3M Purication Inc.

3M High Flow Series Filter Systems

3M High Flow Series Filter System

The 3M High Flow series filter system is an advanced design that uses
3M innovation and 3M Purification Inc.s extensive filtration experience to
deliver a high flow filter in a compact housing design. When compared to
conventional cartridge systems, this system provides the following advantages:

High Flow Capability

The construction of 3M High Flow series filter systems permits flow rates
of up to 500 gpm in a single cartridge. The result? Fewer filter elements to
accommodate your flow requirements. In fact, the 3M High Flow series
filter systems requires as few as one-tenth the number of elements as competitive 2.5 pleated cartridges (see Figure 1).

Compact Design
Using fewer elements combined with an outside-to-in flow path enables a
reduction in the size of housing required for your application. The 3M
High Flow series filter housing takes up as little as one-half the size of
competitive housings for a given flow rate. The result is lower capital
investment costs and a compact footprint that saves valuable plant space
(see Figure 1).

Ease of Use
The 3M High Flow series filter system is designed with ease-of-use in
mind. From a user-friendly, ergonomically designed handle that makes
cartridge installation and removal easier without the use of special tools
or other hardware, to a twist-to-lock cartridge seating mechanism that
provides a positive seal, the 3M High Flow series filter system facilitates
easy operation and maintenance of your filter system.polyimide. Maximizing surface area reduces recirculation time, while increased contact time
improves filtration efficiency.

Industrial

Municipal Water, RO
Preltration, Reclaimed Water,
Coolants, Nozzle Protection,
Boiler Condensate

Chemical

Quench Water, Aqueous Salt

Solutions, Final Products

Petrochemicals

Waterooding, Produced Water,

Enhanced Oil Recovery,
Completion Fluids, Amine
Sweetening, Final Products

Features & Benets

Electronics

RO Preltration, Process Water

Food & Beverage

Process Water

High ow capability of up to 500 gpm per cartridge

Reduced Filter Usage minimizes product loss, labor, disposal costs, operator
exposure, and downtime for lter change-out.

Pharmaceutical

Process Water

Compound Radial Pleat design

High loading capacity for long life and lower cost ltration.
Compact design
Smaller housing minimizes capital expense requirements.
Reduces system footprint.
Absolute rating
Reproducible efuent quality throughout the lters life.
Easy to Use
No special tools or hardware required for lter change-out minimizes downtime.
Twist to lock seating mechanism provides positive seal.
Ergonomically designed handle facilitates easy cartridge installation and removal.

Applications

FDA compliant
Compatible in applications requiring direct food contact in food and beverage
processing per 21 CFR.

3M High Flow Series Filter System

High Performance Media in an Innovative Design
3M High Flow series filter systems are designed using state-of-the-art
technology, optimizing both performance and effluent quality to ensure
customer satisfaction. The elements use a pleat design that results in a high
usable filtering surface area per filter.

Radial Pleat Design

3M innovation is at the heart of the 3M High Flow series filter system. A
compound radial pleat design maximizes the usable surface area per filter.
Blown microfiber forms the basis of the filter media, which is made to tightly
controlled fiber diameter specifications to produce a media with absolute rated
particle retention characteristics. Our manufacturing process embosses the
media to produce a more uniform pleat pattern, which, in turn, allows greater
utilization of the media by evenly distributing the fluid throughout the entire
filter structure. This results in consistent particle retention in a compact, spacesaving design.

Design Features

Compound Radial Pleat design maximizes

usable media surface area

The 3M High Flow filter High Flow Filter contains several features to combine
high performance with easy operation.

Ergonomically designed handle facilitates fast and easy insertion and

removal without use of special tools. Twist to lock seating mechanism
provides positive seal.

A polypropylene construction
provides wide range of
compatibility with
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Compound Radial Pleat maximizes

usable surface area per cartridge.

3-inch core allows up

to 500 gpm through
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A large diameter core allows up to 500 gpm

through a single lter element.

An ergonomically designed handle has been

designed to facilitate fast and easy insertion
and removal without the use of special tools.
Cartridges are simply inserted over a built-in
guide tube.

The seating mechanism uses a twist to

lock design to provide a positive seal.

Filter Comparison
Consider the following benefits of the 3M High Flow series filter system over competitive 2.5 cartridges in a 350 gpm (1325
lpm) and a 2000 gpm (7571 lpm) system*:
Figure 1. - Typical Cartridges Required & Housing Footprint Comparison

350 GPM System (1325 LPM)

Competitive
2.5 Pleated
Cartridges

The 3M High Flow series lter system

requires 90% fewer cartridges as
competitive 2.5 cartridge systems for a
given ow rate.

3M High Flow series lter housings are

33% to 50% smaller than competitively
sized housings for a given ow rate.

Fewer lters and a user-friendly housing

design means faster change-outs than
competitively sized systems.

Competitive
2.5 Depth
Cartridges

TM

3M High Flow
Series Filter
System

1 Cartridge
in a
8.6 Diameter
Housing

18 Cartridges
in a
14 Diameter
Housing

24 Cartridges
in a
16 Diameter
Housing

2000 GPM System (7571 LPM)

Competitive
2.5 Depth
Cartridges

Competitive
2.5 Pleated
Cartridges

TM

3M High Flow
Series Filter
System

7 Cartridges
in a
24 Diameter
Housing

120 Cartridges
in a
36 Diameter
Housing

85 Cartridges
in a
30 Diameter
Housing

Figure 2. - Typical Time/Labor for Change-Out

350 GPM System (1325 LPM)

40

30

20

2000 GPM System (7571 LPM)

2
1

10

0
3MTM High Flow Series
Filter System

Hours

Minutes

50

Competitive
2.5 Pleated
System

Competitive
2.5 Depth
System

3MTM High Flow Series

Filter System

Competitive
2.5 Pleated
System

Competitive
2.5 Depth
System

3M High Flow Series Filter System Specications

and Operating Parameters
Materials of Construction
Filter Media - Each grade of the 3M High Flow series filter system is manufactured from meltblown FDA compliant
polypropylene microfiber media, providing high particle reduction efficiency with broad chemical compatibility. No adhesives,
binders, or silicone are used in the manufacturing process. The raw materials composing these filters are FDA compliant
according to CFR Title 21. All support layers and hardware are constructed with polypropylene.
O-rings - are available in a variety of materials to suit your applications, including the standard nitrile, Ethylene Propylene
Rubber (EPR), silicone, and fluorocarbon.

3M High Flow Series Filter Element Specications

Elements
Parameter

40 High

60 High

Removal Ratings (microns)

1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 40, and 70

Flow vs. Differential Pressure

See Figure 3

Filter Diameter (inches/cm)

6.5 / 16.5

Figure 3. - Typical Cartridge Flow Rates

60 Cartridge Flow* Rate (gpm)

75 150 225 300 375 450 525

3.0

2.5

60 / 152.4

40 / 101.6

Operating Parameters by Cartridge Length

Elements
Operating conditions
40 High
Maximum Operating
Temperature (F / C)
Maximum Recommended
Flow Rate in water @ 70F (gpm / lpm)

60 High

Differential Pressure (psid)

Filter Length (inches/cm)

2.0

1.5

5
1.0

10 m
0.5

160 / 71

15 m
m
0, & 25

70, 4

350 / 1325

500 / 1893

Maximum Forward
Differential Pressure

50 psid @ 68F
(3.4 bar @ 20C)

Recommended Change-out
Differential Pressure

35 psid @ 68F
(2.4 bar @ 20C)

0
0

50 100 150 200 250 300 350

40 Cartridge Flow Rate (gpm)

Regulatory Status - All component materials of the 3M High Flow series lter system
polypropylene element are listed for food contact per 21 CFR.

Fluid Compatibility
Chemical

Temperature

Chemical

Temperature

Chemical

Temperature

Acetic Acid 20%

160F (71C)

Hydrogen Peroxide

100F (38C)

Sodium Carbonate

160F (71C)

Alkanolamines

140F (60C)

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

70F (21C)

Sodium Hydroxide 70%

160F (71C)

Ammonium Hydroxide 10%

160F (71C)

Mineral Oil

70F (21C)

Sulfuric Acid 20%

160F (71C)

Bleach 5.5%

140F (60C)

Nitric Acid 20%

120F (49C)

Sulfuric Acid 70%

160F (71C)

Ethylene Glycol

160F (71C)

Potassium Hydroxide

140F (60C)

Urea

160F (71C)

The thermal and chemical resistance data presented in this brochure is for guidance only. Factors such as duration of exposure, uid concentration, and temperature should also be
considered. Thermal and chemical resistance should also be considered when choosing all materials exposed to uids.
* estimated

3M High Flow Series Filter Housings

The 3M High Flow series filter housings are specifically designed to deliver all of the
systems benefits in a compact footprint. Housings are available in standard designs, as well
as customizable configurations to suit your specific needs. All standard 3M High Flow
series filter housings are designed, manufactured, tested, and code stamped in accordance
with ASME Section VIII, Division 1. Stainless steel housing external surfaces are glassbead blasted for a consistent, easy care finish, while carbon steel units are painted.
The 3M High Flow series filter housing is available in a variety of sizes to accommodate
from 1 to 7 filter elements in both 40-inch and 60-inch lengths. Larger housings are
available upon request. Housings are also available in horizontal or vertical configurations, depending on your needs.
Choose the horizontal option to maximize ease of operation, or the vertical to minimize the systems footprint.

Handles liquid at pressures and temperatures of up to 150 psig and 250 F

Manufactured from 304 or 316L stainless steel for excellent corrosion protection
(carbon steel option available in multi-element housing)
Available for 40 and 60 element lengths

Available for 40 element lengths

Upstream and downstream gauge ports and drains

Options
Corrosion allowance for carbon steel housing consult factory
Choice of inlet/outlet ange size
6

7H

7.0

F6

6.0

7H

User-friendly cover lifting device for

easy element change-outs

Differential Pressure (psid)

Hinged cover for easy element change-outs

F4

8.0

F60

9.0

Robust cartridge center-post design eliminates bulky support

plates providing easy access to housing internals

40

ASME Code design

5H

10.0

5HF

Vertical

1HF40 & 60

Horizontal

3HF40
3HF6
0

Figure 4. - Typical Housing Flow Rates

Features

5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
0

1000
3000
2000
Flow Rate (gpm)

4000

3M High Flow Series ASME Code Housing Specication

Vessel Outside
Diameter
(in./cm)

Material

1HF

8 5/8 / 21.9

3HF

16 / 40.6

5HF

20 / 50.8

7HF

24 / 61

Model

Connection Size/Type (all

ANSI anges)

Recommended Maximum
Flow (gpm/lpm)

Maximum Pressure
& Temperature

Approximate Shipping Weight

(lb/kg)

40

60

40

60

40 Horiz.

40 Vert.

60 Horiz.

316L SS

350 / 1325

500 / 1893

340 / 154

305 / 138

375 / 170

Carbon
steel,
304, or
316L SS

875 / 3312**

1500 / 5678

625 / 284

575 / 261

750 / 340

10

1550 / 5867**

2450 / 9274**

975 / 442

825 / 374

1150 / 522

10

12

2450 / 9274

3500 / 13249

1350 / 612

1250 / 567

1550 / 703

150 psig @ 250F

(10 bar@121 C)

Larger housings available, consult factory

* Pressure drop across cartridge not included (see Figure 3). ** Maximum ow rate based on nozzle size.

Vertical Housing

Housings Dimensions
3M High Flow Series ASME Code Filter Housing
Housing
Model

Outside
Diameter (in.)

Dimensions (inches)
A

Vertical Housing Models (available for 40 cartrideges only)

1HF40V

8 5/8

7 1/2

12 1/2

26 1/2

78 5/16

120

28 3/8

5 1/2

3HF40V

16

12 1/2

16 1/2

34 9/16

99 3/8

132

37 1/8

8 20 5/8

5HF40V

20

14 1/2

20 1/2

42 5/8

113

140

45

23 5/8

7HF40V

24

16 1/2

22 3/4

48 11/16

126

150

55

26

Horizontal Housing Models*

1HF40H
1HF60H

35

7 1/2

12 1/2

64 1/4

108

24 1/2

12

35 9/16

7 1/2

12 1/2

84 1/2

150

24 1/2

12

40

12 1/2

16 1/2

73 1/8

115

30

21

40

12 1/2

18 1/2

97 1/4

156

30

21

40 15/16

14 1/2

20 1/2

81 3/4

120

36 1/2

25

40 15/16

15 1/2

21 1/4

103 3/4

160

36 1/2

25

47 1/32

16 1/2

22 3/4

87

124

40

30

47 1/32

16 1/2

24 5/8

108 11/16

165

40

30

8 5/8

3HF40H

E
D

16
3HF60H
5HF40H

B C

20
5HF60H
7HF40H
24
7HF60H

* Sloped for drainage 1 to 3

Housing
Model

Outside
Diameter (cm)

Dimensions (cm)
A

Vertical Housing Models (available for 101.6 cm cartrideges only)

1HF40V

21.9

19

31.7

66

198.9

317.5

72

13.9

3HF40V

40.6

31.75

42.06

87.78

252.41

322.58

94.29

52.38

5HF40V

50.8

36.67

52.22

108.26

287.02

351.79

114.3

60

7HF40V

61

41.91

60.96

136.36

320.04

381

139.7

66.04

Horizontal Housing Models*

1HF40H

86.3

18.8

32.3

163.1

276.8

62.2

30.4

100.4

18.8

48.2

198.1

363.2

62.2

30.4

100.6

31.5

42.38

185.73

292.1

76.2

53.3

100.6

31.5

47.30

247.01

406.4

73.6

53.3

103.9

36.8

52.7

207.6

317.5

92.7

63.5

103.9

36.8

54.6

263.5

419.1

92.7

63.5

119.4

40.7

58.8

220.9

330.2

101.6

76.2

120.4

41.7

63.2

276

381

101.6

76.2

21.9
1HF60H
3HF40H
40.6
3HF60H
5HF40H
50.8
5HF60H
7HF40H
61
7HF60H

Horizontal Housing

Side View
E
D

Top View
G

B
F
A
C

3M High Flow Series Filter Element Ordering Guide

Filter Designation

Element Length
(inches)

Material

HF High Flow

40 40 in.
60 60 in.

PP Polypropylene

Absolute Removal
Rating (Microns)

001 1 m
002 2 m
005 5 m
010 10 m
015 15 m
025 25 m
040 40 m
070 70 m

O-Ring

A Silicone
B Fluorocarbon
C EPR
D Nitrile

Packaging Options
(per box)

01 - 1 pack

3M High Flow Series ASME Code Housing Ordering Guide

Number of Filter
Elements

1
3
5
7

Model

Size

Conguration

Housing Material

HF

40 40 in.
60 60 in. **

H Horizontal
V Vertical **

A Carbon Steel *
B 304 SS*
C 316L SS

Packaging Options
(per box)

GA Silicone
GB Fluorocarbon
GC EPR
GD Nitrile

* Not available for single element (1-around) housing

** 60 inch vessel not available in vertical conguration

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