Quick-Ship
Quick Ship Item! Standard units ship in 5 days or less.
Compliance
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

Optimize Your Metalworking Operations with PRAB Paper Bed Filters

PRAB’s Paper Bed Filters offer high-performance fluid filtration technology tailored to modern industrial applications, including grinding and machining. Our filters are ideal for emulsified coolants and for separating ferrous and non-ferrous metal particles, keeping your operations efficient and cost-effective.

Why Choose PRAB Paper Bed Filters for Your Fluid Filtration?

  • High-Efficiency Filtration: PRAB’s paper bed filters remove particulates as fine as 5 microns, improving coolant purity and extending both tool and coolant life. Experience enhanced production efficiency and reduced tool wear, resulting in superior surface finishes.
  • Versatile Flow Rates: Whether your operations require 130 gallons per minute (gpm) or up to 500 gpm, our standard and drum-type models accommodate a wide range of industrial applications, ensuring optimal fluid filtration for grinding, honing, and cutting.
  • Compact, Space-Saving Design: Our drum-type filters occupy one-third the space of traditional systems, making them ideal for facilities looking to maximize floor space without sacrificing performance.
  • Fast Shipping & Availability: PRAB stocks the supplies for uninterrupted operations. Standard units ship in 5 days or less, so you can quickly integrate these filters into your process and avoid costly downtime.
  • Cost-Effective Operations: Our filtration systems reduce operating costs by minimizing filter media consumption and enabling the reuse of filtered fluids, making them an eco-friendly and budget-conscious choice for manufacturers.
  • Extended Tool Life: Precision filtration delivers a 27% increase in tool life, enabling longer production runs, less maintenance, and reduced downtime.
  • Adaptable to Various Contaminants: Our systems are designed to filter out metals and materials such as rubber, plastic, and glass, offering flexibility across diverse industrial applications.

What filtration media work best for emulsified coolants?

Depth-type nonwoven roll media are the most commonly used filtration media for emulsified coolants. These media capture both ferrous and non-ferrous particles without destabilizing the emulsion. In many applications, magnetic separators are used upstream to remove ferrous fines and extend media life.

 

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PRAB Paper Bed Filter Benefits and Features:

  • Fast Shipping, Rapid Deployment: PRAB ensures your operations stay on track. Standard paper bed filter units ship within 5 days or less, minimizing downtime and enabling quick integration into your process.
  • Versatile Metalworking Filtration: Designed for efficient separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, PRAB filters adapt seamlessly to a variety of industrial applications, from grinding to machining.
  • Customizable Filter Media: Disposable paper filter media is available in multiple micron ratings, ensuring precise filtration tailored to your specific fluid filtration requirements.
  • Optimized Media Usage: The automatic indexing system activates only when necessary, reducing media consumption and enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Self-Cleaning System: PRAB’s filters feature automatic self-cleaning and monitoring, minimizing maintenance requirements and ensuring smooth, uninterrupted operation.
  • Wide Application for Industrial Fluids: Suitable for both oil-based and water-soluble coolants, PRAB paper bed filters are versatile across a range of fluid filtration needs in metalworking and beyond.
  • Extended Tool and Coolant Life: By removing contaminants down to 5 microns, longer tool life and increased coolant efficiency are achieved, resulting in better surface finishes and fewer tool replacements.
  • Flexible Flow Rates: Available in configurations that support flow rates from 5 gpm to 130 gpm, PRAB filters meet diverse process requirements across various industrial operations.
  • Ideal for Grinding and Machining: Specifically engineered for grinding applications, PRAB filters deliver effective, reliable performance, enhancing overall production efficiency.
  • Multiple Configuration Options: PRAB offers a range of filter models, including standard, magnetic, and drum-type configurations, to meet your operation’s specific needs.

PRAB delivers superior filtration solutions, ensures fast, reliable shipping, and stocks the filtration supplies you need so your operations never slow down. Our paper bed filters boost productivity, reduce costs, and run your metalworking processes efficiently.

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PRAB Paper Bed Filters Technical Specifications

Paper bed filters are suitable for applications requiring 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 filters.

Standard Paper Bed Filters:

  • Effective Solid Removal: This filter removes solids from all free-flowing industrial liquids using disposable media. It supports flow rates from 5 to 130 GPM and tank capacities between 20 and 220 gallons.
  • Customizable Separation: Offered with standard or magnetic separation to enhance filtration efficiency based on specific applications.

Magnetic Paper Bed Filters:

  • Pre-Filtration for Ferrous Materials: Specifically designed to pre-filter ferrous materials, supporting flow rates up to 250 gpm.
  • Low Maintenance: Features an automated self-cleaning system, ideal for grinding applications, reducing maintenance requirements.
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

PFA-800

MPFA-800

210 gpm

330 gal

2

1/4

39 in

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

 

Drum-Type Paper Bed Filters:

  • Space-Saving Design: Compared to traditional paper bed filters, this filter occupies only one-third of the space while filtering flow rates up to 500 gpm, optimizing workspace efficiency.
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:

  • Specialized for Plastics Industry: Engineered for efficient and economical separation of plastic pellets from water, with flow rates up to 400 gpm, accommodating high-demand processes.

Higher rates are available.

  • Production Grinding
  • Gear Cutting
  • General Machining
  • Honing
  • Lapping
  • Waste Treatment
  • Tube and Rolling Mills
  • Phosphatizing Baths
  • Parts Washers
  • Wire Drawing
  • Plastic Recycling
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PRAB completes comprehensive sample testing to accurately understand the unique characteristics of your mixed solution and its industrial applications. This test determines the correct centrifuge system design and capacity to optimize the filtration process within your facility.

To receive a free test, contact us today at (800) 968-7722.

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