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60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment
60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment

60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment

This page introduces the 60" pp high flow water filter, a reliable prefiltration component for industrial ultrafiltration systems. A liquid filter designed for high-volume water treatment, it traps suspended solids, silt and colloidal contaminants to protect expensive downstream UF membrane modules. Our 60-inch PP high flow filter can replace [Replace Pall MCC1401E100H13 High Flow for Ultrafiltration](#), widely deployed in desalination, power plant condensate treatment and industrial water reuse projects. It reduces filter housing quantities and lowers long-term maintenance costs for large-scale water treatment facilities.

60" PP High Flow Water Filter for Ultrafiltration Pre-treatment

This page introduces the 60" pp high flow water filter, a reliable prefiltration component for industrial ultrafiltration systems. A liquid filter designed for high-volume water treatment, it traps suspended solids, silt and colloidal contaminants to protect expensive downstream UF membrane modules. Our 60-inch PP high flow filter can replace Replace Pall MCC1401E100H13 High Flow for Ultrafiltration, widely deployed in desalination, power plant condensate treatment and industrial water reuse projects. It reduces filter housing quantities and lowers long-term maintenance costs for large-scale water treatment facilities.

1. Product Introduction

The 60" pp high flow water filter is a pleated polypropylene high-flow filter cartridge engineered specifically for ultrafiltration prefiltration and large-capacity industrial liquid purification. Compared with conventional 20-inch and 40-inch filter cartridges, this 60-inch long design delivers substantially higher flow rate for each single element. For large water treatment projects, fewer filter cartridges and filter housings are required to reach the same treatment capacity, which saves floor space, cuts pipeline investment and simplifies spare parts management.

This filter cartridge fits most mainstream high flow filter housings on the market. It serves as a direct replacement option for HFU640GF200H13 high flow filter cartridge, and matches the specifications of Pall Cartridge Filter for Industrial Liquid Pretreatment & Membrane Protection. As a critical security prefilter installed before ultrafiltration membrane modules, it removes coarse particles, sediment, algae and organic debris from raw water. Without this pre-treatment barrier, these impurities will scratch, clog and foul the ultrafiltration membranes. Severe fouling leads to frequent chemical cleaning, flux decline and premature membrane replacement, which brings heavy operational expenditure for water plants.

The filter media adopts high-grade pleated polypropylene material, featuring excellent chemical resistance to neutral, weak acid and weak alkaline aqueous solutions. The outer support cage and inner core are manufactured with reinforced PP, which can withstand high differential pressure without media deformation or collapse. Multiple sealing options including EPDM, silicone and Viton gaskets are available to meet different working medium requirements. We supply multiple micron grades from 1μm to 100μm to match different raw water quality. For small and medium filtration projects with shorter length requirements, customers can check PFTM12UEPFB high flow filter cartridge. The 60" pp high flow water filter is the ideal choice for large-scale ultrafiltration pretreatment in municipal, power and desalination industries.

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2. Working Principle

The 60" pp high flow water filter works on the principle of pleated depth filtration, combining surface interception and depth adsorption. Raw water flows from the outer side of pleated media, penetrates the graded-density PP filter layer, then flows inward into the inner core and exits from the end outlet. The deep pleated structure greatly expands the effective filtration area, allowing a high liquid flow rate while maintaining a low pressure drop.

Large contaminants such as sand, rust and algae are trapped on the outer surface of filter media, while fine colloids and tiny suspended particles are captured within the inner depth layers of the pleated material. The gradient density design of PP media enables the filter to hold more dirt before reaching the maximum allowable differential pressure.

In ultrafiltration pre-treatment applications, this filter acts as the primary protective barrier. It reduces the Silt Density Index (SDI) of inlet water and stabilizes raw water quality before the water enters ultrafiltration membranes. Ultrafiltration membranes have ultra-fine pore sizes and are vulnerable to particle abrasion and biofouling. The 60-inch PP high flow filter minimizes particulate load to protect UF membranes. When the pressure difference between inlet and outlet reaches the preset threshold, operators can replace the filter cartridge quickly. Quick-open filter housings reduce downtime, which is essential for continuous-running water treatment systems.

3. Technical Parameters

ItemSpecification
Product Name60" PP High Flow Water Filter Cartridge
Filter MediaPleated Polypropylene
Inner Core & Outer CageReinforced Polypropylene
Nominal Length60 inch (1524 mm)
Micron Rating1μm, 5μm,10μm,20μm,40μm,70μm,100μm
Max Operating Temperature82℃
Max Differential Pressure3.4 bar @ 20℃
Optional GasketEPDM, Silicone, Viton
Single Cartridge Flow RateUp to 110 m³/h (5μm, clean water)
Connection StyleCustomizable end cap to fit high flow filter housings
Suitable MediumWater, weak acid, weak alkali aqueous solutions
Core ApplicationUltrafiltration prefiltration, RO prefiltration, raw water purification

All parameters are tested under standard laboratory conditions. Actual flow performance will vary depending on raw water turbidity, viscosity, temperature and pollutant concentration. Our engineering team can customize micron rating, end cap structure and gasket material according to your on-site working conditions.

4. Quality Assurance

Our 60" pp high flow water filter is manufactured under ISO9001 quality management system. All raw polypropylene materials are inspected before production to avoid pinholes, uneven thickness and material defects. Every finished filter undergoes bubble point integrity test, pressure resistance test and visual inspection before delivery.

Automated pleating equipment ensures consistent pleat density and uniform folding of filter media, which guarantees stable flow performance and dirt holding capacity for each finished element. The reinforced inner core prevents media collapse under fluctuating pressure, a common failure point of low-cost high flow filters. All filter elements are cleaned and packed in a dust-free workshop to avoid secondary contamination before shipment.

We provide batch test reports for every order. Third-party material inspection can be arranged upon client request. Our replacement filters deliver equivalent filtration performance as well-known brand high flow elements, with more competitive total cost. If you want to learn more about replacement filter technology, read The Significance of Equivalent High Flow Water Filter Elements. Our products are strictly tested to prevent media shedding, which is critical to avoid secondary contamination to downstream ultrafiltration membrane modules.

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5. Application Fields

5.1 Ultrafiltration System Pre-treatment

This is the core application of the 60" pp high flow water filter. It serves as the security filter before ultrafiltration membrane units in municipal water treatment and industrial water reuse projects. It controls SDI value and removes particulate contaminants, extending ultrafiltration membrane service life and reducing chemical cleaning frequency.

5.2 Seawater & Brackish Water Desalination

In seawater desalination plants, the 60-inch PP high flow filter works in the pretreatment section to filter raw seawater, intercepting sea sand, plankton and suspended solids, protecting both ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes.

5.3 Power Plant Condensate Water Treatment

Power plants adopt this filter for condensate polishing systems, removing iron oxide and suspended impurities from condensate water, protecting boilers and downstream membrane equipment.

5.4 Industrial Wastewater Reuse

For chemical, food & beverage, printing and dyeing wastewater recycling projects, it acts as the pre-filter of ultrafiltration, lowering pollutant load and improving wastewater recovery efficiency.

5.5 Municipal Raw Water Purification

Large municipal waterworks use 60" pp high flow water filters for raw water purification, as pretreatment for ultrafiltration tap water production.

6. FAQ 

Q1: What is the function of large flow cartridge filter in desalination plant ultrafiltration system?

A: It acts as the security pre-filter for ultrafiltration. It intercepts sea sand, algae and suspended particles, reduces SDI value of raw seawater, prevents fouling and scratch damage to ultrafiltration membranes, and extends the service life of UF modules.

Q2: Why choose large flow cartridge filter instead of standard small filter cartridges for desalination?

A: A single large flow filter has much higher flow rate. For the same water production capacity, fewer filter cartridges and smaller filter housings are needed. It saves equipment investment, reduces installation space and lowers cartridge replacement frequency for large desalination plants.

Q3: Can this large flow cartridge filter work in high salinity seawater environment?

A: Yes. The polypropylene material has good salt resistance and can operate steadily in seawater. We can select suitable gasket materials to match your seawater working condition. You can send your water quality report for compatibility assessment.

Q4: What micron rating should I select for seawater desalination UF pretreatment?

A: 5μm or 10μm are the most common choices for seawater ultrafiltration prefiltration. If raw seawater contains a large amount of coarse sand, you can select 20μm or 40μm. Our technical team can provide professional recommendation based on your water test data.

Q5: When should I replace the large flow cartridge filter for desalination plant?

A: The replacement cycle depends on raw seawater turbidity and impurity load. Normally, replace the filter when the inlet and outlet differential pressure reaches 2.5 bar. In seawater desalination projects, the service life usually ranges from 2 weeks to 2 months.

Q6: Can you customize end cap and gasket for our existing filter housing?

A: Yes. We support customization on end cap connection style, and multiple gasket materials including EPDM, silicone and Viton, to match your existing filter housing and working medium requirements.

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