---
title: "Filter Cartridge/Bag"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0-25 bar differential pressure, -20°C to 120°C temperature, 0.5-100 μm particle retention"
    unit: "μm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 35
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Hagen-Poiseuille law pressure differential exceeding media tensile strength, Arrhenius equation thermal degradation of polypropylene fibers, Stokes' law particle migration through pore structure"
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      trigger: "Particle loading exceeding 500 g/m² media capacity"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Differential pressure transducer with 0.25 bar hysteresis cutoff at filter inlet/outlet"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Chemical incompatibility with 15% sulfuric acid concentration"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "PTFE membrane laminate with 0.1 mm thickness on upstream surface"
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  filter-media:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:FILTER_MEDIA"
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  end-caps:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:END_CAPS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  core-support-cage:
    type: "component"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  seals-gaskets:
    type: "component"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 16889:2022 - HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - FILTER ELEMENTS - MULTI-PASS METHOD FOR EVALUATING FILTRATION PERFORMANCE"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING - DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC (MACHINERY) FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Filter Cartridge/Bag

## 1. Technical Definition
A replaceable filtration element that captures and retains contaminants from fluids or gases within a filter unit.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-25 bar differential pressure, -20°C to 120°C temperature, 0.5-100 μm particle retention**. Failure boundary: **35 bar differential pressure causes media rupture, 150°C thermal degradation of polymer fibers, 0.3 μm particle breakthrough at rated flow**, Mechanism: **Hagen-Poiseuille law pressure differential exceeding media tensile strength, Arrhenius equation thermal degradation of polypropylene fibers, Stokes' law particle migration through pore structure**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Particle loading exceeding 500 g/m² media capacity | 8 | Pressure drop exceeding 1.5 bar differential across element | Differential pressure transducer with 0.25 bar hysteresis cutoff at filter inlet/outlet |
| Chemical incompatibility with 15% sulfuric acid concentration | 8 | Polymer fiber hydrolysis reducing tensile strength by 70% | PTFE membrane laminate with 0.1 mm thickness on upstream surface |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | μm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Filter Housing Unit**, **Pump System**, **Compressed Air System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Filtration Systems, Water Treatment Equipment, HVAC Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are commonly used in filter cartridges for machinery manufacturing?
**A**: Filter cartridges for machinery manufacturing typically use polypropylene, polyester, nylon, cellulose, stainless steel mesh, or activated carbon, depending on the application and contaminant removal requirements.

### Q: How do I determine the right filter cartridge for my equipment?
**A**: Consider the fluid or gas type, operating pressure, temperature, contaminant size, and chemical compatibility. Consult manufacturer specifications or a filtration expert to match the filter media and materials to your machinery's needs.

### Q: What is included in a typical filter cartridge bill of materials (BOM)?
**A**: A standard filter cartridge BOM includes filter media, end caps, a core or support cage, and seals or gaskets. These components ensure structural integrity, proper sealing, and efficient contaminant capture in industrial applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 16889:2022 - HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - FILTER ELEMENTS - MULTI-PASS METHOD FOR EVALUATING FILTRATION PERFORMANCE
- CE MARKING - DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC (MACHINERY) FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: FILTER_CARTRIDGEBAG | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 67449678
