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Filter Elements · ISO 2941 / ISO 3724 · Application guide

What Is Cylindrical Filter Cartridges Used For?

Several cylindrical stainless steel wire mesh filter cartridges with end caps and O-rings, lined up on a steel workbench

Cylindrical Filter Cartridges (ISO 2941 / ISO 3724) is specified where the duty calls for filtering liquids and gases in housings with cylindrical metal mesh filter cartridges built from woven stainless cloth on a perforated support core. The sections below cover the typical end-uses by industry, the mesh, micron and material decisions for each, installation practice, and the applications this product type is not suited to.

Typical Applications for Cylindrical Filter Cartridges

Where Cylindrical Filter Cartridges is specified and bought:

  • Hydraulic & lube systems: suction and return filter elements.
  • Water & process: strainer elements in pipelines.
  • Chemical & petrochemical: solvent and catalyst filters.
  • Compressed air & gas: inlet filter elements.

How to Specify Cylindrical Filter Cartridges for Your Application

  • Dimensions & ends: OD, ID, length and end caps (DOE, SOE, threaded, O-ring).
  • Micron rating: From woven or dutch media.
  • Flow direction: Out-to-in or in-to-out with matching support.
  • Standard: Quote ISO 2941 / ISO 3724 and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.

Handling & Installation Practice

  • Lubricate O-rings and seat the element squarely.
  • Clean by back-flush or ultrasonics.

Common Selection Mistakes with Cylindrical Filter Cartridges

  • Wrong flow direction.
  • Damaged O-rings causing bypass.

Where Cylindrical Filter Cartridges Is Not the Right Choice

Not for very fine filtration where sintered media is needed.

If This Construction Is Not the Right Fit

Closely related mesh types for the same duty — compare open area, aperture range and cleanability before you commit.

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Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

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Dimensions & Specifications (ISO 2941 / ISO 3724)

Outer diameter (mm)Length (mm)Micron rating (u00b5m)End connectionReference standard
2510025 / 50 / 100Plain endsISO 2941 collapse-tested
4015010 / 25 / 50 / 100Plain or threadedISO 2941 collapse-tested
5025010 / 25 / 50 / 100M20 / G1/2 fittingISO 2941 collapse-tested
652505 / 10 / 25 / 50DOE gasketISO 2941 collapse-tested
655005 / 10 / 25 / 50DOE / 222 / 226ISO 2941 collapse-tested
657505 / 10 / 25 / 50DOE / 222 / 226ISO 2941 collapse-tested

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cylindrical Filter Cartridges used for?

Filtering liquids and gases in housings with cylindrical metal mesh filter cartridges built from woven stainless cloth on a perforated support core.

What is a metal mesh filter cartridge?

A reusable cylindrical element of stainless mesh on a support core.

Can stainless filter cartridges be cleaned?

Yes, by back-flushing or ultrasonic cleaning.

Which end caps?

DOE, SOE, threaded or O-ring codes.

Can I get a quote for Cylindrical Filter Cartridges to my own drawing?

Yes. Set the size and any custom value in the technical drawing on the product page and send it with the quote form; we reply within one business day.