316L Stainless Steel pleated filter cartridges combines the construction of pleated filter cartridges (ISO 2941 / ISO 16889 beta-rated) with the properties of AISI 316L (1.4404): superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids, essentially non-magnetic, service to approx. +550 °C continuous. This page summarizes the grade data, its behavior in filtration service, comparable alloys, and the specifications supplied.
Why Choose 316L Stainless Steel for Pleated Filter Cartridges
The default filtration and process-industry grade. For pleated filter cartridges, this matters when superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids is the controlling requirement.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. +550 °C continuous |
| Corrosion characteristic | Superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids |
Cleaning & Compatibility
Stainless pleated filter cartridges can be cleaned by backflush, ultrasonic bath, steam and most CIP chemistry. Two cautions: (1) avoid extended contact with hydrochloric acid or hypochlorite sanitizers, which pit even 316; (2) where the mesh contacts carbon steel during fabrication or service, iron pick-up can rust-stain the surface — specify passivation after fabrication.
Comparable Alloys
Below 316L sits 304 (general purpose, lower cost). Above it: duplex 2205 (strength + chloride resistance), 904L and Hastelloy C-276 (hot chlorides, sulfuric), Monel 400 (HF, seawater), titanium (chlorides at minimum weight) for pleated filter cartridges.
Specifications of Pleated Filter Cartridges Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Outer diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | End connection | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 250 | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 | DOE / 222 / 226 | Pleated 5x area |
| 65 | 500 | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 | DOE / 222 / 226 | Pleated 5x area |
| 65 | 750 | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 | DOE / 222 / 226 | Pleated 5x area |
| 83 | 500 | 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 | 226 bayonet | Pleated 5x area |
