Wire Mesh vs. Perforated
"All support baskets are not created equal..."
Advantages of Wire Mesh over Perforated
- Greater flow rates - increased production capacity - improved profits
- 28% to 38% longer bag life - reduced filter bag operating costs - improved profits
- Less downtime - increased productivity - improved profits
- Less product loss - which occurs during filter bag change out - improved profits
- Less filter bag waste to dispose of - waste minimization - improved profits
- 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
Standard Features
- #1 amd #2 size baskets use a wire mesh that is 10 x 10 wire and 1600 micron
- Perforation for the SRL 1-30 and SRL 1-65 Filter Bag Vessels are 1/8" hole on 3"16" center
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% |