or mild steel
Range of automated control devices available.

HIGH PRESSURE SERIES

MOD. 200 HP, 300 HP, 400 HP, 600 HP

MAIN FEATURES
Simple efficient cleaning process which minimises disruption to flow
Minimal amount of liquid loss during cleaning process
Suitable for practically all liquids including those of high viscosity
Filtration levels down to 50 micron
Internal cast construction
Maximum working pressure 35 bar @ 50°C
Maximum working temperature 260°C (dependent on seal material)
Available in cast iron, SG iron, cast steel, stainless steel or gun metal
High quality 316 stainless steel wound wedge wire or perforated element
OPTIONS
Range of automated control devices available
Heating jackets
STANDARD RANGE MODELS: 075, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

MODEL 075-100 MODEL 125-300 MODEL 075-300

Screwed connections Screwed connections Flanged connections
available on manual version only Motorised Version shown Manual version (illustrated)

models 125-300 only

Motor available on
(Space required to remove bowl)

Quick release v-band

SCREWED FILTERS
Model ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘E’ ‘F’ ‘G’ ‘H’ ‘J’ ‘K’ ‘L’ ‘M’ ‘N’ Wt.
Pipe Size (kg)
075 ¾” BSP 150mm 24mm 266mm 13mm ½” BSP 65mm 105mm 450mm 114mm - - - 5.4

100 1” BSP 150mm 24mm 266mm 13mm ½” BSP 65mm 105mm 450mm 114mm - - - 5.4

125 1 ¾” BSP 208mm 32mm 404mm 15mm 1” BSP 120mm (max) 105mm 600mm 155mm 110mm 440mm 490mm 11.2

150 1 ½” BSP 208mm 32mm 404mm 15mm 1” BSP 120mm (max) 105mm 600mm 155mm 110mm 440mm 490mm 11.2

200 2” BSP 220mm 40mm 457mm 15mm 1” BSP 140mm 133mm 650mm 155mm 110mm 447mm 540mm 15.2

250 2 ½” BSP 220mm 40mm 457mm 15mm 1” BSP 140mm 133mm 650mm 155mm 110mm 461mm 540mm 15.2

FLANGED FILTERS
Model ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘E’ ‘F’ ‘G’ ‘H’ ‘J’ ‘K’ ‘L’ ‘M’ ‘N’ Wt.
Pipe Size (kg)
075 ¾” 210mm 24mm 266mm 13mm ½” BSP 65mm 105mm 450mm 114mm - - - -

100 1! 210mm 24mm 266mm 13mm ½” BSP 65mm 105mm 450mm 114mm - - - -

125 1 ¼” 270mm 32mm 404mm 15mm 1” BSP 120mm (max) 105mm 600mm 155mm 110mm 440mm 490mm -

150 1 ½” 270mm 32mm 404mm 15mm 1” BSP 120mm (max) 105mm 600mm 155mm 110mm 440mm 490mm -

200 2” 270mm 40mm 457mm 15mm 1” BSP 140mm 133mm 650mm 155mm 110mm 447mm 540mm 25.0

300 3” 300mm 56mm 575mm 20mm 2” BSP 140mm 148mm 867mm 190mm 142mm 461mm 710mm 41.0

NOTE: 4” self clean filter information available on request

 HIGH PRESSURE RANGE MODELS: 200HP, 300HP, 400HP, 600HP
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

MODEL 200,300
CONNECTIONS
MODEL 200
ONLY

MODEL 400, 600

Model ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘E’ ‘F’ ‘G’ ‘H’ ‘J’ ‘K’ ‘L’ ‘M’ ‘N’ ‘P’ ‘R’ ‘S’ Wt. Wt.
Pipe Size mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Manual (kg) Auto (kg)
40 mm*
200 1 ½ in 270 150 195 413 150 325 115 140 540 150 124 110 1” BSP 165 25 36 44
50 mm
2in
80 mm
300 3 in 360 210 230 690 180 430 140 140 575 180 124 142 2” BSP 210 22 55 63
100 mm on on
400 4 in 550 315 435 115 340 665 235 406 880 332 - 150 2” BSP 254 30 req. req.
150 mm on on
600 6 in 650 315 435 1550 340 1165 235 406 880 332 - 150 2” BSP 318 35 req. req.
* 40 mm size units offered in screwed version only: Larger sizes on request.

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