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The paper bed filter removes ferrous and non-ferrous metals from coolant, as well as organic and inorganic contaminants such as glass, rubber and plastic allowing for reuse and recycle of fluid.
Low Maintenance
PRAB Paper Bed Filters feature an automatic self-cleaning and self-monitoring system for low maintenance operation.
Value
  • Cost-effective filtration technology for solids filtration
  • Prolong coolant and tool life
  • Fluid can be reused or recycled lowering operational costs
  • Extend tool life by an average of 27%
  • Low profile solution with quick ROI
  • Improves surface finish of component part

Low-profile, cost-effective filtration technology for solids filtration.

Low-profile solid/liquid separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals perfect for grinding applications with flow rates up to 130 gpm. Paper bed filters remove particulate down to 5-microns, prolonging coolant and tool life. Filtered fluid can be reused or recycled lowering operational costs. Standard units ship in 5 days or less.

Extend tool life by an average of 27%, improve surface finish and prolong coolant life with PRAB’s line of paper bed filters. Standard paper bed filtration systems are available with flow rates up to 130 gpm with different classes of filter fabric allowing for adjustments of micron clarity. The disposable filter rolls are suitable for applications of low to medium stock removal of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as organic and inorganic contaminants, such as glass, rubber and plastic. Drum-type models occupy one-third the floor space and can process up to 500 gpm of fluids.

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  • Quick-Ship. Standard units ship in 5 days or less
  • Can be used for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Disposable paper filter media is available in a variety of grades to meet your specific requirements
  • Filter surface is automatically indexed only when needed
  • Automatic self-cleaning and self-monitoring system
  • Oil and water-soluble applications
  • Prolongs coolant and tool life
  • Standard Paper Bed Filter 25-Micron
  • Standard Drum-Type Paper Bed Filter 50-Micron
  • Removal of particulate down to 5-micron level
  • Improves surface finish of the component part
  • Variety of sizes are available ranging from 5-130 gpm
  • Perfect for grinding applications
  • Available in standard paper bed, magnetic paper bed and drum-type
Paper Bed Filters Quick-Ship | Prab.comStandard units ship in 5 days or less!

 

To discuss your custom application please contact us today. Or, if you know your options and would like a quote from a product specialist click here.

Paper bed filters are suitable for applications of low to medium stock removal of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as organic and inorganic contaminants, such as glass, rubber and plastic. Models available include standard, magnetic, stainless steel, and drum-type.

Standard Paper Bed Filters

Removes solids from all free-flowing industrial process liquids. Filters use disposable media to filter between 5-130 gpm with tank capacities between 20 and 220 gallons. Available in standard or magnetic separation.

Standard
Model
Magnetic
Model
Flow
Rate
Capacity
Pump
HP
Paper
Motor HP
Paper
Width

PFA-20

MPFA-20

5 gpm

20 gal

1/8

1/16

19 in

PFA-40

MPFA-40

10 gpm

30 gal

1/8

1/16

19 in

PFA-60

MPFA-60

15 gpm

35 gal

1/8

1/16

19 in

PFA-80

MPFA-80

20 gpm

40 gal

1/4

1/16

19 in

PFA-120

MPFA-120

30 gpm

55 gal

1/2

1/10

28 in

PFA-160

MPFA-160

40 gpm

90 gal

3/4

1/10

28 in

PFA-240

MPFA-240

60 gpm

115 gal

1

1/10

39 in

PFA-360

MPFA-360

95 gpm

170 gal

1

1/10

39 in

PFA-500

MPFA-500

130 gpm

220 gal

2

1/4

39 in

* Flow rate for water soluble coolant with 25-micron filter paper.

 

Magnetic Paper Bed Filters

Pre-filters ferrous materials from industrial process liquids. Filters use disposable media to filter flow rates up to 250 gpm with an automated self-cleaning system that minimizes maintenance- perfect for grinding applications.

Drum-Type Paper Bed Filters

Drum-Type paper bed filters occupy one-third the floor space of a traditional paper bed filter, saving valuable work space. Filters use disposable media to filter flow rates up to 500 gpm.

Model
Flow
Rate
Drum
Diameter
Motor
HP
Paper
Width

DF-140

35 gpm

22 in

1/3

19.5 in

DF-200

50 gpm

22 in

1/3

28 in

DF-360

95 gpm

31.5 in

1/3

28 in

DF-500

130 gpm

31.5 in

1/3

39 in

DF-1000

260 gpm

39 in

1/3

39 in

DF-1500

400 gpm

39 in

1/3

59 in

DF-2000

500 gpm

39 in

1/3

78 in

* Flow rate for water soluble coolant with 50-micron filter paper.

 

Stainless Steel Paper Bed Filters

The stainless-steel paper bed filtration system is designed for the plastics manufacturing industry to provide efficient and economical separation of plastic pellets from water with flow rates up to 400 gpm. Higher rates are available.

 

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