Bag Filters Compared With Cartridge Filters

Use a liquid filter bag when handling high dirt loads, oily feeds, or where low cost per unit and fast change-out are priorities. Bags are ideal for bulk solids removal in pre-treatment stages like RO pretreatment, chemical processing, and paint lines.

• Filter bags handle high dirt loads with low pressure drop
• Bags are lower cost per unit than cartridges
• Use bags for coarse filtration where the next stage tolerates some particle carryover
• Bags are best in high flow, low pressure drop applications

Related product: Liquid Filter Bags

Choose a pleated bag style cartridge when you need longer service life, higher efficiency, or a sealed change-out without contaminant release. These cartridges fit existing bag housings and offer better retention than plain bags.

• Pleated bag cartridges last up to three times longer than plain bags
• Inside-out flow traps contaminants during change-out
• Higher filtration efficiency with consistent pore size
• Compatible with standard #1 and #2 bag housings

Related product: HFBH Bag Style High Flow Filter Cartridges

SBS swing bolt housings accept both plain bags and pleated bag cartridges. The housing design allows quick change-out and high pressure operation. The same housing can be used with either a bag or a cartridge if the dimensions match.

• SBS series housings accept #1, #2, #3, and #4 size bags
• Same housing can be used with plain bags or pleated bag cartridges
• Swing bolt closure enables fast, secure change-out
• Housings rated to 150 psi with NPT, BSP, or flanged connections

Related product: Pleated Bag High Flow Filter Cartridges

Material choice determines chemical and temperature resistance. PP and PE bags handle up to 80℃, nylon up to 180℃, and PTFE up to 260℃. Pleated bag cartridges use polypropylene and glass fiber media with a max temperature of 80℃.

• PP and PE bags: max 80℃
• NMO nylon bags: max 180℃
• PTFE bags: max 260℃
• Pleated bag cartridges: max 80℃
• All materials resist a broad range of chemicals

Related product: SBS Swing Bolt Bag Filter Housings