Pleated Cartridges

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)

Micron Range

0.2 µm
0.45 µm
1 µm
5 µm
10 µm
20 µm
50 µm

Key Features

High flow capacity for large systems
Large effective filtration area
Low initial pressure drops
Consistent & precise micron retention
Longer service life in low-turbidity water
Suitable for industrial bulk filtration
Washable (limited reuse – PP type)

Ideal Applications

Industrial water treatment plants
Commercial RO systems
Borewell / groundwater filtration
Food & beverage industry
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Chemical & process water filtration
High-flow pre or post filtration systems

Technical Specifications (Typical)

Outer Diameter: 4.5 inch (115 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 Cartridges