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Comparison GuideHigh Flow Cartridges Compared With Standard 2.5 Inch Cartridges
Compare element count, footprint, change-out labour, and cost per cycle between 6 inch and 6.5 inch high flow cartridges and traditional 2.5 inch cartridges.
Replacing multiple 2.5 inch cartridges with one 6 inch or 6.5 inch high flow element reduces the number of elements in a housing, lowers the footprint, and simplifies change-out. The larger diameter provides more filtration area in a single unit.
- A single 6 inch or 6.5 inch high flow cartridge replaces multiple 2.5 inch elements
- Less space is needed for housing arrays or skid-mounted systems
- Fewer elements mean less change-out labour per cycle
Related product: HFMV Series High Flow Filter Cartridges
The larger filtration area in 6 inch and 6.5 inch high flow cartridges reduces differential pressure rise during operation, extending the run time and reducing the frequency of change-outs. This lowers the total cost per cycle when labour and downtime are included.
- Higher dirt holding capacity delays change-out
- Lower differential pressure rise extends service life
- Compare total cost per cycle, not unit price

Related product: HFPK Series High Flow Filter Cartridges
The HFMV, HFPK, and HFPL series are designed as dimensional equivalents to common 2.5 inch cartridge housings. They fit in the same housing envelope, allowing direct replacement without system modification.
- HFMV: 6.5 inch diameter, lengths 10”, 20”, 40”, 60”
- HFPK: 6 inch diameter, lengths 40”, 60”
- HFPL: 6 inch diameter, lengths 10”, 20”, 40”, 60”
- Send us your housing model and we will confirm compatibility
Related product: HFPL Series High Flow Filter Cartridges
All high flow series offer micron ratings from 1 to 100, with media and o-ring options to match process conditions. The HFPK and HFMV series use polypropylene media and polypropylene core. The HFPL series uses polypropylene and fiberglass media.
- Micron ratings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100
- O-rings: EPDM, Viton, Buna, Silicone
- HFPL series supports higher temperature with fiberglass media
Related product: PP Pleated Filter Cartridges
Cartridges Mentioned Above

HFMV Series High Flow Filter Cartridges
HFMV is a 6.5 inch large diameter high flow cartridge with a vertically pleated polypropylene pack, an inner core and an injection moulded outer cage.
View SpecificationsHFPK Series High Flow Filter Cartridges
HFPK is a 6 inch large diameter high flow cartridge with a pleated polypropylene media pack, an inner core and an injection moulded outer cage.
View SpecificationsHFPL Series High Flow Filter Cartridges
HFPL is a 6 inch large diameter high flow cartridge with a vertically pleated polypropylene and fiberglass media pack, an inner core and an injection
View SpecificationsPP Pleated Filter Cartridges
PP pleated filter cartridges are depth pleated cartridges with a single piece full length polypropylene media pack, an inner core, and an injection mo
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