Pleated Filter Cartridges
High-Performance Pleated Cartridge Filters for Process, Water, and Chemical Applications
Filtersource supplies a comprehensive selection of pleated filter cartridges designed to deliver high dirt-holding capacity, low pressure drop, and reliable particle removal across a wide range of industrial applications. Available in multiple media types, micron ratings, lengths, and end-cap configurations, our pleated cartridges help protect critical equipment, improve product quality, and reduce filtration costs.
Whether you're filtering process water, chemicals, solvents, paints, coatings, food ingredients, or high-purity fluids, our filtration specialists can help identify the right cartridge for your application.
Need assistance selecting a cartridge? Contact our filtration experts for application support and replacement cross-references.
What Is a Pleated Filter Cartridge?
Pleated filter cartridges use folded filtration media to maximize surface area within a compact cartridge design. By increasing the available filtration area, pleated cartridges can capture more contaminants while maintaining lower pressure drop compared to many depth filter alternatives.
Benefits of Pleated Filter Cartridges
- High filtration efficiency
- Increased dirt-holding capacity
- Longer service life
- Lower differential pressure
- Reduced cartridge changeouts
- Consistent filtration performance
- Available in nominal and absolute-rated media
How to Select the Right Pleated Filter Cartridge
Choosing the correct cartridge starts with understanding your process requirements.
Step 1: Determine Your Filtration Goal
Are you trying to:
- Remove suspended solids?
- Protect downstream equipment?
- Improve product clarity?
- Meet quality specifications?
The answer helps determine the required filtration efficiency.
Step 2: Select a Micron Rating
Micron ratings determine the size of particles the cartridge will remove. Check out our Micron Rating Guide to learn more about identifying filter ratings for your application.
Step 3: Choose Filter Media
The fluid being filtered often determines the best media selection. There are a wide variety of media available for pleated filters, with the most common being polypropylene or polyester. Not sure which media is right for your process? Our filtration specialists can help evaluate your application.
Step 4: Confirm Cartridge Length
The most common cartridge lengths include:
- 10-inch
- 20-inch
- 30-inch
- 40-inch
Longer cartridges typically provide greater dirt-holding capacity and higher flow rates.
Replacement Pleated Filter Cartridges
Filtersource can help identify replacement cartridges for many commonly used industrial filtration systems.
Our team can assist with:
- OEM cross-references
- Equivalent cartridge identification
- Performance upgrades
- Obsolete cartridge replacements
Have a Part Number?
Submit your existing filter part number and our team will help identify a compatible replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pleated filter cartridge?
A pleated filter cartridge uses folded filtration media to increase filtration surface area and improve contaminant-holding capacity.
What micron rating should I choose?
The correct micron rating depends on the size of contaminants you need to remove and the cleanliness requirements of your process.
What is the difference between nominal and absolute filtration?
Nominal filters remove a percentage of particles at a given size, while absolute-rated filters provide a much higher removal efficiency at the specified micron rating.
How often should pleated cartridges be replaced?
Replacement frequency depends on contaminant loading, flow rate, pressure drop, and operating conditions. Many facilities replace cartridges when differential pressure reaches a predetermined limit.
Are pleated cartridges reusable?
Most industrial pleated cartridges are designed for replacement rather than cleaning. However, some specialty cartridges may be cleanable under certain operating conditions.
What cartridge lengths are available?
Common lengths include 10", 20", 30", and 40" cartridges. Other lengths and configurations may also be available.
Need Help Selecting the Right Pleated Filter Cartridge?
Every filtration application is different. Our filtration specialists can help identify the ideal cartridge based on your process fluid, contaminant profile, flow rate, pressure requirements, and housing configuration.
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