A Pleated Cartridge Filter is a filtration element made from folded (pleated) filter media to increase surface area. The pleated design allows higher flow rate, better efficiency, and longer service life compared to basic depth filters.
Pleated Slim Type Cartridge
Construction
Media: Polypropylene (PP) / PES / PTFE / Nylon
Support Layer: Non-woven PP
Core & End Caps: Polypropylene
Sealing: Silicone / EPDM / NBR / Viton
Design: Pleated structure for larger surface area
End Type: DOE / SOE
Micron Range
0.2 µm
0.45 µm
1 µm
5 µm
10 µm
20 µm
50 µm
Key Features
Higher flow rate compared to depth filters
Low initial pressure drops
Precise & consistent micron retention
Larger filtration area due to pleats
Washable (limited reuse for PP type)
Compatible with standard slim housings
Ideal Applications
RO post filtration
Drinking water filtration
Pharmaceutical & laboratory use
Food & beverage processing
Fine chemical filtration
Pre-filtration before membrane systems
Technical Specifications (Typical)
Outer Diameter: 2.5 inch (63 mm approx.)
Inner Diameter: 28–30 mm
Length Options: 10”, 20”, 30”, 40”
Maximum Operating Temperature:
PP: 60–80°C
PES/PTFE: up to 120°C (model dependent)
Maximum Differential Pressure: 3–4 bar
Recommended Change-Out Pressure: 1.5–2 bar
Pleated Jumbo Type Cartridge
Construction
Media: Polypropylene (PP) / PES / PTFE / Nylon
Support Layer: Non-woven PP
Core & Cage: Polypropylene
End Caps: PP with gasket or O-ring
Sealing: Silicone / EPDM / NBR / Viton
Design: Pleated structure for maximum surface area
End Type: DOE / SOE
Housing Compatibility: Jumbo / Big Blue housing (4.5″ OD)