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Candle filters, resembling traditional candles in design, are essential filtration elements used in various industrial applications. Manufactured primarily from high-quality stainless steel mesh or sintered mesh, these tubular filters feature a capped bottom and a threaded connector at the top (or the reverse), allowing for seamless integration into filter housings. The outer surfaces of some models are enhanced with perforated metal sheets, expanded metal, sintered metal, or porous ceramics to provide robust support for the filter media, Typically housed within a filter assembly, candle filter elements can accommodate between 1 to 20 candles, depending on the filter’s dimensions. The vertical arrangement within the pressure vessel optimizes filtration efficiency for liquids containing minimal solid content. This design not only ensures high productivity but also facilitates easy sediment discharge from the bottom, In addition, melt filter elements serve a critical role in the chemical fiber industry, particularly for polymer melts and other high-viscosity materials. These filters excel at removing solid impurities, including carbonized particles and metal oxides, thereby enhancing the purity of the melt. This process is vital for supplying qualified raw materials to downstream operations, ensuring that melt filtration systems function reliably, As leading suppliers and factory manufacturers in China, we are committed to providing high-quality candle filters and melt filter elements tailored to meet the needs of our clients in various industries

    Description

    The melt filter element is installed in the extrusion line, where the polymer melt is forced through the filter to remove impurities. The filtered polymer melt then proceeds to the spinning process, where it is solidified into continuous filaments or staple fibers.

    The main filter layer of Pleated Filter mainly uses two materials: stainless steel wire mesh and stainless steel sintered fiber. Stainless steel wire mesh is woven from stainless steel wire. Its pleated filter has the characteristics of smooth pores, easy cleaning, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, no wire mesh falling off, and long filtration cycle. Stainless steel sintered fiber is a porous deep filter material made of stainless steel fibers sintered at high temperature. Its pleated filter has the characteristics of high porosity, good air permeability, strong dirt holding capacity, and strong regeneration ability.

    • pleated-candle-filter
    • Polymer Candle Filter
    • Polymer Candle Filter for High Viscosity Substances Filtration
    Candle Filter Elements and Filter Media
    Filter Raw Material SUS304/316L
    Filter Media Metal sintering mesh & stainless steel wire mesh
    Filtration Rating 1–200 Micron
    Filter Length 16–60 inch (406.4–1524 mm)
    Working Temp. ≤350℃
    Allowed Pressure Difference 10 bar / 14 psi
    Connector Type 222 / 226 / 215 / M36 / M28 / M24 / M22 / M20
    Note: We can provide high quality polymer pleated candle filters to meet your specific requirements of polymer melt filtration applications.
    Application Areas
    • 1 Petrochemical: Refining, chemical production and separation and recovery of intermediate products.
    • 2 Metallurgy: Used for filtration of hydraulic systems of rolling mills and continuous casting machines.
    • 3 Textile: Purification and uniform filtration of polyester melt during the drawing process.
    • 4 Electronics and Pharmaceuticals: Pre-treatment and filtration of reverse osmosis water and deionized water, pre-treatment and filtration of cleaning fluid and glucose.
    • 5 Thermal Power and Nuclear Power: Purification of lubrication systems, speed control systems, bypass control systems of gas turbines and boilers, purification of water supply pumps, fans and dust removal systems.
    How to Clean Industrial Filter Cores?
    Industrial fine filters are widely used in industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, ink and paint, food and beverage, automobile manufacturing, cement industry, petroleum, oil refineries, petrochemical, etc. It is important to clean these filter cartridges to ensure that they filter consistently over a long period of time.
    Industrial filter cores provided by Song Phung have high dirt holding capacity, are easy to install, clean and maintain. The fine filter element is sturdy, has a solid quality core and has well-formed layers, so cleaning and installing them is very easy.
    Some filtration systems allow backwashing and have a CIP system design. But most have to be taken out of their shells, sterilized and washed. When not in use, these cleaned filter cartridges are dried and sealed or vacuumed to prevent contamination or wear.
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    What is a polymer pleated candle filter element used for?
    A polymer pleated candle filter element is used in extrusion lines to remove impurities from polymer melts before the spinning process. It ensures the melt is clean and consistent, resulting in high-quality continuous filaments or staple fibers.
    What filter media are available for pleated candle filters?
    The two primary filter media are stainless steel wire mesh and stainless steel sintered fiber. Wire mesh offers smooth pores and easy cleaning, while sintered fiber provides high porosity, excellent dirt holding capacity, and strong regeneration ability.
    What is the maximum operating temperature for these filter elements?
    The pleated candle filter elements can withstand a working temperature of up to 350°C, making them suitable for high-temperature polymer melt filtration applications.
    What filtration ratings are available for polymer candle filters?
    The filtration rating ranges from 1 to 200 microns, covering a wide spectrum of filtration needs from fine to coarse filtration across various industrial applications.
    How do you clean and maintain industrial pleated filter cores?
    Most industrial filter cores need to be removed from their housing, then sterilized and washed. Some systems support backwashing or CIP (Clean-In-Place) designs. After cleaning, the filters should be dried and stored in sealed or vacuum-packed conditions to prevent contamination.
    Which industries commonly use polymer pleated candle filter elements?
    These filter elements are widely used across petrochemical, metallurgy, textile, electronics, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, automobile manufacturing, thermal power, and nuclear power industries — anywhere that reliable high-temperature or high-viscosity filtration is required.

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