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Standard Features |
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#1 amd #2 size baskets use a wire mesh that is 10 x 10 wire and 1600 micron |
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Perforation for the SRL 1-30 and SRL 1-65 Filter Bag Vessels are 1/8" hole on 3"16" center |
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Advantages of Wire Mesh over Perforated |
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Greater flow rates - increased production capacity - improved profits |
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28% to 38% longer bag life - reduced filter bag operating costs - improved profits |
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Less downtime - increased productivity - improved profits |
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Less product loss - which occurs during filter bag change out - improved profits |
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Less filter bag waste to dispose of - waste minimization - improved profits |
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Easier replacement of filter bags since positive pressure tends to push clogged media deep into the perforated holes of the basket - reduced labor time for change-out - improved profits |
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Total Flow Filtered Test A
| Test A ΔP |
10 x 10 Wire Mesh 1600 Micron |
Perf. Metal 7/64" Holes on 9/32" Centers |
Increased Life of Strainrite Filter Bags |
| 15 psi |
1370 gal. |
1070 gal. |
28% |
| 20 psi |
2950 gal. |
2190 gal. |
32% |
| 25 psi |
5905 gal. |
4380 gal. |
35% |
| 27 psi |
7380 gal. |
5480 gal. |
35% |
Total Flow Filtered Test B
| Test B ΔP |
10 x 10 Wire Mesh 1600 Micron |
Perf. Metal 3/16" Holes on 1/4" Centers |
Increased Life of Strainrite Filter Bags |
15 psi |
1370 gal. |
1005 gal. |
36% |
| 20 psi |
2950 gal. |
2165 gal. |
36% |
| 25 psi |
5905 gal. |
4300 gal. |
37% |
| 27 psi |
7380 gal. |
3550 gal. |
38% |
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