Polymer Filtration Systems

Pall’s Inline systems allow users interested in running batch processes to filter at all performance levels easily. Inline or “simplex” systems utilize a single housing to filter at the required efficiency level.  These housings can be oriented in either horizontal or vertical configurations and can house either discs or candles.  The flow rate range for inline housings is nearly boundless - anywhere from 1 to 250 elements have been used depending on system requirements.  Each one is sized specifically with your application, process conditions, and quality requirements in mind.  Like all of Pall’s filter systems, these have been specially designed to reduce flow, flow areas, decrease overall residence time, and enable easy filter changeout.

There are various options available based on your flow rate, element type, changeout schedule, and budget.  Horizontal housings can come with a “hardback” option - this allows users to simply disconnect the housing from the wear plate and lift it out without disconnecting any process lines during filter changeout.  There is also the option for a straight-through design to eliminate extra elbows and turns, which can help keep residence time and pressure drop low.

Vertical simplex housings also come with a variety of options.  Once again, a “hardback” or hanging cage design is available.  This makes changeouts quick and efficient since the hanging cage self-aligns and requires only 6 bolts to be removed without any process connections being broken.

Our CPF systems are designed for ease of operation and maintenance, and they eliminate the need for breaking heating connections and disassembling interconnecting piping during filter housing changes. As a result, CPF housing changes can be completed in less than 30 minutes. Custom systems may be designed for specific applications requiring enhanced flow properties, and all CPF systems are designed to offer safe, dependable, and uniform heating.

In operation, one filter housing and element assembly is on-stream until a predetermined differential pressure is reached. Then, by operating the two handwheels or an automated actuator, the spool valves are repositioned, in proper sequence, to progressively close off flow to the housing containing the “dirty” filter elements, and divert flow to the off-stream housing containing the clean filter elements. Vent valves are incorporated to purge the air during the filling of the off-stream housing to maintain balanced system pressure and prevent entrainment of air in the process stream. Upon completion of the changeover sequence, and the “dirty” housing/element assembly can then be removed and replaced with a clean assembly. CPFs can be designed to work with candles or discs.  Depending on your process needs, there may be a polymer filter element design that will work best for you.

Our CPF Model 100 series are standard horizontal systems with a compact design, ideal for low flow rates and/or limited space applications.  The valves are operated manually and can provide a smooth, “bumpless” changeover, with no disruption to the downstream process.

Nearly all 100 series models involve only two (2) bolts in the housing removal and installation process.  Since no process connections are broken and handling fixtures are incorporated into the design, exchanging a clean filter bundle for a dirty one is simple and efficient and can be done while the parallel housing continues to process and filter the polymer melt. 

Our CPF Model 200 series are large, vertical systems designed for applications with special requirements and/or high flow rates. They are available configured for manual operation or in fully automated, computer-controlled designs. With the complete computer-controlled valve package, the Model 200 ensures consistently smooth, “bumpless” changeovers and significantly reduces operator error and safety risks.

In Model 200 CPF systems, the filter housing and heat exchanger together form a simple, self-aligning mechanism that enables the removal and installation of the filter housing in less than 30 minutes. Similar to the 100 series, only 6 bolts are required for installation/uninstallation. Since no process connections are broken and handling fixtures are incorporated into the design, exchanging a clean filter bundle for a dirty one is simple and efficient and can be done while the parallel housing continues to process and filter the polymer melt.