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CONTIBAC SM sintered metal filter

CONTIBAC SM sintered metal filter

The CONTIBAC® SM uses sintered metal (SM) elements as its filter media. It can be applied as a guard filter in cases when there is a requirement to filter high temperature liquids, where polymer filter media would not be suitable, or when expected frequency of replacement for disposable cartridges would result in unacceptable operating costs.

In selected cases, SM elements are installed as cross-flow filters for continuous catalyst removal (e.g. Raney Nickel, precious metal supported on inert carrier). Filters in such an execution (CONTIBAC® XF) are typically part of a loop-type hydrogenation plant.

Summary and Advantages

• Long service life
• High solids removal efficiency
• Compact filter housing (small diameter)
• Suitable for filtering high temperature liquids
• Designed for relatively low solid loads
• Wide variety of metal materials are available for both the filter housing and sintered metal cartridges.