All the Size Codes Are on the Attached Sheet Crp1

FILTER TUBES

Size

Filter tube size is described by two numbers, one denoting the inner diameter and the other indicates the length. They are always in this format DDD-LL-(grade), D being diameter and L being length. Listed below are the common codes for length and diameter.

All the size codes are on the attached sheet[crp1].

Tube diameter

Tube code / ID(inches) / OD min-max(inches)
050 / 0.5 / 0.66-0.75
100 / 1.0 / 1.20-1.295
150 / 1.5 / 1.717-1.85
200 / 2.0 / 2.33-2.4

There were once other tube diameter sizes whose specifications are on an attached sheet[crp2].

VP, LP, and CI Cartridge Sizes

Code

/ Cap OD / Cage OD / Length
100-12 / 1 5/8” / 1 ½” / 2 ½”
100-25 / 1 5/8” / 1 ½” / 7”
150-19 / 2 5/8” / 2 ½” / 6”
200-35 / 2 5/8” / 2 ½” / 9”
200-50 / 2 5/8” / 2 ½” / 10”

Available sizes

Part number / Size (ID x length in inches)
050-03 / ½” x 1”
050-05 / ½” x 1 ¼”
050-015 / ½” x 0.45”
050-07 / ½” x 1 ½”
050-11 / ½” x 2 ¼”
100-09 / 1” x 2”
100-12 / 1” x 2 ½”
100-18 / 1” x 5”
100-185 / 1” x 5 ½”
100-190 / 1” x 6”
100-25 / 1” x 7”
150-12 / 1.5” x 2 ½”
150-19 / 1.5” X 6”
150-195 / 1.5” X 6.1”
150-95 / 1.5” x 20”
200-16 / 2” x 3 ½”
200-18 / 2” x 5”
200-195 / 2” x 6.1”
200-30 / 2” x 8.375”
200-35 / 2” x 9.05”
200-70 / 2” x 17”
200-50 / 2” x 12”
200-95 / 2” x 20”
200-80 / 2” x 18.75”

Other sizes are available as special items. Please see MFG PRO item list for the grades available in a particular size. These change constantly and should always be confirmed as part numbers in MFG PRO.

Grades

The grade of the cartridge indicates its filtration efficiency and the size of particle it filters. Listed below are the grades of filters available. Vapor adsorption cartridges(CI), sintered metal filters and liquid(LP) cartridges are listed separately. B, D, 95, SA, VP, 371H, SMF and CI cartridges are usually available as regular catalog items; many of the other grades are available but not published in the catalog or are available as special items.

Filter Grade / Efficiency – Gas / Efficiency – Liquid
A / 99.9999+% at 0.01 / 98% at 0.9
AA / 99.99999+% at 0.01 / 98% at 0.3
B / 99.99% at 0.01 / 98% at 2
C / 98% at 0.01 / 98% at 8
D / 93% at 0.01 / 98% at 25
E / 85% at 0.01 / Not recommended
F / 80% at 0.01 / Not recommended
95 / Absolute to 0.01 with Q prefilter / Not recommended
SA / 99.9999+% at 0.01 / Not recommended
240* / Low temp applications, OEM, B grade efficiency / N/A
270* / Special application as inlet filter / N/A
242* / Special application as inlet filter / N/A
DH21 / For diesel engine analyzers, complete removal of suspended impurities from the gas stream, flow from in to out / N/A
504* / D grade like 404, low temp applications / N/A
505* / C grade like 404, low temp applications / N/A
506* / B grade like 404, low temp applications / N/A
507* / A grade like 404, low temp / N/A
508* / AA grade like 404, low temp / N/A
DXH* / High temp DX applications, furnace filter / N/A
F23* / Coarse prefilter for removal of lg particulates, for water soluble oil / N/A
404* / E or F type93% at 0.01, coarse, inexpensive filter used in low temp applications for OEM, for use in
gasoline engine analyzers / Not recommended
30 – VP / 90% of 0.1 particles and droplets / Not recommended
102 – VP / 99.99% at 0.1, with molecular
sieve type 4A and EPR seals / Not recommended

Types

Filter type / Use / Max temp / Binder
X / Coalescing filter for the removal of liquids and solids from compressed gases. / 300F / Fluorocarbon resin binder – Kynar (PVDF)
Q / Removal of solids and trace liquids form compressed gas or sample lines. / 300F / Fluorocarbon resin binder – PVDF
H / Removal of solids from high temperature or corrosive gases. Also for oxygen service / 900F / Borosilicate fiber – not too securely bound so some shedding can occur but does not outgas. At one time had an inorganic binder. See attached sheet on the replacement strategy for the old type H filter[crp3].
U / Polyethylene, polypropylene binder
95 / Absolute membrane cartridge with an integral Q type prefilter, not for oxygen or liquid service / -40F to 250F / Teflon membrane – does not outgas
S / Has better compatibility with difficult chemicals, almost always OEM. / Teflon and glass fiber
R / Steam filtration for hospital sterilizers
SR / Steam filtration for the food industry, higher pressures
VP / Vacuum inlet filter, available in grades 102 and 30. / 180F / Rated for use in vacuum service to 10-6 torr
371H / Vacuum exhaust filter, remove 99.90% of 0.1 micron oil mist and smoke particles. / 400F
DH21 / For diesel engine analyzers, complete removal of suspended impurities from the gas stream, flow from in to out / 900F / Borosilicate glass filter
LM / Obsolete, Nylon membrane cartridges with absolute filtration of 0.4 and 0.2.
CI / See next page[crp4]
SMF / See below
LP / See below

LP cartridges

LP cartridges are also known as depth cartridges. These cartridges are designed for liquid filtraiton. The 10, 20, and 30 grade cartridges are constructed entirely of polypropylene. The 50, 60, 70, and 80 grade cartridges are constructed of polypropylene, borosilicate glass and polyethylene binder. The direction of flow is inside to outside. The chemical and solvent compatibility are listed on page 5.[crp5]

LP grade / 80% efficiency at / Other stages required
10 / 75 micron / None
20 / 25 micron / None
30 / 10 micron / LP grade 10
50 / 1 micron / LP grade 20
60 / 0.6 micron / LP grade 10, LP grade 30
70 / 0.4 micron / LP grade 20, LP grade 50
80 / 0.22 micron / LP grade 20, LP grade 50

SMF cartridges

Sintered metal filters are stainless steel designed for applications having heavy loading of solid contaminants. They are also suitable for removing heavy, viscous liquids from gases and as prefilters to high efficiency final filters. The end seals are Viton. Many of these have to be ordered as assemblies with the housing.

SMF grade / Filtration at indicated size
Grade 5A / 5 m Nominal
Grade 10 / 10m Nominal
Grade 20 / 20m Nominal
Grade 40 / 40m Nominal
Grade 70 / 70m Nominal
Grade 100 / 100m Nominal

Flow resistance of different filters

Grade

Spec. PSIG – Min to max

AA, SA, 508

1.3 –3.3

A, AX, 507

0.7 – 1.3

SAC

0.5-1.0

R, SR, 290

0.16-0.72

B, BX, 506, 240

0.16 – 0.53

371

0.16-0.29

C, CX, 505, 270

0.03-0.16

D, DX, 504

0.03-0.13

DPH, XPH

0.02-0.14

E, F, 404

0.02-0.06

LP-80

1.80-2.60

LP-70

1.30-1.80

LP-60

0.70-1.30

LP-50

0.35-0.70

LP-40

0.16-0.50

LP-30

0.09-0.16

LP-20

0.03-0.09

LP-10

0.01-0.05

Additional Reading

Bulletin TI-0.01, Retention Efficiencies of Balston Air and Gas Filters At Small Particle Size – 0.010 Micron

Bulletin P-20C, Microfibre Vapor Adsorption Cartridges

Bulletin TI-167AA, Balston Compressed Air and Gas In-Line Filters

Drying Compressed Air, published by Parker Balston

Bulletin TI-SMF050-C, Balston Stainless Steel Sintered Metal Filter

Rev 12/22/2000- KPConfidential – For Reference OnlyFilter tubes

[crp1]1Attach copy of the tube length codes sheet.

[crp2]1Attach copy of the tube diameter spec sheet.

[crp3]1Attach copy of replacement strategy sheet.

[crp4]1Attach copy of adsorbent info after this page

[crp5]1Insert copy of page 3 from pack 4 after this page