Filter Elements

Industrial Filters Accumulators

Filter media for all applications Made out of glassfibre-paper, filter-paper, wire mesh, nonwovens and metal fibre Achievable oil cleanliness up to ISO 12/8/3 (ISO 4406) Cleanable filter media Superior dirt holding capacity using multiple layer technology
Quality assured!

Filtration grade: 1 1500 m Filter area: 10cm2 48000 cm2

Aquasorb - AS... Water-adsorbing Filter Elements

EPE Aquasorb filter elements are used to remove water from hydraulic and lubricating oil, as well as to dehumidify air. Water, even when present in only small amounts above the absorption level of oil, can accelerate the aging of the oil through oxidation. Increased corrosion and a higher level of wear are the result. Water can also cause changes the condition of certain oil additives, and also produce precipitation in the form of solid, slimy substances that can prematurely block the pores of the filter in use.

Operational Aspects
Reduction of water content of hydraulic oil using AS elements Water Content (ppm) EPE Aquasorb filter elements, like the EPE industrial filter elements, have a pleated design, but also have a non woven media type layer covered with a water-absorbing substance in the form of granulates. Depending upon filtration grade, the corresponding glass fibre filter media (1 m - 20 m) is fitted behind the nonwoven media.

Test oil: synthetic ester with 30 mm2/s kin. viscosity Filter element: 1.561 AS 10...

Effectiveness
The effectiveness of the EPE Aquasorb elements has been proven in internal tests and in scientific experiments undertaken by an independent organisation. We will be happy to make the test results available on request. The water content (free water) can be reduced to approximately the saturation level of the oil. The effectiveness and the water absorption are dependent on the surface pressure of the filter, the oil viscosity and the oil temperature. The values of water adsorption and changes due to increased viscosity are shown opposite.

Number of oil circulations Typical water adsorption with a selection of EPE filter elements Filter Element 1.561 1.1801 1.0060 1.0270 2.225 2.0045 Nominal Flow1) (l/min) 37 112 40 267 8 28 Water Adsorption2) (ml) 476 1428 511 3454 104 365

Concept and Scope

EPE Aquasorb elements are to be so selected that the drop of pressure at the beginning does not exceed 0.2 bar. They are used chiefly as by-pass filters in low pressure < 5 bar. The filter element is to be changed when a differential pressure of 1.5 bar is reached.

Water Adsorption in relation to Oil Viscosity Oil Viscosity (mm 2/s ) Water Adsorption 153) 100% (= reference mark) 30 70% 46 58% 120 38%

Ordering Information
EPE Aquasorb filter elements can be ordered using the following code in accordance with the current EPE catalogue: e.g. 1.0270 AS 10 - A00 - 0 - P

The size selection of the EPE AS filter element can also be executed by the "EPE-FILTERSELECT" programme.

1) = Maximum recommended flow rate 2) .= Water absorption of free, undissolved water at 15 mm2/s and the indicated norminal flow rate 3) = Reference viscosity

Filter Element Characteristics

Filtration grade and achievable oil cleanliness code
Besides the direct protection of machine components, the most important target when using an industrial filter is to achieve a given oil cleanliness. This is defined by oil cleanliness codes which classifiy the particle size distribution of the existing contamination. The table at the right side contains recommendations for filter media selection dependent on application and shows typical reachable oil cleanliness codes per ISO 4406 and NAS 1638.

Use

System with extreme dirt sensitive parts and very high usage. Filling servo installations System with dirt sensitive parts and very high usage. Servo valve systems Systems with proportional valves and pressure 160 bar Modern industrial hydraulic directional valves Industrial hydraulic with large tolerances and low dirt sensitivity.

Required oil cleanliness in accordance with ISO 4406 (NAS 1638) 16/12/9 (3)

Recommended Filter Media/ Filtration grade H1 SL/1 m

18/13/10 (5)

H3 SL/3 m

19/14/11 (6) 20/16/13 (8) 21/17/14 (10)

H6 SL/6 m H10 SL/10 m H20 SL/20 m

Filter performance
Filtration ratio x (c) The filtration ratio x (c) represents the most important filter efficiency characteristic for a hydraulic filter. As an average value during initial and final test p it is measured by the multi pass test method according to ISO 16889, using ISOMTD test dust contaminant. It is defined as the ratio of particles upstream divided by the particles downstream larger than size of interest. In former times the - ratio was measured according to the multi pass test as per ISO 4572. The test results from ISO 4572 are not direct comparable to those of ISO 16889. Further Information about the ratio characteristic is given in our technical documentations. Dirt holding capacity This is also measured using the Multipass test and gives the amount of test dust ACFTD or ISOMTD that the filter media can retain until a definite increase in pressure is reached. In comparison to the conventional filter material, the EPE H-SL material displays superior dirt holding capacity, due to its two separate filter layers. p (Pressure Drop) The sizing of the EPE filter and filter element by means of the initial p or pressure drop can be easily carried out with the selection program EPE-FILTERSELECT, which is available on request. Additionally, the pressure drop curves are shown in the filter catalogs. Filter Element Test EPE Filter elements are tested at our own test benches in accordance with various ISO test standards. Typical values up to 4 bar -p filter element 1) Filter media
H1SL H3SL H6SL H10SL H10SL
Particle size x for various - ratios measured according ISO 16889 x = 75 x = 200 x = 1000

< 4,0m(c) < 4,0m(c) 4,6m(c) 8,1m(c) 15,2m(c)

< 4,0m(c) < 4,3m(c) 5,4m(c) 9,2m(c) 17,3m(c)

< 4,0m(c) < 5,1m(c) 7,0m(c) 11,0m(c) 20,5m(c)

Superior dirt holding capacity of HSL Filter Elements

Differential Pressure (bar)

4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0

Conventional Filter Element (Single layer glass fibre media)

EPE HSL Filter Element (Double layer glass fibre media)

Dirt holding capacity

Production Quality (Bubble Point Test) Performance filter test (Multipass Test) p (Pressure loss) characteristic lines Compatibility with Hydraulic Fluid Collapsibility Pressure Test

ISO 2941 ISO 4572 ISO 3968 ISO 2943 ISO 2941

Further information on EPE filter element technology as well as information about contamination - and oil cleanliness monitoring are given in our publictions or specific brochures.
1)= filtration ratio x (c) for other filter media at request

Filter Elements for EPE-Industrial Filters

Application
Filtration of hydraulic fluids, lubricants, industrial liquids and gases

Electronic Microscope Pictures of EPE Filter Media

H-SL,
Glass fibre paper

Construction
Special star pleated filter media that is mounted on a perforated support tube. It is glued with a 2-component adhesive in a longitudinal direction and with metal end-caps. Sealed with O-ring or profile seal.

H1SL, H3SL, H6SL, H10SL, H20SL

Filter Media
H...-SL Combination of inorganic glass-fibre paper laminated with protective nonwoven media, high dirt holding capacity through 2-layer glassfibre technique. Filtration grade: 1/3/6/10/20 m "absolute according to ISO 4572. Performance data for ISO 16889 refer to filter element characteristics Use: For highest cleanliness requirements of hydraulic fluids and lubricants. Non cleanable. G... Surface filter made of stainless steel mesh 1.4401 and 1.4571, underlaid with supporting mesh. Mesh size: 10-1500 m. Use: For protective, surface, coarse and prefiltration. Cleanable, regenerative. (see separate information in this catalogue) P... Low-priced depth filter made from filter paper, underlaid with supporting mesh. Made of special impregnated cellulose fibres to resist moisture and swelling. Nominal filtration grade 5/10/25 m. Use: For coarse and preliminary filtration. Non-cleanable. M... Depth filter in stainless steel fibre 1.4404 with supporting fabric underlay. Filtration grade 5, 10, 15 m "absolute" according to ISO 4572. Use: For highest cleanliness requirements with aggressive industrial and chemical liquids at high operating temperatures. Cleanable dependend on application. (see separate information in this catalogue) VS... Surface filter of extremely solid reinforced fibre made of polyethylene-wrapped polypropylene fibre. Filtration grade: 25, 40 and 60 m nominal. Use: Surface, coarse and pre-filtration. Especially recommended for cooling lubricants. Non cleanable. AS... Nonwoven media with water-adsorbent material combined with glass fibre paper Filtration grade: 1/3/6/10/20 m "absolute" according to ISO 4572 Use: Dehydration of hydraulics, lubricants and air. Non cleanable. G, Stainless steel mesh 1.4401 resp. 1.4571 (only for G50 and G1000) G10,G25,G40 G60 - G1500

P, Filter paper P5, P10, P25

M, Metal fibre 1.4404 M5 M10

VS, Nonwovens VS25, VS40, VS60

AS, Water-adsorbent media AS1, AS3, AS6, AS10, AS20

Filter Elements for Filter Housing: FRE / FREN FRD / FRDN LE / LEN FLE / FLEN LD / LDN
Special types are possible on request.

Element Design
0 = Standard-Adhesive T = 100 C E = Adhesive T = 160 C L = Welded T = 180C Z = Tension Rod 0 = Standard material V = Stainless steel 1.4571 D = Nickel-Plated Z = Zinc free

Valve
0 = without 7 = 3.5 bar for size 3.0003 only

Gasket
P = Buna N V = Viton E = EthylenePropylene T = Teflon N = Neoprene I = IT

Additional Information
0 = without 5 = Silicone free Z = Certificates

For temp. 100 C please call for consultation

Ordering information
for filter element Element Type
1. = Open both sides

1.

0020
Nominal size

H20SL

00 0 P

Filtration grade
G 10 G 25 G 40 G 60 G 80
Nominal filtration grade in m

Differential Pressure
A = 30 bar 0 = 15 bar A = 30 bar A = 30 bar A = 30 bar B = 330 bar C = 160 bar A = 30 bar B = 330 bar A = 30 bar

0005 - 0120 0040 - 1000 0145 - 0270 0003

Cleanable

G 100 G 130 G 200 G 250 G 300

G 350 G 1000 G 450 G 1500 G 550 G 600 G 800

Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m cleanable (dependent on application)

M5, M10
Disposable element

2. = Open one side

0004 - 0145 0040 - 1000

3. = Open one side with valve built into filter element

0003

Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m H1SL AS1 H3SL AS3 H6SL AS6 H10SL AS10 H10SL AS10 H20SL AS20

Nominal filtration grade in m P5 VS25 P10 VS40 P25 VS60

Filter Element for Filter Housing: TLF SG / SE RA / RL / DR L/D/F ZH

Special types are possible on request.

Element Design
0 = Standard Adhesive T = 100 C E = Adhesive T = 160 C L = Welded T = 180C Z = Tension Rod 0 = Standard material V = Stainless steel 1.4571 D = Nickel-Plated Z = Zinc free

Valve
0 = without

Gasket
P = Buna N V = Viton E = EthylenePropylene T = Teflon N = Neoprene I = IT X = Special 0 = without for 1.101.225/450, 1.E101.E225/450, 6.56-6.560

Additional information
0 = without 5 = Silicone free C = Silikagel for 7 only. Z = Certificates

for temp. 100 C please call for consultation

Ordering information
for filter element Element Type
1. = Open both sides 1.E = Open one side 1. = Open both sides

2.

0140
Nominal Size

G60

00 0 P

Filtration grade
Nominal filtration grade in m

Differential Pressure
A = 30 bar A = 30 bar A C D A B C D = = = = = = = 30 bar 160 bar 60 bar 30 bar 330 bar 160 bar 60 bar

361 to 1801, 360 to 1800 without valve only 10 to 900 without valve only 06 to 20 56 to 560 without valve and O-ring only 002/004/006/007/008 without valve only 30 to 220

Cleanable

10 to 225/450 for return filter, for valve 10 to 225/450 for return filter, without valve

G 10 G 25 G 40 G 60 G 80

G 100 G 130 G 200 G 250 G 300

G 350 G 1000 G 450 G 1500 G 550 G 600 G 800

Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m cleanable (dependent on application)

2. = Open one side 4. = for 20 L only 6. = For SG and SE only 7. = For TLF only 2.Z = For ZH only

M5, M10
Disposable element
Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m H1SL H3SL H6SL H10SL H10SL H20SL AS1 AS3 AS6 AS10 AS10 AS20 Nominal filtration grade in m P5 P10 P25 VS25 VS40 VS60

A = 30 bar S = Standard S = Standard B = 330 bar C = 160 bar

Type

Nominal size 0005 0008 0013 0015 0018 0020 0030 0045 0060 0095 0145 0200 0270 0190 0300 0400 0540 0600 0810 1080 1350 0040 0063 0100 0160 0250 0400 0630 1000

Number per Filter housing 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 3x 3x 3x 3x 4x 4x 5x 6x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 2x 2x

Type . Nominal size 1.0005 1.0008 1.0013 1.0015 1.0018 1.0020 1.0030 1.0045 1.0060 1.0095 1.0145 1.0200 1.0270 1.0095 1.0120 1.0200 1.0270 1.0200 1.0270 1.0270 1.0270 1.0040 1.0063 1.0100 1.0160 1.0250 1.0400 1.0630 1.1000 1.0630 1.1000

Illustration

Type

Nominal size 10 18 32 56 90 140 225 225/360 225/450 10 18 32 56 90 140 225 225/360 225/450 360 560 900 1400 1800 2200 3200 5400 7200 361 561 901 1401 1801 2201 (2202) 3201 (3202) 5401 (5402) 7201 (7202) 8401 (8402) 10801 (10802) 12601 (12602) 14401 (14402) 30 90 120 180 220 10 18 32 56 90 140 225 360, 225/360 460, 225/460 560 900 6 10 20

Number per Filter housing 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 4x 4x 4x 4x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 4x 4x 4x 4x 6x 6x 7x 8x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x

Type . Nominal size 1.10 1.18 1.32 1.56 1.90 1.140 1.225 1.225/360 1.225/450 1.E10 1.E18 1.E32 1.E56 1.E90 1.E140 1.E225 1.E225/360 1.E225/450 1.360 1.560 1.900 1.1400 1.1800 1.560 1.900 1.4000 1.1800 1.361 1.561 1.901 1.1401 1.1801 1.561 1.901 1.1401 1.1801 1.1401 1.1801 1.1801 1.1801 2.Z30 2.Z90 2.Z120 2.Z180 2.Z220 2.10 2.18 2.32 2.56 2.90 2.140 2.225 2.360 2.460 2.560 2.900 4.06 4.10 4.20

Illustration

FRE FRD FLE FLD

16 RA 16 DR

16 RA 16 DR

FRE FRD FLE FLD

16 RA 16 DR 25 L 100 L 25 D 100 D 16 L 16 D 16 RA 16 DR 16 RL 16 DR 25 L 100 L 25 D 100 D 16 L 16 D 16 RA 16 DR

FREN FRDN FLEN FLDN According to DIN 24550

FREN 1260 FRDN 2000 FLEN FLDN According to DIN 24550 FRE 0003

1x

3.0003 with valve

2 ZH

FRE

0003

1x

2.0003 without valve

25/100 250/400 L, D, F

10

LE LD

0003 0005 0008 0013 0015 0018 0020 0030 0045 0095 0145 LEN 0040 LDN 0063 According 0100 to DIN 0160 24550 0250 0400 0630 1000

1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x

2.0004 2.0005 2.0008 2.0013 2.0015 2.0018 2.0020 2.0030 2,0045 2.0095 2.0145 2.0040 2.0063 2.0100 2.0160 2.0250 2.0400 2.0630 2.1000

20 L

11

SG SE

56 90 140 225 360 460 560 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x

6.56 6.90 6.140 6.225 6.360 6.460 6.560 7.002 7.002 7.004 7.004 7.004 7.006 7.007 7.008

12

TLF

13

Cleaning of G... and M... Filter Elements

Which filter elements are cleanable?
Before cleaning first check whether the filter element in use is re-usable (cleanable) or a disposable filter element. EPE filter elements with the following materials are cleanable:

Manual and simple cleaning methods for G- and M-Elements Method Pre-cleaning chemically Pre-cleaning mechanically Wire mesh G10, G25, G40 Metal fibre Allow the filter element to dry-out for approx. 1 hour. Afterwards wash with solvent. Free from large direct particles with a soft brush. To prevent damage to the high quality filter material, do not use hard or sharp objects. Place the pre-cleaned element in a ultrasonic bath with special solvent. Continue ultrasonic cleaning until contamination has disappeared. Visually check condition of material for wholeness. Replace filter element when obviously damaged. After drying the cleaned element spray with conservation fluid and place in dust-proof plastic folio.

Wire Mesh G10 - G40

As this material is a surface filter it is generally cleanable. Cleaning is however time consuming, due to the fine mesh, when compared to coarse filter material. The table opposite shows how to clean these filter elements effectively. Main cleaning mechanically/ chemically Inspection

Wire Mesh G60 - G1500

This typical surface filter material can be readily cleaned. Cleaning can be carried out in accordance with the directions opposite. Preservation

Metal Fibre M5, M10

Because this material is composed of stable stainless steel fibres that are closely woven and integrated together, it is classified as a cleanable material. Cleaning of this material is difficult due to its depth filtration, and should be undertaken using an ultrasonic bath.

Method Pre-cleaning chemically Pre-cleaning mechanically

Wire Mesh G60 - G1500 Allow the filter element to dry-out for approx. 1 hour. Afterwards wash with solvent. Free from large dirt particles with a soft brush. To prevent damage to the high quality filter material, do not use hard or sharp objects. Steam-out with hot wash solution (water with corrosion prevention fluid). Visually check condition of material for wholeness. Replace filter element when obviously damaged. After drying the cleaned element, spray with conservation fluid and place in dust-proof plastic folio.

Cleaning or Replacing?
Before a G- or M-element can be cleaned, one must remove the filter element and check to see whether cleaning makes sense. Does the fabric contain, for example, a good deal of fibrous substances with a material finer than G 40 or the M-material, an effective and complete cleaning is often no longer possible. Wire mesh which has been recognisably damaged through too-frequent cleaning must be replaced. Generally it is valid to say: The finer the mesh, the thinner the wire. Therefore it is necessary, particulary with fine mesh, that a cleaning method be chosen that is gentle to the materials. There should be no tears in the pleats of the wire mesh and metal fibre. Main cleaning mechanically/ chemically Inspection

Preservation

Automatic Cleaning Method Pre-cleaning chemically Main cleaning mechanically/ chemically Wire mesh G10, G25, G40, G60 - G1500 Metal fibre M5, M10 As detailed above With special cleaning equipment for filter elements. These usually involve a fully automatic and combined cleaning, including ultrasonic, mechanical and chemical cleaning. The best possible results are obtained through a gentle cleaning.

Frequency of Cleaning
Experience shows that filter elements with G10, G25, G40, as well as M5 and M10 can be cleaned a maximum of ten times. Wire mesh > 60 m can usually be used more than ten times. Repeated use is, however, heavily dependent on the amount and type of contamination as well as the pressure level (End-p before removing the filter element). To obtain maximum re-use, we recommend changing fine mesh and the M-material when an End-p of 2.5 bar is reached. The values quoted are for obvious reasons only recommended values for which there is no guarantee.

Ultrasonic Baths and Automatic Cleaning Equipment

Information is readily available on request regarding ultrasonic bath cleaning and fully-automatic cleaning.

EPE Oil and Filter Service

Mobile Service at Site: Determination of oil cleanliness according to ISO 4406 and NAS 1638 through on-location oil analysis.

Industrial Filters Accumulators

Multipass Testing according to ISO 4572 for Research and Development: Determination of the nominal values of Filter effectiveness: Filtration grade, Filtration ratio x, p and Dirt holding capacity.

Laboratory for Analysis of Oil Samples and Filter Elements: Documentation of oil condition, Identification of contamination and wear. Evaluation of contamination in used filter elements.

Laboratory, Microscopic Analysis and Documentation: Microscopic evaluation of contamination and documentation of results with extensive laboratory reports and microscope photographs.

K. & H. Eppensteiner GmbH & Co. KG Hardtwaldstrae 43 D-68775 Ketsch/Germany P.O.Box 1120 D-68768 Ketsch/Germany Phone +49-6202/603-0 Telefax +49-6202/603-199 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.eppensteiner.de

63-GB/02/12.02/2000