What Is FiltEdge's Horizontal Filter Vessel?
FiltEdge’s Horizontal Filter Vessel is also known as Horizontal Filter Housing. Unlike traditional vertical filters, it is a horizontally placed structure. As a manufacturer of Horizontal Filter Vessels, FiltEdge can provide you with three types of horizontal filters: core, bag, and fully automatic. A heavy-duty horizontal filtration container designed and customized specifically for heavy industrial applications, capable of handling huge flow rates with minimal vertical space. Whether you are facing height restriction issues or need to deal with ultra-high flow systems, a reliable horizontal filter is crucial for optimizing your process flow.
Why Choose FiltEdge's Horizontal Filter Vessel?
- Space advantage: Horizontal design structure, low profile, perfect for container loading and low rise factory buildings.
- Convenient maintenance: No need for cranes or high-altitude operations, a single person can extract and replace high flow filter cartridges/bags within 10 minutes, and you can choose the fully automatic Horizontal Filter Vessel that does not require manual operation.
- Ultra large traffic: Perfectly compatible with High Flow Cartridges, with a single container processing capacity of up to 4000GPM/hour.
- Strict sealing: Using precision machined end caps and O-ring structures to achieve zero side leakage under continuous high pressure.
Classification of Horizontal Filter Vessels
FiltEdge typically comes in four categories: core, bag, backwash, and scraper filters, with dozens of styles available. You can also choose to customize the Horizontal Filter Vessel according to your working conditions.
The high flow filter can be installed with 3-30 cores, and the flow rate can reach 2400+m ³/h
Up to 24 bags can be built-in, with a flow rate of over 4000+GPM, suitable for ultra large working conditions.
You can choose a horizontal backwash filter or a horizontal internal/external scraper filter based on the viscosity of the liquid.
Characteristics of Horizontal Filter Vessel
FiltEdge optimizes the Horizontal Filter Vessel to improve production efficiency and safety for you.
Horizontal horizontal structure, specially designed for height limited factories, containerized water treatment systems, etc., solves the problem of difficult bag replacement in low spaces.
Workers can maintain equipment without the need for high-altitude operations, which is both convenient and labor-saving.
The Horizontal Filter Vessel can accommodate up to 30 high flow filters and can handle up to 2400+m ³/h of ultra large flow for you.
Adopting specialized mechanical compression and double O-ring socket design, even under high flow velocity impact, it can still fit tightly and prevent leakage.
Provide various opening mechanisms such as Swing Bolts or hydraulic quick opening, which can safely open the cover within 10 minutes and shorten downtime for maintenance.
High quality SS304/SS316/anti-corrosion carbon steel is selected, which has strong compressive performance and can easily cope with 100PSI/150PSI.
We can customize diverse import and export directions and methods, easily connect your existing pipelines, and save you renovation costs.
The Horizontal Filter Vessel is equipped with drainage and exhaust ports to ensure that your workers are not exposed to hazardous liquids and gases, ensuring production safety.
Application of Horizontal Filter Vessel
The structure of the Horizontal Filter Vessel is advantageous for high flow conditions and some sites with limited operating space. You can use it in municipal and industrial water treatment, such as municipal water plants, industrial recycled water, large swimming pools, and water parks; In the oil and gas industry, you can use it for solid removal, oil removal, and gas filtration and separation; You can also use it to treat process water and pre filter RO equipment in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Certificate of Horizontal Filter Vessel
Every Horizontal Filter Vessel must undergo weld PT testing before leaving the factory, especially for large equipment. We also hire third-party testing companies to conduct UT testing; We will also conduct a 1.5 times water pressure test. Ensure that every filtering device meets ISO/CE certification requirements and FDA safety and hygiene requirements. FiltEdge controls every quality detail for you, reducing your operational costs in the later stages.
Horizontal Filter Vessel VS Vertical Filter Vessel
Whether you need to use a conventional vertical filter or a horizontal filter vessel depends mainly on your factory space and the liquid flow rate you need to filter; Is there a high demand for convenience in equipment maintenance; And consider several dimensions such as comprehensive cost. Generally speaking, if you are facing high traffic, low altitude, earthquake prone areas, and require frequent maintenance, it is recommended that you choose a Horizontal Filter Vessel. Or you can send us the working conditions, and we will help you with the matching analysis of the project.
Horizontal Filter Vessel Supplier's Services
FiltEdge is a horizontal filter vessel supplier that provides high-quality services for filtration systems, and the manufacturing and supply of filtration equipment is just one aspect of it. FiltEdge has independent offices and warehouses in the United States, and a 3600 square meter Horizontal Filter Vessel factory in China, which can quickly provide you with barrier free communication and filter equipment of high quality and quantity. Our service starts before the start of your project, providing you with a complete filtering system solution that spans the project cycle, including condition analysis, equipment selection, 2D/3D drawings, customized services, lifecycle calculation of equipment and consumables, supply of spare parts, installation and maintenance, personnel training, remote technical support, compliance documents, and upgrading services for old equipment.
Advantages of Horizontal Filter Vessel
The operational filtering difficulties encountered in traditional vertical filters can be solved by the Horizontal Filter Vessel, which can address maintenance and spatial layout challenges.
Our Horizontal Filter Vessel is equipped with deflectors and a central water distribution pipe, allowing the liquid to be distributed around each filter element in a reasonable manner, without causing local pressure differentials to surge instantly and causing local blockages. Moreover, the Horizontal Filter Vessel has precise positioning flower plates and tail compression springs inside, which tightly lock the filter element and prevent it from being displaced under high-intensity impact, resulting in the entire filtration system being blocked.
If you use conventional liquid backwashing methods, the cleaning is still not thorough. We can design a PLC controlled, air water combined backwash method for you. Ensure that solid impurities and viscous impurities can be uniformly cleaned and removed, reducing the recovery time of your Horizontal Filter Vessel pressure difference.
Traditional vertical filters have too high equipment, making it more difficult for workers to maintain the equipment at high altitudes. FiltEdge can design a horizontal filter vessel with a reduced manhole height, and use modular interior design to facilitate quick disassembly and assembly, reduce maintenance height and difficulty, and save maintenance time.
FiltEdge will perform basic calculations for you based on your operating flow rate, pressure, temperature, plant area, and height, providing you with low height, short span Horizontal Filter Vessels. Use the smallest possible footprint and height to handle the maximum flow for you.
- Horizontal Filter Vessel Specification
- Optional Configurations
| Parameter | Horizontal Cartridge Filter | Horizontal Bag Filter | Horizontal Fully Automatic Backwashing Filter | Horizontal Fully Automatic Scraper Self-Cleaning Filter |
| Design / Working Pressure Range | 100 PSI / 150 PSI (7 kg / 10 kg) Customizable up to 300 PSI | 100 PSI / 150 PSI (7 kg / 10 kg) Customizable up to 300 PSI | 100 PSI / 150 PSI (7 kg / 10 kg) | 100 PSI (7 kg) Higher pressures available upon request |
| Design Temperature Range | -10°C to 120°C (Dependent on seal material) | -10°C to 110°C (Dependent on bag material) | 0°C to 85°C | 5°C to 200°C (Fully jacketed/insulated version available on request) |
| Applicable Media | Water, seawater/brine, light hydrocarbons, high-purity chemicals | Water, industrial wastewater, cooling circulation water, industrial coatings/paints | Process water, cooling tower circulating water, seawater | Polymers, adhesives, resins, paints, high-viscosity oils/greases |
| Maximum Flow Capacity | Up to 2,500 m³/h | Up to 1,200 m³/h | Up to 3,000 m³/h | 10 to 500 m³/h (Dependent on media viscosity) |
| Filtration Precision / Element Type | 0.1 µm – 100 µm (PP melt-blown, pleated, 6″ high-flow cartridges) | 1 µm – 200 µm (PP, PE, nylon monofilament mesh bags) | 20 µm – 500 µm (High-quality V-slot stainless steel wedge wire screens) | 30 µm – 800 µm (Stainless steel perforated or laser-slotted screens) |
| Shell Material Options | Stainless Steel 304 / 316L, Carbon Steel (with rubber/PTFE lining) | Stainless Steel 304 / 316L, Carbon Steel (with rubber/PTFE lining) | Stainless Steel 304 / 316L, Super Duplex Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel 304 / 316L, High-Quality Carbon Steel |
| Compliance / International Standards | CE-PED, GB150. Or Custom according to ASME | CE-PED, GB150. Or Custom according to ASME | CE-PED, GB150. Or Custom according to ASME | CE-PED, GB150. Or Custom according to ASME |
| Configuration Item | Manual Cartridge / Bag Filter Series (Housing) | Fully Automatic Self-Cleaning / Scraper Series |
| Chamber Configuration Options | • Single Vessel (Standard): Heavy-duty industrial horizontal monobloc vessel. • Duplex Switching System: Two units installed in parallel with 3-way valves, enabling zero-downtime continuous filtration via alternating operation. • Multi-Element Single Vessel: Multiple stainless steel screen baskets installed in parallel inside a single housing. | • Fully Automatic Duplex System: One duty / one standby configuration, automatically switched to ensure uninterrupted operation for automated production lines. |
| Cleaning & Control Method | • Manual Change-out: Quick-opening swing-bolt closure allows cartridge/bag change-out within minutes. • CIP (Clean-in-Place) Support: Dedicated connection ports provided for chemical cleaning. | • Intelligent Fully Automatic Cleaning: Siemens or Schneider PLC-based control system. • Trigger Modes: Differential pressure (DP) priority, time-based, or manual forced activation. • Advanced Cleaning Option: Air-scouring / combined air-water backwashing available for effective removal of stubborn or sticky contaminants. |
| Inlet/Outlet Piping Configuration | • Side-in / Bottom-out (Standard horizontal configuration) • In-line horizontal coaxial (same axis) • Top-in / Bottom-out (fully customizable to client’s site piping layout) | • Horizontal coaxial, same side (designed for easy in-line installation) • Dedicated bottom blowdown port (equipped with fully automatic pneumatic/electric drain valve) |
| Manhole Quantity & Location | • Main End Cover: Full-face, quick-opening large side cover for dead-zone-free cartridge/bag replacement. • Manhole: An 18″ standard inspection manhole can be added to the center of the shell for vessel diameters > 600 mm. | • Main End Cover: Flanged blind flange at the top or side end, allowing internal scraper or backwash shaft assembly to be horizontally slid out. • Sight Glass: Tempered glass sight port with illumination (optional) for real-time internal observation. |
| Instrumentation & Control Interfaces | • Standard: Top vent connection, bottom drain connection. • Connection Specs: 1/4″ or 1/2″ NPT / flanged ports for mounting differential pressure gauges. | • Full Automatic Intelligent Control Package: Factory-preinstalled with imported DP transmitter, digital pressure sensors, level switch, and a complete set of pneumatic blowdown ball valves – ready for plug-and-play connection. |
The structure of the Horizontal Filter Vessel is destined to have advantages in two areas: limited space and high traffic. So when you need a large flow rate and vertical filters are difficult to maintain, you can consider a horizontal filter, which makes it easier for you to replace the filter element and maintain it. Alternatively, if the height is limited, such as insufficient room height or container loading, you may also consider using a horizontal filter.
Whether the Horizontal Filter Vessel can be backwashed online mainly depends on which type of horizontal filter you are using. If it is a core type horizontal filter, the bag type horizontal filter does not support online backwashing. You only need to replace the filter bag/element. If a horizontal backwash filter or a horizontal scraper filter is used, it can support online backwash. Using a PLC control system, when the pressure difference reaches your set value, use water pressure or mechanical scraper to remove impurities from the surface of the metal mesh, achieving the purpose of cleaning.
In addition to the regular maintenance schedule, you also need to observe the differential pressure gauge. When the differential pressure reaches 1.0-1.5 Bar (15-22 PSI), the core replacement signal is triggered. Or you can set a pressure difference yourself.
The process of replacing the filter element is as follows:
- Close the inlet and outlet valves, open the exhaust valve and drain valve, and drain the pressure and residual liquid inside the Horizontal Filter Vessel.
- Unscrew the quick opening swing bolt or other opening and closing structure of the Horizontal Filter Vessel, and open the cover horizontally.
- Pull the filter directly out of the tank.
- Replace the filter element of the core and cover it with the lid to complete the replacement process.
The height of the Horizontal Filter Vessel itself is usually between 1-1.5 meters, and the requirement for the height of the factory building is simple. A space height of 2.5-3 meters can be used, which can be met by 99% of factories on the market.
Horizontal Filter Vessel has requirements for the hardness of the foundation. Although the Horizontal Filter Vessel is not high, its span length can be quite long, with heavy saddles in the middle. Therefore, the foundation needs to be made of standard concrete load-bearing foundation and locked with anchor bolts to prevent displacement.
The shell material of a horizontal filter vessel is generally stainless steel or carbon steel, which can be used for at least 10-15 years.
The support basket and positioning plate are semi permanent accessories with a lifespan of usually over 5 years. If you are using a fully automatic Horizontal Filter Vessel, the lifespan of hard internal components such as stainless steel mesh, scraper, and drive shaft is 3-5 years. Filter cartridges/bags are consumables, depending on your working conditions.
