QUALI-HIGH-FLOW™ : A Robust and Recycled filter Cartridge
Our industrial customers have naturally turned to the Siebec Group to address a common challenge: High-Flow cartridge filtration.
This technology is essential for :
- Pre-filtration before seawater desalination
- Fine filtration ahead of heat exchangers
- High-flow fluid purification
QUALI-HIGH-FLOW™ filter cartridge (Source: Siebec / Quali-filtres)
Limitations of Existing Technologies on the Market
The currently available High-Flow filter cartridges often suffer from mechanical design flaws, making them vulnerable to clogging pressures and high temperatures.
Main drawbacks :
- Insufficient pleat support under pressure
- Risk of swelling and blockage in the housing
- Frequent breaks and tears of the filter media
- Filtration bypass leading to loss of efficiency
Two technologies are widely used, but each has its own drawbacks:
1. Wound Filter Media Tape
Pleat stabilization is ensured by a simple tape wound around the media. Cost-effective, this solution:
- Does not withstand pressure buildup due to clogging
- Causes radial swelling of the pleats
- Makes removal very difficult when the cartridge becomes lodged against the housing
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2. Extruded Mesh (Mesh Tube)
A fine mesh surrounds the outer core to protect the filter surface, but:
- Cannot withstand water hammer from pumps
- Regularly breaks under high pressure
- Tears the media, causing a bypass of the filtration system
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QUALI-HIGH-FLOW™
New Design and Optimization
To meet the requirements of its major clients, Siebec has developed the QUALI-HIGH-FLOW™ range, entirely designed and manufactured in France.
Manufacturing of a QUALI-HIGH-FLOW™ filter cartridge (Source: Siebec / Quali-filtres)
Thanks to extensive finite element simulations:
- An ultra-fine injected outer core maximizes the active surface area
- Enhanced mechanical properties under pressure and at high temperatures
- CFD simulation to reduce initial pressure drops and evenly distribute flow across the entire filter surface
Structure ensuring uniform flow distribution and increased strength (Source: Siebec / Quali-filtres)
Positioning and Availability of the Range
Thanks to the QUALI-HIGH-FLOW™ range, Siebec positions itself as a European manufacturer of low-carbon-impact High-Flow cartridges.
Available in three materials:
- Recycled polypropylene
- Food-grade polypropylene
- Polyester
CSR Commitment and Carbon Footprint
In line with our CSR objectives, all structural components (end caps, core) are made from recycled plastics (PCR, PIR) sourced from local supply chains, thereby reducing:
- The use of virgin plastics
- The transport impact of components imported from Asia
This project, supported by ADEME, optimizes our carbon footprint while ensuring durability and performance.
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