Flo King BX5000 Filter System

High-flow filtration system with a 5000 GPH capacity for industrial metal finishing applications

The Flo King BX5000 Filter System is a powerful, high-efficiency filtration unit designed to provide 5000 gallons per hour (19,000 liters) of filtration for metal finishing tanks. Ideal for both stationary and mobile setups, the BX5000 is adaptable for use in multiple tanks with customizable body lengths (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 inches), ensuring it can accommodate various tank depths.

This fully preassembled system is ready for immediate use and includes all necessary components, ensuring ease of installation and operation. The BX5000 is compatible with both Permacore Magnum Reusable and Poly-Spun Disposable filter cartridges, making it versatile for a wide range of metal finishing solutions.

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Flo King BX5000 Filter System used for high-efficiency filtration in metal finishing processes.
Flo King BX5000 Filter System

Applications for Flo King Filter Systems

Flo King Filter Systems are versatile and highly effective for a wide range of surface finishing and chemical processing applications. Each application has specific bath parameters, agitation levels, and filtration requirements. The Flo King system offers robust performance for both metal finishing and various chemical treatments. Below is a comprehensive guide that highlights the most common applications of Flo King systems, providing insights into bath conditions, filtration goals, and preferred pump materials for optimal results.

Key Application Features Include:

  • Bath Parameters: Recommended temperature and pH levels for optimal performance.
  • Agitation: Degree of agitation typically required for each process.
  • Filtration Goals: Detailed reasons for filtration and what impurities are removed.
  • Carbon Treatment: Frequency and necessity of carbon treatment for solution longevity.
  • Pump Material Recommendations: Preferred materials of construction for compatibility with aggressive solutions.
  • Filter Cartridges: Commonly used cartridges for each application.

Disclaimer: The following is a general guide based on user experience. Please consult with a Flo King representative to ensure the system is optimized for your specific application.

Popular Applications:

  • Acid Pickling
  • Acid Passivation
  • Anodizing, Sulfuric Acid
  • Blackening, Room Temperature
  • Black Oxide
  • Brass or Bronze Plating
  • Cadmium Plating, Cyanide
  • Chromating
  • Chromium Plating, Trivalent
  • Chromium Plating, Hexavalent (Decorative)
  • Chromium Plating, Hexavalent (“Hard Chrome”)
  • Cleaners, Alkaline
  • Copper Plating (Acid, Pyrophosphate & Fluoborate)
  • Copper Plating, Cyanide
  • Copper Plating, Electroless
  • Dyes, Organic (for Post-Anodizing Operations)
  • Electropolishing (of Stainless Steel)
  • Gold Plating (Acid, Pure, Cyanide-Free & High-Cyanide)
  • Iron Plating (Ferrous Chloride)
  • Nickel Plating, Bright & Sulfamate
  • Nickel Plating, Chloride (Woods Strike)
  • Nickel Plating, Electroless (Autocatalytic)
  • Palladium Plating
  • Palladium-Tin Activator (for Printed Circuit Industry)
  • Permanganate Solutions
  • Phosphating (Iron, Zinc, or Manganese)
  • Platinum Plating
  • Rhodium Plating
  • Rinses (Water)
  • Ruthenium Plating
  • Seals (Nickel Acetate & Hot Water Seals After Anodizing)
  • Silver Plating, Cyanide
  • Strippers, Caustic
  • Tin Plating (Acid Sulfate, Methylsulfonate, and Tin-Lead)
  • Tin Plating, Fluoborate
  • Tin Plating, Stannate
  • Zinc Plating (Acid Chloride, Alkaline Non-Cyanide, Cyanide)
  • Zincating

Flo King BX5000 Filter System Models

Model Material Motor Power Motor Wattage Body Length (inches) Body Length (cm) Weight (lbs) Weight (kg)
BX5000-8 CPVC 3/4 hp 560 W 8-3/4″ 22 cm 29.0 lbs 13.0 kg
BX5000-8PP Polypropylene 3/4 hp 560 W 8-3/4″ 22 cm 29.0 lbs 13.0 kg
BX5000-10 CPVC 3/4 hp 560 W 10-3/4″ 27 cm 29.0 lbs 13.0 kg
BX5000-10PP Polypropylene 3/4 hp 560 W 10-3/4″ 27 cm 29.0 lbs 13.0 kg
BX5000-12 CPVC 3/4 hp 560 W 12-3/4″ 32 cm 29.0 lbs 13.0 kg
BX5000-12PP Polypropylene 3/4 hp 560 W 12-3/4″ 32 cm 29.0 lbs 13.0 kg

Specifications for Flo King BX5000 Filter System

Specification Details
Pump Material Available in CPVC, Polypropylene, PVDF (Kynar), and Stainless Steel
Shaft Material Standard shaft is 303 stainless steel covered with Teflon heat-shrink tubing. Optional titanium-tip or Hastelloy-C276-alloy-tip shaft available for aggressive solutions.
Flow Rate 5000 gallons (19,000 liters) per hour at 60 Hz
Pressure 27 feet (8.2 meters) of head pressure
Weight About 29 pounds (13 kg) in CPVC, depending on pump body length
Motor Epoxy coated, TEFC, Thermally Protected. Electrical cord is 12 feet long (3.6 meters).
(1) Single phase, 3/4 HP (560 watt), 115/230 V, 9.6/4.8 A, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM
(2) Single phase, 3/4 HP (560 watt), 110/220 V, 9.2/4.6 A, 50 Hz, 2850 RPM
(3) Three phase, 1 HP (760 watt), 220/460 V, 3.0/1.5 A, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM (Note: Additional charge for three-phase motors)