Industrial Filters Accumulators

Quality assured!

Filtration grade: 11500m

Filter area: 10cm2 48000cm2

Filter Elements

Filter media for all applications

Made out of glassfibre-paper,filter-paper, wire mesh,nonwovens and metal fibre

Achievable oil cleanlinessup to ISO 12/8/3 (ISO 4406)

Cleanable filter media

Superior dirt holding capacityusing multiple layer technology

Aquasorb - AS... Water-adsorbingFilter ElementsEPE Aquasorb filter elements are used to removewater from hydraulic and lubricating oil, as well asto dehumidify air.Water, even when present in only small amountsabove the absorption level of oil, can accelerate theaging of the oil through oxidation. Increased corrosion and a higher level of wear arethe result. Water can also cause changes the condition of certain oil additives, and also produceprecipitation in the form of solid, slimy substances that can prematurely block the pores of the filter in use.

Operational Aspects

EPE Aquasorb filter elements, like the EPE industrialfilter elements, have a pleated design, but alsohave a non woven media type layer covered with awater-absorbing substance in the form of granulates. Depending upon filtration grade, thecorresponding glass fibre filter media (1 m - 20 m) is fitted behind the nonwovenmedia.

Effectiveness

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

Concept and Scope

EPE Aquasorb elements are to be so selected thatthe drop of pressure at the beginning does notexceed 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.

Ordering Information

EPE Aquasorb filter elements can be ordered usingthe following code in accordance with the currentEPE 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 rate2) .= Water absorption of free, undissolved water at 15 mm2/s and the indicated norminal flow rate3) = Reference viscosity

Reduction of water content of hydraulic oil using AS elements

Typical water adsorption with a selection of EPE filter elements

Filter Element Nominal Flow1) Water Adsorption2)

(l/min) (ml)

1.561 37 476

1.1801 112 1428

1.0060 40 511

1.0270 267 3454

2.225 8 104

2.0045 28 365

Water Adsorption in relation to Oil Viscosity

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

Wat

er C

onte

nt (

ppm

)

Number of oil circulations

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

2

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Industrial Filters Accumulators

Quality assured!

Filtration grade: 11500m

Filter area: 10cm2 48000cm2

Filter Elements

Filter media for all applications

Made out of glassfibre-paper,filter-paper, wire mesh,nonwovens and metal fibre

Achievable oil cleanlinessup to ISO 12/8/3 (ISO 4406)

Cleanable filter media

Superior dirt holding capacityusing multiple layer technology

Aquasorb - AS... Water-adsorbingFilter ElementsEPE Aquasorb filter elements are used to removewater from hydraulic and lubricating oil, as well asto dehumidify air.Water, even when present in only small amountsabove the absorption level of oil, can accelerate theaging of the oil through oxidation. Increased corrosion and a higher level of wear arethe result. Water can also cause changes the condition of certain oil additives, and also produceprecipitation in the form of solid, slimy substances that can prematurely block the pores of the filter in use.

Operational Aspects

EPE Aquasorb filter elements, like the EPE industrialfilter elements, have a pleated design, but alsohave a non woven media type layer covered with awater-absorbing substance in the form of granulates. Depending upon filtration grade, thecorresponding glass fibre filter media (1 m - 20 m) is fitted behind the nonwovenmedia.

Effectiveness

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

Concept and Scope

EPE Aquasorb elements are to be so selected thatthe drop of pressure at the beginning does notexceed 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.

Ordering Information

EPE Aquasorb filter elements can be ordered usingthe following code in accordance with the currentEPE 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 rate2) .= Water absorption of free, undissolved water at 15 mm2/s and the indicated norminal flow rate3) = Reference viscosity

Reduction of water content of hydraulic oil using AS elements

Typical water adsorption with a selection of EPE filter elements

Filter Element Nominal Flow1) Water Adsorption2)

(l/min) (ml)

1.561 37 476

1.1801 112 1428

1.0060 40 511

1.0270 267 3454

2.225 8 104

2.0045 28 365

Water Adsorption in relation to Oil Viscosity

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

Wat

er C

onte

nt (

ppm

)

Number of oil circulations

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

2

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Filter ElementCharacteristicsFiltration grade and achievable oilcleanliness code

Besides the direct protection of machinecomponents, the most important targetwhen 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 andshows typical reachable oil cleanlinesscodes per ISO 4406 and NAS 1638.

Filter performance

Filtration ratio x (c)The filtration ratio x (c) represents themost important filter efficiency characteris-tic for a hydraulic filter. As an averagevalue during initial and final test p it ismeasured by the multi pass test methodaccording to ISO 16889, using ISOMTDtest dust contaminant. It is defined as theratio of particles upstream divided by theparticles downstream larger than size ofinterest.In former times the - ratio was measuredaccording to the multi pass test as per ISO 4572. The test results from ISO 4572are not direct comparable to those of ISO16889. Further Information about the -ratio characteristic is given in our techni-cal documentations.

Dirt holding capacity

This is also measured using the Multipasstest and gives the amount of test dustACFTD or ISOMTD that the filter mediacan retain until a definite increase in pressure is reached.

In comparison to the conventional filtermaterial, the EPE H-SL material displayssuperior dirt holding capacity, due to itstwo separate filter layers.

p (Pressure Drop)

The sizing of the EPE filter and filterelement by means of the initial p orpressure drop can be easily carried outwith the selection program EPE-FILTERSELECT, which is available onrequest. Additionally, the pressure dropcurves are shown in the filter catalogs.

Filter Element Test

EPE Filter elements are tested at our owntest benches in accordance with variousISO test standards.

Use Required oil clean- Recommendedliness in accordance Filter Media/with ISO 4406 Filtration grade(NAS 1638)

System with extreme dirt 16/12/9 (3) H1 SL/1 msensitive parts and very highusage.Filling servo installations

System with dirt 18/13/10 (5) H3 SL/3 msensitive parts and very highusage.Servo valve systems

Systems with proportional valves 19/14/11 (6) H6 SL/6 mand pressure 160 bar

Modern industrial hydraulic 20/16/13 (8) H10 SL/10 mdirectional valves

Industrial hydraulic 21/17/14 (10) H20 SL/20 mwith large tolerances and lowdirt sensitivity.

Further information on EPE filter element technology as well as information about contamination -and oil cleanliness monitoring aregiven in our publictions or specific brochures.

1)= filtration ratiox (c) for other filter media at request

Filter Elements forEPE-Industrial FiltersApplicationFiltration of hydraulic fluids, lubricants, industrialliquids and gases

ConstructionSpecial star pleated filter media that is mounted ona 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.

Filter MediaH...-SLCombination of inorganic glass-fibre paper laminated with protective nonwoven media,high dirt holding capacity through 2-layer glass-fibre technique.Filtration grade: 1/3/6/10/20 m "absoluteaccording to ISO 4572. Performance data for ISO 16889 refer to filter element characteristicsUse: For highest cleanliness requirements of hydraulic fluids and lubricants.Non cleanable.

G...Surface filter made of stainless steel mesh 1.4401and 1.4571,underlaid with supporting mesh.Mesh size: 10-1500 m.Use: For protective, surface, coarse and pre-filtration.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" accordingto ISO 4572.Use: For highest cleanliness requirements withaggressive industrial and chemical liquids at highoperating temperatures.Cleanable dependend on application.(see separate information in this catalogue)

VS...Surface filter of extremely solid reinforced fibremade 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 materialcombined with glass fibre paperFiltration grade: 1/3/6/10/20 m "absolute"according to ISO 4572Use: Dehydration of hydraulics, lubricants and air.Non cleanable.

Electronic Microscope Pictures ofEPE Filter Media

H-SL,Glass fibre paperH1SL,H3SL,H6SL,H10SL,H20SL

G,Stainless steel mesh1.4401 resp. 1.4571(only for G50 and G1000)G10,G25,G40G60 - G1500

P,Filter paperP5,P10,P25

M,Metal fibre 1.4404M5M10

VS,NonwovensVS25,VS40,VS60

AS,Water-adsorbentmediaAS1,AS3,AS6,AS10,AS20

Typical values up to 4 bar -p filter element 1)

Production Quality (Bubble Point Test) ISO 2941

Performance filter test (Multipass Test) ISO 4572

p (Pressure loss) characteristic lines ISO 3968

Compatibility with Hydraulic Fluid ISO 2943

Collapsibility Pressure Test ISO 2941

Superior dirt holding capacity of HSL Filter Elements

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Pre

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Dirt holding capacity

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0

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EPE HSL Filter Element(Double layer glass fibre media)

Conventional Filter Element(Single layer glass fibre media)

Filter media Particle size x for various - ratios measured according ISO 16889

x= 75 x= 200 x= 1000

H1SL < 4,0m(c) < 4,0m(c) < 4,0m(c)

H3SL < 4,0m(c) < 4,3m(c) < 5,1m(c)

H6SL 4,6m(c) 5,4m(c) 7,0m(c)

H10SL 8,1m(c) 9,2m(c) 11,0m(c)

H10SL 15,2m(c) 17,3m(c) 20,5m(c)

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Filter ElementCharacteristicsFiltration grade and achievable oilcleanliness code

Besides the direct protection of machinecomponents, the most important targetwhen 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 andshows typical reachable oil cleanlinesscodes per ISO 4406 and NAS 1638.

Filter performance

Filtration ratio x (c)The filtration ratio x (c) represents themost important filter efficiency characteris-tic for a hydraulic filter. As an averagevalue during initial and final test p it ismeasured by the multi pass test methodaccording to ISO 16889, using ISOMTDtest dust contaminant. It is defined as theratio of particles upstream divided by theparticles downstream larger than size ofinterest.In former times the - ratio was measuredaccording to the multi pass test as per ISO 4572. The test results from ISO 4572are not direct comparable to those of ISO16889. Further Information about the -ratio characteristic is given in our techni-cal documentations.

Dirt holding capacity

This is also measured using the Multipasstest and gives the amount of test dustACFTD or ISOMTD that the filter mediacan retain until a definite increase in pressure is reached.

In comparison to the conventional filtermaterial, the EPE H-SL material displayssuperior dirt holding capacity, due to itstwo separate filter layers.

p (Pressure Drop)

The sizing of the EPE filter and filterelement by means of the initial p orpressure drop can be easily carried outwith the selection program EPE-FILTERSELECT, which is available onrequest. Additionally, the pressure dropcurves are shown in the filter catalogs.

Filter Element Test

EPE Filter elements are tested at our owntest benches in accordance with variousISO test standards.

Use Required oil clean- Recommendedliness in accordance Filter Media/with ISO 4406 Filtration grade(NAS 1638)

System with extreme dirt 16/12/9 (3) H1 SL/1 msensitive parts and very highusage.Filling servo installations

System with dirt 18/13/10 (5) H3 SL/3 msensitive parts and very highusage.Servo valve systems

Systems with proportional valves 19/14/11 (6) H6 SL/6 mand pressure 160 bar

Modern industrial hydraulic 20/16/13 (8) H10 SL/10 mdirectional valves

Industrial hydraulic 21/17/14 (10) H20 SL/20 mwith large tolerances and lowdirt sensitivity.

Further information on EPE filter element technology as well as information about contamination -and oil cleanliness monitoring aregiven in our publictions or specific brochures.

1)= filtration ratiox (c) for other filter media at request

Filter Elements forEPE-Industrial FiltersApplicationFiltration of hydraulic fluids, lubricants, industrialliquids and gases

ConstructionSpecial star pleated filter media that is mounted ona 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.

Filter MediaH...-SLCombination of inorganic glass-fibre paper laminated with protective nonwoven media,high dirt holding capacity through 2-layer glass-fibre technique.Filtration grade: 1/3/6/10/20 m "absoluteaccording to ISO 4572. Performance data for ISO 16889 refer to filter element characteristicsUse: For highest cleanliness requirements of hydraulic fluids and lubricants.Non cleanable.

G...Surface filter made of stainless steel mesh 1.4401and 1.4571,underlaid with supporting mesh.Mesh size: 10-1500 m.Use: For protective, surface, coarse and pre-filtration.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" accordingto ISO 4572.Use: For highest cleanliness requirements withaggressive industrial and chemical liquids at highoperating temperatures.Cleanable dependend on application.(see separate information in this catalogue)

VS...Surface filter of extremely solid reinforced fibremade 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 materialcombined with glass fibre paperFiltration grade: 1/3/6/10/20 m "absolute"according to ISO 4572Use: Dehydration of hydraulics, lubricants and air.Non cleanable.

Electronic Microscope Pictures ofEPE Filter Media

H-SL,Glass fibre paperH1SL,H3SL,H6SL,H10SL,H20SL

G,Stainless steel mesh1.4401 resp. 1.4571(only for G50 and G1000)G10,G25,G40G60 - G1500

P,Filter paperP5,P10,P25

M,Metal fibre 1.4404M5M10

VS,NonwovensVS25,VS40,VS60

AS,Water-adsorbentmediaAS1,AS3,AS6,AS10,AS20

Typical values up to 4 bar -p filter element 1)

Production Quality (Bubble Point Test) ISO 2941

Performance filter test (Multipass Test) ISO 4572

p (Pressure loss) characteristic lines ISO 3968

Compatibility with Hydraulic Fluid ISO 2943

Collapsibility Pressure Test ISO 2941

Superior dirt holding capacity of HSL Filter Elements

Diff

eren

tial

Pre

ssur

e (b

ar)

Dirt holding capacity

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0

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EPE HSL Filter Element(Double layer glass fibre media)

Conventional Filter Element(Single layer glass fibre media)

Filter media Particle size x for various - ratios measured according ISO 16889

x= 75 x= 200 x= 1000

H1SL < 4,0m(c) < 4,0m(c) < 4,0m(c)

H3SL < 4,0m(c) < 4,3m(c) < 5,1m(c)

H6SL 4,6m(c) 5,4m(c) 7,0m(c)

H10SL 8,1m(c) 9,2m(c) 11,0m(c)

H10SL 15,2m(c) 17,3m(c) 20,5m(c)

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Filter Elementsfor Filter Housing:

FRE / FRENFRD / FRDNLE / LENFLE / FLENLD / LDNSpecial types are possibleon request.

Type Nominal Number Type . Illustrationsize per Filter Nominal

housing size

16 RA 10 1x 1.10 516 DR 18 1x 1.18

32 1x 1.3256 1x 1.5690 1x 1.90140 1x 1.140225 1x 1.225225/360 1x 1.225/360225/450 1x 1.225/450

16 RA 10 1x 1.E10 616 DR 18 1x 1.E18

32 1x 1.E3256 1x 1.E5690 1x 1.E90140 1x 1.E140225 1x 1.E225225/360 1x 1.E225/360225/450 1x 1.E225/450

16 RA 360 1x 1.360 716 DR 560 1x 1.56025 L 900 1x 1.900100 L 1400 1x 1.140025 D 1800 1x 1.1800100 D

16 L 2200 4x 1.56016 D 3200 4x 1.90016 RA 5400 4x 1.400016 DR 7200 4x 1.1800

16 RL 361 1x 1.361 816 DR 561 1x 1.56125 L 901 1x 1.901100 L 1401 1x 1.140125 D 1801 1x 1.1801100 D

16 L 2201 (2202) 4x 1.56116 D 3201 (3202) 4x 1.90116 RA 5401 (5402) 4x 1.140116 DR 7201 (7202) 4x 1.1801

8401 (8402) 6x 1.140110801 (10802) 6x 1.180112601 (12602) 7x 1.180114401 (14402) 8x 1.1801

ZH 30 1x 2.Z30 990 1x 2.Z90120 1x 2.Z120180 1x 2.Z180220 1x 2.Z220

25/100 10 1x 2.10 10250/400 18 1x 2.18L, D, F 32 1x 2.32

56 1x 2.5690 1x 2.90140 1x 2.140225 1x 2.225360, 225/360 1x 2.360460, 225/460 1x 2.460560 1x 2.560900 1x 2.900

20 L 6 1x 4.06 1110 1x 4.1020 1x 4.20

SG 56 1x 6.56 12SE 90 1x 6.90

140 1x 6.140225 1x 6.225360 1x 6.360460 1x 6.460560 1x 6.560

TLF 1 1x 7.002 132 1x 7.0023 1x 7.0044 1x 7.0045 1x 7.0046 1x 7.0067 1x 7.0078 1x 7.008

Type Nominal Number Type . Illustrationsize per Filter Nominal

housing size

FRE 0005 1x 1.0005 1FRD 0008 1x 1.0008FLE 0013 1x 1.0013FLD 0015 1x 1.0015

0018 1x 1.00180020 1x 1.00200030 1x 1.00300045 1x 1.00450060 1x 1.00600095 1x 1.00950145 1x 1.01450200 1x 1.02000270 1x 1.0270

FRE 0190 3x 1.0095FRD 0300 3x 1.0120FLE 0400 3x 1.0200FLD 0540 3x 1.0270

0600 4x 1.02000810 4x 1.02701080 5x 1.02701350 6x 1.0270

FREN 0040 1x 1.0040FRDN 0063 1x 1.0063FLEN 0100 1x 1.0100FLDN 0160 1x 1.0160According 0250 1x 1.0250to DIN 0400 1x 1.040024550 0630 1x 1.0630

1000 1x 1.1000

FREN 1260 2x 1.0630FRDN 2000 2x 1.1000FLENFLDNAccordingto DIN24550

FRE 0003 1x 3.0003 2withvalve

FRE 0003 1x 2.0003 3withoutvalve

LE 0003 1x 2.0004 4LD 0005 1x 2.0005

0008 1x 2.00080013 1x 2.00130015 1x 2.00150018 1x 2.00180020 1x 2.00200030 1x 2.00300045 1x 2,00450095 1x 2.00950145 1x 2.0145

LEN 0040 1x 2.0040LDN 0063 1x 2.0063According 0100 1x 2.0100to DIN 0160 1x 2.016024550 0250 1x 2.0250

0400 1x 2.04000630 1x 2.06301000 1x 2.1000

Element Design

0 = Standard-AdhesiveT = 100 C

E = Adhesive T = 160 CL = Welded T = 180CZ = Tension Rod

0 = Standard material V = Stainless steel 1.4571 D = Nickel-Plated Z = Zinc free

For temp. 100 Cplease call for consultation

Valve

0 = without

7 = 3.5 barfor size3.0003only

Gasket

P = Buna N

V = Viton

E = Ethylene-

Propylene

T = Teflon

N = Neoprene

I = IT

AdditionalInformation

0 = without

5 = Silicone free

Z = Certificates

Element Type

1. = Open both sides

2. = Open one side

3. = Open one side withvalve built into filter element

Nominal size

0005 - 01200040 - 1000

0145 - 0270

0003

0004 - 0145

0040 - 1000

0003

Filtration grade

Nominal filtration grade in mG 10 G 100 G 350 G 1000G 25 G 130 G 450 G 1500G 40 G 200 G 550G 60 G 250 G 600G 80 G 300 G 800Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m cleanable (dependent on application)M5, M10

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Differential Pressure

A = 30 bar

0 = 15 barA = 30 bar

A = 30 bar

A = 30 barB = 330 barC = 160 bar

A = 30 barB = 330 bar

A = 30 bar

Ordering information 1. 0020 H20SL A 00 0 P 0for filter element

Filter Elementfor Filter Housing:

TLFSG / SERA / RL / DRL / D / FZHSpecial types are possibleon request.

Element Design

0 = Standard AdhesiveT = 100 C

E = Adhesive T = 160 CL = Welded T = 180CZ = Tension Rod

0 = Standard material V = Stainless steel 1.4571 D = Nickel-Plated Z = Zinc free

for temp. 100 Cplease call for consultation

Valve

0 = without

Gasket

P = Buna NV = VitonE = Ethylene-

PropyleneT = TeflonN = NeopreneI = ITX = Special0 = without

for 1.10-1.225/450,1.E10-1.E225/450,6.56-6.560

Additionalinformation

0 = without

5 = Silicone free

C = Silikagelfor 7 only.

Z = Certificates

Differential Pressure

A = 30 bar

A = 30 bar

A = 30 barC = 160 barD = 60 barA = 30 barB = 330 barC = 160 barD = 60 bar

A = 30 bar

S = Standard

S = Standard

B = 330 barC = 160 bar

Element Type

1. = Open both sides

1.E = Open one side

1. = Open both sides

2. = Open one side

4. = for 20 L only

6. = For SG and SE only

7. = For TLF only

2.Z = For ZH only

Nominal Size

10 to 225/450for return filter, for valve10 to 225/450for return filter, without valve

361 to 1801, 360 to 1800without valve only

10 to 900without valve only

06 to 20

56 to 560 without valveand O-ring only002/004/006/007/008without valve only

30 to 220

Filtration grade

Nominal filtration grade in mG 10 G 100 G 350 G 1000G 25 G 130 G 450 G 1500G 40 G 200 G 550G 60 G 250 G 600G 80 G 300 G 800Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m cleanable (dependent on application)M5, M10

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Ordering information 2. 0140 G60 A 00 0 P 0for filter element

Absolute filtrationgrade (ISO 4572)in mH1SL AS1H3SL AS3H6SL AS6H10SL AS10H10SL AS10H20SL AS20

Nominalfiltration grade in mP5 VS25P10 VS40P25 VS60

Absolute filtrationgrade (ISO 4572)in m

H1SL AS1H3SL AS3H6SL AS6H10SL AS10H10SL AS10H20SL AS20

Nominalfiltration gradein m

P5 VS25P10 VS40P25 VS60

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Filter Elementsfor Filter Housing:

FRE / FRENFRD / FRDNLE / LENFLE / FLENLD / LDNSpecial types are possibleon request.

Type Nominal Number Type . Illustrationsize per Filter Nominal

housing size

16 RA 10 1x 1.10 516 DR 18 1x 1.18

32 1x 1.3256 1x 1.5690 1x 1.90140 1x 1.140225 1x 1.225225/360 1x 1.225/360225/450 1x 1.225/450

16 RA 10 1x 1.E10 616 DR 18 1x 1.E18

32 1x 1.E3256 1x 1.E5690 1x 1.E90140 1x 1.E140225 1x 1.E225225/360 1x 1.E225/360225/450 1x 1.E225/450

16 RA 360 1x 1.360 716 DR 560 1x 1.56025 L 900 1x 1.900100 L 1400 1x 1.140025 D 1800 1x 1.1800100 D

16 L 2200 4x 1.56016 D 3200 4x 1.90016 RA 5400 4x 1.400016 DR 7200 4x 1.1800

16 RL 361 1x 1.361 816 DR 561 1x 1.56125 L 901 1x 1.901100 L 1401 1x 1.140125 D 1801 1x 1.1801100 D

16 L 2201 (2202) 4x 1.56116 D 3201 (3202) 4x 1.90116 RA 5401 (5402) 4x 1.140116 DR 7201 (7202) 4x 1.1801

8401 (8402) 6x 1.140110801 (10802) 6x 1.180112601 (12602) 7x 1.180114401 (14402) 8x 1.1801

ZH 30 1x 2.Z30 990 1x 2.Z90120 1x 2.Z120180 1x 2.Z180220 1x 2.Z220

25/100 10 1x 2.10 10250/400 18 1x 2.18L, D, F 32 1x 2.32

56 1x 2.5690 1x 2.90140 1x 2.140225 1x 2.225360, 225/360 1x 2.360460, 225/460 1x 2.460560 1x 2.560900 1x 2.900

20 L 6 1x 4.06 1110 1x 4.1020 1x 4.20

SG 56 1x 6.56 12SE 90 1x 6.90

140 1x 6.140225 1x 6.225360 1x 6.360460 1x 6.460560 1x 6.560

TLF 1 1x 7.002 132 1x 7.0023 1x 7.0044 1x 7.0045 1x 7.0046 1x 7.0067 1x 7.0078 1x 7.008

Type Nominal Number Type . Illustrationsize per Filter Nominal

housing size

FRE 0005 1x 1.0005 1FRD 0008 1x 1.0008FLE 0013 1x 1.0013FLD 0015 1x 1.0015

0018 1x 1.00180020 1x 1.00200030 1x 1.00300045 1x 1.00450060 1x 1.00600095 1x 1.00950145 1x 1.01450200 1x 1.02000270 1x 1.0270

FRE 0190 3x 1.0095FRD 0300 3x 1.0120FLE 0400 3x 1.0200FLD 0540 3x 1.0270

0600 4x 1.02000810 4x 1.02701080 5x 1.02701350 6x 1.0270

FREN 0040 1x 1.0040FRDN 0063 1x 1.0063FLEN 0100 1x 1.0100FLDN 0160 1x 1.0160According 0250 1x 1.0250to DIN 0400 1x 1.040024550 0630 1x 1.0630

1000 1x 1.1000

FREN 1260 2x 1.0630FRDN 2000 2x 1.1000FLENFLDNAccordingto DIN24550

FRE 0003 1x 3.0003 2withvalve

FRE 0003 1x 2.0003 3withoutvalve

LE 0003 1x 2.0004 4LD 0005 1x 2.0005

0008 1x 2.00080013 1x 2.00130015 1x 2.00150018 1x 2.00180020 1x 2.00200030 1x 2.00300045 1x 2,00450095 1x 2.00950145 1x 2.0145

LEN 0040 1x 2.0040LDN 0063 1x 2.0063According 0100 1x 2.0100to DIN 0160 1x 2.016024550 0250 1x 2.0250

0400 1x 2.04000630 1x 2.06301000 1x 2.1000

Element Design

0 = Standard-AdhesiveT = 100 C

E = Adhesive T = 160 CL = Welded T = 180CZ = Tension Rod

0 = Standard material V = Stainless steel 1.4571 D = Nickel-Plated Z = Zinc free

For temp. 100 Cplease call for consultation

Valve

0 = without

7 = 3.5 barfor size3.0003only

Gasket

P = Buna N

V = Viton

E = Ethylene-

Propylene

T = Teflon

N = Neoprene

I = IT

AdditionalInformation

0 = without

5 = Silicone free

Z = Certificates

Element Type

1. = Open both sides

2. = Open one side

3. = Open one side withvalve built into filter element

Nominal size

0005 - 01200040 - 1000

0145 - 0270

0003

0004 - 0145

0040 - 1000

0003

Filtration grade

Nominal filtration grade in mG 10 G 100 G 350 G 1000G 25 G 130 G 450 G 1500G 40 G 200 G 550G 60 G 250 G 600G 80 G 300 G 800Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m cleanable (dependent on application)M5, M10

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Differential Pressure

A = 30 bar

0 = 15 barA = 30 bar

A = 30 bar

A = 30 barB = 330 barC = 160 bar

A = 30 barB = 330 bar

A = 30 bar

Ordering information 1. 0020 H20SL A 00 0 P 0for filter element

Filter Elementfor Filter Housing:

TLFSG / SERA / RL / DRL / D / FZHSpecial types are possibleon request.

Element Design

0 = Standard AdhesiveT = 100 C

E = Adhesive T = 160 CL = Welded T = 180CZ = Tension Rod

0 = Standard material V = Stainless steel 1.4571 D = Nickel-Plated Z = Zinc free

for temp. 100 Cplease call for consultation

Valve

0 = without

Gasket

P = Buna NV = VitonE = Ethylene-

PropyleneT = TeflonN = NeopreneI = ITX = Special0 = without

for 1.10-1.225/450,1.E10-1.E225/450,6.56-6.560

Additionalinformation

0 = without

5 = Silicone free

C = Silikagelfor 7 only.

Z = Certificates

Differential Pressure

A = 30 bar

A = 30 bar

A = 30 barC = 160 barD = 60 barA = 30 barB = 330 barC = 160 barD = 60 bar

A = 30 bar

S = Standard

S = Standard

B = 330 barC = 160 bar

Element Type

1. = Open both sides

1.E = Open one side

1. = Open both sides

2. = Open one side

4. = for 20 L only

6. = For SG and SE only

7. = For TLF only

2.Z = For ZH only

Nominal Size

10 to 225/450for return filter, for valve10 to 225/450for return filter, without valve

361 to 1801, 360 to 1800without valve only

10 to 900without valve only

06 to 20

56 to 560 without valveand O-ring only002/004/006/007/008without valve only

30 to 220

Filtration grade

Nominal filtration grade in mG 10 G 100 G 350 G 1000G 25 G 130 G 450 G 1500G 40 G 200 G 550G 60 G 250 G 600G 80 G 300 G 800Absolute filtration grade (ISO 4572) in m cleanable (dependent on application)M5, M10

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Ordering information 2. 0140 G60 A 00 0 P 0for filter element

Absolute filtrationgrade (ISO 4572)in mH1SL AS1H3SL AS3H6SL AS6H10SL AS10H10SL AS10H20SL AS20

Nominalfiltration grade in mP5 VS25P10 VS40P25 VS60

Absolute filtrationgrade (ISO 4572)in m

H1SL AS1H3SL AS3H6SL AS6H10SL AS10H10SL AS10H20SL AS20

Nominalfiltration gradein m

P5 VS25P10 VS40P25 VS60

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Industrial Filters Accumulators

Cleaning of G... and M...Filter ElementsWhich filter elements are cleanable?Before cleaning first check whether the filter elementin use is re-usable (cleanable) or a disposable filterelement.EPE filter elements with the following materials arecleanable:

Wire Mesh G10 - G40As this material is a surface filter it is generally cleanable.Cleaning is however time consuming, due to the finemesh, when compared to coarse filter material.The table opposite shows how to clean these filterelements effectively.

Wire Mesh G60 - G1500This typical surface filter material can be readily cleaned.Cleaning can be carried out in accordance with thedirections opposite.

Metal Fibre M5, M10Because this material is composed of stable stainlesssteel fibres that are closely woven and integratedtogether, it is classified as a cleanable material.Cleaning of this material is difficult due to its depthfiltration, and should be undertaken using an ultra-sonic bath.

Cleaning or Replacing?Before a G- or M-element can be cleaned, one mustremove the filter element and check to see whether cleaning makes sense. Does the fabric contain, for example, a good deal offibrous substances with a material finer than G 40 orthe M-material, an effective and complete cleaning isoften no longer possible.

Wire mesh which has been recognisably damagedthrough too-frequent cleaning must be replaced.

Generally it is valid to say: The finer the mesh, thethinner the wire. Therefore it is necessary, particulary with fine mesh,that a cleaning method be chosen that is gentle tothe materials.

There should be no tears in the pleats of the wiremesh and metal fibre.

Method Wire mesh G10, G25, G40Metal fibre

Pre-cleaning Allow the filter element to dry-out for chemically approx. 1 hour.

Afterwards wash with solvent.

Pre-cleaning Free from large direct particles with a softmechanically brush. To prevent damage to the high

quality filter material, do not use hardor sharp objects.

Main cleaning Place the pre-cleaned element in a ultra-mechanically/ sonic bath with special solvent.chemically Continue ultrasonic cleaning until

contamination has disappeared.

Inspection Visually check condition of materialfor wholeness. Replace filter elementwhen obviously damaged.

Preservation After drying the cleaned element spraywith conservation fluid and placein dust-proof plastic folio.

K. & H. Eppensteiner GmbH & Co. KGHardtwaldstrae 43 D-68775 Ketsch/GermanyP.O.Box 1120 D-68768 Ketsch/GermanyPhone +49-6202/603-0Telefax +49-6202/603-199E-Mail: info@eppensteiner.deInternet: www.eppensteiner.de

EPE Oil andFilter ServiceMobile Service at Site:

Determination of oil cleanliness according to ISO 4406 and NAS 1638through on-location oil analysis.

Multipass Testing according to ISO 4572for Research andDevelopment:

Determination of the nominal values of Filtereffectiveness:Filtration grade,Filtration ratio x,p and Dirt holding capacity.

Laboratory for Analysis of Oil Samples and FilterElements:

Documentation of oil condition,Identification of contamina-tion and wear.

Evaluation of conta-mination in used filter elements.

Laboratory, Microscopic Analysis andDocumentation:

Microscopic evaluation ofcontaminationand documentation ofresults with extensive laboratory reports andmicroscope photographs.

Frequency of CleaningExperience shows that filter elements with G10, G25, G40, as well as M5 and M10 can be cleaned a maximum of ten times. Wire mesh > 60m can usually be used more than ten times. Repeated use is, however, heavily dependent on the amount and type of contamination as well asthe pressure level (End-p before removing the filter element). To obtain maximum re-use, we recommend changing fine mesh and the M-materi-al 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.

Manual and simple cleaning methods for G- and M-Elements

Method Wire mesh G10, G25, G40, G60 - G1500Metal fibre M5, M10

Pre-cleaning As detailed abovechemically

Main cleaning With special cleaning equipment for filtermechanically/ elements. These usually involve a fullychemically automatic and combined cleaning,

including ultrasonic, mechanical andchemical cleaning. The best possible resultsare obtained through a gentle cleaning.

Automatic Cleaning

Method Wire Mesh G60 - G1500

Pre-cleaning Allow the filter element to dry-out for chemically approx. 1 hour.

Afterwards wash with solvent.

Pre-cleaning Free from large dirt particles with a softmechanically brush. To prevent damage to the high

quality filter material, do not use hardor sharp objects.

Main cleaning Steam-out with hot wash solutionmechanically/ (water with corrosion prevention fluid).chemically

Inspection Visually check condition of materialfor wholeness. Replace filter elementwhen obviously damaged.

Preservation After drying the cleaned element,spray with conservation fluid and placein dust-proof plastic folio.

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Industrial Filters Accumulators

Cleaning of G... and M...Filter ElementsWhich filter elements are cleanable?Before cleaning first check whether the filter elementin use is re-usable (cleanable) or a disposable filterelement.EPE filter elements with the following materials arecleanable:

Wire Mesh G10 - G40As this material is a surface filter it is generally cleanable.Cleaning is however time consuming, due to the finemesh, when compared to coarse filter material.The table opposite shows how to clean these filterelements effectively.

Wire Mesh G60 - G1500This typical surface filter material can be readily cleaned.Cleaning can be carried out in accordance with thedirections opposite.

Metal Fibre M5, M10Because this material is composed of stable stainlesssteel fibres that are closely woven and integratedtogether, it is classified as a cleanable material.Cleaning of this material is difficult due to its depthfiltration, and should be undertaken using an ultra-sonic bath.

Cleaning or Replacing?Before a G- or M-element can be cleaned, one mustremove the filter element and check to see whether cleaning makes sense. Does the fabric contain, for example, a good deal offibrous substances with a material finer than G 40 orthe M-material, an effective and complete cleaning isoften no longer possible.

Wire mesh which has been recognisably damagedthrough too-frequent cleaning must be replaced.

Generally it is valid to say: The finer the mesh, thethinner the wire. Therefore it is necessary, particulary with fine mesh,that a cleaning method be chosen that is gentle tothe materials.

There should be no tears in the pleats of the wiremesh and metal fibre.

Method Wire mesh G10, G25, G40Metal fibre

Pre-cleaning Allow the filter element to dry-out for chemically approx. 1 hour.

Afterwards wash with solvent.

Pre-cleaning Free from large direct particles with a softmechanically brush. To prevent damage to the high

quality filter material, do not use hardor sharp objects.

Main cleaning Place the pre-cleaned element in a ultra-mechanically/ sonic bath with special solvent.chemically Continue ultrasonic cleaning until

contamination has disappeared.

Inspection Visually check condition of materialfor wholeness. Replace filter elementwhen obviously damaged.

Preservation After drying the cleaned element spraywith conservation fluid and placein dust-proof plastic folio.

K. & H. Eppensteiner GmbH & Co. KGHardtwaldstrae 43 D-68775 Ketsch/GermanyP.O.Box 1120 D-68768 Ketsch/GermanyPhone +49-6202/603-0Telefax +49-6202/603-199E-Mail: info@eppensteiner.deInternet: www.eppensteiner.de

EPE Oil andFilter ServiceMobile Service at Site:

Determination of oil cleanliness according to ISO 4406 and NAS 1638through on-location oil analysis.

Multipass Testing according to ISO 4572for Research andDevelopment:

Determination of the nominal values of Filtereffectiveness:Filtration grade,Filtration ratio x,p and Dirt holding capacity.

Laboratory for Analysis of Oil Samples and FilterElements:

Documentation of oil condition,Identification of contamina-tion and wear.

Evaluation of conta-mination in used filter elements.

Laboratory, Microscopic Analysis andDocumentation:

Microscopic evaluation ofcontaminationand documentation ofresults with extensive laboratory reports andmicroscope photographs.

Frequency of CleaningExperience shows that filter elements with G10, G25, G40, as well as M5 and M10 can be cleaned a maximum of ten times. Wire mesh > 60m can usually be used more than ten times. Repeated use is, however, heavily dependent on the amount and type of contamination as well asthe pressure level (End-p before removing the filter element). To obtain maximum re-use, we recommend changing fine mesh and the M-materi-al 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.

Manual and simple cleaning methods for G- and M-Elements

Method Wire mesh G10, G25, G40, G60 - G1500Metal fibre M5, M10

Pre-cleaning As detailed abovechemically

Main cleaning With special cleaning equipment for filtermechanically/ elements. These usually involve a fullychemically automatic and combined cleaning,

including ultrasonic, mechanical andchemical cleaning. The best possible resultsare obtained through a gentle cleaning.

Automatic Cleaning

Method Wire Mesh G60 - G1500

Pre-cleaning Allow the filter element to dry-out for chemically approx. 1 hour.

Afterwards wash with solvent.

Pre-cleaning Free from large dirt particles with a softmechanically brush. To prevent damage to the high

quality filter material, do not use hardor sharp objects.

Main cleaning Steam-out with hot wash solutionmechanically/ (water with corrosion prevention fluid).chemically

Inspection Visually check condition of materialfor wholeness. Replace filter elementwhen obviously damaged.

Preservation After drying the cleaned element,spray with conservation fluid and placein dust-proof plastic folio.

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