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Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element — Custom to filter housing

Name: Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element
Brand: custommetalfilters.com
SKU: EHM-ELM-13
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element for filtering water and process liquids continuously in automatic self-cleaning filters, where a sintered-mesh or wedge-wire cylinder is back-washed by a suction scanner without stopping flow. 3 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element (Custom to filter housing) — Tank, Pump & Line Strainers

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.

Request a Quotation for Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element

Tell us the specification (mesh count / micron / dimensions), material and quantity you need for Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element (Custom to filter housing) and our team will respond within one business day. Click "Request this configuration" on the drawing above to send the parameters you just chose straight into this form.

Category Type Standard Mesh count / micron Material Finish

Dimensions & Specifications (Custom to filter housing)

Every row below is a starting point for the customizer above — pick any specification row and the drawing will redraw to it.

Size	Outer diameter (mm)	Length (mm)	Micron rating (u00b5m)	Construction
u00d8100 u00d7 500	100	500	50	4-layer sintered mesh cylinder
u00d8150 u00d7 800	150	800	100	4-layer sintered mesh cylinder
u00d8200 u00d7 1000	200	1000	200	Wedge wire + woven liner

Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element (Custom to filter housing) is used for filtering water and process liquids continuously in automatic self-cleaning filters, where a sintered-mesh or wedge-wire cylinder is back-washed by a suction scanner without stopping flow.

Also known as: self-cleaning filter screen, self cleaning metal filter, automatic backwash filter element

Made by: Sintered Media (Diffusion Bonding) · Calendering & Precision Flattening · Wedge Wire (Profile Wire Welding) · Filter Fabrication & Assembly

Where Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element Is Used

Cooling water: automatic filters on cooling towers and heat exchangers.
Irrigation: automatic filters on center pivots and drip systems.
Desalination: seawater pre-filters ahead of RO membranes.
Process water: steel mills, paper machines and food plants.

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How to Specify Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element

Element size: Match the filter housing diameter and length.
Rating: 25–500 µm chosen for the downstream equipment.
Construction: Multi-layer sintered mesh for fine ratings; wedge wire for coarse, abrasive water.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

Set the backwash differential and timer to the water quality.
Inspect the element annually for damaged layers or worn seals.

Common Mistakes

Choosing too fine a rating, so the filter backwashes continuously.
Running with a torn layer that lets debris through.

When Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element Is Not the Right Choice

Not for sterile or sub-micron filtration.

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Pricing

Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$160.00 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element used for?

Filtering water and process liquids continuously in automatic self-cleaning filters, where a sintered-mesh or wedge-wire cylinder is back-washed by a suction scanner without stopping flow.

How does a self-cleaning filter clean its screen?

A suction scanner back-washes the screen while water keeps flowing.

What rating do self-cleaning filter screens have?

From about 25 to 500 µm.

Sintered mesh or wedge wire?

Sintered mesh for fine ratings; wedge wire for coarse, abrasive duty.

What specifications are available for Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element?

The table on this page lists 3 standard specifications for Self-Cleaning Backwash Filter Screen Element, from u00d8100 u00d7 500 to u00d8200 u00d7 1000. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.