Mainstream® Filter with optional stand

Application

Available in long and short models, Mainstream® filters and strainers with side-entry ports provide versatile, cost-effective, basket-style filtration. Designed for maximum application flexibility, the Mainstream housing accepts a wide range of filtration and strainer media. For strainer applications, the unit can be fitted with a variety of different baskets. When used as a filter, the Mainstream® unit incorporates a perforated stainless steel basket designed to hold disposable filter bags. Fine filtration can be achieved down to 0.5 micron. They are ideal for use in the dairy, food, beverage, meat and poultry, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

Working principle

With their large surface area, Mainstream® filters and strainers combine high flow rates, low pressure drop, and simple cleanup and servicing. High capacity and long filter cycles mean Mainstream® filters and strainers need significantly less servicing — all particles are contained inside the basket (or bag) for quick, easy disposal. The Mainstream® housing stays in the processing line; only the basket is removed during change-over. The end result for you is more efficient separation, faster throughput, and reduced media change over due to the larger surface area of the Mainstream®.

Standard Design

The Mainstream® filters and strainers are designed to promote product quality and sanitation. It also features a free-flow design; stainless steel construction for sanitation and corrosion-resistance; compatibility with a variety of filtering media; and fast, easy servicing. The standard pressure relief cover for safe operation includes manual valve and drain elbow assembly. Two model sizes are available to accommodate a wide range of capacities. The inside-out flow prevents basket damage and, the unique handle with lock design for positive O-ring sealing prevents bypass and improves efficiency (US Patent No 4,775,469).

Filter Pressure Drop Curves / Mainstream Filters Model 1 and 2

Strainer Pressure Drop Curves / Mainstream Strainers Model 1 and 2

* Contact AL for higher flows and non-water application recommendations.

Effective filter area

Note: Mainstream filter/strainer stand optional. Order separately.

* Micron ratings available from 0.5 to 800 micron. Not all filter materials are available in all micron choices - Contact AL.

Strainer Media Selection

Vee-Wire® is a regisered trademark of US Filter

Mainstream units with filters, V-wire, or perforated metal strainers are authorized to carry the 3A symbol

Materials

Technical data

Maximum Pressure Differential

Options

Equipment

• - Mainstream® floor stand
• - Wall mounting bracket
• - Aluminum Bronze (BR) Relief Valve Handle
• - Aluminum Bronze (BR) Cam lock on SEF

Ordering

Please state the following when ordering:

• - SES, SEF, SEB, SEBHVW
• - Short unit or long unit
• - Port connection size
• - Elastomers
• - Micron or mesh size of Filter or Strainer
• - Options