Advantages Of High Flow Filter Cartridges
High throughput operation: The High Flow Filter Cartridges can handle up to 114m ³/h of flow with a single filter element, making it easy for you to handle large flow rates.
Doubling the capacity for pollutants: The gradient folding structure of the high flow filter element can increase the capacity for pollutants and double the lifespan of the filter element.
Energy consumption reduction: The operating pressure drop of High Flow Filter Cartridges is extremely low, reducing the energy consumption of the pump and cutting your operating electricity costs.
System simplification: High Flow Filter Cartridges can solve equivalent filtration with a small number of filters, and the filtration system has a small volume, saving you space.
Easy to replace: High Flow Filter Cartridges that can be horizontally installed, as well as quick release design, make it convenient for you to quickly replace the filter element and reduce downtime.
What are High Flow Filter Cartridges?
The High Flow Filter Cartridge is a high-performance cartridge specifically engineered for high-flow filtration systems. It is suitable for applications requiring high throughput, stable filtration, and extended service life. Simply, standard filter cartridges are like small roads with limited traffic. High flow cartridges are like highways, allowing much more water to pass. So our high flow water filter cartridge can handle more water to help you reduce cost.
High Flow Filter Cartridges Series
FiltEdge’s High Flow Filter Cartridges Series is designed for high-flow water and industrial filtration. It can be applied to various working conditions. If you don’t find the exact specifications, we offer fully customized OEM/ODM services tailored to your specific system requirements.
This polypropylene cartridge delivers 1–100μm filtration, superior chemical compatibility and high dirt-holding capacity, ideal for water pretreatment, RO pretreatment and process water filtration.
Pleated High Flow Filter CartridgeWith a pleated structure that increases filtration area, this cartridge delivers high flow rates with low pressure drop and long service life, and is available in PP, PES, or composite media.
Absolute Rated High Flow Filter CartridgeThis cartridge offers absolute-rated filtration with consistent particle retention, making it suitable for critical applications requiring high precision and reliability.
Made from melt blown polypropylene with a gradient density design, this cartridge provides a cost-effective solution for coarse to medium filtration in industrial and cooling water systems.
High Flow Filter Cartridge with End CapsDesigned for easy installation, this cartridge is compatible with major high-flow housings and is available with multiple end cap, O-ring, and length options.
Features of High Flow Filter Cartridges
Unlike standard cartridges, a single FiltEdge high-flow element handles up to 110m³/h (500 GPM). This high-capacity throughput allows you to use fewer filters to achieve the same flow rate, making it the ideal “highway” for large-scale water treatment systems.
By replacing 8–12 standard cartridges with just one high-flow unit, you can reduce the filter housing size by up to 50%. This translates to smaller system footprints, lower capital expenditure (CAPEX), and significantly reduced piping complexity.
Our cartridges feature a large 6-inch diameter and advanced deep-pleating technology. This maximized effective filtration area ensures a lower initial pressure drop and a higher dirt-holding capacity, extending the time between filter change-outs by 3–5 times.
Time is money. The ergonomic handle design and O-ring sealing mechanism allow for tool-free, rapid replacement in minutes. With 90% fewer cartridges to handle, your maintenance team saves hours of labor, significantly lowering your long-term operating costs (OPEX).
Custom High Flow Filter Cartridge Service
Every application is different. You get custom filtration solutions made for your needs. You can choose micron ratings, filter media, cartridge sizes, end caps, and chemical compatibility. Our in-house factory and fast engineering support help ensure stable quality and reliable performance. More than 3,000 customers in over 100 countries already use our customised filtration solutions.
High Flow Filter Cartridges vs Standard Filter Cartridges
When you use standard filter cartridges, you often need many cartridges to handle high flow. This makes the housing large and the system complex. Pressure drop increases quickly, and you need to change cartridges more often. This means more downtime, more labor, and higher operating costs.
High flow filter cartridges solve these problems. You use fewer cartridges to handle the same flow. The large diameter and big filtration area keep pressure drop low. Cartridge life is longer, and replacement is less frequent. Your system becomes simpler, and your operating cost goes down.
High Flow Filter Cartridges Applications
- Industrial and municipal water treatment
- Chemical and process liquid filtration
- Power generation and electronics industries
- Oil, gas and energy systems
- Food and beverage pre-treatment
Certification Of High Flow Filter Cartridge
FiltEdge’s High Flow Filter Cartridge complies with FDA, NSF/ANSI 61&42, RoHS&REACH, ISO 9001 and other certifications, meeting your compliance requirements in different regions. And we support third-party laboratory testing to provide you with clearer quality assurance.
Why Should You Trust Filtedge’s High Flow Filter Cartridge instead of Others ?
FiltEdge operates a modern manufacturing facility of over 4,000 m² with 6 dedicated automated production lines and a team of 120+ employees. Our factory follows ISO 9001 quality management standards, and selected products meet FDA, ROHS, and REACH requirements. This strong production capacity ensures stable quality, reliable supply, and fast delivery for global customers.
- Specialised High Flow Filtration Expertise
Over 20 years of experience in high flow cartridge filter manufacturing, supported by mature production systems and proven processes.
- Strict Quality Control
We inspect raw materials before production. Each cartridge is checked during and after production. Key dimensions and sealing performance are tested on 100% of finished products to ensure stable and consistent quality.
- Strong Global Supply Capability
Monthly output of tens of thousands of cartridges, serving 3,000+ customers in over 100 countries worldwide.
- Wide Application Experience
Proven solutions for water treatment, industrial processing, food & beverage, and other demanding applications.
- Fast Technical Response
Our engineering team responds within 24 hours, providing reliable technical and after-sales support.
- Customised Filtration Solutions
Custom options available for micron ratings, filter media, dimensions, end connections, and chemical compatibility.
Industrial Solution For High Flow Filter Cartridge
FiltEdge not only provides you with High Flow Filter Cartridge, but also offers industrial filtration system solutions, from small details to global contingency plans, from initial filtration system establishment solutions for new factories to upgrade services for old equipment.
A single traditional 2.5-inch filter cartridge has a relatively low load-bearing capacity, resulting in the use of a large filter tank and occupying a huge area when dealing with high flow liquids. And our 6-inch High Flow Filter Cartridge can replace 5-20 standard filters with just one, significantly reducing the size and footprint of your filter housing, allowing you to handle huge flow rates with minimal equipment cost.
When dealing with the same flow rate, the number of traditional small filter cartridges used is about 10 times that of High Flow Filter Cartridge, greatly increasing the difficulty of manual maintenance. FiltEdge’s High Flow Filter Cartridge can adopt a gradient deep folding structure to enhance its pollutant holding capacity and extend the filter’s lifespan. This not only reduces the difficulty of frequent manual maintenance, but also reduces downtime, thereby increasing your productivity.
FiltEdge’s High Flow Filter Cartridge optimizes the precise design of folding spacing and internal flow channels to minimize initial resistance and maintain low pressure drop operation, reducing pump energy consumption and saving significant electricity costs.
FiltEdge’s High Flow Filter Cartridge adopts different high-strength inner lining skeletons and fully sealed end cap structures according to your working conditions, which remain stable under high pressure and will not be flattened or deformed, providing you with high-precision precision filtration.
Technical Specifications
We offer customized high flow filter cartridges according to your needs and meet diverse industry requirements.
- Technical Specifications
- High‑Flow Filter Cartridge Data Sheet
| Feature | Specifications |
| Filter Media | Polypropylene (PP), Microglass |
| Micron Rating | 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 μm |
| Max. Operating Temperature | 82 °C (180 °F) |
| Max. Differential Pressure | 3.44 bar (50 psi) @ 25°C |
| Support & End Caps | Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene (GFPP) |
| Dimensions | 6-inch (152 mm) Outer Diameter |
| Category | Feature | Typical Specification / Value |
| Structural & Dimensions | Outer Diameter | 6-inch (152 mm) Outer Diameter |
| Length | 20″ (508 mm) / 40″ (1016 mm) / 60″ (1524 mm) | |
| Filter Media | Pleated Polypropylene (PP) 、 Microglass、Glass Fiber 、 PES | |
| Support & Core | Reinforced PP / Polyester (PET) / Stainless Steel | |
| End-Cap Material | Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene (GFPP)/ Nylon | |
| O-Ring / Gasket | EPDM / Viton (FKM) / NBR / Silicone / FFKM | |
| End-Cap Compatibility | Compatible with Pall, 3M CUNO, and Parker Style housings | |
| Filtration Performance | Micron Ratings | Absolute (Beta ≥ 1000): 0.5 µm, 1 µm, 3 µm, 5 µm, 10 µm, 20 µm, 40 µm, 50 µm, 70 µm, 100 µm |
| Filtration Area | Up to 5.5 m² (per 40″ cartridge) | |
| Flow Direction | Inside-to-Outside (Main) / Outside-to-Inside | |
| Operating Limits | Max. Operating Temperature | Standard PP: 82 °C (180 °F) PET/Nylon: 120°C – 135°C Metal Core: Up to 300°C |
| Max. Differential Pressure | 3.44 bar (50 psi) @ 25°C | |
| Recommended Change-out DP | 2.4 bar | |
| Hydraulic Flow Rates | Max. Design Flow | 20″ Cartridge: Up to 40 m³/h (175 GPM) 40″ Cartridge: Up to 80 m³/h (350 GPM) 60″ Cartridge: Up to 114 m³/h (500 GPM) |
| Initial Pressure Drop | Ultra-low clean water pressure drop (ΔP < 0.1 bar) | |
| Compliance & Quality | Food Contact Compliance | FDA 21 CFR Compliant / EC 1935/2004 |
| Drinking Water Certification | Materials conform to NSF/ANSI 61 & 42 standards | |
| Environmental Safety | RoHS & REACH compliant (Heavy metal & SVHC free) | |
| Manufacturing Standard | Produced under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System |
A high flow filter cartridge is designed to filter large volumes of liquid quickly and efficiently. Compared with standard cartridges, it usually has a larger diameter and a bigger filtration area, which allows more liquid to pass through. High flow cartridges are widely used in industries such as water treatment, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage because of the need for high throughput and reliable filtration.
Samples are available upon request. To ensure the correct product performance, we recommend confirming specifications before sampling.
Please contact us for sample availability and terms.
We accept a variety of payment methods, including L/C, T/T, D/P, Western Union, PayPal, and MoneyGram.
Specific payment terms can be discussed based on order amount and cooperation details.
Yes, custom options are available. We can adjust dimensions, filter media, micron ratings, and seals to meet your system needs.
A single 6-inch high flow filter cartridge can handle flow rates of up to 110–120 m³/h (about 1,300 LPM). The actual flow depends on the filter media and micron rating. The cartridge can operate at temperatures up to 82 °C. It can withstand a maximum differential pressure of 3.4 bar. The 6-inch large-diameter design provides an effective filtration area of up to 12 m².
Typically, one 60-inch high flow filter cartridge can replace 10 to 20 standard 2.5-inch cartridges, significantly reducing housing size and change-out time.
GFPP provides superior mechanical strength and thermal stability compared to standard PP, ensuring no bypass or structural failure under high-pressure conditions.
FiltEdge can provide you with High Flow Filter Cartridge in sizes of0.5μm, 1 μ m, 3 μ m, 5 μ m, 10 μ m, 20 μ m, 40 μ m, 50μm，70 μ m, and 100 μ m.
Sure. The end cap interface and dimensions of FiltEdge’s High Flow Filter Cartridge design are compatible with Pall, 3M, and Parker mainstream high flow filter housings, enabling direct interchangeable installation. For specific models, please consult in detail.
Usually, you need to monitor the pressure difference to determine whether to replace the High Flow Filter Cartridge. In a clean state, the initial Δ P is less than 0.1 bar. When the pressure difference reaches 2.4 bar, it is recommended that you replace it.
