Filter Bag Support Basket is used for supporting liquid filter bags inside bag filter housings with perforated stainless baskets that keep the bag from bursting under pressure. #2 bag housings is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.
What #2 bag housings Means for Filter Bag Support Basket
The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit #2 bag housings. Where the standard sets requirements for the finished appliance, device or system, compliance testing of that assembly stays with its manufacturer; we supply the metal mesh part to the drawing and can provide material certificates and dimensional reports with the shipment.
Filter Bag Support Basket Dimensions
| Size | Outer diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Hole diameter (mm) | Open area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 178 | 410 | 3.2 | 40 |
| #2 | 178 | 810 | 3.2 | 40 |
| #4 | 102 | 230 | 2.0 | 33 |
Specifying Filter Bag Support Basket Beyond the Standard
- Bag size: #1, #2 or #4 bag to match the housing.
- Perforation: 2–3.2 mm holes, often with a mesh liner for fine bags.
- Material: SS304 or SS316 to suit the liquid.
When Filter Bag Support Basket Is Not the Right Choice
Not a filter by itself — the bag does the filtering.
