Pentair Aqualine Aln01‑60b Water Filter Cartridge 1 Micron High‑Flow Pleated Cartridge
Pentair Aqualine Aln01‑60b Water Filter Cartridge is a nominal 1‑micron single open‑end high‑flow pleated consumable, perfectly matched for Aqualine‑series FRP horizontal filter housings and widely used as critical security pre‑filtration ahead of industrial reverse osmosis equipment. It is commonly paired with POV12UNPFA high flow filter cartridge, and works together with PFTM102UEPFA high flow filter cartridge to realize precise fine‑particle removal for seawater desalination, power plant boiler makeup water and industrial water reuse projects. Pentair Aqualine Aln01‑60b Water Filter Cartridge adopts cross‑linked PolyForm locked‑pore gradient polypropylene pleated media, with 60‑inch length and 6.75‑inch outer diameter, featuring large dirt‑holding capacity and low initial pressure drop. It efficiently intercepts ultra‑fine silt, suspended solids and micro‑colloidal pollutants, greatly lowering risks of particle abrasion and premature fouling for expensive downstream RO membrane modules. Fitted with integrated molded lifting handle and standard Buna‑N single O‑ring sealing interface, ALN01‑60B supports tool‑free fast cartridge replacement, minimizing equipment downtime and long‑term operation‑and‑maintenance costs for global industrial water‑treatment sites.

Product Description
Pentair Aqualine Aln01‑60b Water Filter Cartridge is the 1‑micron precision model of Pentair Aqualine high‑flow filter cartridge series, oriented to heavy‑duty large‑flow liquid pre‑filtration and RO membrane protection scenarios. Its nominal dimension is 60‑inch (1524 mm) in length and 6.75‑inch (171.5 mm) in outer diameter, adopting single open‑end (SOE) outside‑in flow design, removing extra auxiliary structures such as springs required by conventional small‑size filter cartridges.
This water filter cartridge is fully constructed from poly‑propylene‑based materials, covering cross‑linked gradient PolyForm pleated filter media, reinforced inner‑outer polypropylene support cages, injection‑molded reinforced end caps, rigid PVC central core and standard Buna‑N O‑ring gasket. All connection joints adopt thermal fusion welding technology without glue, effectively avoiding secondary water pollution caused by adhesive dissolution. Deep‑pleated structural design enlarges effective filtration area significantly, delivering far higher single‑cartridge flow rate compared with traditional filter elements. With nominal 1‑micron filtration accuracy, it focuses on capturing ultra‑fine sediment, fine suspended particles and micro‑colloids before high‑precision RO systems.
The molded lifting handle is integrated on the open‑end side for convenient pulling‑out and installation during on‑site maintenance. ALN01‑60B can be directly installed into original Pentair Aqualine FRP horizontal filter housings without any mechanical modification. When cooperating with upstream multimedia filtration and activated carbon devices, the whole filtration system can stably control feed‑water SDI value below 5, meeting strict inlet‑water index requirements of seawater and brackish‑water reverse osmosis systems. This filter cartridge is widely stocked and purchased by EPC contractors, water‑treatment plant operators and filter spare‑part distributors for new project commissioning and daily inventory preparation. The maximum standard continuous operating temperature is 54.4 °C (130 °F); customized high‑temperature resistant versions are available upon special project requests.
Working Principle
Pentair Aqualine Aln01‑60b Water Filter Cartridge follows outside‑in cross‑flow depth microfiltration mechanism. Untreated raw water enters the sealed Aqualine FRP filter housing and evenly spreads to the outer pleated surface of ALN01‑60B cartridge. Driven by system pressure, large‑granule sediment and coarse suspended flocs are trapped on outer pleated layers, while ultra‑fine particles and micro‑colloids are intercepted layer‑by‑layer through gradient cross‑linked poly‑propylene media from outer surface to inner core.
Treated clean filtrate penetrates filter media, converges inside rigid PVC central core and flows to downstream RO or UF membrane units. The outer‑coarse‑inner‑fine gradient pore structure optimizes dirt‑holding capacity and slows down the rising speed of inlet‑outlet differential pressure. As operation continues, intercepted pollutants accumulate gradually on filter media surface. Operators need to replace ALN01‑60B timely when differential pressure reaches 25‑30 PSID alarm threshold, so as to restore rated water flow and filtration performance.
Full‑polypropylene material shows reliable chemical compatibility, adapting to most neutral aqueous solutions and common acid‑base cleaning agents for housing maintenance. Reinforced inner‑outer support cages prevent media collapse and deformation under high‑speed water‑flow impact, avoid fluid bypass, and ensure stable 1‑micron interception performance throughout the whole service cycle.
Technical Features
Standard 60‑inch ×6.75‑inch dimension, single open‑end SOE structure, fully compatible with Pentair Aqualine FRP horizontal filter housings with no modification needed.
Proprietary cross‑linked PolyForm locked‑pore gradient polypropylene pleated media, nominal 1‑micron rating, stable interception effect for ultra‑fine silt and micro‑colloidal contaminants.
Outside‑in flow‑path design, gathering contaminants on outer media surface and reducing fine‑particle leakage risk towards downstream membrane pipelines.
Full thermal‑fusion‑welded production without adhesive, eliminating secondary fluid‑pollution risk for industrial pure‑water applications.
Deep‑pleated structure creates large effective filtration area and low initial differential pressure, lowering feed‑pump load and long‑term system energy consumption.
Reinforced PP inner‑outer cages plus rigid PVC central core, anti‑collapse and anti‑deformation under high‑velocity water‑flow impact.
Integrated molded lifting‑handle design, supporting tool‑free quick removal and on‑site installation, greatly cutting maintenance time.
Standard Buna‑N O‑ring seal; optional EPDM, silicone and fluororubber seals for different pH, water‑quality and temperature working‑conditions.
Product Advantages
1. Outstanding single‑cartridge flow capacity:
reduce total cartridge quantity and filter‑housing investment, saving installation space for large‑scale water‑treatment plants.
2. Stable 1‑micron filtration performance:
cross‑linked locked‑pore polypropylene media maintains consistent particle‑removal efficiency in long‑term continuous operation.
3. Superior dirt‑holding performance:
gradient depth‑filtration structure prolongs service interval, reduces replacement frequency and manual‑maintenance workload.
Corrosion‑resistant all‑polypropylene construction, suitable for seawater, brackish water, process liquid and industrial circulating‑water filtration scenarios.
4. Efficient maintenance:
built‑in molded handle enables fast cartridge swap, minimizing system downtime and production‑loss risk.
Good chemical tolerance, compatible with most neutral and moderate acid‑alkali industrial water‑treatment environments.
Reliable single O‑ring sealing performance, effectively preventing unfiltered‑fluid bypass inside filter housing cavity.
Direct drop‑in replacement design, aftermarket ALN01‑60B cartridges can replace original Pentair cartridges directly.
Application Fields
1. Industrial membrane pretreatment:
1‑micron precision security pre‑filtration for seawater desalination, brackish‑water reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration systems.
2. Power‑plant water‑treatment:
filter consumables for boiler makeup‑water and circulating cooling‑water filtration units.
3. Petrochemical industry:
fine process‑liquid filtration to protect high‑value membrane separation equipment from ultra‑fine‑particle damage.
4. Electronic manufacturing:
pre‑filtration consumables for semiconductor ultrapure‑water production workshops.
5. Food & beverage industry:
high‑precision process‑water filtration and raw‑material extract purification.
6. Industrial wastewater recycling:
advanced fine‑filtration consumables after biochemical treatment for industrial‑water‑resource‑recovery projects.
7. Municipal engineering:
spare‑part for coastal‑island water‑supply, surface‑water purification and reclaimed‑water‑treatment facilities.
FAQ
Q1: What is the main application of Pentair Aqualine Aln01‑60b Water Filter Cartridge?
A1: ALN01‑60B is 1‑micron high‑flow pleated filter cartridge, mainly used for RO security pre‑filtration, removing ultra‑fine silt and micro‑colloids to protect reverse osmosis membranes.
Q2: When shall we replace ALN01‑60B water filter cartridge?
A2: Replace when inlet‑outlet differential pressure reaches 25‑30 PSID or obvious flow decline occurs. Actual service life ranges from 3‑12 months depending on raw‑water quality.
Q3: Can ALN01‑60B be reused after chemical cleaning?
A3: ALN01‑60B is disposable pleated poly‑propylene cartridge. Heavy fouling cannot be recovered by cleaning; repeated cleaning will damage media pore structure. Replace after pressure alarm.
Q4: What are the feed‑water requirements for ALN01‑60B used in RO pre‑filtration?
A4: Recommended feed‑water SDI ≤5; remove free chlorine and strong oxidants to prevent poly‑propylene media oxidation; standard working temperature shall not exceed 54.4 °C.
Q5: Can aftermarket ALN01‑60B cartridges fit original Pentair Aqualine filter housings?
A5: Yes. Dimension, end‑cap structure, O‑ring position and single open‑end interface are fully matched, supporting direct plug‑and‑play installation without housing modification.
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