Stainless steel cartridge filter housings are widely used in industrial liquid filtration, but choosing the housing material is not simply a matter of selecting the higher stainless steel grade. SS304 and SS316L are both common choices. The appropriate option depends on the process environment, fluid compatibility, cleaning conditions and project requirements. In-depth Reading → Industrial Cartridge Filter Housing Guide 1. What Is the Process Fluid? Start with the fluid that will contact the housing. For relatively non-aggressive industrial fluids, SS304 may be suitable. If the fluid or surrounding environment presents a greater corrosion risk, SS316L may need to be considered. The material decision should therefore begin with the actual process rather than the material price or grade alone. 2. Is Chloride Exposure a Concern? Chloride exposure is an important consideration when comparing 304 and 316L. SS316L generally provides better resistance to chloride-related pitting and crevice ...
Industrial security filtration is commonly used when a liquid requires additional particle control before a downstream process or sensitive piece of equipment. Unlike a primary filtration stage that may handle a larger solids load, security filtration often serves as an additional barrier after upstream treatment. A simple process concept is: Primary filtration → Security filtration → Downstream process The actual arrangement depends on the liquid and process requirements. 1. Water Treatment In industrial water treatment, a security filter may be installed after upstream filtration and before RO, UF or other downstream equipment. Its purpose is not to replace pretreatment, but to provide additional control of residual particles. This can be particularly relevant when downstream membranes or equipment require more controlled feed conditions. In depth Reading: Industrial Security Filter for RO Systems 2. Seawater Treatment Seawater desalination systems can also use additional filt...