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FC - Bag Filter (Single Bag)
FC Series Single Bag Filters provide effective, economical filtration of liquids such as paints, inks, coolants, water, solvents, glues, recycled oils and beverages. Disposable filter bags are available in a wide range of materials and micron ratings to remove particulate matter down to 1 micron.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1; available non-Code version
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
quick access swingbolt and eyenut closure lid; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
304 or 316 perforated stainless steel retainer basket
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles and Victaulic nozzles available; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
2" NPT couplings for inlet and outlet nozzles on non-Code models
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
BF - Bag Filter (Multi Bag)
BF Series Multi Bag Filters provide economical bulk filtration for liquids such as paints, inks, coolants, water, solvents, glues, recycled oils and beverages. The BF is sized from 3 to 24 bags and accommodates replaceable filter bags or specialized filter cartridges to remove particulates down to 1 micron. Optional design features allow for a wide range of installations in a variety of environments.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1; available non-Code version
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on smaller units; hydraulic jack headlift on housings with diameters over 28"; handwheel headlift and 3L Cantilever headlift available
3L Easy Access Closure also available; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
304 or 316 perforated stainless steel retainer basket and positive seal locking bag retention mechanism
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
4 nozzle configurations: low profile (tangential), inline, tee and side in/bottom out
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
BSF - Fabricated Basket Strainer
BSF Series Fabricated Basket Strainers remove gross particles from a liquid stream. Often used as a pre-filter placed before finishing filtration equipment, the BSF is ideal for removing large amounts of solid matter from liquids such as water, coolants, resins, adhesives, solvents, paints and inks. A removable stainless steel basket allows easy cleaning and quick change out when heavy particle loading is present.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on smaller units; hydraulic jack headlift on housings with diameters over 28"; handwheel headlift and 3L Cantilever headlift available
O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
304 perforated stainless steel strainer basket standard; available in a range of materials and mesh sizes
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles, offset or inline configuration; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
ACF - Activated Carbon Filter
ACF Series Activated Carbon Filters remove dissolved organics from liquid streams by adsorption. Typical uses include water treatment and remediation applications to remove dissolved organic hydrocarbons.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
top access manway for carbon media loading; bottom access to remove spent media
RF flange inlet/outlet nozzles standard; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
VF - Cartridge Filter (Aviation and Petroleum)
VF Series Micronic Cartridge Filters use specific pleated or depth media cartridges to remove particles as small as 0.5 micron from liquids such as jet fuels, diesel, gasoline, solvents, coolants, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils and processing fluids.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt or thru-bolt closures; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on smaller units; hydraulic jack headlift on housings with diameters over 28"; handwheel headlift and 3L Cantilever headlift also available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard cartridge lengths of 14", 29", 44" and 56”; stainless steel internal cartridge hardware
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
FW - Cartridge Filter (General Industrial)
FW Series Micronic Cartridge Filters remove particulates from liquid streams, often as a pre-filter ahead of finer particle separation equipment. The standard design is based upon the replaceable spunyarn cartridge, but can be adapted to many filter cartridge designs, configurations and sizes.
FWs are ideal in applications across a wide range of processing industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, chemical plants, water treatment and remediation.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt or thru-bolt closures; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on smaller units; hydraulic jack headlift on housings with diameters over 28"; handwheel headlift and 3L Cantilever headlift also available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard cartridge lengths of 10”, 20”, 30” and 40"; stainless steel internal cartridge hardware
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
FD - Cartridge Filter (Lube Oil)
FD Series Micronic Cartridge Filters provide continuous particulate filtration of oil products in applications such as oil recycling, turbine oils, hydrocarbon based industrial oils, phosphate ester oils and synthetic oils. The FD is configured in a duplex arrangement, using pleated cartridges with ratings to 0.5 micron.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt or thru-bolt closures; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on units over 10" diameter
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard cartridge lengths of 18" and 36"; stainless steel internal cartridge hardware
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
GFS - Gas Filter Separator
GFS Series Gas Filter Separators remove water and contaminants from hydrocarbon gases, including natural gas, propane, butane and methane, using a 3 stage design. The first stage removes gross water by impingement on cartridge stools. The second stage coalesces water using cartridges, with removal down to 2 micron. During the third stage, a stainless steel vane mist eliminator removes any remaining moisture. Water collects in the sump to be purged from the system, and clean, dry gas passes through the outlet.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
vertical or horizontal housings available
standard swing bolt or thru-bolt closures; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
hinged door headlift on horizontal models; 3L Pogo (spring-assisted) or hydraulic jack headlift on vertical models
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
HV Series Liquid Filter Separators provide water coalescing and filtration of hydrocarbon fuels such as kerosene, diesel, gasoline and similar liquids. The HV's horizontal layout and two-stage design effectively removes particulate from fuel and provides convenient access for cartridge replacement. Units can be engineered for either fixed or mobile applications.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1 and API Bulletin 1581
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt closure; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM; thru-bolt closure with spiral wound gasket available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
VV - Liquid Filter Separator (Two Stage Vertical)
VV Series Liquid Filter Separators provide water coalescing and filtration of hydrocarbon fuels, such as kerosene, diesel, gasoline and similar liquids. The VV's vertical two stage design combines coalescer and separator cartridges based on flow and product.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1 and API Bulletin 1581
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt closure; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM; thru-bolt closure with spiral wound gasket available
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on smaller units; hydraulic jack headlift on housings with diameters over 28"; handwheel headlift available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
WAL Series Liquid Filter Separators provide water coalescing and filtration of hydrocarbon fuels, such as kerosene, diesel, gasoline and similar liquids where greater efficiency of water removal is required. The WAL is a three-stage horizontal liquid filter separator, including a coalescer cartridge to remove water, a separator cartridge for water and particulate removal, and a fuel monitor fuse for final water removal. The third stage completely shuts off the flow of fuel if the first two stages fail to remove contaminants sufficiently.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt closure; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM; thru-bolt closure with spiral wound gasket available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
VC - Clay Treater
VC Series Clay Treaters provide removal of surfactants from liquid hydrocarbon fuels, such as jet fuel. Other applications include removal of acids or oxidation products from lubrication or hydraulic oils. The VC uses clay canister filtration media to absorb surfactants, often as a prefilter.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt closure; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM; thru-bolt closure with spiral wound gasket available
3L Pogo (spring-assisted) headlift on smaller units; hydraulic jack headlift on housings with diameters over 28"; handwheel headlift available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
L - Dehydrator
L Series Dehydrators provide gross water removal from liquid hydrocarbon fuels such as Avgas, kerosene, gasoline, diesel and liquid propane to an efficiency of 99%. They employ a variety of replaceable coalescent filter packs to trap particle contamination and coalesce water from the fuel. Free water is collected in a drainage sump.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
horizontal vessel designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
carbon steel or stainless steel standard housings; custom materials available
standard swing bolt closure; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM; thru-bolt closure with spiral wound gasket available
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
Excelsior repack media included; various application specific repack media available
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
EAC - Easy Access Closure
The EAC Easy Access Closure is a patented closure design that enables any single operator or technician to open a depressurized filtration vessel without the assistance of tools and perform cartridge or bag replacement, all in less than one minute. The EAC is typically used with the vertical lift Cantilever head positioner, but can be engineered to suit many applications.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
suitable for most liquids; suitable for bag or cartridge based filtration systems
16" to 42" diameters available
100 psi to 300 psi available
a range of fabrication materials and sizes available
Engineered Products
For over 40 years, 3L Filters™ has designed, manufactured and tested a wide variety of custom-engineered products and complete skid-mounted systems. 3L Filters™ has special expertise in liquid filtration systems for nuclear, petrochemical, water treatment and environmental applications.
Our experienced engineering team has created systems for a multitude of markets and customers. We apply our in-house talents to accommodate all aspects of design, from piping and structural to instrumentation and PLC programming. Systems can be designed to meet ASME codes, seismic requirements and military specifications as required.
With designs on file from hundreds of successful applications, 3L Filters™ can provide a custom-engineered system that is guaranteed to perform to the customer's specifications.
Engineered Products Customers
Major consulting engineering companies, including: Fluor Daniel, Stone and Webster, SNC Lavalin, Bechtel
Major refineries and chemical plants, including: Exxon, Shell, BP, Petro Canada, Irving, Formosa Chemical, Formosa Plastics, Dow Chemical
Aviation clients, including Velcon and major airports
Industrial process water clients, including: Ecodyne, Aquatech, Millipore
Engineered Products and Skid Systems - Example Projects
Amine Filtration Skids
Turbine Polishing Filtration Skids
Turbine Fuel Gas Filter Separator Packages
Turbine Jet Fuel Polishing Filtration Skids
Helicopter Refueling Skids
Fuel Pumping Stations
Offshore Drilling Platform Fuel Dispensing Skids
Water Filtration Skids
Boiler Condensate Polishers
Natural Gas Purification Skids
Biogas Separators for Municipal Landfills
Ion Exchanger Skids
FM - Fuel Monitor
FM Series Fuel Monitors provide clean, dry fuel as the final point of filtration in aviation fueling systems. An increase in differential pressure across the unit or a corresponding decrease in flow rate indicates water and/or dirt is present in the influent fuel.
Features & Benefits At A Glance
designed to ASME VIII Div. 1
standard aluminum housing; carbon steel or stainless steel available
vertical or horizontal housings available
standard swing bolt closure; O-ring closure seal available in Buna, Viton, Teflon, Silicone or EPDM
RF flanged inlet/outlet nozzles, alternate nozzle connections available; 3000 psi NPT couplings for vent, drain and pressure gauge connections
150 psi standard design pressure; alternate design pressures available
cartridge positioning spider standard in larger diameter housings
standard external primer finish or available paint to customer spec and internal epoxy coating on carbon steel models; satin bead blast finish on stainless steel models
Nuclear Products
3L Filters™ designs and manufactures custom-engineered nuclear products suitable for all CANDU, PWR and BWR Nuclear Reactors. Nuclear Products from 3L Filters™ adhere to a rigorous Quality Assurance program based on ASME Sec. III NCA 4000, with additional requirements of CSA N285.0 for ASME Sec. III Nuclear CL-1, CL-2, CL-3 design and fabrication standards.
For non-nuclear components, 3L Filters™ maintains ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 "U" and "UM" stamps. Our Quality Assurance program is regularly audited by TSSA, ASME and our clients.
3L Filters™ has over 40 years of experience in the design and fabrication of tanks and pressure vessels for most applications. The engineering group can perform complete stress and seismic analysis and design registration. 3L Filters™ has registered Quality Assurance Programs for nuclear and non-nuclear applications.
Capabilities
fabrication in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum or other specialty materials
experienced, qualified welders
GMAW, SMAW, SAW and GTAW welding methods
large library of approved welding procedures
25 ton lift capacity
in-house machining, blasting and painting
in-house and third-party NDE testing
in-house pressure and performance testing
Certifications
Certificate No.
Agency
Applicable Symbol or Standard
Description / Product Class
N/A
National Board
Manufacture of boilers, pressure vessels or other pressure retaining items to ASME code - U, S and UM stamps
13,616
ASME
Manufacture of pressure vessels
34,098
ASME
Manufacture and assembly of power boilers
35,282
ASME
Manufacture of miniature pressure vessels
QA72
TSSA
ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1
CSA B51
Manufacture of pressure vessels to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Division 1; and CSA Standard B51 Boiler Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code
QA39
TSSA
CSA N285.0
Construction of Class 1, 2, 3 & 4 Vessels and supports; in accordance with CSA Standard N285.0, General Requirements for Pressure Retaining Systems and Components in CANDU Nuclear Power Plants
4023-3-053
CANPAC (Auditors)
CSA Z299.2
Manufacture of cartridge type filters, strainers, separators, purifiers, pressure vessels, tanks, and appurtenances and distribution of associated parts
Replacement Parts and Accessories
To ensure peak performance of 3L Filters™ equipment, use only certified 3L Filters™ original quality replacement parts and accessories.
Standard parts are usually available from our stock. Custom parts are fabricated quickly and accurately from our drawings.
Available Parts and Accessories
Filter Cartridges - spunyarn, pleated, depth media, specialized; available in disposable or cleanable stainless steel with ratings from 0.1 to 50 micron
Strainer Baskets - 304 or 316 stainless steel perforated or mesh-lined
Repack Media - excelsior, polypropylene, Monel, stainless steel or fibreglass
Demister Pads - polypropylene or stainless steel mesh
Liquid Filter Bags - standard size 1 and 2 in a variety of materials and micron ratings
Cartridge Mounting Hardware
O-rings and gaskets for housings
Replacement Closure Bolting
Valves - for shutoffs, transfer, 2-way or 3-way
Differential Pressure Gauges & Controls
Liquid Level Gauges
Safety Reliefs
Air Eliminators
Sump Heaters
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3L Filters™ has exceeded the most demanding industrial filtration requirements for over 40 years. A broad range of standard and custom products includes liquid filters, strainers, separators, pressure vessels, and engineered products and systems. 3L Filters™ has special expertise for nuclear, petrochemical, water treatment and environmental applications.
3L Filters™ features the patented Easy Access Closure, which allows any single operator or technician to open a depressurized filtration vessel without the assistance of tools and perform cartridge or bag replacement, all in less than one minute. This unique design option is available on most of our engineered filtration systems.
3L Filters™ has exceeded the most demanding industrial filtration requirements for over 40 years. A broad range of standard and custom products includes liquid filters, strainers, separators, pressure vessels, and engineered products and systems. 3L Filters™ has special expertise for nuclear, petrochemical, water treatment and environmental applications.
3L Filters™ features the patented Easy Access Closure, which allows any single operator or technician to open a depressurized filtration vessel without the assistance of tools and perform cartridge or bag replacement, all in less than one minute. This unique design option is available on most of our engineered filtration systems.
