Horizontal Disc Filter Media

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WARCO Chemtrex Horizontal Disc Filter Media offers a wide range of disc materials and diameters to suit nominal or absolute-rated needs in corrosive, abrasive, or heavy-duty applications. From pure polypropylene to PVDF micro-fiber, cellulose, and specialized impregnated media, these retrofit disc elements can be tailored to your exact specifications and deliver reliable performance across industries.

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Manufacturer/Brand: WARCO, Inc. (Chemtrex™ Filter Division)

Product Type: Horizontal Disc Filter Media / Retrofit Disc Elements

Applications:

  • Metal finishing & treatment: electroplating solutions, metal treatment, waste effluent polishing, powder carbon treatment

  • Heavy-duty dewatering/slurry: iron ore taconite, hematite, coal, aluminum hydrate, copper concentrate, pyrite flotation concentrates, other beneficiation processes

  • Chemical processing requiring disc filtration

Key Benefits:

  • Wide material selection for compatibility with aggressive chemistries or abrasive slurries

  • Nominal or absolute ratings available, including D.E. impregnated cellulose and PVDF micro-fiber for fine-filtration needs

  • Retrofit capability: fit existing horizontal disc housings without full system replacement

  • Multiple diameter sizes accommodate varied flow rates and housing designs

  • Robust construction ensures long service life and consistent performance

Media Material Rating Type Notes
Pure Polypropylene Nominal or Absolute General-purpose; corrosion-resistant
Polypropylene Felt Nominal Higher dirt-holding; moderate pressure drop
Absolute PVDF Micro-fiber Absolute Fine filtration; high chemical resistance
Absolute D.E. Impregnated Cellulose Paper Absolute Very fine filtration with diatomaceous earth media
Cellulose Nominal Cost-effective; moderate chemical compatibility
Polyester Nominal Good mechanical strength; moderate chemical resistance
Carbon Impregnated Nominal / Absolute Adsorptive properties for polishing or treatment applications
Disc Diameter Typical Use / Notes
5” Low-flow or small housings
8” Moderate flow applications
10” Common in medium-flow housings
12” Higher flow rates; larger housings
18” Heavy-duty, high-flow applications
33” Very high flow or specialized large vessels