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Each filter assembly and filter element is individually tested for conductivity | Each filter assembly and filter element is individually tested for conductivity | ||
- A point to point resistance test is performed | - A point to point resistance test is performed | ||
- Filter housings are approved at 1000 ohms or less | - Filter housings are approved at 1000 ohms or less | ||
- In process inspections and a final inspection is performed | - In process inspections and a final inspection is performed | ||
Each filter is assigned a serial number for easy traceability Documentation is recorded and is available upon request. | Each filter is assigned a serial number for easy traceability Documentation is recorded and is available upon request. | ||
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There are many aspects involved in providing an ATEX certified filter element. Much of a filter element’s components are made from naturally non-conductive material . Solberg has developed materials and design parameters that enables the filter element to be certified. | There are many aspects involved in providing an ATEX certified filter element. Much of a filter element’s components are made from naturally non-conductive material . Solberg has developed materials and design parameters that enables the filter element to be certified. | ||
-Each filter element is individually tested for conductivity | -Each filter element is individually tested for conductivity | ||
-Filter media tested under EN 13463 and EN 1127 standards. | -Filter media tested under EN 13463 and EN 1127 standards. | ||
-Custom conductive gaskets and adhesive | -Custom conductive gaskets and adhesive | ||
-Stainless steel endcaps, wirescreen and expanded metal support | -Stainless steel endcaps, wirescreen and expanded metal support | ||
-Multiple independent means of protection integrated within filter element design | -Multiple independent means of protection integrated within filter element design | ||
-Currently approved media types for inlet filter silencers and inlet vacuum filters | -Currently approved media types for inlet filter silencers and inlet vacuum filters | ||
-Polyester: 99+% efficient to 5 microns | -Polyester: 99+% efficient to 5 microns | ||
-Paper: 99+% efficient to 2 microns | -Paper: 99+% efficient to 2 microns | ||
-“Z” Series, Polyester: 99.9% efficient to 1 micron | -“Z” Series, Polyester: 99.9% efficient to 1 micron | ||
-PTFE Special: 99.97% efficient with non-clinging characteristics | -PTFE Special: 99.97% efficient with non-clinging characteristics | ||
==Applications and Equipment== | ==Applications and Equipment== | ||
[[Ash Handling]] | *[[Ash Handling]] | ||
[[Plastic Industry]] | |||
[[Chemical Processing]] | *[[Plastic Industry]] | ||
[[Pneumatic Conveying Systems]] | |||
[[Industrial Aerosol Scrubbing]] | *[[Chemical Processing]] | ||
[[Vacuum Metallizing]] | |||
[[Woodworking]] | *[[Pneumatic Conveying Systems]] | ||
[[Coal Industry]] | |||
[[Pharmaceutical Industry]] | *[[Industrial Aerosol Scrubbing]] | ||
[[Food Industries|Food Industries]] Vacuum Pumps & Systems – Rotary Vane, Screw, Piston | |||
[[Blowers]] - Side Channel & Roots | *[[Vacuum Metallizing]] | ||
Inquires Encouraged | |||
*[[Woodworking]] | |||
*[[Coal Industry]] | |||
*[[Pharmaceutical Industry]] | |||
*[[Food Industries|Food Industries]] Vacuum Pumps & Systems – Rotary Vane, Screw, Piston | |||
*[[Blowers]] - Side Channel & Roots | |||
*Inquires Encouraged | |||
==Features and Specifications== | ==Features and Specifications== | ||
- ATEX certified housing construction | - ATEX certified housing construction | ||
- All housings have an electrical conductive path between grounding terminal and housing cover | |||
- All gaskets and o-rings are electrically conductive | - All housings have an electrical conductive path between grounding terminal and housing cover | ||
- All filter elements have been designed and constructed to be electrically conductive | |||
- Durable zinc plated carbon steel housings | - All gaskets and o-rings are electrically conductive | ||
- Heavy duty T bolts or industrial strength v-band for easy maintenance | |||
- Positive engagement o-ring seal system | - All filter elements have been designed and constructed to be electrically conductive | ||
- Inlet/outlet 1/4” taps for gauges | |||
- Durable zinc plated carbon steel housings | |||
- Heavy duty T bolts or industrial strength v-band for easy maintenance | |||
- Positive engagement o-ring seal system | |||
- Inlet/outlet 1/4” taps for gauges | |||
-Temp (continuous):min –15°F max 220°F | -Temp (continuous):min –15°F max 220°F | ||
==Inlet Vacuum Filters== | ==Inlet Vacuum Filters== | ||
- Vacuum level: Typ. 1x10-3 mmHg (1.3x10-3 mbar) | - Vacuum level: Typ. 1x10-3 mmHg (1.3x10-3 mbar) | ||
- Large dirt holding capacity | |||
- Large dirt holding capacity | |||
- Filter change out differential: 10”-15” H2O over initial delta p | - Filter change out differential: 10”-15” H2O over initial delta p | ||
==Discharge Air/Oil Separation Filters== | ==Discharge Air/Oil Separation Filters== | ||
- Minimum 99.97% D.O.P. on 0.3 micron particles | - Minimum 99.97% D.O.P. on 0.3 micron particles | ||
- Large oil holding capacity | |||
- 10 PSIG proof pressure | - Large oil holding capacity | ||
- 10 PSIG proof pressure | |||
- 1/4” drain tap Options (Inquiries Encouraged) | - 1/4” drain tap Options (Inquiries Encouraged) | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||