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Contec Split tube elements

 

Split tube elements

Contec split tube elements

Contec wedge wire filters (also known as slotted tube filters) are automatic, self-cleaning filters. Their centrepiece is the so-called wedge wire element (wedge wire), on the outside of which the solids are deposited after filtration. The rotating can is continuously cleaned with a scraper. The gap widths determine the filter fineness and thus the degree of filtration.

With Contec wedge wire elements, a wedge-shaped stainless steel wire profile is wound over a support body and welded tightly at the respective intersections. This results in a stable gap tube with a very precise gap width. Contec wedge wire elements are available in various dimensions and degrees of fineness (gap widths).

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Helmut Scherer
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FAQs

A split tube element – often designed as a split sieve or wedge wire element – has defined openings between profiled wires or components. It is mechanically robust, easy to clean and suitable for various solid-liquid separation tasks. The material, slit width, geometry and flow direction are adapted to the application.

Split tube elements are used when solids need to be separated from liquids and a robust, mechanically resilient filter structure is required. They are particularly suitable for industrial applications involving a comparatively high solids load. When handled correctly, split tube elements are wear-free and easy to clean.

Split tube elements are made from 1.4404 as standard, but may also be made from other stainless steels such as Hastelloy (1), Monel (2), duplex or super duplex, depending on the application. 

(1) Registered trademark of Hynes International
(2) Registered trademark of inco Alloys

The choice of materials depends on the medium to be filtered, as well as on pressure, temperature and corrosion requirements.

Split tube elements are used to separate solid particles from liquids. Typical applications include industrial process media, high-viscosity media and other liquids.

The slit width refers to the distance between the profiles of a split or wedge wire filter element. It plays a key role in determining which particle sizes can be retained.